Integrative dog training
Servicing Richmond, VA and surrounding counties
about us
Natural dog training
for Gentle Hearts
- Basic Manners – helping your dog live their best life, enjoying activities with you and reducing stress
- Raising Puppies – how to train, socialize and raise a unique pup to be a well-adjusted adult
- Behavior Challenges – how to manage situations, train new behaviors, and bring comfort and ease to reactive, stressed-out, sensitive, scared dogs
In business since 2010
Common problems we can resolve:
- Puppies! Housetraining, crate training, and all the fuss
- Pulling on leash
- Barking at strangers, pulling toward dogs or people
- Coming when called / listening skills
- Jumping on people
- Stealing, playing keep-away, destroying items
- Reactivity (barking/snarling, going nuts) to other dogs or people
- Resource guarding
- Separation anxiety
- Shyness, anxiety
- Hyperactivity, avoidance of touch
- More!
No force. No fuss. Just good dogs.
A Compassionate Approach
SeaDog Training is where NATURE MEETS NURTURE. Our training is for the gentle nature lover – we have love and respect for your dog as an animal (like us!) without the often harshness of the dominant “pack-leader” method. Our science-based methods building a joyful, trusting relationship between you and your dog. Using rewards-based methods and clicker training, we create a positive learning environment that encourages your dog’s natural curiosity and enthusiasm. Our approach focuses on kindness, patience, and gentle guidance, helping your dog learn to thrive through its innate thinking and problem solving abilities. Join us in transforming training into a rewarding experience for both you and your furry friend!
Are We the Right Fit?
If you’re excited to learn to work with your dog as best friend/companion using positive reinforcement, enjoy games and can cultivate patience and understanding, I can work with any dog!
I do not take bite cases, treat severe aggression, or train service dogs, but I will happily and responsibly refer you to a certified specialist peer.
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ABOUT
Sophia has been training dogs professionally since 2010. She started her career as an SPCA behavior/training volunteer, vet assistant and conformation breeder of Golden Retrievers, followed by a mentorship and professional science-based education through Karen Pryor, Ian Dunbar & more. She has been a Mentor with C.A.T.C.H. dog trainer academy since 2016.
Hi! Some fun facts about me – I’m originally from Australia/grew up in Santa Cruz, I work as a performance coach and a fine artist, and I am an active volunteer with my Catholic community. I live with my two Goldens, ages 8 and 17.
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