Entry
Base Camp Virtual Program
3 private virtual lessons
A certified trainer coaches you through training your own dog, from home.
For: young puppies, and owners who want to do the work themselves.
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Board and Train in
Northern Virginia
We pick up your dog. We bring back one you can trust. You don’t drive anywhere.
- 195Google reviews at 5.0 stars
- 1,000+Dogs trained
- 4States served
- Off-LeashObedience, guaranteed
195 5-star Google reviews
Find a dog with your exact problem.
Ezra is a sweet loving puppy but missed the training and obedience that we very much desired. Our trainer Landon did a remarkable job working with Ezra and had such a positive impact on him.
Our 6 month old boxer puppy, Mabel, has a lot of energy, but even though we were working with her daily, she needed more specialized training. After Mabel returned home, she went on her first outing with us and was a completely different dog and handled being out much better than before she went to Skyline K9.
My best-friends dog Nala is an incredible dog except for the fact that she pulled on the leash, didn’t get along with other dogs, and wasn’t focused outside of the house. Nala is now Amazing on the leash, she knows heel, and can even be off leash. Nala can now tolerate other dogs, and doesn’t try and attack them at first sight.
As Bubba grew he became aggressive around mealtime towards the two older dogs. We either had to take him back to the shelter knowing he would be put down or get professional training. Bubba’s transformation was amazing.
We enrolled our two dogs—Kaia (3‑year‑old pit with aggression and leash issues) and Shadow (3‑month‑old GSD/GSP mix)—and the progress has been unbelievable. Kaia now walks calmly, the dogs get along, and we feel equipped to keep building on their training.
We sent our golden retriever Knox for a 3-week board and train program, and the results have been incredible. We can truly see the difference in his obedience, especially with issues like resource guarding, jumping, and pulling on walks. Knox came back happier, more focused, and much easier to manage.
She has always been sweet, but very used to getting her way (leash pulling, not listening, generally running the show) after years with my parents. Two weeks of board and train later, she’s calm, attentive to the handler, listens on walks. Like finishing school, for your dog!
Did the three week off leash training for my dog Stella. For starters, I loved how they picked up Stella from our home in Woodbridge to take her to their facilities in Shenandoah. We got daily videos, pictures and written report cards with updates, and instant responses whenever we had a question.
We haven’t published a review for this one yet. Call us and ask about dogs like yours.
The Offer
Free virtual evaluation —
20 minutes on video.
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We watch your dog
How they move, what sets them off.
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We tell you what it takes
Three weeks, seven weeks, or coaching.
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You get a price
On the call. No waiting on a quote.
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If we’re not a fit, we say so
And point you to someone who is.
Training Programs
Three ways in. We’ll tell you which one
on your evaluation.
Every program builds toward off-leash obedience.
Core
Summit Stay & Train
3 weeks, board & train
Your dog lives with our trainers and works every day. Comes home holding it together around other dogs, in public, with distractions.
For: the dog who listens at home and nowhere else. Most popular.
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Premium
Peak Performance Stay & Train
7 weeks, board & train
Seven weeks of advanced work, for dogs that need more time and owners who want no gaps.
For: genuine off-leash reliability, anywhere.
Book My Free EvaluationWhat’s Included
Summit Stay & Train includes.
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Free pickup and dropoff at your door
Four one-way drives you don’t make.
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Three weeks of daily training
Every day, with a certified trainer.
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Photos and video every day
You watch your dog change.
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A go-home session for you
Commands, timing, corrections.
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Lifetime support
Call or text us in two years. We answer.
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Lifetime group classes
Come back any time. Free, for life.
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Financing and payment plans
We’ll walk you through it on your call.
About Skyline K9
Who trains your dog.
Founder & CEO
Malachi Simmons
“He built Skyline K9 on three things: high standards, honest work, and results that hold up in the real world.”
Thousands of dogs across nearly every breed, from first commands to advanced off-leash work. His Christian values shaped the culture here — accountability, and doing the job right the first time.
- Certified Shield K9 Pro Trainer
- Aggression Rehabilitation Specialist
- Advanced Obedience Expert
Head Trainer
Landon Herod
“Landon’s start in this came at ten years old, with a dog nobody else believed in.”
Everyone told him that dog wouldn’t change. He refused to quit. Teenage years with dogs and horses, professional at eighteen. Today he produces confident family dogs that perform in the real world.
- Certified Skyline K9 Trainer
- Family Dog Obedience Specialist
- Fear & Aggression Rehabilitation
Service Area
We cover the Northern Virginia area.
Northern Virginia and the surrounding metro. We come to you, pick your dog up at your door, and bring them home trained.
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Where your dog stays
Shenandoah, Virginia, in the McGaheysville area. Your dog boards on site for the whole program.
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Getting your dog there
We pick up and drop off at your door, so you never make the drive. One client’s review describes pickup from Woodbridge, roughly two hours out.
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While your dog is away
Daily videos, photos and written report cards. You never lose sight of your dog.
Outside Northern Virginia? Skyline K9 takes dogs from across four states — call and ask.
Questions
Before you book.
What happens on the free evaluation?
Twenty minutes on video. We watch your dog and tell you which program they need and what it costs. If we’re not the right fit, we’ll say so.
Why video instead of a phone call?
Because we want to see your dog. Twenty minutes of watching how they move and respond tells us more than an hour of description.
How long does training take?
Summit is three weeks. Peak Performance is seven. We’ll tell you which one your dog needs.
Do I really not have to drive anywhere?
Correct. We pick up and drop off at your door.
Will the training stick after my dog comes home?
The dog isn’t the hard part — the handover is. We train you before we leave, then lifetime support and free group classes.
What does it cost?
Depends on the program and your dog. You get a straight number on your evaluation, plus financing options. No quotes by email.
What kind of dogs do you work with?
Every breed, every age. Puppies through adults.
Will I hear from you while my dog is with you?
Every day. Photos and video so you can watch the progress happen.
Free · 20 minutes · On video
Stop managing your dog.
Start enjoying them.
Three weeks from now: loose leash, comes when called, settles when guests arrive. And you won’t have driven a single mile.