Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainers in Virginia
Find a positive reinforcement trainer in your city. Every trainer below holds a recognized certification and trains with rewards, not corrections, which matters for a flat-faced breed that can't afford pressure on its neck. You'll find trainers in Alexandria, Vienna, Arlington, Falls Church, Richmond and Fairfax and more.
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Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Alexandria, VA
Hound Hero
Christina Hansen
KPA CTP
Puppy · Manners · Behavior consulting · Sports and tricks · Service dogs
JW Dog Training
Juliana DeWillems
CDBCKPA CTP
Manners · Behavior consulting · Reactivity · Fear and anxiety · Virtual
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Arlington, VA
Arlington Dog Nanny
Desiree Lomer-Clarke
KPA CTP
Puppy · Private lessons · Board and train · Reactivity · Fear and anxiety
WOOFS! Dog Training Center
Erica Pytlovany and Laura Sharkey
KPA CTP
Puppy · Manners · Private lessons · Group classes · Day training
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Charlottesville, VA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Chesapeake, VA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Colonial Beach, VA
Ask Dr. Caryn LLC
Caryn Self Sullivan
CDBCCPDT-KAKPA CTPCSATPPG Member
Puppy · Manners · Private lessons · Group classes · Behavior consulting
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Dublin, VA
Intuitive Animal Behavior
Jenna Sabo
CDBC
Group classes · Board and train · Behavior consulting · Virtual
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Fairfax, VA
Animal Behavior Wellness Center
Amy Lynn Pike, Amy Learn and Xenia Jones
CDBCIAABC-ADT
Behavior consulting · Fear and anxiety · Separation anxiety · Virtual
Lead With Fun
Jennifer Pennington
CDBCCPDT-KAPPG Member
Private lessons · Group classes · Behavior consulting · Reactivity · Fear and anxiety
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Falls Church, VA
Fur-Get Me Not
Juliet Purll
CBCC-KACPDT-KSAPPG Member
Private lessons · Group classes · Behavior consulting · Reactivity · Fear and anxiety
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Farmville, VA
Fuzzy Logic Dog Training
Merissa Dubraque-Kreidler
KPA CTP
Puppy · Private lessons · Group classes · Behavior consulting · Sports and tricks
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Gainesville, VA
Roni Campbell
Walking With A Friend
KPA CTP
Puppy · Manners · Private lessons · Board and train · Behavior consulting
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Glen Allen, VA
Honest To Dog
Michelle Mullins
CDBCKPA CTP
Manners · In-home · Behavior consulting · Reactivity · Fear and anxiety
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Hampton, VA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Heathsville, VA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Howardsville, VA
North Star Canines
Virginia Dare
KPA CTP
Puppy · Private lessons · Group classes · Board and train · Behavior consulting
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Keezletown - Va, VA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Leesburg, VA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Middlebrook, VA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Midlothian, VA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Montpelier, VA
Holistic Spirit Dog Training LLC
Noa Szefler
CDBC
Reactivity · Fear and anxiety · Service dogs · Virtual
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Newport News, VA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Richmond, VA
2Thumbs Up RVA LLC.
Jackie Laubacher
CPDT-KSAPPG Member
Private lessons · Reactivity · Fear and anxiety · Separation anxiety · Service dogs
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Scottsville, VA
Dog Training by Valerie
Valerie Balwanz
CSATPPG Member
Private lessons · Group classes · Behavior consulting · Reactivity · Fear and anxiety
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Stafford, VA
Paws-Itive Pathways LLC
Heidi Moreau
CPDT-KAPPG Member
Private lessons · Group classes · Behavior consulting · Reactivity · Fear and anxiety
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Stephens City, VA
R+K9
Connie Moss
IAABC-ADT
Manners · Private lessons · Behavior consulting · Reactivity · Sports and tricks
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Vienna, VA
Heyer Canine Learning LLC
Laura Heyer
KPA CTP
Puppy · Manners · In-home · Behavior consulting · Fear and anxiety
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Virginia Beach, VA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Waynesboro, VA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in West Springfield, VA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Williamsburg, VA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Winchester, VA
Positive reinforcement dog trainers in Woodbridge, VA
Kaiser Pet Care
Laura Becker
CBCC-KAPPG Member
Behavior consulting · Reactivity · Fear and anxiety · Separation anxiety
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Questions about dog trainers in Virginia
How many positive reinforcement dog trainers are listed in Virginia?
We list 48 in Virginia as of October 2026, in places such as Alexandria, Vienna, Arlington and Falls Church. Every trainer here holds at least one recognized certification, such as the IAABC CDBC, the CCPDT CPDT-KA, Karen Pryor Academy CTP or the Academy for Dog Trainers CTC, and is listed through an organization that promotes reward-based training.
What should I ask a dog trainer before booking for my French Bulldog?
Ask what happens when your dog gets it wrong. A reward-based trainer will talk about setting the dog up to succeed and rewarding the right choice, not leash pops, prong or shock collars. Then ask whether they train flat-faced breeds on a harness, how they handle heat and breathing breaks, and what their certification required.
Can I work with a trainer online instead?
Yes. 19 trainers in Virginia list virtual sessions. Video coaching works well for puppy questions, separation anxiety plans and checking your homework between visits, while leash reactivity usually goes faster with someone beside you.
Positive reinforcement trainers in other states
- Alabama5
- Alaska3
- Arizona17
- Arkansas5
- California141
- Colorado71
- Connecticut23
- Delaware7
- District of Columbia3
- Florida52
- Georgia19
- Hawaii8
- Idaho5
- Illinois57
- Indiana25
- Iowa9
- Kansas6
- Kentucky5
- Louisiana5
- Maine22
- Maryland34
- Massachusetts59
- Michigan39
- Minnesota19
- Mississippi5
- Missouri19
- Montana8
- Nebraska3
- Nevada10
- New Hampshire11
- New Jersey25
- New Mexico16
- New York77
- North Carolina52
- North Dakota1
- Ohio31
- Oklahoma2
- Oregon42
- Pennsylvania58
- Rhode Island13
- South Carolina11
- South Dakota3
- Tennessee17
- Texas55
- Utah7
- Vermont18
- Virginia48
- Washington77
- West Virginia5
- Wisconsin32
- Wyoming2