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Canine Obedience Training At Hunt Club

Woodhouse Corner, Virginia

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23 December 2019

I have trained my last 2 dogs with Dory and she is the absolute best. She offers a variety of classes for all levels of training starting with puppy classes. I recommend her to everyone I know. She also offers classes for AKC sports and for those interested in showing or becoming therapy dogs. I have been attending classes for the past 3 years with her and now compete in Rally. She prepares us for the completion and even attends the event with us for support. She is flexible with scheduling and tries to accommodate everyone’s busy schedules. She also offers private lessons or in-home visits. She is everything you would want in a trainer. Her experience and knowledge are evident and I wish everyone would train their dogs with her. More...

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23 August 2019

Dory was great with my 10 week old golden retriever! We have already seen improvements in her behavior in a day and we are exciting to start her puppy classes soon! Dory definitely knows what she is talking about and she made me feel confident as a dog mom, and while she respected what I had to say, she was upfront and honest about what I should and should not be doing to better my puppy. I so appreciated all of her help!! More...

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16 August 2019

If you're looking for a trainer who’s personable with both dog and human; a well respected expert in her field with a lifetime of experience and a professional, consistent business owner/operator - Dory is your girl! Before the days of internet and social media, we were fortunate enough to stumble upon Dory back in 2001 when we began training our Rottweiler puppy. We quickly came to appreciate the investment and rewards of training so we continued training him for the next four years with Dory which served us well for the 13 years he was with us. Since then, we've also trained our smaller breeds with Dory as they’ve come into our lives; our anxious and mature rescue Beagle, our hyper little Jack Russell/Dachshund mix and our newest addition - our second Rottweiler. Having a trainer who is up-to-date with the latest industry trends and methods in dog training is especially important to us. It's equally important that Dory is able to teach us the very different methods of handling any dog - large or small breed, working or hound group, puppy or mature dog, purebred or rescue. Dory’s commitment to her business and passion for animals allows us to continue to grow through various training - basic obedience, advanced, rally, show and more! We are repeat clients who will always choose Dory's life of experience to train us - human & dog. Your dog will thank you and your relationship with your dog will be that much better after working with Dory! More...

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3 July 2019

I highly recommend Dory! My son in law referred me to Dory after she trained his Australian Sheppard. My mini poodle was in several of Dory’s Classes which were excellent. I recently adopted an 8 year old poodle. She wasn’t socialized and is afraid of everything so she is getting private lessons from Dory and is doing well. Whether you have a puppy, older dog, or a dog with issues Canine Training at Hunt Club with Dory is the place to go! More...

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30 June 2019

I've worked with her in the past, and she's great!! My 2 puppies are about to enroll.

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25 April 2019

Hunt farm kennels ..great staff very friendly and helpful, also board cats and dogs

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25 January 2019

Dog experts are here, recommended

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27 October 2018

I have taken 2 classes with Dory and plan to continue. She analyzes each dog and shows each person tricks to overcome whatever issue your dog is having. Everything she suggested has worked. Dory really knows what she is talking about. She is a great trainer and I would highly recommend her services. More...

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27 October 2018

I started class with my bulldog who was just an over excited pup who just wanted to bark at everything! From my first day of being embarrased in basic class to thinking there was just no hope for my dog, to today where she is sitting,waiting, coming when called and waiting when strangers greet us with no barking at all has just amazed me! I just can't believe in just 3 month that I can say my bulldog has become not an embarrassment anymore but a well behaved pup ! I am so proud of her and am grateful for what Dory has taught us. Can't wait to continue to see her progress. We have had awesome results! I 100% recommend Canine Obedience Training at Hunt Club with Dory. More...

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27 September 2018

I just wanted to thank Dory for taking so much time during the 2nd class to address "problems" so thoroughly. I've never seen a trainer do that. I was also very pleased with how she went over the recommendations for toys. Loki really loved the PetSafe Jacks toy! I was feeling really discouraged during the past 2 weeks and yesterday's class totally renewed my faith in myself and Loki. I went to Care-A-Lot and Pet Supplies Plus and found most of the toys and the big femur bones she recommended for a pretty decent prices. I also went to Home Depot and got the anti-fatigue mat which fits perfectly the crate so we won't have to worry about him ripping up his beds anymore. Thank you for being amazing and loving on us and our dogs! More...

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20 August 2018

Dory is a very knowledgeable and dedicated trainer. Her ability to recognize and correct behavior is great. We can not wait until the next class. Thanks Dory!

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20 August 2018

Dory is an awesome trainer for dogs and cats. My dogs Love Going to school with Dory.

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20 August 2018

Dory is definitely a great dog trainer, she has help me train a couple of my dogs. Thank you Dory.

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20 August 2018

Dirties wonderful and works both you & your pup hard. You & your pup will have a greater bond and you will have the best behaved pup in town!

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20 August 2018

Went to training with our first Scottie to Dory 16 years ago. I did every thing she told me to do at home with him and all I can tell you is. ... our Alex was the best behaved and best trained dog!
After 16 years Dory helped us again. This time with a very,very abused rescue Scottie, and all I can say is, she is the best! Thank you Dory
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20 August 2018

I've been taking classes from Dory off and on for the last ten years with five different dogs. Although I have tried other training facilities over the years simply for the convenience, I always returned to Dory. I found myself comparing the other trainers to Dory, and quite frankly, none of them could measure up to her teaching methods. Now, although there are multiple training facilities within a fifteen minute drive from my house, I would rather drive 45 minutes to take classes from Dory. More...

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20 August 2018

Dory did a great job on my furbaby years ago. Professional and would highly recommend.

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20 August 2018

Dory is so amazing! She has all the knowledge, experience and skills I could ever ask for in a trainer! She is so very sweet! I know that what she is teaching me and my baby, Bailey, will be sustainable throughout our lives together! She really does have our best interest and is so wonderful to work with! She is not a fast food trainer where our work will be lost when she leaves. She trains me and it will last if I am consistent!
Thank you!!
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20 August 2018

Dory is the best of the best when it comes to training dogs and of course their masters. Their masters must be harder for Dory than the dogs. She is patient with us and I have learned so much from her. I highly recommend her to everyone who wants a great animal More...

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20 August 2018

Hands down Dory is the best trainer you will find. We were more than impressed with her knowledge and teaching methods. We just competed puppy kindergarten and are looking forward to taking more of her classes in the future.

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20 August 2018

Dory has been working with me (and my girl) since she was a little pup. I remember sitting in my first class learning about proper grooming and feeding and beginning “commands” and seeing then next group of dogs come in that were so well behaved, thinking I’d never get there. Now my girl is the one everyone comments about while we’re out in public. All due to Dory’s influence. I’d highly recommend her services. More...

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20 August 2018

We brought a puppy into our life a little over a year ago. This puppy was stubborn, bossy and snappy with our children. We took classes with Dory, but it wasn’t enough. We had Dory come to our house and do one on one training with us. We truly were ready to say goodbye to our dog because she couldn’t get along with our kids. Once Dory worked with us things slowly got better. We did our one on one last fall. It has been a slow process but she now knows her place in the family. Every once in a while she tries to be the boss. Dory’s training (by the way she trained US on how to handle the dog) has taught us how to handle her.

If your at the end of your rope with your dog call Dory. If your willing to do the work (some times it was exhausting with our stubborn puppy) Dory will give you the skills.

Thank you Dory for all your help!
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25 May 2018

Dory was absolutely amazing! She came to my home and immediately began to show me all of the habits that I needed to amend with my dog just by what she saw when she first walked through the door. She is extremely personable and understanding, but has a no nonsense way of getting both the trainer and the dog to learn the best behavioral techniques. I can't wait to continue my Great Pyrenees and my work with her! More...

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25 May 2018

Dory Hofmann has been an invaluable resource and help to me with my rescue dog. Harper had a challenging past, first as a stray and then in the animal shelter for many months before coming home with me. I needed help controlling her anxious behavior around strangers and other animals. Dory worked with me weekly in private sessions, training both me and Harper and teaching us both proper handling skills and methods that really work. Before I called Dory, I couldn’t manage my 59-lb dog out on walks in my neighborhood. Now I can enjoy long walks with Harper! Occasionally she still reacts to other dogs, but I know how to keep her under control and well-behaved. Dory also helped me get Harper used to having other dogs nearby, and we have just started attending regular obedience classes. This is something I never would have thought possible when I adopted her. The shelter had labelled this dog as “not good with other animals or children,” and with Dory’s help, Harper can be successful around other people and other dogs!Dory is a great teacher and trainer. She customizes her lessons to address my specific issues and she has years of experience and expertise with all kinds of dogs and situations. Her methods make sense and are always based on positive rewards, never on aversive techniques that use pain or hurt the dog. Dory’s prices, for private sessions as well as general classes are very reasonable and well worth the investment. I would highly recommend Dory for any owner needing help with a dog’s behavior, or anyone wanting to work on general dog obedience or training. More...

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9 January 2018

Dory, is one the, most knowledgeable trainer in the area!!! Would highly recommend!!!!

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10 June 2017

We love training with Dory! She has helped us to get more than just the basics. We worked quickly to the CD and multiple AKC titles in Rally Obedience. Dory makes class fun and helped us reach our goals. More...

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25 May 2017

I can't say enough positive things about Dory and her ability to teach me how to train my dog.I have a 4 month old Mal with energy to spare and a 6 year old English bulldog who was less then excited when we brought said puppy home. After just 5 weeks of puppy school with Dory they have become buddies . Today they were just laying next to each other chewing their bones happy as can be.I honestly never thought this would be possible!! I highly recommend enrolling in 1 of Dory's training classes it allows to bond and train your dog with less stress!!!! More...

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25 May 2016

Dory Hofmann was the first dog trainer I ever met, she trained my husband and I how to train our dog Maggie. Maggie was the sweetest most well behaved dog we ever had, thanks to Dory and her teachings. We now have a new dog, thankfully when we got her as a puppy Maggie was still with us. Maggie's good behavior was copied by Molly, it was really sweet to watch. We lost Maggie about 2 years ago. Molly has continued to become the well behaved dog that Maggie was, and it all began at Hunt Club and with Dory! Maggie earned 2 Obedience titles as well agility while in Va Beach, she also attended and loved doggy day Care! Wish we still lived near by! More...

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25 May 2016

I have trained two dogs with Dory and the results are fantastic! She uses positive reinforcement and tested methods to get top results. Dory's methods work equally well with pets and show dogs. I am amazed every day how much my dog can do, but the real secret is that she trained me to be a better pet owner! We love the variety of classes. My dog loves rally and agility work! Thanks, Dory!!! More...

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8 July 2013

SO MUCH IMPROVEMENT IN SHORT TIME....Having recently fallen in love with a sweet adorable puppy, I had visions of having a well trained dog. I had experience with dogs and dog trainers so thought I could train this puppy myself. I had watched the training videos, read some instructions and knew that this was a very intelligent puppy. At first this puppy seemed to want to please me in every way, was catching on to Sit, Stay, Wait, Walk, etc. ever so quickly.Soon she decided that the world was hers and she was boss. Treats worked somewhat, but she soon found that it was fun to ignore me, pull on the leash till I thought my shoulder was out of socket, play nipping at my hands and arms, jumping on my back, and generally being one bad behaved dog. I started buying Band Aids in bulk for little "nips". I asked people I saw walking with well behaved dogs what their secret was and kept hearing: DORY HOFMANN at CANINE OBEDIENCE TRAINING at Hunt Club.After just the first couple sessions of "WE TRAIN" I saw improvement.. It is a slow process but every time this puppy looks up at me, nuzzles into me I know it is well worth it. Dory Hofmann has such patience and knowledge of dogs. Dory has dedicated herself to helping owners have the well behaved dogs we all want. She trains dog owners and comes up with such good and different ideas and solutions for problem areas.I highly recommend Dory Hofmann (757-532-7688) at Canine Obedience Training at Hunt Club to everyone that has a dog. More...

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23 November 2012

I live in NY – over 500 miles away – and Dory was still able to help me with behavioral issues I am having with my dog. Prior to my phone consultation with Dory – I was upset and emotionally distraught about the problems I was experiencing with my dog. Dory had me carefully provide a history of my dog’s problems and the circumstances surrounding his behavior changes. She listened, she asked questions, she explained her methods and reasons for trying different approaches. Dory was patient and understanding and it was so obvious that she was willing and wanting to help me in any way she could.I can honestly say that after our in-depth discussion – I had an immediate sense of relief. I feel that Dory has armed me with a wealth of information that I can incorporate into my training and on-going relationship with my dog.I only wish I lived closer to be able to attend her classes or at least find someone locally with Dory’s experience, knowledge and genuine passion and love for dogs. More...

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7 August 2012

Dory is what I like to refer to as the Angel for Dog owners everywhere! She certainly is my Angel! I brought in my 2 year old shih tzu, Spike, for Dory’s “We Train Program. ” My BIGGEST concern was Spike’s constant house accidents and not going potty when he needed to and his jumping on people/furniture. Well from the very first meeting with Dory I immediately felt where have you been these past two years! I had been listening to other people, other so called trainers like @Pet Smart, and always ended up back to square one with my dog and very frustrated. I tried it all, potty pads, so called training classes at pet stores, and nothing worked. Believe you me I tried but I think my dog knew something was off. Dory worked with Spike for 12 days and I swear my dog is NOT the same dog I dropped off. I LOVE taking him for walks now. He goes potty when you tell him too. He doesn’t bark in the kennel except for the occasional fussy take me out to potty times. He LISTENS MY GOODNESS HE ACTUALLY LISTENS! When Dory showed me all Spike learned I was amazed at my dog. Spike was like look what I can do mommy! He sits, he stays, he comes, he lays down, he stays off the furniture, he goes potty on the leash! I was so nervous when she taught me what to keep working on but with practice it’s becoming second nature to us all. Spike is an amazing dog in training and I can’t wait to learn more with Dory. I highly recommend Dory and her Canine Obedience Training School. There is no other place like her, you will not regret your decision to become part of the family. More...

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10 July 2012

Hi Dorry!!I have great news. Today Icis had a visit to the vet and she did not jump all over the place and try to bite everyone. She sat on the scale like a good dog and when the vet tech came in to see us she let her touch her and play with her. She fed her dog treats and licked her face and they just enjoyed each other. She did have an issue with the veterinarian, I think she went in too fast thinking since Icis was nice to the tech she could just jump right in. Icis was not comfortable with that, but she still let her get back in to touch her and examine her. They got her heart rate and examined her eyes and feet, which is something they were never able to do. I am so glad I came to your class. She has greatly improved, I have gotten her to the point where she can walk past people and it seems like she doesn’t even notice them, even though she does. I want to thank you for your help, she is at a place where she can at least go outside in the day when people are out and I don’t have to worry about her barking and making a scene for no reason. I can’t thank you enough. I do plan to come back for another session soon, I am just not sure when. Again, you are great at what you do, thank you. More...

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22 October 2011

After adopting my Baylor - a 2 year old American Bully - from the NSPCA on February 1st of this year, I discovered that he suffered from SEVERE separation anxiety. I immediately began researching trainers to help me overcome this problem as I was a virtual prisoner in my home. I found Canine Obedience Training at Hunt Club and Dory...I spoke with Dory by phone and she generously gave me some pointers to get me started! I chose to go with private lessons as Baylor had not been socialized to other dogs. I can honestly say I have a COMPLETELY different dog now - calm, attentive and I'm able to leave my home! Dory gave US - Baylor AND I - the skills and confidence we both needed to move forward successfully! After each weekly lesson, we knew more, we learned more and were more closely bonded! She's a FABULOUS teacher and what I love best about her is she teaches by POSITIVE reinforcement!! There's nothing negative about Dory or COT! If you're looking for a trainer, she's the best! More...

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3 February 2011

My little papillon, Hoagie, was a very timid little guy when I first brought him home. I have had labradors, a terrier and an aussie before, all with big self-esteems, but this was my first really small dog, and the first time I ever had a low self-esteem dog. I knew I needed help training him. My normal techniques just weren't going to work. I needed someone who had much more experience. I also needed someone who could help me train him not only just for the basics, but all the way up to Utility dog and beyond. In addition, he is going to be my medical service dog.I was lucky to have found Dory and Canince Obedience Training! Dory talked to me about what I needed and spent the time to get to know my Hoagie. She helped me find alternate ways to teach him that would work with his personality. She helped me to introduce him to larger dogs (of which he was so afraid of, he would quake and hide behind me).Now, halfway through his third level of classes (Beginner, Sub-novice and Novice), he is healing off lead, comes, sits, downs, stays and waits on hand signals. He is even performing several of his service dog's functions as well. I have only had him 6 months.The real test of his training was this past weekend at the World of Pets Expo - a large exposition at the State Fairground in Maryland. He stayed on a loose lead the entire weekend while I judged the American Gerbil Society Show. He allowed unknown people to pet him (on command), and he heeled through very busy aisles with very large (and mostly unruly and untrained) dogs, all while remaining calm and well-behaved. He even saw his breeder, who admitted wishing she had not given him up now that she sees how well he has come out of his shell.Thank you Dory and Canine Obedience Training! Without you, my little guy would be hiding whenever we go out. With your help, he is comfortable serving me as a service dog even when there is chaos surrounding me. I will continue to bring him to classes with you even once he is technically "graduated" Utility so that he can continue to be socialized to new and different dogs and situations. More...

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20 December 2010

I had just about given up hope that my son's dog was trainable. She is very smart, and at times, smarter than I am - very hard to admit. I tried some private lessons with Dory, and Roxy was responding to her, but not me -something about the tone in my voice not being strong enough - the dog thought I was a whimp. I had almost given up when Dory suggested that she do the training. Considering that this was Roxy's last chance before we looked for a new home for her, I said O.K. After six sessions, Roxy was to the point where she would respond to me the way she did to Dory. Unbelievable!?! I went home and showed the family - those of little faith - and she responded to them in the same way. I can now take her for walks without fearing that she will drag me down the street, or embarrass me in other ways. She sits, lies down, waits for her command at the door of the house or her crate before exitting. She is actually very pleasant to have around the house!Dory Hoffman knows what she is doing with these animals, and I highly recommend her to everyone. Her voice is magic! More...

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1 March 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!!!!!!!!!! More...

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