Training program
Board and Train in Virginia
Our most complete transformation. Your dog lives, eats, and trains with us on the 18-acre Newsoms farm for one to four weeks. Drop off a dog, pick up a companion.
Why it works
What Makes Board and Train So Effective?
We don't just train dogs, we transform them — and Board and Train is where it goes furthest, because we control the whole environment your dog learns in.
Multiple structured sessions every day, meals and sleep in a clean supervised environment, and pack walks and off-leash work across 18 acres. Away from the home patterns and distractions that broke training the first time, your dog learns new habits that stick.
Our approach
Our Approach to Board and Train
Balanced training built around your dog's specific case. We assess on day one, then layer obedience, behavior modification, and real-world generalization across the program. Our team rotates handlers so your dog learns to respond to people, not just one trainer.
The Buck's difference
Why Choose Buck's of Virginia
Balanced Training
Every effective, humane tool — slip lead, prong, e-collar, food, structure. We explain every choice on the consult so you understand exactly what your dog is learning and why.
Certified Trainers
CATCH CCDT, AKC CGC Evaluator, Pet First Aid, and NePoPo® Gold School graduates, plus a dedicated Service Dog Coordinator for ADA-compliant work.
Outcome Guarantee
We do not stop until your dog reaches the goals we write down together at the start. The result is the deliverable — not a fixed number of sessions.
18-Acre Training Farm
Walking trails, a frisbee field, nosework area, agility yard, and saltwater swimming pool in Newsoms, VA give your dog room to move, focus, and generalize what it learns.
Local Reputation
Trusted across Suffolk, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, and Franklin throughout Hampton Roads and Southern Virginia.
You Stay Involved
Daily updates during the program and a structured go-home lesson at the end mean the training transfers to you — not just to us.
What we solve
What Board and Train Addresses
- Obedience that falls apart under distraction
- Leash reactivity
- Behavioral problems
- House and crate training
- Separation anxiety
- Off-leash reliability
Simple, honest pricing
Program options
Foundational — 1 Week
7 days residential
- Core obedience: Come, Sit, Down, Heel, Out, Place
- Structured go-home transition with handler training
- Daily photo and video updates in a private group chat
- Daily training notes on what was worked on
Transformational — 2 Week
14 days residential — most popular
- Core obedience plus the 3 Ds (Distance, Duration, Distraction)
- On-leash and off-leash reliability building
- Hands-on handler training at go-home
- Daily photo and video updates in a private group chat
- Daily training notes on what was worked on
Behavior Modification — 3 Week
21 days residential — severe cases
- Decompression and baseline-evaluation week
- Foundation obedience plus a behavior modification protocol
- Real-world generalization across the 18-acre facility and public exposure
- Extended go-home handover
Puppy — 2 Week
14 days residential — puppies 4+ months
- Potty training and crate conditioning
- Self-control, manners, and bite-inhibition work
- Structured socialization with screened dogs
- 8 essential commands plus daily updates
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
One to four weeks depending on your dog. Foundational is 1 week, Transformational is 2 weeks (our most popular), Behavior Modification is 3 weeks, and there is a dedicated 2-week Puppy program. We recommend the right tier on the free consult.
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Ready to transform your dog?
First 30-minute phone call is free — tell us what's going on and we'll recommend the right program.