Shades Of Blu Dog Training INC

We got Freya, a cattle dog/border collie mix, as a puppy and tried our best. But with our inexperience with the breed and proper training techniques, she began resembling a reactive dog. She wasn’t enjoyable to take on walks and introducing her to new people wasn’t easy. We found Ari Towns through her Instagram and signed Freya up for a 6 week board-and-train (BNT) with e-collar. After the BNT I couldn’t believe the work Ari had done. Freya is proficient in a heel, has a highly motivated recall, and we can have her off leash with e collar and trust she’s going to listen. All because Ari taught us how to bridge the gap of communication between us and our dog. I love Freya, that’s easy, but before the BNT with Ari it was stressful to take my dog on walks. Now it’s one of my favorite parts of the day. It’s been 3 months since Freya’s been home and I still get emotional thinking how amazing it is that Ari was able to not only condition Freya properly, but also work with us to continue the success at home! It's truly rewarding seeing how responsive and engaged Freya is with her training and recall. Thank you Ari, we are eternally grateful for your guidance and wisdom!

I am so grateful for Felicia! She is an extremely talented and knowledgeable trainer as well as an awesome human being. I came to her as a first time dog owner with a very energetic border collie puppy that I had no idea how to train. Not only did Felicia train my dog, but she also trained me how to be a good dog owner and handler. She was very honest and told me exactly what my dog needed. We did lessons and a 4 week board+train. We were out of the country during her board+train and it was a huge relief knowing that she was in a safe place where she was very well taken care of. We got updates on her progress every week along with photos and videos of her training. When she finished board+train she had advanced obedience and could walk in heel off leash!! Not to mention the complete change in her confidence! Before she was so skittish and scared of everything like loud noises, cars moving fast, and big crowds. Felicia boosted her confidence so much and then she showed us how to do it so that we could continue to work on it. Now we take her with us everywhere we go. She is so well behaved now and an absolute dream dog off leash. Training with Shades of Blu was the best decision we made. Felicia truly cares about helping you have a great relationship with your dog. She also gives you the opportunity to continue training after board+train though free groups classes! Group classes are so much fun and it is really nice to be around like minded individuals with well behaved dogs working together. She now offers training in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, Virginia. If you are thinking about training with Shade of Blu you will not be disappointed. Thank you Felicia! -Bryce, Aaron and Taz

Felisha just recently turned my Belgian Malinois/ German Shepherd, Scarlett, back over to me after a 5 week board and train. For as young as Scarlett is her level of obedience is very impressive. To start the turnover training Felisha brought Scarlett out of the house off leash and heeled up next to her until she was let loose to potty then recalled her to begin showing me what she has learned and what Felisha has instilled in her. During the entire 5 weeks I was constantly getting videos and pictures sent to me as updates of the training that was going on. I am very happy with the investment I have made into my dogs training with Felisha that I will not only continue to utilize her for further training with Scarlett but also will be utilizing her to work with my labs. I highly recommend her services to anyone in the Hampton Roads area.

I was looking for a dog trainer in the Chesapeake, Virginia Beach area and thankfully I found Shades Of Blu Dog Training. Felicia is a dog trainer who recently expanded her company and started a new location here in the Virginia Hampton Roads Area. She serves Norfolk, Hampton, and Newport News as well. She has a ton of experience and genuinely cares about the dogs and her clients’ success. I tried a few other dog trainers in the area but was not able to achieve my goals of having an off-leash pup with advanced obedience. We are currently still working with Felicia towards the goal of becoming a Service Dog. Her approach to dog training is quite remarkable and extremely impressive. If you are looking for a board and train, private lessons, group class, or boarding for your dog, this is the best option in Virginia Beach!