dog training northern va

Please visit us at ViVa Vienna, May 27 - 28th

Near the corner of Center & Church Streets under a tree

Private In-Home Sessions & Small POSITIVE Training Classes

Pro Feed in Vienna and Dog Paws University in Arlington

Please click on appropriate links above for details

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BBB "Accredited Business" Rated A

Serving Northern Virginia: Gentle Techniques, Vet Recommended

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Learn to use "Positive Motivational Training"

and teach your puppy some manners.

Anne Davis: Owner/Trainer/Teacher/Author

AKC Canine Good Citzen Evaluator

Certified Trainer: Member of IACP and APDT

International Association of Canine Professionals

Association of Pet Dog Trainers

Author of "Rudy's Friends" and

"Be Safe With Rudy And His Friends"

Check out our children's page.

Welcome to RUDY'S FRIENDS DOG TRAINING, Inc.

Learn many of the same "positive motivational" techniques that are used to train marine and circus animals. Our approach is very kind and gentle and it's based in science. It's all about behavior and consequence, repetition and consistency.

Have fun with your dogs as you teach them to walk nicely on a leash or learn to obey the basic commands of sit, down, stay and come. We can help your pups learn to control mouthing and jumping as well as tips for potty and crate training.

Do you chase your dog when he grabs your shoe? Let us show you a better approach for handling this situation. "Off and take it" is a wonderful skill to help with your dog's manners.

Understand the importance of socializing your dogs and learn how to prevent some undesirable behaviors. Are your dogs afraid of storms or perhaps of someone carrying an umbrella? Classical learning is all too often put on the backburner but it can be the root of some severe issues.

We also offer some more advanced training for those owners and dogs who have mastered the basics. Does your dog obey commands when you are not right next to him? Teach your dog to respond when you are across the room or on the other side of the yard. Let us help you work with distractions and other challenges such as taking your dog to a shopping center.

The focus command is a wonderful technique to teach your dogs.

It can be helpful in so many everyday stressful situations.

Dogs can learn to be calm!

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K9s & Kids August 7th, 2009 by E.Vandover

Rudy’s Friends Dog Training, Inc.

Kids and dogs, they seem like a perfectly suited match, smiling, wagging, running and chasing—best friends for life. Contrary to popular belief this kind of bond doesn’t just magically happen. It takes a little bit of education for the dog and the child to establish a respectful, but fun relationship.

Anne Davis of Rudy’s Friends Dog Training offers many dog training and dog care services, but her primary focus is educating children about dogs. Anne has published two children’s books, Rudy’s Friends and Be Safe with Rudy and His Friends.

Rudy’s Friends teaches children to value the differences in each other through photos of Rudy and his wide assortment of friends; short, tall, long hair, short hair, curly hair, straight hair, black, brown, white, red and gray, Rudy loves all his buddies! Be Safe with Rudy and His Friends instills the importance of being safe around dogs and how easy it is to do. This endearing book uses photos of Rudy and his friends to illustrate the very basic ground rules all children should learn whether they have a dog in their family or not. For the child that is fearful of dogs this book will instill confidence, and for the child that is overly rambunctious with the family dog this book will help lay down the rules of proper behavior with and around the dog.

Anne and Rudy can often be found visiting children at schools spreading the message to children about how to be safe around any dog while still having fun! Anne strongly encourages parents to include children in training the family pet. Visit Rudy’s Friends Dog Training for more details.

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No treats were used in taking this picture.

Remember, a tired dog is a better dog! Of course be careful not to overdo.

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Take advantage of every training opportunity. Missie is trying very hard to be calm while watching ducks at The Jetty restaurant in Kent Narrows

exit 42 on Rt 50 east after the Bay Bridge.

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Dog Safety Talk in Manassas with Nokesville 4H Group

Cooper helps the children learn how to be safe with dogs.

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These are highly trained service dogs in our Canine Companions for Independence class but your dog can also learn to respond

to the "off" command.

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Our boys love licking the beaters after we make their favorite frosty paw treat. Mix 32oz. of plain Greek yogurt, 1 banana, 2 T pnut butter & 2 T honey in a bowl. Freeze in small containers or even use a Kong. Be creative with other ingredients such as chicken or blueberries.

Great for nail trims and vet visits!