Don’t play games with Aggressive Dogs

Jul 1, 2020 | Dog Aggression, Dog Behavior Issues

It's hard to resist a calm, gentle dog whose grateful eyes invite an outreached hand and a pat on the head. As the proud owner of a well-behaved calm dog, it's easy to relax when in the company of strangers. It's a different scene entirely when your dog snarls, bares...

The Right Dog Will Complement Your Lifestyle

Apr 3, 2020 | Dog Board And Train, Dog Training

With so many of us staying at home, there’s been an increased interested in adding dogs to the family. Keeping in mind that life will resume and some dogs will be left alone during the day, picking the right dog is more important than ever. For some people, it's love...

Everything is Normal at Breakthrough K9 Training

Mar 17, 2020 | Dog Board And Train

The next few weeks and months may be challenging, but everything is normal here at Breakthrough K9 Training! Located in rural Central Virginia, we continue to welcome all clients and dogs. Breakthrough K9 Training is, and always has been, meticulous about maintaining...

Training a Service Dog

Feb 24, 2020 | Dog Obedience Training

We hear it all the time: “can my dog learn to be a Service Dog?” The simple answer to this question is “probably not” but it’s worth understanding why the question is asked in the first place. Service dog, or emotional support dog? There’s a lot of confusion about...

Why Is My Dog Aggressive?

Jun 3, 2019 | Dog Aggression, Dog Obedience Training

It may help you to know two things from the get-go: Your dog is not the only aggressive one on four legs. As badly as he may behave and as embarrassed as he may make you feel, plenty of dog owners share your predicament. This knowledge may provide some temporary...

Dog Training vs. Humanizing Dogs

Jul 31, 2018 | Dog Behavior Issues, Dog Board And Train, Dog Training

Projecting what we need or, humanizing our dogs can lead to long term problems.

Creating A Safe Dog Training Experience For Your Dog

May 3, 2018 | Dog Board And Train, Dog Training

Any type of dog training can be adversely affected if your dog is not healthy.

Crate Training For Dog Training

Apr 16, 2018 | Crate Training, Dog Board And Train, Dog Training

Why crate training is necessary before your dog’s board and train experience

How To Choose A Dog Trainer

Apr 4, 2018 | Dog Obedience Training

Choosing a dog trainer can be a daunting task especially when it seems like every trainer has their own methodology. The information in this post will hopefully serve as a guide to assist you in making the right choice for you and your dog.