Dog Obedience Training in Fredericksburg, VA

Before the training program begins, our staff will work with you to complete a questionnaire that will help us further understand your goals for your dog, while also gaining insight on any current behavioral issues you are observing at home. We will also conduct a brief initial evaluation of your dog to better track their progress throughout training. At the end of the second week, we will arrange a consultation visit with you. During the consultation, we will discuss your dog’s progress and begin providing after-training instructions. Guidance on proper dog handling and management is key to strengthening the obedience foundation that our training establishes with your pet. Don’t worry, we will also set aside some time for cuddling and TLC. We know you miss them, so we’ll give them as much love as we can on your behalf.

Owner involvement is such an important part of obedience training. After all, three weeks spent with us can do wonders for your dog, but all our work won’t get you and your dog very far if they’re not regularly being refreshed on what they’ve learned at Silverbrook Kennels. Fortunately, we have you covered. We will spend more time with you at the end of the three-week program to help you practice good handling skills and establish positive dog/handler relations. Essentially, we teach owners how to talk to their dogs so you can create your own personal dialect with your pet and understand how best to manage them at home. Everyone’s situation is unique, so you’ll learn to eventually develop a system that specifically works for you and your dog. When you pick up your dog, we’ll review our management plan and give you time to practice handling your dog. Then, it will be our turn to say goodbye—because now we will miss them!

To ensure the safety of all our canine guests and our incredible staff, we require that your dog’s shot records are up to date before staying with us. Please note we do not accept self administered vaccines. Vaccinations must be administered by a veterinarian, animal clinic or hospital. Silverbrook Kennels requires all dogs in our training program to be up to date with the following vaccinations: • Rabies • Parvo/Distemper • Bordetella (administered at least 14 days before staying with us) • Canine Influenza (H3N8/H3N2) While the aforementioned vaccinations are mandatory to enroll in our dog obedience training program, Silverbrook Kennels does not require your dog to be spayed or neutered.

We are located at 50 Red Fox Lane in Fredericksburg, VA. Get directions.(https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Silverbrook+Kennels,+50+Red+Fox+Ln,+Fredericksburg,+VA+22406/@38.4255779,-77.4842837,17z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b6ec234d6aebed:0xbd6b29c91383d118!2m2!1d-77.482095!2d38.4255779!3e0)

We suggest that you bring food from home to keep your dog’s diet consistent. A consistent diet helps reduce the chance of stomach upset or stool issues. This is especially true of any dogs that experience stress or separation anxiety while away from home.

Our housing areas are climate-controlled and feature Kuranda Doggie Cots. We also have plenty of bowls, blankets, toys, and more. So, there is no need to bring bedding or belongings from home.

Silverbrook animal care staff will gladly administer medication or additives you supply for your dog’s stay at no extra charge.