From day-one puppies to dogs with serious behavior cases, every Purest Canines program is built around the individual dog in front of us. Serving Amissville, Fredericksburg, Warrenton, Culpeper and the DMV.
Every dog and household is different. Tell us what's going on and we'll scope the right fit, whether that's a 60-minute private lesson or a 6-month immersive program. Once you're matched, the same trainer stays with your dog from day one through graduation.
An immersive 24/7 program at our Amissville facility. Your dog stays with us, gets daily structured training, and comes home a different animal. The ideal pick for new puppy parents, owners of challenging dogs, or anyone who wants real obedience without the multi-month timeline of weekly lessons.
Customized one-hour sessions at our facility. Hands-on coaching for you and your dog covering obedience, leash manners, house etiquette, and behavior coaching. You walk out with homework to lock in the work between sessions.
The middle path between weekly private lessons and full board & train. We combine a shortened immersive stay with a series of trainer-led private sessions, you stay hands-on with your dog while the heavy lifting happens at our facility.
Specialized rehabilitation for serious cases, aggression, reactivity, resource guarding, bite history, anxiety-driven habits, severe fear. Cases other trainers won't take. We don't water down the work, and we'll tell you honestly what's possible after we meet your dog.
Canine Good Citizen evaluation and preparation. Required for therapy work, service dogs, and many housing situations. Run by an AKC CGC Evaluator on staff, we both prep your dog and administer the test.
One-on-one coaching by video call. Same custom guidance as our in-person private lessons, delivered over Zoom or FaceTime so we can help you wherever you are. Great for families outside our service area, owners with busy schedules, and follow-up support between in-person sessions.
Full immersion training for young dogs, modeled after our in-house regimen. Ideal for owners who can't commit to weekly private lessons but want their dog raised right from day one. Tiered levels available, choose the depth that matches your goals.
For families who want a working personal protection dog and competitors prepping for PSA sport. Coached by titled PSA competitors with our trained decoys. A small slice of our overall work, but a serious one for the dogs and handlers it's for.
These are the things people actually ask on the consultation call. If yours isn't here, ask us, straight answers only.
Book Free ConsultationMost foundation Board & Train programs run 3–8 weeks; Raise & Train programs run 18–24 months depending on age and goal. We won't over-sell a longer program if the dog doesn't need it.
Every dog and owner is different, so all of our training programs are customized to your goals, lifestyle, and your dog's needs.
Training is an investment, and during your evaluation we'll discuss the best options for your situation. Our goal is to create a plan that delivers lasting results while working within your budget.
We'll review all recommendations and pricing before you make any commitment.
Balanced dog training is built on clear communication, accountability, and a strong relationship between dog and owner. We use rewards to teach behaviors and fair guidance to help dogs understand expectations.
Depending on the dog and goals, we may utilize tools such as slip leads, prong collars, or e-collars. Before any tool is introduced, we educate our clients on its purpose, proper use, and how it fits into their dog's training plan.
Yes. Bite history, reactivity, resource guarding, fear-based aggression, this is core to what we do. We've handled cases other trainers wouldn't take. We'll tell you honestly what's possible after meeting your dog.
Multiple structured sessions per day, engagement, obedience, then proofed work in real environments. 24/7 care in the trainer's home, not a kennel. Weekly photo and video updates throughout.
You graduate with a go-home lesson and private follow-ups so the new behaviors transfer to you.
Most work happens at our Amissville and Fredericksburg facility. Private lessons can be in-home in select areas (Fredericksburg, Warrenton, Culpeper, parts of Northern Virginia), ask on the consultation call.
No. The bulk of our work is everyday household training, leash manners, puppy raising, reactivity, behavior cases, CGC prep. The sport titles prove the standard we hold ourselves to, but most of our calendar is helping families enjoy their dogs again.
We'll get on a quick phone call to scope the right program for your dog. Once you're booked, the same trainer stays with your dog from day one through graduation.
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