AMERICA'S K-9 CARING ANGELS DOG TRAINING
When You See the Results, We Want You to Say... "WhosE Dog is That?"
Professional Dog Training That Creates Reliable, Well-Behaved Dogs
At America’s K-9 Caring Angels Dog Training, we help dogs and their owners build clear communication, confidence, and reliable obedience through proven training programs. We proudly serve dog owners throughout Alexandria, Fredericksburg, Manassas, Culpeper, and the surrounding Northern Virginia and DMV areas.
Our focus is simple: real-world results. Whether you're raising a new puppy, dealing with unwanted behaviors, or want an off-leash companion you can trust anywhere, our training programs are designed to help your dog become calm, responsive, and enjoyable to live with.
We believe a well-trained dog creates a better relationship between dog and owner, making everyday life more enjoyable and strengthening the bond that lasts a lifetime.
Basic Obedience
Our Basic Obedience training programs teach the core commands every dog needs to be well-mannered at home and in public. Dogs learn reliable responses to commands such as Come, Sit, Down, Heel, Place, Off, and Break, creating clear communication between you and your dog.
Through structured training and consistent guidance, your dog learns to remain calm, responsive, and focused in everyday situations. As your dog progresses, we also begin building the foundation for reliable off-leash control, helping your dog respond to commands even around real-world distractions.
The result is a dog that listens, behaves appropriately around people and distractions, and becomes a more enjoyable companion both at home and out in public.
Behavior Modification
Our Behavior Modification programs are designed to address more serious behavioral challenges such as reactivity, aggression, fear, anxiety, separation anxiety, hyper-alertness, excessive barking, leash pulling, jumping, and other unwanted behaviors.
Through structured training and clear communication, we help dogs replace problem behaviors with calm, reliable responses. Our trainers work with both the dog and the owner to establish consistent rules and leadership so your dog can succeed at home and in real-world situations.
The goal is not just to stop unwanted behavior, but to create a balanced, responsive dog that is easier to live with and enjoy.
Off-Leash Control
Our Off-Leash Training programs teach dogs to respond reliably to commands even around real-world distractions. Using clear communication and proven training techniques, dogs learn to listen and respond whether they are on leash or off.
This level of training allows you to enjoy greater freedom with your dog during walks, hikes, outdoor activities, and everyday life while maintaining control and safety.
Advanced & Specialized Programs
In addition to our core obedience and behavior programs, America’s K-9 Caring Angels Dog Training offers advanced training for dogs serving in specialized roles. Our trainers work with families, organizations, and public safety departments to prepare dogs for therapy work, emotional support roles, and psychiatric service dog tasks.
Our programs have helped place and train therapy and facility dogs working with fire departments, police departments, schools, counseling centers, and community programs across the country.
Facility Therapy Dog
Our Facility Therapy Dog program prepares dogs to work in professional environments such as fire departments, police departments, schools, counseling centers, hospitals, assisted living communities, and other public service organizations.
These dogs are trained to remain calm, social, and responsive in busy environments while providing comfort and emotional support to the people they serve. Our trainers have helped develop therapy dogs working in departments across the country, including Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, California, New York and Washington.
Therapy Dog Training
Our Therapy Dog Training program prepares dogs to safely and confidently interact with the public while providing comfort and companionship in a variety of community settings.
Dogs and handlers learn the obedience, temperament, and public behavior required for therapy work in places such as hospitals, schools, counseling programs, assisted living communities, and community outreach events.
America’s K-9 Caring Angels is recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) as a national training and certifying therapy dog organization, and we help teams prepare for therapy work and certification so they can make a meaningful difference in their communities.
ESA Training
Our Emotional Support Animal (ESA) training focuses on building a well-mannered, stable dog that provides reliable companionship and emotional support for their owner.
Through obedience training and structured guidance, dogs learn to remain calm, responsive, and manageable in everyday life situations, helping owners benefit from the presence of a properly trained and well-behaved companion.
Psychiatric Service Dog Training
Our Psychiatric Service Dog training program prepares dogs to assist individuals living with conditions such as PTSD, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum conditions (including Asperger’s), and other qualifying disabilities.
These dogs are trained to perform specific tasks that support their handler while maintaining excellent obedience and public access behavior. Tasks may include providing grounding support, interrupting anxiety responses, and helping handlers feel more confident and secure in public environments.
Our trainers guide both the dog and the handler through the process of developing a reliable service dog team capable of working safely and confidently in everyday public settings.
In addition to our training programs, our team also supports the work of the nonprofit organization
K-9 Caring Angels Therapy and Service Dogs (501c3), which provides trained service dogs to U.S. veterans.
Why Choose Us
When choosing a dog trainer, experience, proven methods, and real-world results matter. At America’s K-9 Caring Angels Dog Training, we focus on helping dogs and owners succeed through clear communication, structured training, and reliable obedience.
• Proven Experience: Our trainers have worked with hundreds of dogs and owners, helping families build calmer, better-behaved companions.
• Professional Training Methods: We use proven training systems that create clear communication between dog and handler, helping dogs become reliable both on leash and off.
• Real-World Results: Our training prepares dogs to respond confidently in everyday environments, around distractions, people, and other animals.
• Trusted by Families & Organizations: Our work extends beyond pet training to preparing therapy and service dogs that serve communities across the country.
SOME OF THE ORGANIZATIONS WE WORK WITH
America’s K-9 Caring Angels Dog Training works with a variety of animal welfare organizations, public safety departments, and community partners. Through these partnerships, we help develop well-trained dogs that serve families, first responders, and communities.
Our work includes training rescue dogs for adoption, supporting therapy dog programs, and preparing facility dogs that work alongside first responders and community organizations.
FOACAS – Friends of All Critters at Shelters (Maryland)
We partner with FOACAS (Friends of All Critters at Shelters) in Maryland to help rescue dogs that may otherwise struggle to find homes. Through structured obedience training and behavior work, these dogs develop reliable manners and improved behavior, helping them successfully transition into new families as well-trained companions.
Our training helps these dogs become calmer, more responsive, and better prepared for adoption into permanent homes.
HART FOR ANIMALS (West Virginia)
We also work with HART for Animals, a rescue organization based in West Virginia, helping prepare rescue dogs for successful adoption. Training focuses on improving obedience, addressing behavior challenges, and helping dogs become stable, well-mannered companions for their future families.
SUBARU OF STERLING – SHARE THE LOVE EVENT
Subaru of Sterling has supported the mission of K-9 Caring Angels Therapy and Service Dogs through the Subaru Share the Love Event, helping expand the impact of therapy dog programs that serve communities and U.S. veterans.
Through this partnership, our therapy dogs have participated in community outreach events that highlight the positive role well-trained dogs can play in supporting both individuals and organizations.
FAIRFAX COUNTY FIRE & SHERIFF
Our trainers have worked with Fairfax County Fire & Rescue and the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office in developing therapy and facility dogs that support first responders and community outreach.
According to ABC News, Fairfax County Fire & Rescue became the first fire department in the United States to place a full-time therapy dog in a firehouse, helping support firefighter wellness and community engagement.
Recognized Excellence
America’s K-9 Caring Angels Dog Training has been recognized by professional organizations, industry groups, and regional publications for our work in dog training, therapy dog programs, and community service.
5-STAR CLIENT EXPERIENCES
At America’s K-9 Caring Angels Dog Training, the results our clients experience with their dogs speak for themselves. Here’s what dog owners have to say about their training experience and the improvements they’ve seen in their dogs’ behavior and obedience.
A Service Dog That Changed My Life
K9 Caring Angels is such an amazing organization!!
They are extremely knowledgeable, skillful, and a pleasure to work with. Words cannot describe the amount of gratitude our family has for their care and guidance throughout the training process.
As my service dog and I interact with the public, many people are always impressed on my well-mannered husky. He performs his tasks extremely well and continues to be a great help for this veteran.
We highly recommend K9 Caring Angels.
- Jen B.
Rescue German Shepherd Transformation
“Ted and the trainers worked with our female GSD rescue that we adopted September of 2024. We have always adopted rescue GSD's and have had some amazing and beautiful but a little broken dogs that have joined our family. They have done nothing but enrich our lives.
Our last girl was just a bit more and we knew we needed some help with her. We met with Ted and K-9 Caring Angels about another rescue and felt they would be a great help with our Dazzle.
We had no idea how much of a help they would be and how much they would care about Dazzle's success. The entire group has been phenomenal to work with and just great people overall.”
Nichole A. — Google Review
Real Results for Multiple Behavior Issues
We had an amazing experience with Corey and Larissa at K9 Caring Angels. We came in with a clear list of behavioral issues we needed help with (barking/demand behaviors, jumping, leash problems, snapping/mouthiness during handling, and overall impulse control—especially important with a baby in the home).
What stood out most is that they didn’t just train our dog—they trained us. They gave us a structured, easy-to-follow plan and clear guidance so we could confidently keep it going at home.
The commands and tools they taught (Come, Sit, Down, Place, Heel, Off, Quiet, and Break) have been a game changer, and we finally feel like we have real communication with our dog.
We’re seeing a huge difference in daily life: calmer greetings, better leash manners, improved ability to redirect unwanted behavior, and more consistency overall.
Corey was knowledgeable and direct, and Larissa was incredibly helpful and supportive throughout the process.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by behavioral issues and want a team that will give you real structure, practical steps, and lasting results, we highly recommend K9 Caring Angels.
Marie and Keegan M-K. — Google Review
READY FOR A CALMER, BETTER-BEHAVED DOG?
At America’s K-9 Caring Angels Dog Training, we help dogs and their owners build clear communication, reliable obedience, and better behavior at home and in public.
Schedule your free training evaluation today and take the first step toward a calmer, more enjoyable life with your dog.