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Best Paw Forward K9 Training

Richmond, Virginia

4.8/5· 62 Google reviews

About Best Paw Forward K9 Training

I hate seeing pet owners struggle. You shouldn’t have to. It’s not why you got a dog in the first place, right?! We’ll work together to help you achieve a lifestyle where you can enjoy your calmer, more behaved dog - the best dog he/she is capable of., puppy training, and board and train services for you and your dog, from mild to troubling behaviors.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Crate training
  • House training
  • Leash training Customer-reported
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training
  • Recall training Customer-reported

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
  • Counter surfing
  • Reactivity training

How training happens

  • Board and train
  • Owner coaching Customer-reported

Dog age

  • Adult dogs
  • Puppies

Additional services

  • Boarding

Other listed services

View 5 additional details
  • Behavior Rehabilitation
  • Fur Baby
  • In-Home Pet Sitters
  • Pet Sitter
  • Senior Care

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.8
out of 562 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Confidence building 19
  • Board and train 14
  • Calmer dog 6
  • Leash training 6
  • General obedience 5
  • Confident dog 4
All 10 topics
  • Listening to commands 4
  • Prong collar training 3
  • Reactive dog 3
  • Dog socialization 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

62 collected reviews

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beth rutledge
5/5
It is unusual to find a dog trainer who is as brilliant with people as they are with animals, and for me that's just one of the things that makes Pat such a gem. She understands and adores dogs, and endeavors to know each pup's unique challenges and strengths. She was committed t…Read full reviewClose full review

It is unusual to find a dog trainer who is as brilliant with people as they are with animals, and for me that's just one of the things that makes Pat such a gem. She understands and adores dogs, and endeavors to know each pup's unique challenges and strengths. She was committed to learning about and appreciating our 6-month old, Ari, and, in doing so, figured out exactly how to strengthen his confidence while instilling more positive behaviors. And then she showed ME how to build on his growing skill set! After three weeks with Pat, Ari moves forward in the face of the unknown (no more stop and flop!) and is becoming the go-everywhere dog I hoped he'd be. Pat's support of Ari and of our entire family has been invaluable. We are all so grateful for Pat and Best Paw Forward!

thomas farrell
5/5
We are so thankful that we found Pat. Our young Westie Marco had traveled from abroad to be a part of our family which includes an older fellow Westie. Marco understandably had some issues adjusting as did we all. Three weeks with Pat and Marco is a calmer, happier pup who now ha…Read full reviewClose full review

We are so thankful that we found Pat. Our young Westie Marco had traveled from abroad to be a part of our family which includes an older fellow Westie. Marco understandably had some issues adjusting as did we all. Three weeks with Pat and Marco is a calmer, happier pup who now has structure and what appears to be a good sense of security and confidence. Thanks to Pat, we can now watch our little big man grow up happy in a well structured and low stress environment. Thank you Pat!

Lauren Henby
5/5
When I had my initial conversation with Pat, I knew that she would not only be the perfect trainer for our young Bernedoodle, June, she would be the perfect guide for our lifelong training goals. She brings her all to your pup and each conversation. Over the course of the 3 week…Read full reviewClose full review

When I had my initial conversation with Pat, I knew that she would not only be the perfect trainer for our young Bernedoodle, June, she would be the perfect guide for our lifelong training goals. She brings her all to your pup and each conversation. Over the course of the 3 week program, we received communications, videos, pictures, and insight to how we can continue June’s progress when she comes home. Every minute of our time with Pat has been exceptional. I will miss our phone calls and texts but know that she is just one phone call away. Reach out to Pat, ask questions, follow her recommendations; you will not regret it. June left our home a gigantic puppy with past training that wouldn’t stick. She is coming home to educated owners that are ready to continue to build off what we have both learned, and we all have a new friend in Pat. Thank you!

Kurt Wallenborn
5/5

Great trainer. She takes all the time to help our pups be the best. So grateful for Pat!

April Pace
5/5

Pat took our gigantic, unruly, hard headed puppy and turned her into a respectful young lady. So happy to have had Pat to lay this groundwork for our girl. What she taught her is essential to our everyday life with our pup. Pat is so committed to helping us stick with it and continue this discipline as well, which is a huge bonus with this program

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