Freak On A Leash, LLC

Freak On A Leash, LLC Transforming canine behavior one paw at a time! 🐾 Certified trainers focused on positive reinforcement.

From playful pups to polite adults, we help your dog unleash their best self! 🐕 Training, love, and wagging tails. 😊 If you are looking for an efficient and productive dog trainer in Virginia Beach, don't look further. You can tell my german heritage not only by my cute accent but also my punctuality and my organisation skills. You will not find a more dedicated or compassio

nate trainer to help you. I want you and your dog to live happy together and I'm confident that we can achive this goal together. Force free training is about the animal choosing to want to be part of it and enjoy the training process. Just because dogs are amazing creatures and will let you do things to them without reacting badly doesn't mean we should. If you can train crocodiles, dolphines and wolves with rewards why would you want to use painful devices on your best friend?

08/12/2026

Your schedule is busy. We get it.
That shouldn’t mean your dog has to miss out on agility!
Our Open Enrollment Agility classes let you sign up for the dates that work for you without committing to a full 6-week session.
Come when you can, keep building your skills, and have some fun with your dog along the way!
Perfect for teams who want to keep practicing without adding another big commitment to the calendar.
Grab your spot THIS Sunday at 10am. Comment AGILITY for the link to sign up.

Management isn't giving up on training.It's part of the training process.If your dog gets too excited when guests come o...
08/11/2026

Management isn't giving up on training.

It's part of the training process.

If your dog gets too excited when guests come over, putting them behind a gate isn't failure. If your dog can't settle while you're working, giving them a Kong isn't failure. If your dog needs some extra space on a walk, creating that distance isn't failure.

Management gives your dog fewer opportunities to practice the behaviors you don't want while you work on teaching better ones.

And that's the goal: management today, more skills tomorrow.

In Real Life Manners, we practice those skills in the situations that actually come up at home and out in the world, from settling while you work to greeting people, walking around distractions, waiting around food, and more.

You don't have to choose between management and training. You can use both to help your dog succeed.

🐾 Real Life Manners
📆 Open Enrollment - start whenever, pick the dates that work for you
⏳ 6 weeks
🕙 Saturdays 11:30am
💵 $180

08/10/2026

What happens when you’re trying to answer a work call, someone knocks on the door, you’re walking past another dog, or you’re trying to eat dinner without a dog in your lap? 😅

That’s what Real Life Manners is for.
In this class, we take the skills your dog knows and practice using them in situations that actually come up:
🐾 Staying settled while you’re working
🐾 Walking nicely around distractions
🐾 Checking in with you on walks
🐾 Greeting people without jumping
🐾 Waiting politely around food
🐾 Leaving dropped food alone
🐾 Staying on a mat while you eat
🐾 Coming when called
🐾 Passing other dogs calmly
🐾 Handling doorbells, visitors, and everyday distractions

It’s not about having a dog who performs a perfect sit in the living room. But having a dog who knows what to do when life gets busy.
If you’ve ever thought, “My dog knows this... they just don’t do it when I need them to,” this is the class for you.

Real Life Manners
📍 Saturdays at 11:30 AM

Come practice the skills that make living with your dog easier, more enjoyable, and a whole lot less frustrating. DM us for the link to sign up!

08/08/2026

Maybe they chewed your shoe after you left the house.
Maybe they had an accident after you got home late.
Maybe they barked the second you got on a work call.
It’s easy to feel like they’re trying to get back at you.
But dogs don’t think that way.
They aren’t plotting revenge or trying to teach you a lesson. Their behavior is driven by what they’re feeling and what they’ve learned works in the past.
Instead of asking, “Why is my dog doing this to me?” try asking, “What is my dog trying to tell me?”
Are they anxious?
Overstimulated?
Frustrated?
Bored?
Confused about what’s expected?
When we stop viewing behavior as spite and start looking for the reason behind it, training becomes much more effective. We can address the root cause instead of just reacting to the symptom.

08/07/2026

When most people think of puppy class, they think of the basics.
Sit. Down. Stay.
Those are important, but they’re only a small part of what we’re trying to accomplish.
At Great Start Puppy, we’re focused on raising dogs who are confident, curious, and prepared for the world around them. That means teaching puppies how to focus, recover from new experiences, enjoy being handled, settle, and build positive associations with everyday life.
Because the skills that matter most aren’t always the flashy ones.
A puppy who can stay calm, adapt to new situations, and look to you for guidance will have a strong foundation for everything that comes next.
Puppyhood goes by quickly, but the lessons they learn during this stage can last a lifetime. We’d love to help you give your puppy the best possible start.

Great Start Puppy class is open enrollment Saturdays at 10:30am and Tuesdays at 6pm. DM us to get started.

Does your dog suddenly seem like they've forgotten everything you taught them? 😅If you're living with a teenage dog, you...
08/06/2026

Does your dog suddenly seem like they've forgotten everything you taught them? 😅

If you're living with a teenage dog, you're not imagining it.

One day they come when called. The next day they're convinced every leaf, squirrel, and passing dog is more interesting than you.

Adolescence is a normal stage of development, and with it often comes more independence, bigger feelings, and a shorter attention span. It's frustrating, but it's also temporary.

The key isn't waiting for them to grow out of it. It's continuing to teach them how to make good choices, even when the world gets exciting.

That's exactly what Teenage Tyrants is all about. We'll help you navigate this stage with practical training, real-life skills, and plenty of support, so you can come out the other side with a dog you truly enjoy living with.

Teenagers may test your patience, but they can also become incredible adult dogs with the right guidance. Go to FreakOnALeashDogTraining.com to book your spot.

🎉 New class times are here!We've added new times for our Level Up Puppy and Teenage Tyrants Open Enrollment classes, mak...
08/04/2026

🎉 New class times are here!

We've added new times for our Level Up Puppy and Teenage Tyrants Open Enrollment classes, making it even easier to fit training into your schedule!

As your puppy grows, their training should grow with them. Whether they're ready to build on their puppy skills in Level Up Puppy or have entered the fun (and sometimes frustrating!) teenage phase, we're here to help. These classes focus on the real-life skills you'll use every day, from better focus and impulse control to polite leash walking and staying engaged around distractions.

And because they're Open Enrollment, you don't have to commit to the same day every week. Simply pick the classes that work best for your schedule and keep making progress at a pace that fits your life.

Check out our updated schedule and come train with us. We'd love to see you and your pup in class! Go to FreakOnALeashDogTraining.com/Group-Classes to get signed up.

Life gets busy, and we get it.That's why our Conformation Handling class is open enrollment. There's no need to commit t...
08/03/2026

Life gets busy, and we get it.

That's why our Conformation Handling class is open enrollment. There's no need to commit to a 5- or 6-week session. Simply sign up for the classes that fit your schedule and continue building your skills at your own pace.

Whether you're preparing for your first dog show, getting a young dog ready for the ring, or looking to polish your handling, you'll get hands-on instruction in stacking, movement, ring patterns, and presentation from experienced instructor Gayle Petrick.

Classes are Thursdays at 7pm. Comment CONFORMATION for the link to sign up!

A big congratulations to some recent Great Start Puppy graduates! 🎉These puppies (and their people!) have spent the last...
08/02/2026

A big congratulations to some recent Great Start Puppy graduates! 🎉

These puppies (and their people!) have spent the last several weeks building confidence, learning new skills, and creating a strong foundation for the future.

From navigating all the ups and downs of puppyhood to celebrating every little win along the way, we're so proud of the progress each team in our Great Start Puppy class makes. Training doesn't stop here, but you've built a fantastic foundation to keep growing together.

Thank you for trusting us to be part of your puppy's journey. We can't wait to see what you accomplish next!

Help us congratulate our newest graduates in the comments!

Great Start Puppy class is open enrollment (that means you can start as soon as Tuesday!)
Classes are Tuesdays at 6:00pm and/or Saturdays at 10:30am
Go to FreakOnALeashDogTraining.com/Book-Now to sign up!

08/01/2026

Myth: “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.”
We’ve all heard the saying, but it couldn’t be further from the truth.
Dogs are learning throughout their entire lives. Whether your dog is 6 months old or 10 years old, they’re capable of building new skills, forming new habits, and enjoying the process of training.
In fact, many older dogs make wonderful students. They often have longer attention spans, settle more easily between exercises, and genuinely enjoy having a job to do.
Is it possible that learning might look a little different than it does with a puppy? Absolutely. Every dog learns at their own pace.
But if you’ve been thinking, “I wish I had started training sooner,” don’t let that stop you from starting now.
The best time to begin was yesterday. The next best time is today.
Your dog is never too old to learn something new, and you might be surprised by just how much they enjoy it.

Address

2536 Centerville Turnpike S
Chesapeake, VA
23322

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm

Telephone

+17573011161

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Freak On A Leash, LLC posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Freak On A Leash, LLC:

Shortcuts

Share

Category