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PET CARE Services IN HAMPTON ROADS, VIRGINIA
Personalized Pet Care Designed Around You & Your Companion
From fear-free dog training and family-style boarding to professional house sitting & daycare, Kennels & K9s provides personalized pet care designed around your pet's unique personality, routine, and needs.
Fear-Free Training
Professional dog training for puppies and adult dogs throughout Hampton Roads. We offer private lessons at our facility, in-home training, and virtual coaching using positive reinforcement techniques to improve obedience, address behavioral concerns, and strengthen the bond between you and your dog.
House Sitting
Keep your pets where they're happiest, at home. Our professional house sitting service provides personalized, one-on-one care in the comfort of your pet's familiar environment, helping reduce stress while giving you complete peace of mind when you're away.
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Fear Free • AKC CGC Evaluator • CCPDT-KA • Veteran Owned
Why Choose Kennels & K9s
Choosing someone to care for your pet is a decision built on trust. That's why we've created an experience centered around compassion, communication, and personalized care. Backed by nationally recognized certifications, fear-free training methods, and a genuine love for animals, we're committed to helping pets and their people feel confident, supported, and cared for every step of the way.
Fear-Free Training
Female Veteran-Owned
CCPDT-KA Certified Trainer
AKC Canine Good Citizen
Personalized Care
Military & LGBTQ Friendly
Complimentary Meet & Greets
Long-Term Stay Options
Why Fear Free?
What Does Fear Free Mean?
Fear Free training focuses on reducing stress while increasing learning.
Rather than relying on intimidation or punishment, Fear Free methods use positive reinforcement, patience, and clear communication to help dogs feel safe and successful throughout the learning process.
Dogs learn best when they feel confident—not fearful.
Benefits include:
✔ Stronger trust
✔ Less stress
✔ Better long-term results
✔ Improved confidence
✔ More enjoyable training experiences
Why Families Keep Coming Back
Building lasting relationships is at the heart of everything we do. Read what pet parents across Hampton Roads have to say about their experience with our fear-free training, personalized boarding, daycare and professional house sitting services.
Loved your experience? We'd be incredibly grateful if you shared it with others by leaving us a review. Your feedback helps more pet families find care they can trust.
"Brandy and her family are amazing with Mabel. She takes care of her like she’s family and keeps her busy all day with training or playtime. She will check in about various toys and treats to make sure I am okay with them. She sends tons of pictures too and I always feel at ease when Mabel is there."
Sara S.
"Brandy was fantastic! We left our large 3 year old dog for a week and a half to go on our honeymoon. We were nervous because it was our first time away from him - especially since he came from a shelter. Brandy truly loves dogs and made us feel super comfortable. She provided updates & pics/videos daily, which not only made us smile, but put us at ease & allowed us to enjoy our vacation. We will definately rebook next time we go out of town."
Jessica R.
"From the very beginning, I felt completely at ease knowing Luna was in such loving & capable hands. They treated her like family. I would absolutely book with them again without hesitation and highly recommend them to anyone."
Tatjana T.
