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PROFESSIONAL DOG AND PUPPY TRAINING BY K9AHOLICS.

Highly Rated in Virginia Beach for Dog Training!

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Rated 5 out of 5

K9Aholics helps dog owners get real results through professional board-and-train programs. We focus on clear communication, daily structure, and balanced training so dogs learn faster and behave better at home. 

Serving dog owners in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, and the surrounding Southeast Virginia communities.

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Training That Creates Understanding — Not Confusion

K9aholics offers a vast variety of programs and flexible training plans to meet the needs of both you and your dog. Friendly and genuine staff with 5-star rated customer service. Busy schedule? No problem, we can travel for both pick up and drop-offs for your dog. Give us a call today, our training get filled fast. Schedule a free phone consultation today. Let K9aholics train your dog today!
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Who Are We?

The K9aholics Difference

K9aholics is a professional dog training company headquartered in Norfolk, VA, serving Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and the entire Hampton Roads region — plus Northern Virginia communities including Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church. What started as one trainer’s passion for working dogs has grown into a full team of certified professionals. Every trainer on the K9aholics team completed rigorous certification through Tarheel Canine, and the team includes a U.S. Navy veteran. With a dedicated training facility on Strathmore Avenue in Norfolk, K9aholics provides structured, professional training six days a week — and even offers pick-up and drop-off service for busy families.
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5-Star Google Rating
Rated 5 out of 5

Serving dog owners in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, and the surrounding Southeast Virginia communities.

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Stop Struggling. Start Enjoying Your Dog Again.

Trusted by 100+ families, led by certified trainers!

Whether your dog pulls on the leash, ignores commands, or has aggression issues, K9aholics has a proven program to fix it. Our certified training team delivers real, lasting obedience results — so you can finally enjoy life with your dog. Contact us today for a free phone consultation.

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Rated 5 out of 5

Serving dog owners in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, and the surrounding Southeast Virginia communities.

Balanced Training. Lasting Results.

Our Training Philosophy

K9aholics falls in the middle between purely compulsive and purely motivational training. Our approach increases good behaviors and decreases bad ones using a balanced methodology. We start all training in low-distraction environments and gradually build up to high-distraction, real-world scenarios. Every dog is different, so every training plan is customized — but the goal is always the same: clear communication between you and your dog that lasts a lifetime. We introduce tools like the E-collar not as punishment, but as a communication device that gives you and your dog a shared language beyond the training facility.
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5-Star Google Rating
Rated 5 out of 5

Serving dog owners in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, and the surrounding Southeast Virginia communities.

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Meet the trainer

Trained by the Best. Now Training Yours.

Cam Boyd built K9aholics on a foundation most trainers can’t match. A Portsmouth, VA native who played Division I football at Old Dominion and served as a Norfolk Police Officer, Cam brings a unique combination of discipline, athleticism, and real-world K9 experience to dog training. He completed the Police K9 Instructor’s course at Tarheel Canine, earned his PSA certified decoy credential, titled his Belgian Malinois Draco in PSA-PDC, and was selected as an East Coast Regional decoy. He trains alongside former Baltimore police K9 handler Shawn Edwards at advanced decoy seminars. Your family dog gets the same quality of training that working police and protection dogs receive.
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Rated #1 In Virginia Beach.

Over 200+ Google Reviews From Happy Dog & Puppy Owners!

✓ We can train any breed!
✓ Experienced, Guaranteed Results.
✓ Flexible training plans.
✓ 5-star rated customer service.
✓ Pick up and drop-off service.

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What Customers Say About Us.

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Our Training Programs

We Specialize In:

Board and Train
Puppy Training

Behavior Modification
Obedience Training
Day Training

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Your Dog Is In Great Hands!

Rest assure when you leave your dog with us, they’re in good hands and will get treated with the upmost respect from the time they come to the time they leave. Our goal is to provide both you and your dog a training experience that you’ll love along with lifetime lasting results.

Helping Transform Your Dog Into The Perfect Obedient Pet That Listens To Your Every Command!

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Board and Train

2 Weeks · Ages 6 months+ | 3 Weeks · Ages 6 months+

Full obedience immersion — your dog lives with our certified trainers and comes home calm, confident, and ready to listen in any environment.

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Puppy Training

12 Days · Ages 4–5 months

Build the right foundation before bad habits take hold. Your puppy comes home knowing the basics — and you get guidance to keep it going.

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Day Training

4 Weeks or 6 Weeks · Mon–Fri

Your dog trains all day with our team and sleeps at home every night. Professional results on your schedule.

Dog training class in session with a trainer guiding a puppy through basic obedience commands in a group setting at a Virginia Beach facility.

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Behavior Modification

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Obedience Training

We Train Age Breed, Age or Behavior!

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CUSTOMER REVIEWS

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Rated 5 out of 5

Over 200+ Google Reviews!

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Serving Virginia Beach & All Surrounding Areas.

K9aholics provides professional dog training across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, and the entire Hampton Roads area. We also serve families in Northern Virginia including Fairfax, Falls Church, Arlington, Alexandria, and Vienna. Whether you’re local or willing to travel for the best training, we offer convenient pick-up and drop-off to make the process seamless.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Angerman’s journey into dog training began from a place many owners relate to: fear, frustration, and uncertainty. After a frightening experience with dogs as a child, it wasn’t until rescuing a German Shepherd that she truly began to understand canine behavior, reactivity, and communication. That experience sparked a deep commitment to learning how dogs think, why behaviors happen, and how to create real change through clarity and structure.

Since then, Sarah has invested heavily in her education, training under some of the most respected professionals in the industry. Her background includes advanced seminars, decoy schools, sport-based training, and behavior-focused coursework, including NePoPo® Silver and Gold programs, PSA development, and classes through Fenzi Dog Sport Academy focused on engagement and reactivity. In 2025, she earned 3rd place at SPA Worlds, reflecting her dedication to precision, consistency, and high-level training standards.

Sarah’s approach is rooted in balanced training and clear communication—not guesswork or one-size-fits-all methods. She specializes in helping dogs and owners who feel overwhelmed, confused, or stuck, using structured, daily training to build confidence, reliability, and trust. Every dog in her care is trained with intention, professionalism, and respect, because Sarah understands firsthand how important it is to feel confident about who you trust with your dog.

Yes. Your dog is cared for daily in a structured, supervised environment focused on safety, mental balance, and engagement — not a kennel warehouse.

Most dogs actually relax once structure is introduced. Clear rules, consistent handling, and predictable routines reduce anxiety and build confidence quickly.

Because behavior change requires repetition. Board & train allows your dog to practice correct behaviors daily, dramatically speeding up progress compared to weekly sessions.

Your dog is trained directly by Sarah Angerman (head trainer) or Kim Zimmer, not handed off to assistants or rotating staff.

Leash pulling, jumping, poor recall, reactivity, impulse control issues, basic obedience gaps, and foundational puppy behaviors.

Yes — owner transition sessions are included so you learn how to maintain and reinforce your dog’s new skills in real-life situations.

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