About Alexandria Dog Training Company

One-on-one training in Old Town Alexandria

Alexandria Dog Training Company is based in the Old Town area of Alexandria and offers one-on-one training, with lessons scheduled at the owner's convenience, including weeknights. The site says training is currently available near Old Town Alexandria, with other areas possible on request, and cites over 35 years of experience.

Obedience courses

The private lesson course is six one-hour in-home lessons for dogs at least five months old, covering loose-leash walking, automatic sits, sit, down, come, down at a distance, extended stays and out-of-sight stays. A professional training course runs daily sessions on weekdays for two weeks plus four weekly handling lessons for the owner. Puppy Preschool for puppies from eight weeks covers house-training, leash and crate training, and preventing mouthing, jumping and chewing, while Basic Manners targets problems such as barking, counter-surfing and separation anxiety.

Service dogs and competition

The company also trains PTSD, medical alert and physical assistance service dogs, starting with a temperament test, and offers competition obedience lessons.

What to ask

Ask for the free consultation and whether the in-home course or the two-week professional course suits your schedule.