We are so happy with Pat and James River dog training! I was hesitant at first because of the price…read morebut after reading reviews we signed up and we have seen such a huge difference in our dogs behavior. We love that the training is in the dog's home, where they feel most comfortable. Before committing to the training, we chatted with Pat for almost 2 hours during the consultation about what the program entails and what our main goals were. Things to note: this is prong collar training (we tried treat motivated training but found it didn't work too well for us bc we didn't always have treats), in-home training for both the dog AND owner. You also receive a training guide and can call anytime you need training on something with no extra fee. Our dog's anxiety has decreased significantly and everywhere we take him, we receive so many compliments on what a good dog he is! We highly recommend Pat and James River dog training!

Pat was amazing! He was able to teach us the skills to train our 1 year old Great Pyrenees/Golden…read moreRetriever puppy. After only 6 weeks, she's so well behaved, doesn't pull on the leash and is much better at obeying commands. Pat was friendly, always right on time and very knowledgeable. I've already recommended him to all of our neighbors.

Our pup, Blue, just graduated from puppy class. I liked that it didn't matter if this was the first…read moreor last class for my pup because all things (walking, confidence, down) are covered each class so it didn't matter what level my dog was at it worked for each dog. The two trainers we worked with understood puppies and allowed for both a potty break and play time. I would recommend them for all levels of training

I've thoroughly enjoyed my time with DLOS. Emily and Daniel are both excellent with dogs, and bring…read morea nice approach to balanced training. I'm someone who brought my dog to learn the intricacies of basic and intermediate obedience, as I've owned dogs before that were great companions; but never took the step to give them formal obedience classes. Emily and Daniel have helped me in seeing the small things that make a big difference, and helped my 9 month-old puppy become a model canine citizen. I recommend everyone I know to these two :) I get so many compliments on how well behaved my girl is, and I always bring DLOS up as to why.

I was referred to Jemi in 2005, when my 15 week old Lab/Ridgeback mix required training. I sent…read morehim to Jemi for a one week boot camp and when she returned him to me, he was fabulously trained and well-behaved. Jemi followed up by providing me with thorough in-home training. I practiced what I learned everyday. Seven years later, he is still the perfect dog for my family. He understands No, Off, Sit, Up, Wait, Leave It, Down, Come here, It's Okay and hand gestures! He comes when I call him and I can walk him off-leash around people and other animals nearby. I can walk my 95lb dog in my Sunday best and in heels without him dragging me across the cement, dirt and grass. Because, Jemi taught me how to hold the leash and to show confidence both in my carriage, leash tension and voice. Jemi and her team work magic everyday! I refer Jemi, Teri, Beth and Julie to all my friends and colleagues with training needs. She is truly the "Dog Whisperer" of the East.

I paid Jemi for a week long puppy boot camp. My specific training needs for Sunshine were: return…read moreupon command, stay, and reduce aggression towards other dogs. When I opened the door to bring her home, Sunny escaped and ran into the road while Jemi stood at the door yelling at me saying "don't yell at her she'll come back." She did not. I had to catch her. When I got her into the car, I realize there was feces on her feet. Her coat was filthy. She lost a pound in a week because she was focused on getting my dog to eat two meals a day when I said a free feed was fine because it was better for my schedule. Sunny was so traumatized that my friends could not believe this was the same dog when I got her home. I will never forgive Jemi. She should be ashamed.

Jennifer has been a huge help with my very active, anxious pup over the 3 years I've had her! I can…read morehonestly say without her encouragement and guidance through some tough times, Molly would have been returned to the shelter. So a million thanks, Jennifer!!!!

PLEASE... Donate and let's help this WONDERFUL group of animal loving folks save and take great…read morecare of our beloved animals who are lost and need their help! Best dog rescue organization I've ever seen! Thank you :-)

I can't say enough great things about this place. I recently moved my dog to the city and ADA is a…read moreGod send!! They send you daily report cards while your dog is there so you know just how their time is! I really get nervous with my senior boy and making sure he's enjoying his time. He always leaves here happy and played out!! 10 out of 10 to the team!

I love All Dog Adventures - staff are super friendly and location is convenient. We have done…read moretraining classes there when my doodle was four months old and for the past two years, she goes here for daycare a few times per week, boarding when I have to go out of town a few times per year, and also have all her grooming done here. I am a dog mom who is very protective of her baby and I trust this place and the staff whole heartedly. You can tell they enjoy what they do, my dog looks forward to playing with her friends and I love the schedule of two hours play / 2 hours rest. They also group dogs by temperament which is great cuz my pup is shy and would by overwhelmed with certain personalities. I know my pup is well taken care of when I drop her off and wouldn't trust any other place.

Karen went above and beyond when taking care of my cats while I was on a weekend trip. She even…read morecleaned their bowls and plates. She sent pictures to keep me updated. I felt really comfortable with her and so did my kitties (and usually one of them is not so happy with people he doesn't know, but he loved Karen!) I'm so glad I've found her!

Karen really gives you the sense that not only does she love her job (who wouldn't love being able…read moreto play with dogs all day) but she genuinely cares about the dogs she walks and cares for. She helped my wife and I out with a very difficult situation where I was out every weekday for two months before we moved out of the Richmond area. It was very evident that our dog's attitude and demeanor improved whenever Karen walked her. Taking a photo of our dog each day was a big plus especially since I was away during the week. It brought me a lot of happiness to know my girl was content without me there. It's a shame we no longer live in the area but I can't recommend Karen enough to RVA folks who live within her service area.

If you're looking for real behavior rehabilitation and not just basic obedience, Affective Canines…read moreis the real deal. The level of professionalism, structure, and understanding of canine behavior is on another level. You can immediately tell Zach and Jenna have serious working dog experience and genuinely care about the dogs they work with. What impressed me most was how individualized the training approach was. They actually address the root of the behavior and build confidence, clarity, and stability in the dog. Their communication throughout the process was excellent, and they were honest, realistic, and incredibly knowledgeable. Highly recommend Affective Canines to anyone dealing with aggression, reactivity, anxiety, or serious behavioral issues. Absolutely worth it!

SArah and her group are beyond great. They handle our tiny cat with breathing problems and our…read morelarge blind/deaf dog without any issue

We left two of our dogs at home for a little more than two weeks while we were out-of-town. These…read moreare both dogs who had never been boarded or left behind before. One is ten years old and the other a little more than 1 1/2 years old--and we were very concerned about their welfare without us around to take care of them. (Yes, they're both spoiled.) We decided that leaving them at home would be better than boarding them and contacted Sarah based upon the recommendation of our groomer. We could not have been more pleased with the result. Sarah had three young people who made four visits each day for the 2+ week period. They reliably showed up on time each day and fed, walked and played with the dogs during the visits. (It did take a couple of days before the dogs adjusted to the change in their routines but they generally did adjust--although one had eating issues but that was because he is a little neurotic and had nothing to do with the care provided. In fact, the sitters went out of their way to work with that particular dog to get him to eat.) We received detailed daily reports about each visit by email, with pictures. Most importantly, we were quickly contacted with any issues or questions that arose. We would absolutely use Sarah Sits again and highly recommend them to anyone who wishes to have pets cared for in their own environments.