Dog training
you can feel
good about
River City Dog Training is a positive reinforcement dog training company based in Richmond, VA.
Our science-backed and reward-based training methods will help you preserve the wonderful relationship that you and your dog have, while helping you understand them better!
Private training made to fit your lifestyle
With a certified trainer you can trust
What People Are Saying
“We were skeptical about needing a dog trainer, but...we are officially converts. We love Laura’s positive reinforcement training style and have seen the principles she’s taught us translate to lots of behavior areas over time. We also did a session with her pre-baby and felt super prepared for introducing our pup to our newborn.”
— Katie B.
“You might be thinking that positive reinforcement training can’t work if your dog is reactive or past the puppy stage, but Laura is proof that if a trainer is equipped with the proper knowledge, skills, and patience, it can! Our lab rescue gets very overly excited by dogs and people and started jumping - Laura was quickly able to reinforce calm greetings. We leave each session seeing results and [equipped with] the skills to keep building on what we’ve worked on.”
— Nicole C.
“Laura is the absolute best! She did virtual training with my dog during Covid and somehow managed to teach her a full set of tricks and obedience training through a computer. She's always responsive and two years later - she still is always available for any questions I might have. Highly recommend!”
— Heather T.
Follow Our Journey
Let’s create a plan to help you feel:
FOCUSED | CONFIDENT | RELAXED | PATIENT | POSITIVE
Enjoy spending time with your dog.
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