In-Home, In-Facility, and Online Lessons

Personalized Dog Training Lessons for Obedience, Behavior, and Manners

In-Home Lessons

Our In-Home Training program is designed to meet the unique needs of you and your dog right where it matters most – in your own home. Whether you’re looking to master housebreaking, teach good manners and respect, or establish a solid foundation in basic obedience, we tailor each lesson to fit your lifestyle and goals. This program is an ideal starting point for puppies and dogs of all ages, setting the stage for a harmonious relationship built on trust and clear communication.

Housebreaking
Say goodbye to accidents and confusion. We’ll teach your puppy or dog to consistently eliminate outside, ensuring a stress-free and clean home environment. Our approach is rooted in routine and consistency, paving the way for long-lasting success.

Manners and Respect
A well-mannered dog is a joy to live with. We focus on teaching your dog clear boundaries and respectful behavior, eliminating common issues such as begging, chewing, jumping, play-biting, and other unwanted habits. Through our relationship-based training system, your dog learns to be polite and attentive, enhancing their role as a valued member of your family.

Obedience Training
True obedience isn’t just about following commands – it’s about a deeper level of communication and understanding. We go beyond the basics, ensuring your dog responds to essential commands reliably and confidently. By focusing on clear communication and relationship-building, we help you cultivate a well-behaved dog who listens out of respect and trust, not just because of a reward.

The following commands and markers will be covered in our In-Home Lessons:

  • Watch me - your dog will give you eye contact.

  • Sit - your dog will sit.

  • Down - your dog will lay down.

  • Come - your dog will come to you and sit down in front of you.

  • Heel - your dog will walk next to you on leash without pulling.

  • Drop It - your dog will release and drop anything in his or her mouth.

  • Place - sends your dog to a desired location (usually their dog bed), where they will stay until you “release” them.

  • Free - your dog will be released from any command.

  • Good - your dog will continue to perform the desired behavior.

  • No - your dog will immediately stop doing an desired behavior.

Facility Lessons

Want to maximize your dog’s training by coming to us? At Canine Karma Training, we offer facility dog training lessons at our Stafford, VA location. By choosing facility lessons, you and your dog gain access to our professional training center, fenced exercise field, custom obstacle course, and a safe, controlled environment designed specifically for effective learning.

Our unique property and training aids allow us to create real-world scenarios while maintaining a structured setting. This means your dog can work through challenges such as distractions (dogs, people, chickens, etc), leash manners, obedience, and confidence-building — all while benefiting from a space built to support their success.

Why Facility Lessons Are a Great Choice:

Facility lessons provide a hands-on, immersive experience that goes beyond the limitations of in-home training. When you train at our location, you’ll enjoy:

  • Access to Training Aids & Equipment – Utilize tools, obstacles, and setups that simply aren’t available in a typical home setting.

  • Controlled Environment – Train without unexpected interruptions, allowing your dog to focus and build skills more effectively.

  • Social Exposure – Safely practice around other controlled dogs and people, creating opportunities for real-world training in a structured, guided way.

  • Expert Coaching On-Site – Receive immediate feedback and instruction while your dog experiences a professional training environment.

Just like our in-home and online options, facility lessons include one-on-one coaching designed to address your dog’s specific needs while empowering you with the knowledge and tools to succeed.

Online Lessons

Don’t live nearby? We offer virtual dog training consultations and full online lessons by phone or computer, so you and your dog can get expert help from anywhere.

Our innovative approach extends beyond traditional in-home sessions to include comprehensive online and virtual lessons, designed to offer flexibility without compromising effectiveness. Through platforms such as FaceTime, Skype, or Zoom, we bring our expertise directly to you, wherever you may be, ensuring that distance is no barrier to achieving your dog training goals.

Why Virtual Lessons Are Just as Effective:

Virtual lessons harness the power of technology to provide real-time, interactive training sessions, mirroring the effectiveness of our in-home offerings. This format allows us to:

  • Conduct thorough evaluations and consultations, diving deep into understanding your dog's unique behavior and needs.

  • Offer personalized guidance and feedback, ensuring that you learn the skills necessary to influence positive changes in your dog's behavior.

  • Facilitate engaging and productive training sessions, where you're equipped to apply what you've learned immediately, fostering a stronger bond between you and your dog.

Pricing

  • Initial Consultation: $200 for an In-Home Consult, $150 for a Phone Consult

  • In-Home Lessons (first 4 lessons): $200/lesson 

  • In-Home Lessons (5th lesson and beyond): $150/lesson

  • Online Lessons: $150/lesson

  • Facility Lessons: $150/lesson

Private, one-on-one lessons are a minimum of 1 hour long. Lessons may extend past 1 hour depending on your dog's pace of learning. We do not charge for any additional time spent with you.