Canine Obedience Training at Hunt Club
Serving your Local Area.
(757) 243-1529
Professional training options customized to meet any dog owner's needs.
Canine Behavior Specialist- 20+ Yrs of Experience!
Products and Services
BEHAVIOR-Counseling/Modification
OBEDIENCE-Kindergarten to Advanced
LESSONS-Group and Private, We Train at Our Location or In Home
SHOW-Handling, Obedience, Confrontational
DOGGY DAY CARE, AGILITY, RALLY
Private Lessons, tailored specifically to you and your pet, are available for assisting owners and dogs experiencing special problems, such as separation anxiety, aggression, fearfulness, barking or high energy. If you prefer, In-Home Training is also an option.
We-Train-First is a unique 12-day program, during which COT will train your pet for you. We work intensively with your dog on basic obedience commands, good manners and problem behaviors.
Work-Outs are a great way to relieve your dog's stress while you are on vacation. We bring your pet from the kennel each day for exercise and supervised playtime.
Show Handling Instruction is designed to prepare the owner/handler for the show ring, including ring etiquette and professional techniques. Seasonal Show Practice sessions are also offered, allowing handlers to rehearse for the show ring. Professional Handling is another option some owners may wish to consider.
About Canine Obedience Training at Hunt Club
COT owner and head trainer Dory Hofmann has served the Tidewater region as a professional trainer and handler for over 20 years. Experienced in a number of different training methods and canine-related sports, Ms. Hofmann specializes in positive reinforcement training, and has successfully trained and/or titled a variety of breeds, ranging from giant to petite, as well as mixed breeds. She has been featured locally on television and in print as an authority on dog training and problem behavior, and is frequently called upon to give expert testimony in court. Ms. Hofmann's extensive experience with competition and conformation, as well as family pets and companion dogs, has made Canine Obedience Training at Hunt Club one of the area's premier training facilities.
The largest indoor training center in Tidewater, Canine Obedience Training's doggie day care and training facility is fully-matted, heated and air-conditioned. COT is located on the grounds of beautiful Hunt Club Farm at 2400 London Bridge Road, between Oceana Naval Air Station and General Booth Blvd. in Virginia Beach, only minutes away from the oceanfront and municipal center.
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WONDERFUL
Posted by cdaley366 on 3/1/2009
I've been working with Dory for just a few months, and already I can see a change in my dog Bella. Bella(a lab mix) was a rescue from the SPCA with many issues. She was kicked out of 2 daycares and was always a problem at the dog park. When my husband deployed, her problems got extremely worse. She was out of control! --- lunging at me, starting fights with other dogs, picking fights with my other dog -- I had to do something. I found a few places where they take your dog for a month and "reform" it, but that doesn't help ME learn the skills to keep her behavior in check for the next 10+ years that I'd have to live with this animal! That may fix the dog in the short term, but not in the long term. We also tried in the past in-house training -- for a couple hundred dollars the guy only showed up twice and I was still left with an out of control beast! Dory was highly recommended by several other trainers at Four Paws in Chesapeake. Because of Bella's dog aggression, it was best we started with private lessons. I did not trust her around other dogs or people. During the first private session, Bella demonstrated her aggression towards Dory! With just a few corrections from Dory, Bella quickly learned that aggression is no longer an opinion. With the skills I learned from Dory, I have gained trust and respect from Bella. And in turn, I'm beginning to trust and respect Bella. After a few private sessions, Bella and I were progressing well so we were invited to a group class with other dogs where Bella stayed focused and obedient. Dory helped me see the little things we humans do that create problems. Since learning skills from Dory, I have the confidence that I know the right way to correct Bella so her aggression never escalates. Although you might think the classes just teaches "sit"& " stay" it really teaches SO much more: control, respect, focus, and trust. And although Hunt Club is pretty far away for me and sometimes I need to take time off work, it is WELL worth it. I'm glad I didn't give up on Bella. With lessons and practice she is a new dog. She is a VERY good dog! - A sentence I never would have imagined saying a few months ago. THANK YOU, DORY!!!!!!!!!!
