About Dog’s Downtown

Training facility in Chantilly

Dog's Downtown runs a 15,000-square-foot facility at 14175 Sullyfield Circle in Chantilly offering training, overnight boarding, playtime and group classes. The site says it trains all sizes, all breeds and all training issues, whether the dog is a service dog prospect, a puppy or a rescue with fear-based reactivity.

Training options

Programs listed include board and train, private lessons, weekday drop-off training and group classes: AKC Puppy S.T.A.R., three levels of AKC Canine Good Citizen classes and a skills practice class. Private lessons cover basic and advanced obedience, behavior modification for reactivity or fear, confidence building and specialty work such as rally obedience, AKC trick dog, scent tracking and service or therapy dog task training. Thirty-minute puppy starter lessons cover nipping, potty training, crate training and socialization.

Service dogs

A separate section covers service and therapy dog training, including owner-training for service dogs.

What to ask

The site offers a free consultation with a trainer for a tailored recommendation. Ask which format fits your schedule and how progress is checked.