2 Week Board and Train

On and Off Leash Training since 1999


Fairfax Va and surrounding areas!

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From Chihuahuas to Great Danes and everything in between!

Why Choose Best Friends Dog Training?

A little about Board and Train

Two-week Board and Train at your trainer's home! Your pup will be trained in the home, in public places, and with multiple distraction levels so they can come home ready to go everywhere with you! Two follow-up private lessons are included in your home. The first lesson is given at the drop-off to learn all your pup's new skills!

Lifetime Group Class

Group class promotes additional stability with training commands, distraction training, and socialization for your dog. After our initial training, we include lifetime group class to maintain your pups training and take it further. You are welcome to come often to increase skills or feel free to stop in and brush up the pups obedience before your annual beach vacation.

CGC and Therapy Dog

We've trained hundreds of therapy dog teams for multiple organizations. People who train with us often stay and continue training to achieve their Canine Good Citizen certificate. After that, many achieve a Therapy Dog certification. This is included with our programs.


Training Methods

Food Based


Learn the difference between a food reward and a bribe. Incorporate this for puppies and shy dogs.

E-Collar


On and Off Leash Training for freedom and reliability everywhere you go together.

Leash Based


Walking and being in public distractions is made far easier with a well trained dog at the end of leash.

Puppy Kindergarten

Food based programs including starting potty training for pups under 4 months of age.

Benefits of Training

Our certified dog trainers help address dog behavioral concerns such as:

  • Leash pulling


  • Jumping


  • Counter surfing


  • Excessive barking


  • Aggression to people


  • Aggression to other animals


  • Digging


  • Marking


  • Chewing


  • Sibling rivalry


  • Separation anxiety


In a word, my experience was, and continues to be, through our Tuesday group classes -- EXCELLENT!! .... I can now walk with Otis off leash for miles, in both urban and hiking environments. His recall is great, and he will stay "on place" until released. -Maggie with Otis

For a dog that three weeks ago wouldn’t listen to anything I said and now will sit and stay no matter how far away I walk from her! Proud of my pup! Super thankful to Best Friend Dog Training! - Chris with Koa

Endless gratitude for the amount of training, love and care for our German Shepard! My husband and I struggled to gain control of his behavior and dog aggression. Not only is Panzer well behaved on a leash, he is now responding to commands & stays in place with visitors. When looking for a trainer. I would recommend Frank. Panzer has been with another trainer before and Frank has been able to completely turn our dog around with bad training behaviors already in place. - Amber with Panzer