Dude Ranch Pet Resort (a BlackNose Co.) is a part of the Training Academy that offers group classes and private lessons for dogs of all ages, focusing on obedience, manners, life skills, as well as performance, agility, rally, and more.
The training philosophy revolves around rewarding the right behaviors to encourage positive development, avoiding the use of force and punishment.
The facility, located in Glen Allen, VA, serves clients in the greater Richmond area, Henrico, Glen Allen, as well as the surrounding counties of Hanover, Goochland, and Louisa.
The classes and schedules, available seven days a week, can be found at www.duderanchacademy.com.
The facility, situated on 47+ acres, offers a fully air-conditioned, rubber-floored 5,000+ sq ft training area.
The trainer firmly believes in positive reinforcement-based training, focusing on building trust with the dogs.
Unlike aversive methods, positive reinforcement training aims to reinforce desirable behaviors with attention, treats, praise, and play while working to discourage undesirable behaviors.
The trainer is an active member of various certification and industry trade groups including APDT, IDGAA, PSDT, ABKA, AMAC, AKC, ARBA, and TAGtrain.
The broad range of backgrounds ensures a comprehensive training approach for both group and private classes.
Classes offered include Puppy Building Blocks, Basic Manners, Foundations & Life Skills, AKC S.T.A.R., CGC and CGC-A Programs, Pre-Therapy Dog Training, Service Dog Training, Adult Obedience, Performance Obedience, Performance Rally, Conformation, and the complete APDT C.L.A.S.S. sequence.
For more information on classes and schedules, visit www.duderanchacademy.com.
