Virginia Beach, Chesapeake & Norfolk Dog Training

Name: Ki’s K-9
Telephone: (757) 351-5369

Modern, Relationship‑Centered Training for Real‑World Behavior

At Ki’s K‑9 Dog Training, we provide professional dog training and behavior modification in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Norfolk, specializing in dogs with reactivity, aggression, fear, anxiety, and big emotions. Every dog learns differently, which is why we offer customized training plans designed around your dog’s behavior, your lifestyle, and your goals.

Our programs support families across Hampton Roads with positive reinforcement, science‑based training, and real‑world behavior solutions that actually work in your home and neighborhood. Whether you just brought home your first puppy or you have an older dog with a bite history, we make exceptional dog training affordable for everyone!

Training solutions to meet your needs:

Behavior

Behavior Modification (In‑Home or On‑Location) — Real solutions for reactivity, aggression, fear, anxiety, over‑arousal, and unpredictable behavior. Modern, positive reinforcement methods tailored to your dog’s emotional reality. Book Your Free Behavioral Consultation
Private Training Sessions— One‑on‑one coaching that meets you where you are. We work through real‑world leash skills, confidence building, and emotional regulation in your home or neighborhood. Schedule Your Private Session
Obedience Training— Reliable obedience isn’t about perfection—it’s about communication, clarity, and a dog who understands how to move through the world with you. Talk with our trainer about Obedience Training

Board & Train

Board & Train — A structured, emotionally supportive training stay for dogs who need consistent daily work. Ideal for reactivity, fear, aggression, and big‑emotion dogs. Reserve Your Board & Train Spot
Hybrid Board & Train (Owner‑Integrated Program) — You receive private sessions during your dog’s stay so you understand the training, learn the skills, and feel confident continuing at home. No more “mystery training” or dogs returned with no instruction. See How Hybrid Board & Train Works

Special training

Mild Behavior Modification — Some dogs don’t need a full behavior overhaul—they need safety, clarity, and a training plan that understands their nervous system. Talk with our trainer about Aggression Cases
Behavior Modification (Moderate–Severe) — Some dogs need more than obedience—they need a specialist. Behavior Modification is for dogs whose behavior poses a safety risk or makes normal life unpredictable. Talk with our trainer about Aggression Cases
Aggressive Dog Board & Train — Specialized behavior modification for dogs with bite histories, resource guarding, or severe reactivity. Talk with our trainer about Aggression Cases
Puppy Training & Foundations — Early socialization, confidence building, and structure for puppies across Hampton Roads. Start Your Puppy’s Training Plan
Pick up & Train (Hybrid In‑Home Model) — We train your dog while you’re at work or busy, then coach you through the skills so progress continues at home. Learn About Pick‑Up & Train
Video‑Recorded Sessions — Every session is recorded so you can review, practice, and stay consistent.

Group training

Structured Daycare — Low‑arousal, trainer‑supervised daycare for dogs who need routine and emotional regulation. Enroll in Structured Daycare
Reactive Dog Pack Walks — Guided, controlled walks for dogs who need exposure, neutrality, and confidence building in real‑world environments. Join a Reactive Pack Walk
Pack Walks (Non‑Reactive) — Calm, structured group walks for dogs ready for community practice. Sign Up for a Pack Walk

Servces

Certified Dog Nutritionist Consultations — Personalized nutrition guidance to support behavior, health, and long‑term wellbeing. Book a Nutrition Consultation
Pet Sitting (Structured) — Care that maintains your dog’s training, routines, and emotional stability. Request Structured Pet Sitting
Grooming (Behavior‑Aware) — Low‑stress grooming for dogs who need patience, emotional literacy, and a trainer’s eye. Schedule Behavior‑Aware Grooming

Improve Your Relationship With Your Dog

Modern, Emotionally‑Literate Dog Training in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake & Norfolk

A better relationship with your dog starts with understanding — not dominance, not guessing, and not forcing them into behaviors they don’t have the emotional capacity for yet. At Ki’s K‑9, we help you learn why your dog reacts the way they do, what triggers their big emotions, and how to communicate in a way that actually makes sense to them.

Your dog isn’t being “stubborn.” They’re communicating.

Our job is to teach you how to listen.

We work with families across Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, and the greater Hampton Roads area, helping dogs and owners build trust, clarity, and a shared language. Whether you’re dealing with reactivity, fear, aggression, anxiety, or just a dog who feels hard to understand, we guide you through the emotional and behavioral patterns underneath the behavior. You’ll learn how to read your dog’s body language, support their nervous system, and create a communication path that leads to real learning — not temporary obedience.

Compassionate, Modern Training

Positive reinforcement that builds trust, confidence, and real behavior change

Compassionate training isn’t about being permissive — it’s about being clear, consistent, and emotionally aware. At Ki’s K‑9, we use science‑based, positive reinforcement methods that help your dog feel safe enough to learn and confident enough to try. Every dog has a different internal world, and we tailor rewards to what actually motivates your dog — whether that’s food, toys, affection, or simply feeling understood.

This approach strengthens the relationship between you and your dog, reduces stress, and creates behavior change that lasts. No fear. No intimidation. No outdated methods that damage trust. Just modern, humane training that supports your dog’s nervous system and teaches them how to succeed in the real world.

Families across Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, and the greater Hampton Roads areachoose this approach because it works

Families across Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, and the greater Hampton Roads area choose this approach because it works

We offer in‑home dog training and board and train in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Norfolk. Whether you’re dealing with leash reactivity, fear, aggression, or general manners, in‑home sessions allow us to work through the behaviors exactly where they happen.

One‑on‑one private sessions
In‑home behavior modification
Puppy training and foundations
Real‑world leash work and reactivity support
Personalized training plans tailored to your dog

We also provide video recordings of your sessions, so you can review the training, stay consistent, and keep progress moving between visits.

Board & Train Program in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake & Norfolk

Real Behavior Change With Clear Communication, Structure, and Owner Support

Our Board & Train programs are designed for dogs who need focused, consistent training in a calm, structured environment. We work with dogs from Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, and the greater Hampton Roads area, helping them build real‑world skills, emotional regulation, and confidence. Unlike traditional board and trains where your dog is dropped off and returned with little to no instruction, Ki’s K‑9 takes a relationship‑centered, owner‑supported approach. You’re part of the process from start to finish.

Hybrid Board & Train (Owner‑Integrated Training)

The Most Transparent, Supportive Board & Train in Hampton Roads

Our Hybrid Board & Train is one of the most requested programs in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake because it solves the biggest problem owners have with board and trains: “What happens when my dog comes home?” With our hybrid model, you receive private sessions during your dog’s stay, so you learn:

What we’re teaching
Why we’re teaching it
How to continue the training at home
How to reinforce new behaviors with confidence
How to read your dog’s body language, thresholds, and emotional cues

This program is ideal for dogs with:

Reactivity
Aggression
Fear and anxiety
Over‑arousal
Leash issues
Impulse control challenges
Big feelings that overwhelm both dog and owner

You’re never left guessing. You’re never left out. You’re never handed a dog with no roadmap.

Specialized Behavior Services

or Dogs With Big Feelings, Big Energy, or Big Challenges

Ki’s K‑9 is known throughout Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Norfolk for helping dogs who struggle with:

Leash reactivity
Fear and anxiety
Resource guarding
Dog‑dog or dog‑human aggression
Over‑arousal and impulse control
Confidence issues
Environmental sensitivity

Meet Ki — Owner, Lead Trainer & Behavioral Specialist

Emotionally Literate, Science‑Based Training for Dogs With Big Feelings

Hi, I’m Ki — owner, lead trainer, and the heart behind Ki’s K‑9 Dog Training. I’m a certified behavioral specialist with advanced credentials in dog aggression, reactivity, protection work, canine psychology, nutrition, communication, body language, and modern, science‑based training.

My work is rooted in one core belief: When you understand your dog’s emotions, genetics, and communication, everything changes.

When I’m working with you and your dog, you’ll learn:
Why your dog is doing what they’re doing
How they communicate through body language and behavior
What their nervous system is telling us
How to navigate dog ownership with clarity, confidence, and compassion

My job isn’t just to train your dog — it’s to teach you how to understand them.

My Training Philosophy

Relationship‑Centered. Science‑Based. Personalized. Balanced.

My training style blends modern behavior science with emotional literacy and real‑world practicality. What sets me apart isn’t just my certifications or experience — it’s the way I connect owners and their dogs, see who they truly are, and help both sides build a relationship rooted in trust, clarity, and mutual understanding. Every dog has a story. Every owner has a goal.

My work is to bridge the two.

I tailor every training plan to your dog’s genetics, emotional needs, environment, and learning style — and to your lifestyle, boundaries, and goals as their human.

Why I Started Ki’s K‑9

From Overwhelmed Owner to Behavioral Specialist

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. I started this business because I lived that same reality with my first rescue German Shepherd, Jet — a powerful, misunderstood dog with severe aggression who had already been through three homes before me.

His shelter bio didn’t match the dog I brought home.
His behavior was intense, unpredictable, and at times terrifying.
And the help I needed didn’t exist — or wasn’t accessible.
The process was long, emotional, and often isolating. But Jet and I learned each other. We built trust. We built communication. We built a relationship that changed both of our lives. Today, Jet is not only safe — he’s my demo dog.

He helps teach dogs who were just like him how to navigate the world with confidence and clarity.
Every roadblock we hit…
Every resource we didn’t have…
Every moment I wished for a trainer who understood both the dog and the human…
Those are the reasons Ki’s K‑9 exists.

What This Work Means to Me

Dog training isn’t just a job — it’s a deeply personal, fulfilling career that resonates with who I am. I care about your dog’s wellbeing, but I also care about yours. I want you to trust your dog again. I want you to trust yourself again. I want you to feel safe enough to laugh, cry, vent, and grow — because behavior work is emotional work. And I’m here for all of it.

Who I Work Best With

New puppy owners ready to build solid foundations
Families navigating reactivity, fear, or aggression
Owners of dogs with bite histories or “liability” labels
People who want clarity, emotional literacy, and real‑world skills
Anyone who wants to understand their dog on a deeper level
Folks who want to hear about my three working dogs and our adventures
Humans who want a trainer who can hold space, teach, and bring humor into the process
If you want a trainer who sees your dog’s behavior and their heart — and who sees yours too — I’m your gal.

Ready to Start?

Set up your free behavioral consultation today.
Contact us today, or call (757) 351-5369, or E-mail: Kisk9training@outlook.com

5-Star Dog Trainer!

Ready to see the difference?