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Playful Pups & Performance Training, Inc.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

4.6/5· 43 Google reviews

About Playful Pups & Performance Training, Inc.

Playful Pups & Performance Training, Inc. is based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Science-based, force-free training by a fully credentialed trainer with 16 years of experience using modern ethical training methods. No pain is necessary, just knowledge of how to train without correcting or punishing when teaching new behaviors. Specializing in Puppy training, ObedienceT, and therapy dog training, and more. A graduate of the Animal Behavior College, Deborah is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), a Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and a member of both the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and the Pet Professional Guild. Visit this website and get in touch today! Write [email protected]

Training & services

Training goals

  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
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  • Crate training
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  • Obedience training
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  • Puppy training
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How training happens

  • Day training
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  • Group classes
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  • Private training
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Dog age

  • Puppies
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Training level

  • Beginner training
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Class options

  • Evening classes
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  • Rolling enrollment
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Assistance and working dogs

  • Service dog training
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  • Therapy dog training
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Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs
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Training approach

  • Force-free training
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Other listed services

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  • Dog Prep
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  • Pup Kindergarten
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  • Training Your Dog
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Business-stated qualifications

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Training team
CPDT-KA
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AKC CGC evaluator

Questions & answers

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Do you have a trainer that will train the dog for the owner without owner participation

That's a good question. My wife and i have taken 3 dogs to Deborah for training. I don't recall a dog without an owner, she tends to teach us as much or more than the pups. But I'm not sure she doesn't offer other services like what you asked. Good luck.

Community answer · Craig Cummings · 2019-09-21

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Customer reviews

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4.6
out of 543 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • learned 6
  • positive reinforcement 6
  • skills 6
  • fun 3
  • knowledgeable instructor 3
  • socialization 3
All 10 topics
  • certification 2
  • choice 2
  • handouts 2
  • therapy dog training 2

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43 collected reviews

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Andrew Sassoon
5/5

Deborah is extremely kind and caring. My pup loves coming for training!

beth trotman
5/5
Deborah is simply the very best trainer I have ever met. I have tried many trainers before but when I met Deborah over 15 years ago, I Knew she was the one. I have taken my two Golden Retrievers there and more recently our mini Doxie. She teaches real world obedience and also …Read full reviewClose full review

Deborah is simply the very best trainer I have ever met. I have tried many trainers before but when I met Deborah over 15 years ago, I Knew she was the one. I have taken my two Golden Retrievers there and more recently our mini Doxie. She teaches real world obedience and also helps with major and minor issues. She’s a natural teacher and uses those skills well. I could not recommend her more. In fact I live in Chesapeake and would rather travel to Playful Pups training in Virginia Beach. In summary, try her and you will see what a skilled dog person she is!❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️

Elisabeth Hancock
5/5

Deborah is a wonderful trainer! It's amazing to watch her work with the dogs in class.

Nikhila Nagavelli
1/5
I left a review for Debbie and playful pups a while back and Debbie promised me she would make things right, I noticed most of the other bad reviews did come from people who were not Caucasian, but I thought maybe it was a coincidence and it still could be, or maybe someone was t…Read full reviewClose full review

I left a review for Debbie and playful pups a while back and Debbie promised me she would make things right, I noticed most of the other bad reviews did come from people who were not Caucasian, but I thought maybe it was a coincidence and it still could be, or maybe someone was trying to get their money back, but do not think that is case. I think she appeals to people, makes them feel sorry for and gets people to change their mind and take down honest reviews as she did with me. I assure you, I did not get Debbie more than 15 dollars for one practice session, this is not about.a refund. I spent time with her to help my dog get certified for TDI test, worst mistake ever! as she and the evaluate had NO IDEA what was going on, we were sent home before testing even started, as they BOTH, neglected to tell me what I needed to bring. Did not have proper instructions MONTHS later, even after she said she would make things write, apparently me and my dog are not FIT to test...? Debbie you need to stop working with jean mole or give me a reason as to why this is happening to us, I cannot think of any thing other race at this point, but this has been a nightmare experience !!

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