Providing expert dog training, puppy training & behavior services since 1991. Certified Training Partner with Karen Pryor Academy.
Offering positive reinforcement techniques for teaching good manners and obedience skills. Private, in-home lessons for puppies & adult dogs. Gentle & humane strategies to modify all sorts of problem behaviors, with consultations arranged in the convenience of your home.
Remote video or phone consultations are a safe, economical and effective way to address training, behavior problems, and new puppy advice!
Some in-home boarding and puppy board & train available.
Serving Scottsville, Virginia, southern Albemarle county, Charlottesville, Buckingham county, and areas of Fluvanna, Nelson and Cumberland counties
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
In-home behavior consultations are available to address all sorts of problems, including fearfulness, difficult-to-handle behavior when on leash or out in public, excessive barking, anxiety, aggressive, and so much more.
Services via video conferencing are a safe, economical, and very effective way to address many training and behavior issues, all from the comfort of your home.
House training
Leash training
Obedience training
Puppy training
Behavior support
Barking
How training happens
Board and train
In-home training
Online or virtual training
Private trainingProgram details
Private lessons at your home with customized training plans to address your needs
Dog age
Adult dogs
Puppies
Training level
Beginner training
Support between sessions
Personalized training plans
Assistance and working dogs
Therapy dog training
Training approach
Positive reinforcement
Additional services
Boarding
Other listed services
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Animal Acting
Animal Training
Behavior Advice
Behavior Analysis
Behavior Counseling
Behavior Counselor
Continuing Education
Counseling Training
Dog Visiting
Dog Walks
Dogs Learning
Door Dashing
Early Training
In-Person Dog Training
Nail Trims
Person Sessions
Pet Therapy
Pet Therapy Visits
Scent Detection Training
Tailor Training
Training & Behavior
Training Sessions
Vet Care
Video Consultations
Video Training
Zoom Consults
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5/5We were concerned about our dog and his possible aggression when dealing with new people. Virginia totally made us feel at ease and helped us to see what our dog needed to make him (and us) more comfortable. She is straight forward, completely non-judgmental, and involved our w…Read full reviewClose full review
We were concerned about our dog and his possible aggression when dealing with new people. Virginia totally made us feel at ease and helped us to see what our dog needed to make him (and us) more comfortable. She is straight forward, completely non-judgmental, and involved our whole family in the process. She followed up every session with detailed notes, further suggestions, and other resources to keep us on track. She is pleasant to work with and made us feel very comfortable and confident in the entire process.
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Stacia Howard
5/5Working with Virginia was the perfect way to launch our Bordoodle pup’s training! Lincoln responded to her immediately. I found her to be very knowledgeable, experienced calm, kind and intuitive. She attentively observed his behavior and listened to my questions. Her feedback alw…Read full reviewClose full review
Working with Virginia was the perfect way to launch our Bordoodle pup’s training! Lincoln responded to her immediately. I found her to be very knowledgeable, experienced calm, kind and intuitive. She attentively observed his behavior and listened to my questions. Her feedback always made sense and reassured me. I also enjoyed her sense of humor. The recaps she emailed after every lesson were really helpful as well. Virginia is a wonderful resource and I look forward to working with her again in the future.
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Sharmaine Barone
5/5Virginia's training methods are amazing. We followed her instructions and had no issues introducing our new puppy to our 18 month old female PON. They are now fast friends and really enjoy each other's company. They even share toys, bones and food with no problems. The 30 min…Read full reviewClose full review
Virginia's training methods are amazing. We followed her instructions and had no issues introducing our new puppy to our 18 month old female PON. They are now fast friends and really enjoy each other's company. They even share toys, bones and food with no problems. The 30 minute Zoom call was perfect. Virginia e-mailed a recap of our discussion along with detailed instruction sheets. Virginia's techniques are spot on!
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Ariel Tomback
5/5Virginia is wonderful and beyond terrific at training. I would highly recommend using her services. She helped train my new puppy Luna and instantly once I started working with Virginia my puppy's behavior improved. She helped me train my puppy and provided me easy ways to incorp…Read full reviewClose full review
Virginia is wonderful and beyond terrific at training. I would highly recommend using her services. She helped train my new puppy Luna and instantly once I started working with Virginia my puppy's behavior improved. She helped me train my puppy and provided me easy ways to incorporate training into mine and Luna's schedule. She is terrific at her job and makes training a positive and fun experience!
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Ann Loughlin
5/5
Virginia is wonderful with me and my dogs! We started in person consults and moved to video consults because of COVID-19. Her positive enforcement method has done wonders with both my Sheltie who is a BIG barker and my new Shiba Inu rescue who is dog aggressive. The training has made my Stay at Home time much more pleasant for both myself and the dogs. I highly recommend her.
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