Absolute Angel Dog Training, LLC

Programs include Puppy Training for new owners, Basic Manners for older dogs, and intensive options like the Good Dog Program and Superior Canine Elite. All programs begin with an in-home consultation to assess needs. Training is delivered through private sessions in the home or at the Amherst facility, with options for day training. Clients receive personalized plans, ongoing support, video resources, and tools to reinforce training at home. Programs are structured to address specific behaviors like leash pulling, reactivity, jumping, and potty training, with flexibility to adapt based on dog progress.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is program-based with customizable options including the Angel (accelerated) Program and Superior Canine Elite intensive training. Packages are tailored to individual needs, with no public pricing listed; clients are encouraged to contact for a personalized quote.

Absolute Angel Dog Training, LLC, based in Lynchburg and Amherst, Virginia, offers private, one-on-one dog obedience training services tailored to dog owners seeking positive, humane solutions for behavioral issues. Led by Laura Pezzulo, a certified trainer with over a decade of experience assisting K-9 handlers in law enforcement and search and rescue, the business specializes in least intrusive, minimally aversive (LIMA) methods that strengthen the human-dog bond. Services include in-home training and sessions at their Amherst training facility, covering puppy training, basic manners, leash pulling, reactivity, jumping, recall, potty training, and fearfulness. Laura provides personalized programs that educate owners on effective communication and consistent reinforcement, ensuring long-term success. Her approach is compassionate, flexible, and focused on transforming both dog behavior and owner confidence.

Clients receive ongoing support through a library of resources, video documentation, and follow-up guidance, even after program completion. Laura is certified through the International School of Certified Dog Trainers, is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and a graduate of Dr. Ian Dunbar’s SIRIUS Dog Trainer Academy. She also holds Canine Good Citizen certification and has trained dogs for therapy and community work.

The business serves families with puppies, adolescents, adults, and seniors, including small, medium, large, and giant breeds, with proven success in addressing fearfulness, reactivity, and house-training challenges. Training is available in both home and facility settings, with options for intensive programs and ongoing sessions to suit different lifestyles and needs.

Accomplishments

Laura Pezzulo is certified through the International School of Certified Dog Trainers, a professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and a graduate of Dr. Ian Dunbar’s SIRIUS Dog Trainer Academy. She has trained her own German Shepherd in search and rescue and successfully earned Canine Good Citizen certification with her Rottweiler mix. She has helped numerous dogs overcome severe behavioral issues, including fearfulness and reactivity, and has trained dogs for therapy visits in schools and nursing homes.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free in-home consultation to discuss the dog’s behavior, owner goals, and training needs. Based on this assessment, Laura recommends a customized program—such as Puppy Training, Basic Manners, or an intensive option—and schedules the first session. Clients receive a clear plan, resources, and ongoing support to ensure progress.