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Playful Pups & Performance Training, Inc.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
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
- Crate training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
How training happens
- Day training
- Group classes
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Beginner training
Class options
- Evening classes
- Rolling enrollment
Assistance and working dogs
- Service dog training
- Therapy dog training
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
Training approach
- Force-free training
Other listed services
View 3 additional details
- Dog Prep
- Pup Kindergarten
- Training Your Dog
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Business-stated qualifications
Qualifications stated by the business, not independently verified.
- Training team
- CPDT-KA
- Training team
- AKC CGC evaluator
Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
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
Google listing4.6
43 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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Essie Capri 11 month old Goldendoodle LOVES Playful pups, and looks forward to seeing Ms Deborah and her classmates weekly. She offers lots of different level of fun clases so we can keep Essie trained. I have learned so much, and it is so much fun to have a dog who heals off l…Read full reviewClose full review
Essie Capri 11 month old Goldendoodle LOVES Playful pups, and looks forward to seeing Ms Deborah and her classmates weekly. She offers lots of different level of fun clases so we can keep Essie trained. I have learned so much, and it is so much fun to have a dog who heals off leash, listens to my commands, and most importantly has fun! Highly recommend Playful Pups! Very knowledgable about dog behavior and training also!
I wish I had words to describe how remarkable Deborah is as a dog trainer. I use "remarkable" in the true sense of the word. Because of her unique understanding of the motives behind a dog's behavior, she knows exactly what will and won't work during training. Her positive tra…Read full reviewClose full review
I wish I had words to describe how remarkable Deborah is as a dog trainer. I use "remarkable" in the true sense of the word. Because of her unique understanding of the motives behind a dog's behavior, she knows exactly what will and won't work during training. Her positive training methods have helped me to bond even more with my dogs. Even if you think your dog does not need a trainer, your dog needs Playful Pups!
My Aussies and I have now worked with Playful Pups and Performance Training for over 3 years and Deborah is wonderful! We have done both classes and private training. She really takes the time to get to know the handlers and the dogs. She uses positive re-enforcement methods which can help even the highest energy dogs be wonderful pets!
I've worked with Deborah for years now, training several dogs. While she's a "dog trainer", she's actually training us to help our beloved pups. You'll gets lots of positive reinforcement and learn many valuable skills. My dogs love going to class, and you will too!
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