Dancing Creek Farm

Love owner updates. She sent this to our WhatsApp training group. Chai is doing great and her owner is followed through. Doing a great job! How far this girl has come and no anxiety medications. #virginiadogtrainer #dancingcreekfarm #offleashk9 #longtermdogboarding #dogboardandtrain #dogsofvirginia #danvilleva #dogboarding #dogoftheday

Dog Training & Why we are different

Trusting Your Dog's Training to the Right Hands: Why Dancing Creek Farm is Your Ideal Choice When it comes to training our beloved pets, the apprehension of handing them over to someone else is a universal concern among dog owners. We understand that your dog is not just a pet; they're family. At Dancing Creek Farm, we prioritize effective communication and unparalleled support, creating a training experience that sets us apart from the rest. Equipped for Ongoing Communication Can you imagine having real-time updates about your dog’s development? At Dancing Creek Farm, we embrace modern communication tools to keep you in the loop. As soon as your dog joins our training program, they'll be placed in a dedicated WhatsApp group. This platform enables us to share regular updates, answer your questions, and provide insights into your dog’s progress. For families, we ensure that all members can stay connected, fostering a collective understanding of your dog’s training journey. We know that every dog is unique, and while we can't share every session for privacy reasons, we capture moments that highlight their growth. From initial training struggles to exciting breakthroughs, we send you videos that showcase the progress your dog is making under our care. And even after your dog completes their training with us, the WhatsApp group remains active for ongoing support, ensuring that your relationship continues well beyond the training program. A Holistic Approach to Training What truly distinguishes Dancing Creek Farm from other training facilities is our holistic approach. We understand that effective dog training is not just about teaching commands; it encompasses a blend of enrichment, diet, exercise, and socialization tailored to each dog’s unique needs. Our philosophy is simple: we want dogs to live their best lives while learning new manners. Every training dog at our facility is treated as an individual. We take the time to carefully read your chat dialo

Rogue has come such a long way. He’s easily distracted and anxious. Today he’s remaining calm during distractions. He’s a lot calmer since training. Soon he will be flying overseas to join his owners. Being calm for a long journey is essential. He’s been with us since May. He looks incredible. He’s come so far. #virginiadogtrainer #dancingcreekfarm #dogboardandtrain #danvilleva #longtermdogboarding #doglover #dogoftheday

I’m posting the whole video. A little over two minutes. Zelda has anxiety and gets nervous. This presents with panting, lifting paws and yawning. It takes time to work through this. Helping her to feel calm and more confident. She’s doing great. It’s going to take more time. Her sister Tetra also in training. They work together and individually. #virginiadogtrainer #dancingcreekfarm #dogboardandtrain #danvilleva #doglover

Dodger is just getting started. 4 week board and train. He is heeling good. He could be nervous. Let’s check back in. He’s alert and smart! This is one to watch! #virginiadogtrainer #longtermdogboarding #dancingcreekfarm #dogboardandtrain #dogsofvirginia #danvilleva #dogoftheday #dogboarding

I usually add music to reels. I didn’t today. Hard to believe there are over 50 dogs here. No barking. Everyone ate and chilling in their cabins or laying outside. It does get crazy during feeding and play. Dogs should be dogs. #virginiadogtrainer #longtermdogboarding #dancingcreekfarm #dogboardandtrain #dogsofvirginia #dogboarding #dogoftheday #itsawagwagworld #danvilleva

It’s a gorgeous morning. A view of the pasture and training building. Dancing Creek Farm #longtermdogboarding #virginiadogtrainer #dancingcreekfarm #offleashk9 #itsawagwagworld

Palmer working on place. Eventually she will follow through with just a verbal command. She’s doing great! #virginiadogtrainer #dancingcreekfarm #dogboardandtrain #dogsofvirginia #danvilleva #dogtraining #dogboarding #dogoftheday

Kira is a Caucasian Ovcharka. She came to us as a puppy. Once she was ready , after puppy training she went into obedience training. In this reel she’s holding a calm place while trainer Cassie walks another dog. Then she’s walked and sits when Cassie stops. She then finishes by returning to place. She still has puppy energy but knows when to be calm and hold extended place. #kiradcf #virginiadogtrainer #longtermdogboarding #dancingcreekfarm #dogboardandtrain #dogsofvirginia #CaucasianOvcharka #dogtraining #puppytraining #danvilleva

Cooper, Teddy, Lily & Mabel coming for another stay at the farm. We have three small vans and this extra large cargo van for multi dog transport. #dancingcreekfarm #danvilleva #dogtraining #doglife #dogboarding #dogoftheday #pettransport

Not all dogs learn to be social. Some dogs are selective when it comes to other dogs. They should learn not to react around other dogs. All three can be reactive yet she’s able to walk by them and those in a down stay remain calm and quiet. Dog training requires patience and lots of repetition. #dancingcreekfarm #danvilleva #dogtraining #dogboarding #dogboardandtrain #offleashk9 #reactivedog

Two dogs reactive yet coexist

Some dogs might not ever like other dogs yet they can coexist without conflict. Especially on walks or away from your home.

We have two dog treadmills in the training building. Zelda hopped right on and enjoys it. Her owner was surprised when we sent the video to WhatsApp. Treadmills are get for exercise and mental stimulation. Zelda and sister Tetra are in our 4 week board and train. #virginiadogtrainer #dancingcreekfarm #dogboardandtrain #dogsofvirginia #offleashk9 #danvilleva #dogboarding

Sept we will be raising our prices for board and train. Nothing major but we need to. You can still reserve your spot at the current rate to use later. Just visit our website and fill out the reservation request form. I’ll send you some information and our paperwork. dancingcreekfarm.com

Greta training video

Greta is a young Weimaraner puppy full of energy and distracted by everything! Today she’s working on heeling, focus through distractions. I remember a visiting trainer once saying the farm has too many distractions to properly train a dog. But isn’t that what you want? A dog that works through the distractions no matter what. Cassie is a great trainer and has incredible patience. It takes practice, enrichment and the right blend of balanced dog training. #gretadcf #dancingcreekfarm #dogtraining #danvilleva #dogboarding

Tetra & Zelda checked in for board and train. Tetra, a terrier mix, Zelda, the white shepherd, both 6 years old. The start of training is getting them comfortable and bonding with trainer and staff. A romp in the pasture as tropical storm Debby starts to make its way over the farm. #virginiadogtrainer #dancingcreekfarm #dogboardandtrain #dogsofvirginia #offleashk9 #danvilleva #tetrazeldadcf #dogboarding #doglover #dogoftheday

What is it with Danes? No matter how old they are they are extra-extra-extra lol. Nancy , the big older gal and brother Cooper get so excited when they get to come to the farm! The moment they land and hit the pasture it’s on! Let’s soak up this sun before Debby drops a whole lot of rain! #coopernancydcf #dancingcreekfarm #DanvilleVA #dogtraining #dogboarding #doglover #dogoftheday #greatdane

Rogue is not only anxious but a bit OCD. High nervous energy and often over stimulated. Training helps significantly, however he will always need structure. What most people don’t realize is dogs need a lot of rest. High energy dogs need to learn to rest their bodies and mind. This is why crate training during our training program is so important. You’ll often see training videos with 6-8 dogs in crates. All calm while the trainer works with other dogs. It’s part of training and necessary rest. The worse thing you can do is constantly tire them out. There’s a time to play, relax and enrich. #dancingcreekfarm #virginiadogtrainer #dogboardandtrain #dogboarding #danvilleva

Ursula is the mama we fostered with 11 puppies. She has been adopted! Her new owner sent her to us for training. With rescue dogs, especially ones that were left outside, no one to teach her, they have fears. This could be submissive peeing, shaking and other behaviors. She recently had stitches removed after spaying. We are going easily. She’s building confidence and learning to trust. We love her #danvilleva #rescuedog #ursuladcf #dancingcreekfarm #dogtraining #virginiadogtrainer #dogboardandtrain