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Hey, it's me, Shelley!
I am a Certified Master Dog Trainer, with an educational background in Psychology. I have been training both dogs and their owners in Richmond for over 18 years! My training combines counter conditioning and positive reinforcements rather than the old method of reprimanding for bad behavior. I am also a published writer, having written a local column for the Richmond News for 4 years called "Barking Back" on dog behavior and dog training as well as been on the radio countless times talking about dog behavior and training issues. IF you have a new puppy or a "new to you" dog I can help you build a great relationship with your dog, where you are both speaking the same language!
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I look forward to helping you have an amazing relationship with your dog, where you both understand each other.
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NO MORE FRUSTRATION
Learn to understand your dog or puppy! A solid foundation of obedience training can help prevent the most common dog behavioral problems:
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Excessive barking or whining.
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Separation anxiety
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Leash pulling
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Not listening when off-leash
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Destroying furniture or personal items
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Displaying aggression toward other dogs or people​
Stories of Success
"Shelley is by far the best dog trainer I have ever met, she is knowledgable, patient and has a great rapport with dogs and clients alike. I trust Shelley's abilities so much that I now include her services in our vet clinic's puppy packages that we offer to puppy owners. Shelley has helped numerous clients to achieve a better relationship with their adult dogs as well as puppy owners, regardless of the problems they are experiencing."
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- Dr. Ben Greenberg, The Dear Animal Hospital
