About James River Dog Training

What they do

James River Dog Training describes itself as providing results-driven, in-home dog training for puppies and adult dogs throughout the Richmond area. The site names private dog training, puppy training, dog obedience training and behavior modification for reactive or aggressive dogs as its specialties.

Obedience

The obedience program is aimed at owners who want a dog that listens in real-world situations, and is described as going beyond sit and stay to focus on reliability around distractions. The listed content includes sit, down, place and recall, doorway and greeting manners, loose-leash walking, impulse control, off-leash foundations and household behavior.

The wider program list

The site's navigation sets out separate pages for in-home training, obedience, puppy training, aggressive dog training, leash training, anxiety training, barking, hyperactivity, training for new parents and service dog training.

Approach

The stated position is that there are no one-size-fits-all programs: every dog and owner receives a plan based on temperament, goals and lifestyle. Sessions are customized to the dog and the home environment, and the site lists clear communication, owner education and ongoing support after training among its reasons to choose the business.

Who trains

The owner and head trainer is Pat Burke.