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Dog Lovers Obedience School

Richmond, Virginia

4.7/5· 94 Google reviews

About Dog Lovers Obedience School

Dog training services, we offer group training, board and train, in home training sessions. We are balanced method dog trainers we use positive reinforcement to praise good behaviors, and corrections for unwanted behavior.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • House training
  • Leash training
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training
  • Socialization Customer-reported

How training happens

  • Board and train
  • Day training
  • Group classes
  • In-home training
  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies

Training level

  • Advanced obedience
  • Beginner training
  • Intermediate training

Support between sessions

  • Homework and practice

Assistance and working dogs

  • Therapy dog training

Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs

Training approach

  • Balanced training
  • E-collar training
  • Positive reinforcement

Additional services

  • Boarding Customer-reported

Other listed services

View 18 additional details
  • Advanced Commands
  • Board And Trains
  • Dog Crate Trained
  • Dog Lovers Classes
  • Dog Show
  • Dog Sports
  • Family Dog Training
  • Home Service
  • Jump Start
  • Leash Class
  • Off Leash
  • Off Training
  • One Hour Private
  • Remote Collar Training
  • Specialized Training
  • Specialty Dog Training
  • Training Equipment
  • Tune Up

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Questions & answers

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Does your service come out to the resident?

Yes we do

Community answer · Dog Lovers Obedience School · 2019-09-21

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.7
out of 594 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Board and train 10
  • Group classes 10
  • Knowledgeable trainers 8
  • Private lessons 7
  • Puppy classes 6
  • Beginner classes 5
All 10 topics
  • Rescue dog training 5
  • Intermediate classes 4
  • Kind trainers 4
  • Half day dropoffs 2

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100 collected reviews

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Julia Higgins
5/5
Dog Lovers Obedience School has been a lifesaver. When I adopted Junie, she pulled HEAVILY on the leash and had little to no manners/boundaries. These obstacles felt insurmountable. With Emily and the team, Junie has become a wonderful companion. We have worked on walking on a le…Read full reviewClose full review

Dog Lovers Obedience School has been a lifesaver. When I adopted Junie, she pulled HEAVILY on the leash and had little to no manners/boundaries. These obstacles felt insurmountable. With Emily and the team, Junie has become a wonderful companion. We have worked on walking on a leash, e-collar training, and general boundaries. I can now take her places and give her the freedom she deserves as a dog. Junie benefitted greatly from their half day option where she was able to build confidence and have consistent reinforcement. I was provided with clear homework and goals to continue the carryover. Emily is fantastic and has the knowledge and skills for a wide variety of dogs. I can’t say enough good things about DLOS.

Jane Hyde
5/5
We had a great Beginner Class experience with Emily of DLOS. Our Maltipoo, Cookie, learned all of the doggie basics while becoming more confident and less reactive with each class. The dogs and owners are actively engaged in activities throughout the entire hour of class and not …Read full reviewClose full review

We had a great Beginner Class experience with Emily of DLOS. Our Maltipoo, Cookie, learned all of the doggie basics while becoming more confident and less reactive with each class. The dogs and owners are actively engaged in activities throughout the entire hour of class and not just sitting and listening to the instructor, which we experienced at another local dog training school. Emily spends extra time answering questions and solving individual needs. She is excellent in every way and we are looking forward to starting the Intermediate Class with her soon !

Lisa Fahrenkrog
5/5
Dog Lovers has been an incredibly positive and supportive training “home” for us! Our dog, Ellie has challenged us in a way we have not experienced with our previous dogs in that she is leash reactive. The trainers listen to challenges and make suggestions accordingly, while show…Read full reviewClose full review

Dog Lovers has been an incredibly positive and supportive training “home” for us! Our dog, Ellie has challenged us in a way we have not experienced with our previous dogs in that she is leash reactive. The trainers listen to challenges and make suggestions accordingly, while showing patience for us and Ellie! We attend obedience classes for refreshers.The classes are well controlled and are a perfect safe place for Ellie to be in close range, on a leash around other dogs and know she is ok. Ellie attends half day trainings that include field trips. She arrives to half days with her tail wagging, excited for new experiences that help her gain more confidence. We are grateful for the training we have received from Emily and her staff and appreciate the variety of options for continued training!

Shane Jimison
5/5

We have taken our Wheaten Terrier pup, Rocky through DLOS' puppy and basic classes and it helped set him up for success with good manners and socialization. We never thought we'd be able to open presents at Christmas or eat dinner and have our dog calmly chill out on his cot in the middle of temptation.

Lillian Cooper
5/5

DLOS has been the best decision for my dog Bailey! Took her as a puppy back in 2019 and went through puppy and beginner classes with Emily. Bailey now has great recall, leash manners, and can have off leash freedom. Bailey wouldn't be the dog she is today without DLOS, will definitely bring my next future dog here!

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