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Board and trains are being scheduled out into February 2026! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/32cb2c01-006b-4c05-bdef-856dc6f0b41d/image0.jpeg Home - We take a hands-on approach to resolve the problems you are having with your dog! Dog Lovers Obedience School offers group classes and private sessions for obedience training and dog behavior modification. We can help resolve a variety of dog behavioral issues like aggression, anxiety, fear, not listening, jumping up, barking, biting, chewing, running away, pulling on leash and not coming when called. The puppy training classes are for socializing and also teaching puppy obedience skills, like loose leash walking, sit stay, down stay, waiting at doorways, proper greeting and more. Learn more about our Specialized Dog Obedience Training › https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/09c09c6f-86e3-4170-ad26-83d4147a59f4/IMG_5028.jpg Home https://dogloversrva.com/about daily 0.75 2026-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/9134971a-d95b-4c8c-b1d4-e0c7ab0b32ed/DLOS-42.jpg About Emily Bracken - Head Trainer/Owner Emily has over 16 years of experience in dog training. She began her career as a puppy raiser for Canine Companions, where she discovered her talent for working with dogs and helping owners address behavioral challenges. In 2012, Emily purchased Dog Lovers Obedience School from Pat Lacy. She is committed to ongoing learning, regularly attending seminars and workshops to stay current. Emily specializes in behavior modification, puppy training, remote collar training, and therapy dog preparation. She believes in a balanced approach, using positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior and gentle correction when needed. Emily lives in Powhatan with her husband and two dogs ( Chef the Clumber Spaniel and Zena German Shepherd). When Emily isn't training dogs, she loves to travel and try new restaurants. https://dogloversrva.com/group-classes daily 0.75 2026-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/3b78ec48-4a61-4d22-aa6f-2dbddebced3d/IMG_4846.jpg Group Classes - Puppy Classes ($195 for 6 Sessions) This 6 lesson course is appropriate for dogs 8 to 16 weeks of age. Puppies learn basic commands such as sit, down, come and walking on a leash, while also getting valuable socialization and playtime with other dogs and people. Owners learn what to do about unwanted puppy behaviors, such as housebreaking, biting, barking, chewing and jumping up. We also emphasize building your puppy’s confidence to prevent behavioral problems rooted in insecurity. Basic obedience commands and confidence building Sit, down, stand, stay, come Heeling on a loose leash Working on behavior problems https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/2051740b-174e-4cf8-bdcf-082df23d26de/IMG_9431+%281%29.jpg Group Classes - Beginner Classes ($195 for 6 Sessions) This 6 lesson course is appropriate for dogs 4 months and up. Good manners are emphasized while working on behavior problems such as, nuisance barking, biting, jumping up on people, food refusal and pulling on the leash. Safety issues, such as, not running out of open doors, gates and automobiles, and not chasing balls into dangerous areas are addressed through teaching impulse control. Basic obedience commands Sit, down, stand, stay, come Heeling on a loose leash Working on behavior problems Place command is introduced https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/89cc0892-3b7f-4780-916f-187e91b86ef8/IMG_1862.jpeg Group Classes - Intermediate Classes ($185 for 6 Sessions) Satisfactory completion of the beginner obedience course is prerequisite. Dogs must be dog- and people-friendly. Tighten skills and expand control of all the basic obedience commands learned in the Beginner Classes by increasing time and distance distractions. Begin hand signals, off leash handling and working without the Gentle Leader. Basic obedience commands Sit, down, stand, stay, come Heeling on a loose leash Working on behavior problems https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/7cc8df72-14b5-4644-a06e-b6c0449e0bdd/2E425F38-0D05-424F-AA78-7C8343531855.JPEG Group Classes - Advanced/CGC Prep Classes ($160 for 4 Sessions) Includes: 4 Group Classes We will work on preparing your dog for the Canine Good Citizen test, which is included. https://dogloversrva.com/specialty-dog-training-packages daily 0.75 2025-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/afecb96e-c05a-4c55-a76a-adc06c29d963/IMG_3603.jpg Specialty Dog Training - Basic Puppy Package) ($425 for 8 Sessions) Appropriate for all ages Includes: 6 Group Classes Two 60 minute private sessions in owner’s home (If residence is outside 15 mile radius $20 will be added on package price for mileage) This package combines one-on-one time with our trainers, plus socialization for your dog. We will work on housebreaking, crate training, stopping puppy biting, introduction to leash, and basic commands. The group classes will help focus on basic obedience with distractions and social skills with other puppies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/6d300901-1898-4a7a-8592-f371bfb171f6/IMG_7683.jpg Specialty Dog Training - Successful Dog ($525 for 8 Sessions + Half-Day Drop-Off) Appropriate for all ages Includes: 6 Group Classes 1 half-day drop-off training Two 60 minute private sessions in owner’s home (If residence is outside 15 mile radius $20 will be added on package price for mileage) This package combines one-on-one time with our trainers, plus socialization for your dog. We will work on housebreaking, crate training, stopping puppy biting, introduction to leash, and basic commands. The group classes will help focus on basic obedience with distractions and social skills with other puppies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/c3145bbc-cbca-4e4f-b9e7-695a2e1f4c03/IMG_5797.jpg Specialty Dog Training - Rescue Dog ($435 for 8 Sessions) Includes: 6 Group Classes Two 60-90 minute private sessions in owner’s home (If residence is outside 15 mile radius $20 will be added on package price for mileage) Includes training tool This package is for newly adopted dogs, we can help get your dog adjusted to your home and intro to manners then have the transition into group classes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/f276f3c2-e84e-40eb-b1d8-4265cda93753/IMG_1107.jpg Specialty Dog Training - Basic Training ($750 for 10 Sessions + Half-Day Drop Off) Includes: 6 group classes Four 60 minute private sessions in owner’s home (If residence is outside 15 mile radius $20 will be added on package price for mileage) One Half-Day Drop-Off This package combines one-on-one time with our trainers, plus socialization for your dog. We will work on any specific behavioral issues you are struggling with, confidence building, crate training, stopping puppy biting, introduction to leash, and basic commands. The group classes will help focus on basic obedience with distractions and social skills with other dogs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/9108c514-12cb-4c35-9210-9a563cb833ea/IMG_2452.jpg Specialty Dog Training - Family Dog ($540 for 18 Sessions) Includes: 6 Puppy Classes 6 Beginner Classes 6 Intermediate Classes This package is for families that want to go through all three phases of group classes: Puppy (8-16 weeks of age), Beginner, and Intermediate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/c66c45cf-1396-4b53-a8f9-d8e6196f0f70/IMG_3847.jpg Specialty Dog Training - Behavior Modification ($660 for 10 Sessions) Includes: 6 Group Classes Four 60 minute private sessions in owner’s home (If residence is outside every 15 mile radius $20 will be added on package price for mileage) - However, Half-Day Drop Offs can be used in lieu of private sessions. This package is appropriate for dogs that struggle with reactivity, resource guarding, separation anxiety, aggression, and any other serious behavioral issue. Includes training equipment (trainer will bring with them) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/4d17a1c1-71f3-4919-9b87-910186d82906/753A176B-ACC1-4535-AC94-D437909F0DBB.jpg Specialty Dog Training - 12 Pack ($1200 for Private Sessions or Half-Days ) Half-Day Drop-Off training sessions OR 60 minute private sessions in owner’s home (If residence is outside 15 mile radius $20 will be added on package price for mileage) This package combines one-on-one time with our trainers, plus socialization for your dog. We will work on any specific behavioral issues you are struggling with, confidence building, crate training, stopping puppy biting, introduction to leash, and basic commands. https://dogloversrva.com/contact-us daily 0.75 2025-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/1633101447104-PZ1VQT3YVD86KI0WPNM7/DLOS+FRONT.jpg Contact Us - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://dogloversrva.com/business-policy daily 0.75 2020-09-30 https://dogloversrva.com/private-training-packages daily 0.75 2026-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/063dda96-aa99-448b-8652-4e2748f1bd00/IMG_0712.jpeg Private Training - Puppy Starter Package ($460 for 4 Sessions) Includes: 4 One Hour Private Training or 1/2 Drop Training Sessions Private training sessions include, but are not limited to: training tool conditioning, basic commands, advanced obedience, socialization to new objects, surfaces, noises, etc, training specific behavioral needs, and more! Add on for extra dogs additional $45 per dog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/99b6f3b8-996f-4299-9184-99b1d3805c72/IMG_7047.jpg Private Training - Deluxe Training Package ($700 for 6 Private Sessions or Half Days) Includes: 6 One Hour Private Training Sessions Private training sessions include, but are not limited to: training tool conditioning, basic commands, advanced obedience, socialization to new objects, surfaces, noises, etc, training with specific behavioral issues. Add on for extra dogs additional $45 per dog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/535df343-d887-4691-9abc-f322e60a35ac/IMG_0532.jpg Private Training - Private Ecollar Training Package ($435 for 2 Sessions) Includes: 2 One Hour Private Training Sessions Private ecollar training sessions include, but are not limited to: conditioning your dog to the collar, educating the handler on how to use the Ecollar, basic and advanced commands using the Ecollar, introduction to training off leash commands, and more! 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During drop off days we also take your dog out to one pet friendly outing, such as going to TJMaxx, HomeGoods, Lowes, or local pet friendly restaurants — and many more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/5d49181f-45be-4a0f-b7ed-10dbf5ca8278/IMG_0736.jpeg Half-Day Drop-Off Half Day students working on Stay! https://dogloversrva.com/register-2 daily 0.75 2025-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/ce8c21d8-e99f-4e3b-ae2b-68d1f2ecb8cd/95B5C989-CE8D-49D8-8D84-B0F06AA8CA31.JPG Get Started - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://dogloversrva.com/calendar daily 0.75 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/1e48c9eb-9773-400e-ae69-7eb9136a84b5/April+2026.png https://dogloversrva.com/board-and-trains daily 0.75 2026-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/158948b5-a58d-4bc1-b34a-2f94d1afc706/IMG_9769.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/e71b8eee-f668-426d-8b84-d714f2816974/IMG_8864.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/8212c7bb-fbc7-4229-9bc1-6518a8a88c68/IMG_6082.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/1610576517952-43HKWHR47ISWSJGGA9OW/IMG_2853.jpeg https://dogloversrva.com/our-location daily 0.75 2026-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/b992e0d3-5a42-4481-bc5f-76fdc421ca33/DLOS-1.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/94800ad0-1e62-41c5-8a95-2202faec16f9/DLOS-4.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/75c5f6f8-bdb1-49ed-8776-5d8deb840b29/DLOS-7.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/c0307b54-a991-42c2-98fa-3ae4d51a75f5/DLOS-3.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/38e2c3ac-47b1-40ad-a7df-7123b5ea4741/DLOS-6.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/1fea4560-b9db-47f6-890a-f7692dbbfc0c/DLOS-9.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/e9d96c66-baae-4f8f-b0e0-f93f3553bb9f/DLOS-5.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/2daee108-5617-45bc-a914-96bd808fb3e0/DLOS-11.jpg https://dogloversrva.com/group-classes-1 daily 0.75 2024-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/6e4bc9b7-73ee-4236-a07b-107d5c14c3e3/tempImage8CZ2fK.jpg Group Classes (Copy) - Puppy Classes ($185 for 6 Sessions) This 6 lesson course is appropriate for dogs 8 to 16 weeks of age. Puppies basic commands such as sit, down, come and walking on a leash while getting valuable socialization and playtime with other dogs and people. Owners learn what to do about unwanted puppy behaviors, such as, housebreaking, biting, barking, chewing and jumping up. Information regarding diet, grooming, choosing safe toys and the use of crates or seat belt harnesses for safe pet travel will be covered in these sessions. Basic obedience commands and confidence building Sit, down, stand, stay, come Heeling on a loose leash Working on behavior problems https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/fdff696b-388b-480a-a9ea-de0b839893de/DLOS-62.jpg Group Classes (Copy) - Beginner Classes ($185 for 6 Sessions) This 6 lesson course is appropriate for dogs 4 months and up. Good manners are emphasized while working on behavior problems such as, nuisance barking, biting, jumping up on people, food refusal and pulling on the leash. Safety issues, such as, not running out of open doors, gates and automobiles, and not chasing balls into dangerous areas are addressed. Basic obedience commands Sit, down, stand, stay, come Heeling on a loose leash Working on behavior problems https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/7f81d6bb-375f-4298-86d7-f13062eb1b2f/G06A1150.jpg Group Classes (Copy) - Intermediate Classes ($175 for 6 Sessions) Satisfactory completion of the beginner obedience course is prerequisite. Dogs must be dog- and people-friendly. Tighten skills and expand control of all the basic obedience commands learned in the Beginner Classes by increasing time and distance distractions. Begin hand signals, off leash handling and working without the Gentle Leader. Basic obedience commands Sit, down, stand, stay, come Heeling on a loose leash Working on behavior problems https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/1600463439575-Z501JM5GMHDBP3349XPK/IMG_0687.JPG Group Classes (Copy) - Advanced/CGC Prep Classes ($145 for 4 Sessions) Includes: 4 Group Classes We will work on preparing your dog for the Canine Good Citizen test, which is included. https://dogloversrva.com/wedding-handling daily 0.75 2026-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/9cad3047-db65-406f-8ae0-4703b8b6ae8f/DSC01239.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/b55b6f79-2405-42b9-b820-1aea9753f7ae/IMG_5659.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/9baf3ca4-7981-4c99-9a54-56b4ce50b83e/IMG_6011.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/d4faa0d5-74a7-44ec-9753-be7ad85445ed/IMG_3634.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/62cd314a-6675-4515-9035-971fcfc43236/IMG_2040.jpeg https://dogloversrva.com/new-page daily 0.75 2026-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/2a277f37-c866-4e69-8293-43c71b9cb17c/IMG_5652.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/b89c0746-4588-4288-a718-7150de2287ad/IMG_0688.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f64b827f5d32d182739ba8b/b8a7af19-4eb2-4855-b3ed-c525e48eb67b/IMG_4977.jpeg