About Dog Lovers Obedience School

A family dog school on Gaskins Road

Dog Lovers Obedience School trains from 1127 Gaskins Road and serves the greater Richmond area, naming Powhatan, Short Pump, Midlothian, Glen Allen, Mechanicsville and Chesterfield. The focus is practical training for everyday life: walks, meal times and visitors at the door.

Private training and drop-off days

Private lessons are built around the dog and family and can happen at home, at the training property or out in public. They cover new puppies, everyday manners such as loose-leash walking, greetings and settling, and behavior concerns including barking, reactivity, fear and resource guarding. Half-day drop-off runs Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00am to 2:00pm at $120 for five hours, often with one pet-friendly outing.

Board and train

Dogs stay with a trainer at home for 1 to 3 weeks, and only two dogs are taken at a time. The program lists resource guarding, separation anxiety, confidence building, impulse control, leash reactivity, fear issues and off-leash training with a remote collar.

Method

The owner describes a balanced approach that uses positive reinforcement, clear communication and fair, gentle corrections. Group classes are posted on the school's calendar, and wedding handling is offered too.

What to ask

Ask about current group class dates and which format suits your dog's goals.