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Dog & Puppy Training
in Northern Virginia

A truly distinctive coaching journey, tailor-made for you and your loyal companion

HIGH EXPECTATIONS

POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT


CLEAR COMMUNICATION


RELATIONSHIP


BALANCE

BOUNDARIES

Dog Training

OUR STORY

For over 15 years, we've helped transform dogs in Northern Virginia from rambunctious rebels to well-behaved superstars. With Unleashed Abilities, say goodbye to cookie-cutter approaches because, let's face it, every dog is different. Our customized training will develop good habits in your dog and lifelong positive behaviors.

SERVICES

PROGRAMS WE OFFER

PUPPY TRAINING AND SOCIALIZATION
(Puppies under six months)

Let us help you discover effective strategies and techniques to encourage your puppy's good behaviors, avoiding the frustration that comes from trying to do too much at once.

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  • Puppy management

  • Sleep and feeding schedule

  • Potty training

  • Crate training

  • Puppy Biting

  • Foundations of Learning​

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BASIC TRAINING AND GOOD MANNERS
(Dogs over six months)

​As your dog matures, it's essential to enhance your training efforts beyond the early puppy training. We'll help you adapt your expectations and techniques accordingly.

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  • Basic obedience

  • Socialization

  • Habit of Attention

  • Wait for Permission

  • Relaxation Techniques

  • Impulse control

  • and more...

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BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION

While obedience teaches a dog what to do, Behavior Modification deals with how the dog feels. Our goal is always to help dogs feel confident and optimistic. 

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  • Anxiety

  • Dog-Child Safety

  • Multi-dog households

  • Stranger Danger

  • Separation Anxiety

  • and more...

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CITIES WE SERVE

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Lake Barcroft
Falls Church
Arlington
Annandale
Vienna
Alexandria
Fairfax

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Tiny Changes,
Big Results

Setting Atomic Habits

CLIENTS
OUR TEAM

MEET THE TEAM

When you meet our team of professional CCPDT-certified dog trainers, you'll quickly see that their passion for dogs goes beyond training — it's a way of life.

CONTACT

AFFILIATIONS

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