North Star Canines

Virginia was an amazing experience. I had adopted a puppy, and was completely lost with the training. She helped me figure out to do's and don't's, and guided me with an expert hand. She was extremely helpful at teaching my pup good behaviors, while also explaining why certain things were good behaviors versus others. I'd recommend anyone to try North Star. It really helped both me and my puppy to better understand each other, and dives deeper into the psychology behind certain things, than a normal Petco Puppy Class would. Thanks Virginia! Me and Clementine are so happy to have worked with you!

Virginia has been an absolute gem to work with our 3 1/2 year old dachshund, Scoot. She helped us understand what his aggressive tendencies meant, where they stemmed from, and how to correct them with positive reinforcement. Her trainings were not only helpful and organized, but they felt catered specifically for Scoot and his personality - which made the experience working with Virginia personable, comfortable, and supportive for us as dog parents! Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking to train their pup!!!

We are having an excellent experience with Virginia. We’ve had four sessions so far and have learned so much. She is calm, professional, compassionate, and her training style and methodology perfectly match with ours. It’s really for us - the humans - to learn how to understand what cues we are giving and the environment we are creating. Those are things that, when done well (and under the tutelage of a skilled trainer) set us and our pup up for success. Our dog is a sweetie - a big sweetie. That’s new for us and we need to make sure she is very well behaved. She has responded so well to Virginia’s training. So much so, that we aren’t stopping! Training never really ends and we are committed to doing the best we can to positively shape our, and our pup’s, behavior. We are so happy we found Virginia and would absolutely highly recommend her.

Virginia is amazing to work with. She is professional, knowledgeable, personable, honest and PATIENT!!! She came to our home to help us with our two cavapoos. Our 2 1/2 yr old is super excitable, over the top, every day is a party. Our 2 yr old is super shy and timid. Whew!!!! Virginia really helped us to understand both of them. She taught us different techniques that worked! Even the ones that were for us lol! We are looking forward to working with her again in the Spring. We highly recommend Virginia. She will not disappoint!

My three dogs (2 Samoyeds, 1 Australian Shepard) recently completed a dog training program under the guidance of Virginia, and the results have been exceptional. Virginia's training sessions were effective, personalized, and conducted with a deep passion for dogs. She tailored the program to suit each dog's unique needs, using a variety of methods with a focus on positive reinforcement. Virginia's patience and adaptability were crucial as my dogs were at different stages of their training. As a result of Virginia's training, my dogs have shown remarkable improvements in their behavior, responding promptly to commands and interacting positively with others. I highly recommend Virginia's dog training program to any dog owner looking to enhance their pets' behavior and well-being. Her expertise and dedication have made a significant impact on my dogs, and I am incredibly grateful for the positive changes she has brought to our furry family members.