AEG K-9 Academy LLC (Rachel Gilpin)

Exceptional 5.0(22)
Great value
  • 11 hires
  • Based in Chesapeake, VA
  • 3 years in business
  • 2 employees
  • Background checked

About AEG K-9 Academy LLC (Rachel Gilpin)

At AEG K9 Academy, we believe great training builds great relationships. Using balanced, effective methods, we help dogs and their humans communicate clearly, gain confidence, and enjoy life together. Whether you’re looking to solve behavior challenges or strengthen your bond, we are here to guide you with respect, consistency, and care. We offer a variety of programs including board and trains, lessons, behavior modification, boarding, grooming, and much more! Every dog is special, and that’s why we modify the curriculum to meet your and your pups specific needs. We ensure complete satisfaction from ALL our clients. 100% guaranteed

Reviews

Thumbtack customerJul 2026

Visited us at our house to view problems with our puppy. Gave me daily updates and videos. Answered my text during the 3 weeks and price was what we could afford and brought her home when done to go over any questions we had,

Ginger S.Sep 2025

Ms. Gilpin really knows her stuff when it comes to our pets. We really appreciated her time and expertise.

Jazmyne O.Apr 2025

Rachel provided a wonderfully down-to-earth and flexible dog boarding experience. She was incredibly accommodating, especially with my hectic schedule. My dog was well cared for, and I felt completely at ease. I’ll definitely be using her services again!

Eugenia A.Oct 2024

Rachel is excellent! My Maggie came back as a new dog! She sends video and pictures and is quick to respond to a text. I highly recommend her!

Joseph M.Sep 2024

Very good.

Leena B.Aug 2024

We are thrilled with the care our little one has been receiving from Rachel! Her extensive knowledge of pet behaviors is evident in how well they are able to manage our little high-maintenance dog. Aeg k-9 is incredibly accommodating with our schedule, demonstrating exceptional flexibility. As much as we want to gatekeep, we have to give praise to Aeg K-9 for being a great choice for us. It's worth driving an hour to get to. The environment is always clean, open, and inviting, ensuring our dog's comfort and well-being. We couldn't have asked for a better place for our little diva. Highly recommend!

Chanee N.May 2024

Rachel is AMAZING. Hands down the best experience. We rescued a Belgian lab mix who had very minimal training from her previous owners as far as obedience and just basic manners. I was at my wits end after a week and unsure how we were going to make it work lol. Rachel was super empathetic about what we were going through and just really took the time to teach us and explain things before and after training. We sent Xena to a 3 week board and train with her and it was well worth the price! Xena is like a brand new dog, I’m literally so impressed. Rachel really I s an expert and takes care of your fur baby like they are her own. We received updates during Xena’s stay and she looked so happy in every update. Our family is so happy we found Rachel and whole heartedly recommend her for training and/or boarding. If we were staying in state we would have definitely made her our boarding home :) Thanks again Rachel you are the best!

Krystal S.Jun 2023

She is wonderful. We’ve only had my deaf dog for a month now and he’s made tremendous improvements already! She helps me in between sessions to when I have questions about my dog and never makes me feel like I am a burden! I would definitely recommend her to my friends and family!

Demetris B.Jun 2023

I decided to get a puppy (alone) for the first time in my life. She is a Yorkie and was 3 months old. I am a stickler for a tidy house and after 2 weeks of trying to potty train her (and a lot of accidents), I was about to give up (had actually found someone to give her too). Then it came to me to try and hire a trainer to come to the house. I looked on Thumbtack and had 4 quotes. Rachel was the 2nd trainer that I spoke with and I told her my story. Not only did she listen, she showed empathy and understanding. I told her what I had in mind and she explained that she would be willing to come to the house and train but suggested that the 3 week boarding/training program in her home would probably work best. Her prices were VERY reasonable and she told me what I needed for the training and I dropped off Coco a couple of days later. Rachel updated me daily with videos/photos along with reports. After the 2nd day I was so impressed and excited! After 3 weeks of boarding/training Rachel came to my home and dropped Coco off. She took almost 2 hours showing me not only the potty training but also the obedience commands that Coco had learned. She left and followed up with notes that I could follow. Coco has been home for almost a week now and she is THE BEST PUPPY EVER! Following Rachel’s instructions/guidance Coco has obeyed every command and has not had one accident in the house! Rachel continues to check up on her everyday! She is truly an amazing puppy/dog trainer!!

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