About Retz Petz Canine Training

Positive training in Richmond

Retz Petz Canine Training is a Richmond dog trainer run by Jennifer Nowachek, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP #86685) who graduated from the academy in 2021. She launched Retz Petz part-time in 2021 and went full-time in 2023, after adopting a fearful Golden Retriever in 2014 led her toward dog training.

Method

Jennifer uses positive reinforcement and teaches owners foundation skills so they can problem solve with their own dog. Retz Petz helps with puppy challenges like housebreaking and jumping as well as fearful or shutdown dogs, reactive dogs, resource guarding and leash reactivity.

Programs and prices

Private coaching takes place in the owner's home: $200 for a 90-minute consultation, $135 for each 60-minute session, or $455 for a three-session package. Day training, where the dog is trained at the Retz Petz home with weekly transfer sessions, and online training use the same session rates with a $15 discount on every 3-session package. Learn, Play, Stay is a board and train costing $1,400 for 5 days and 4 nights, including an assessment and a transition session. Play & Stay boarding is $100 per 24-hour stay. Clients get support between sessions and for six months afterward.

What owners say

One client wrote that Jennifer "creates a calm space when training a dog."

What to ask

Ask which option suits a reactive or fearful dog.