Atlantic Coast K-9 Training Service

Atlantic Coast K-9 Training Service We also offer Behavior Counseling and Modification for problem dogs as well as Training Seminars nationwide. Our prices are reasonable and we get Results.

~ WORLD CLASS DOG TRAINING ~
Serving Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC
In Business since 1999
We have trained over 8,500 dogs
Voted Best of Charlottesville 6 years in a row
We Train All Breeds
(434)973-7968 A Full Service, Professional Dog Training Business offering classes in Basic and Advanced Obedience, Agility, Search and Rescue, Schutzhund (IGP) Personal Protection and Service Dog Tra

ining. We also offer Board and Train Services for your dog. In business since 1999, we have trained well over 8,000 dogs and stand behind our training with a guarantee of satisfaction. Our Owner/Training Director Ralph Smith competes Nationally in Sport Dog and Obedience Competions and is Nationally Recognized as one of the Top Trainers in the Country. Atlantic Coast K-9 has won Best of Charlottesville for Dog Trainers 5 years in a row. At Atlantic Coast K-9, WE CAN TRAIN ANY DOG, Any Breed, Any Size, Any Problem. We offer "Competition Level Obedience for the Average dog". Call us today for the Best Training in Virginia. (434) 973-7968.

Whatever the Breed, Big or Small. We train them all!!
06/07/2025

Whatever the Breed, Big or Small. We train them all!!

Sometimes you get that dog who comes in for training that is just so handsome you cant just post 1 picture. This is THAT...
06/07/2025

Sometimes you get that dog who comes in for training that is just so handsome you cant just post 1 picture. This is THAT dog. Meet "Aspen". Another pic below. Aspen is a happy boy as he just recently graduated from my Advanced Training package (Gold Package). Gonna miss you buddy!!!

What a beautiful boy! This is "Aspen". He and his owner Austin really put in the work to reach their goal as Aspen gradu...
06/07/2025

What a beautiful boy! This is "Aspen". He and his owner Austin really put in the work to reach their goal as Aspen graduated from my Gold Package, Off leash training. I am so proud of them both. Congrats!!!

7 Years in Row! Yes, everyone. Training dogs to reach their full potential is something we take very seriously here at A...
05/17/2025

7 Years in Row! Yes, everyone. Training dogs to reach their full potential is something we take very seriously here at Atlantic Coast K-9 and it's something that we are so passionate about. But, training is only the beginning. It's the relationships that we try to build between the dogs and their owners. It's that tail wag from the dog. It's that energy and drive from the dog that communicates that it's having fun. It's that smile from the owner and most importantly, it's that focused look from the dog when it all starts to come together and the dog raises its head and looks up at you as if to say, "I've got this". There is no greater feeling! Thank you all for the love and support. There is nothing that I'd rather do.
~ Ralph Smith - Owner/Training Director ~

This is our most recent Advanced Training (Gold Package) graduate "Skye". Skye came in lacking in confidence and had som...
05/10/2025

This is our most recent Advanced Training (Gold Package) graduate "Skye". Skye came in lacking in confidence and had some anxiety issues. We spent a lot of time doing relationship building and bonding to build the trust needed for her to come out of her shell and she responded wonderfully. Congrats to her and her owner!!

Edit: After I posted this I noticed the green Heart Shaped leaf on the tree which fits her personality perfectly. She was such a Sweetie!

2 more Happy Graduates from our Board and Train program. "Apollo", the German Shepherd, completed our Basic Obedience pa...
04/20/2025

2 more Happy Graduates from our Board and Train program. "Apollo", the German Shepherd, completed our Basic Obedience package and his sister "Luna" the Lab said that anything you can do I can do better. So she completed our Advanced Package. Congrats to them both! 2 of the most awesome dogs I've trained this year!!!!

If you'd like to be a part of some of the best training in the country, give us a call today.

WE HAVE OPENINGS AVAILABLE.
ATLANTIC COAST K-9 (434) 973-7968

GORGEOUS German Shepherd "Apollo" who just graduated from our Silver Package Board and Train program.f you'd like to be ...
04/20/2025

GORGEOUS German Shepherd "Apollo" who just graduated from our Silver Package Board and Train program.

f you'd like to be a part of some of the best training in the country, give us a call today.

WE HAVE OPENINGS AVAILABLE.
ATLANTIC COAST K-9 (434) 973-7968

Superstar of the month award goes to "LUNA" who absolutely crushed her Gold Package Board and Train. Yesterday she gradu...
04/20/2025

Superstar of the month award goes to "LUNA" who absolutely crushed her Gold Package Board and Train. Yesterday she graduated with a perfect performance!!!

If you'd like to be a part of some of the best training in the country, give us a call today.
WE HAVE OPENINGS AVAILABLE.

ATLANTIC COAST K-9 (434) 973-7968

Congrats to "Grace" who graduated from our Silver Package. She did the weekly One on One training and did amazing. Anoth...
04/20/2025

Congrats to "Grace" who graduated from our Silver Package. She did the weekly One on One training and did amazing. Another beautiful dog with the sweetest personality.

If you'd like to be a part of some of the best training in the country, give us a call today. WE HAVE OPENINGS AVAILABLE.

ATLANTIC COAST K-9 (434) 973-7968

HAPPY EASTER from all of us here at Atlantic Coast K-9.
04/20/2025

HAPPY EASTER from all of us here at Atlantic Coast K-9.

OPEN SPOTS AVAILABLE. CALL TODAY!!! "EVERY DOG DESERVES THE CHANCE TO BE GREAT" Only a f...
04/01/2025

OPEN SPOTS AVAILABLE. CALL TODAY!!!

"EVERY DOG DESERVES THE CHANCE TO BE GREAT"
Only a few know how to get them there.
Ralph Smith at Atlantic Coast K-9 is one of those.

26 years in Business. Over 8,500 Dogs Trained
Selected 6 Consecutive years as the Best Trainer in Charlottesville

Training a dog to be great is not about teaching it a few simple commands and some gimmicky tricks. Its about creating a bond and building a relationship with your dog. It's about building trust and focus and most importantly, it's about making it fun for your dog. We have the formula. Let us show you how!!!!

ATLANTIC COAST K-9 TRAINING SERVICE
(434) 973-7968

06/30/2024

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We are a Full Service, Professional Dog Training business offering training in Basic and Advanced Obedience, Schutzhund/IPO, Personal Protection, Search and Rescue, Explosives and Narcotics Detection, Service Dog Training and Security Services. We also offer Behavior Counseling and Modification for problem dogs as well as Training Seminars nationwide. Our Owner/Training Director, Ralph Smith has worked with dogs over 25 years and competes nationally in many Dog Sport events. He is recognized as one of the Top Trainers In The Country. In business since 1999, we have trained well over 5,000 dogs and stand behind our training with a guarantee of satisfaction. At Atlantic Coast K-9, WE CAN TRAIN ANY DOG, Any Breed, Any Size, Any Problem. "Competition Level Obedience for the Average dog".