Adventure Bound Canines

5.0 Stars,14 Reviews

5485 Bradshaw Rd, Salem, VA 24153

Service area: Serves Salem, Virginia and surrounding areas within the Roanoke region, including nearby communities within a 20-mile radius.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

Family Dog
Behavior Modification
puppy

Specialty Focus Areas

Puppy Training
Leash Pulling
Reactivity / Aggression
Separation Anxiety
Barking Excessively
Recall
Potty Training
Biting / Nipping
Fearfulness

Training Formats Offered

Private Lessons
Private Facility
Board and Train
Day Training

Program Formats

One-Time Consultation
Sessions Package
Ongoing Weekly

Types of Dogs

Small
Medium
Large
Giant
Herding
Sporting
Working
Hounds
Terriers
Doodles
Brachycephalic

Age of Dogs Trained

Puppy (<1 year)
Adolescent (1-2 years)
Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods:

✓ Positive Reinforcement Only

Equipment:

✓ Clickers
✓ Food Rewards
✓ Harnesses
✓ Obstacle Courses

Day Camp offers small, curated playgroups with outdoor enrichment, rest periods, and individual training; daily updates with photos and videos are provided. Adventure Boarding combines one daily adventure or Day Camp attendance with behavior reinforcement and same-day communication. Private Training begins with a 1-hour in-home consultation to assess behavior and goals, followed by hands-on coaching and detailed email summaries with next steps and resources.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Day Camp is $60/day; Adventure Boarding is $75/day, with discounted rates for partial days ($38). Private Training includes a $150/hr initial consultation and $125/hr follow-up sessions. Mileage reimbursement of $0.655 per mile applies for clients more than 20 miles from Salem, VA.

Policies

Approval is required prior to booking Day Camp or Adventure Boarding. Clients must schedule a free Meet & Greet before enrollment. Mileage fees apply for private training beyond 20 miles. No explicit cancellation policy is stated, but communication is emphasized as a core value.

Testimonials

Adventure Bound Canines has been an amazing experience for us and for our puppy Luna! We travel frequently and have to leave Luna. But we are always rest assured that Luna is in AMAZING hands! Jessica does a great job of always keeping us informed and sending daily updates of Luna’s adventures. We love looking at all the pictures and videos while we are away 🙂 It has been a great experience, we always feel like we are leaving Luna with family. We know she gets a lot of social time, exercise and training. She is always ready for a nap as soon as we pick her up. We would 100% recommend Adventure Bound Canines to everyone! Jessica is amazing to work with and has showed us amazing tips and tricks that we take with us home to work on. Jessica has a great open space where pups get to run around safely.
– Customer

I cannot recommend Adventure Bound Canines enough! We first met Jessica only several days after rescuing our girl Sandy, as a 10 week old puppy. Sandy is coming up on her estimated 1st birthday now, and I do not think we would have made it through this year without the support of Jessica and Adventure Bound Canines. The playtime she routinely gets with her friends at camp helps keep her stimulated and our family on track at home, with our busy life. She’s made some great friends in a safe environment, and it’s helped build her confidence when we encounter other canines out and about! We have boarded Sandy a few times and there is nothing more comforting than knowing we are leaving our fur baby in good and happy hands while away. It helps us enjoy our time to know that our girl will be having a blast and well cared for, even though we have to leave her behind. During our private training session with Jessica in our home, she really helped us navigate and think through some of the challenges we were having, giving us good ideas and tips of things to work on around our house. Jessica is professional, dependable, always prompt, and a great communicator. I would be remiss to end this review and not mention Buoy, Jessica’s personal dog who serves as an excellent role model for all the dogs in her care! The pictures and videos sent to us at the end of the day, when Sandy is at Adventure Bound Canines, always puts a smile on our faces!
– Customer

My experience with ABC has been nothing short of amazing. It’s a relief to have ABC; I didn’t realize what I was looking for until I found them. ABC sets a new standard for dog training and care in my book. I’d never realized the night and day difference an actual certified, experienced program can make. It’s all positive reinforcement – training through letting your dog be a dog. Jess is a great communicator, sends follow-ups every day after dog daycamp, and my pup is always exhausted for the next two days. The site is neat, on a river, all fenced in, and is a guaranteed positive, exhausting day. It’s always supervised and can be tailored to dogs’ needs. Her quick training tips through the follow-ups and short conversations have been really useful so I can only imagine how helpful the training sessions would be. ABC does boarding and they’ve mentioned Board and Trains too.
– Customer

About the Trainer

Adventure Bound Canines is a locally owned, fully licensed and insured dog training and care business in Salem, Virginia, specializing in force-free, fear-free, reward-based training and enrichment. Founded by certified professional trainer Jess Vellella, the business offers Day Camp, Adventure Boarding, and Private Training services designed to meet the physical, mental, and emotional needs of dogs of all sizes and breeds. Their programs emphasize small, temperament-based playgroups, outdoor enrichment, structured rest, and daily communication with owners via photos and videos. The facility is located on a fenced, natural property with obstacles, pools, and open space, ensuring safe and stimulating experiences. Jess uses up-to-date behavioral science and does not use or endorse electronic shock collars, making this a trusted choice for owners seeking ethical, positive training solutions.

Day Camp provides daily structured play, training, and rest for active dogs whose owners need daytime care. Adventure Boarding replaces traditional kennels with personalized outdoor adventures and consistent behavior reinforcement. Private Training focuses on building strong human-dog relationships through in-home consultations, demonstrations, and follow-up guidance. All services prioritize safety, individualization, and long-term behavioral health.

Accomplishments

Jess Vellella is a board-certified professional dog trainer who graduated from Whole Dog Academy in Portland, OR in 2020. She transitioned from a 10-year career in Early Childhood Education to dog training in 2019 and has been professionally training dogs since. She is certified in force-free, positive reinforcement methods and is deeply committed to ethical, science-based training practices.

How to Get Started!

Interested clients must first fill out an inquiry form or contact via phone/email to schedule a free Meet & Greet for Day Camp or Adventure Boarding. For Private Training, the first step is scheduling a one-hour initial consultation.

Contact

6+ Years Experience
Insured
Free Consultation

Availability

Weekdays
Morning
Afternoon

Certifications

CPDT-KA

Associations

IAABC
APDT
PPG

Languages

English

Other Services Offered

Dog day care center
Pet boarding service

Location