TRAINING & OBEDIENCE CLASSES
Stream Valley Veterinary Hospital offers obedience training for dogs of all sizes and ages. Your pet can work one-on-one during Doggie Daycare sessions with our kennel staff, or you can enroll in our Puppy Primer or Basic Obedience Classes!
Obedience Classes Syllabi
Puppy Primer Classes
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For dogs 8 weeks to under 6 months of age
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4-week curriculum
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Classes separated by breed size
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Introduction to socialization with people and other dogs in safe, controlled interactions
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House manners and child-dog interaction
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Positive reinforcement technique emphasized
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Basic commands: come, sit, down, wait, leave it, take it, settle
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Behavioral issues: house-training, jumping up, destructive chewing, excessive barking, leash-pulling, puppy biting, etc.
This course is free for our clients, or $95 for non-clients!
Basic Obedience Classes
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For dogs aged 6 months and up
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6-week curriculum
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Puppy class is not a prerequisite for this class
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Socialization with people and other dogs in safe, controlled interactions
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Positive reinforcement technique emphasized
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Curriculum may parallel Puppy Primer Classes, with the additions of stay, heel, and further behavior topics
This class is just $120 for the entire 6 week course!
Meet our Trainers
Deanna got her first Border Collie in 1993 and her second in 1995. The second Border won “Wackiest Pet Trick” at Pet Smart and was on PAX TV! She currently has two new Border Collies and one cat. She has been a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), Dulles Gateway Obedience Training Club (DGOTC), and the United States Border Collie Association (USBCA). She worked for 2 years at Pender Veterinary, while in college. She started as Kennel Assistant, which included caring for the animals and holding animals for the Vet. Then, moved up to Vet Assistant, which included assisting and developing X-rays, caring for intensive care animals, and assisting with any of the Vet's needs.
Training classes are a wonderful way to build your relationship with your pet. Did you know the number one reason pets are relinquished to local shelters is behavioral issues? With Deanna's positive reinforcement techniques, we can help you address basic behavioral problems, manners, and obedience to keep your dog a happy, well-adjusted member of your family.
For upcoming class schedules, check our event calendar, our information board in our lobby, watch for announcements via email, or email us at
You can also give us a call at our office at (703) 723-1017 with any questions or to register for a class. (Please note: we generally check our training email about once per week.)
If you have questions about our classes or you are interested in signing up, you can contact our training coordinator by email at trainersvvh@gmail.com.