Dawg Boss, LLC

Dawg Boss offers an in-home evaluation as the first step to assess behavior and set goals. Solo lessons provide one-on-one training in the client’s home. The board-and-train program is an intensive 3–4 week program with daily training, video updates, and owner education. Vacation boarding includes light training during the stay. Follow-up sessions and ongoing support are available after program completion. Dog matchmaking and breeder temperament testing are specialized services for those selecting or breeding dogs.

Pricing Summary

Initial in-home evaluation costs $200 and lasts 1.5–2 hours. Pricing for other services varies based on dog needs and program type; no public pricing listed. Board-and-train, solo lessons, and vacation boarding are offered with customized quotes after evaluation.

Dawg Boss, LLC is a woman- and military-owned dog training business based in Richmond, Virginia, led by founder Brittney Howard, a USAF veteran with over 7 years of professional dog training experience. They specialize in behavior modification for reactive, fearful, and aggressive dogs, as well as basic obedience, recall training, and leash pulling correction. Their services include in-home evaluations, one-on-one solo lessons, board-and-train programs, vacation boarding, and dog matchmaking. They emphasize empathy, owner education, and practical, daily training tools to help families build stronger bonds with their dogs. Their training approach uses a balanced method, incorporating tools like prong collars, e-collars, and flexi leashes when appropriate and ethically applied. They offer follow-up support, video updates during board-and-train programs, and ongoing access to trainers for questions. They also provide breeder temperament testing and vacation boarding with light training integrated into the stay.

Their team focuses on helping owners understand dog body language and behavior, ensuring long-term success beyond the training period. They serve clients across the Richmond area and are open to meeting halfway for non-local clients.

Dawg Boss offers a range of services beyond training, including vacation boarding, dog matchmaking, and breeder temperament testing, making them a comprehensive resource for dog owners seeking behavioral solutions and lifestyle support.

Accomplishments

Founder Brittney Howard is a USAF veteran with over 7 years of experience, trained her own Belgian Malinois as a police detection bomb dog, and competes in IGP, Rally, Nosework, and Trick Dog sports. She has successfully transformed reactive and fearful dogs into confident, well-behaved companions, enabling families to resume public outings and travel.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a phone consultation, followed by a $200 in-home evaluation lasting 1.5–2 hours to assess the dog’s behavior and establish training goals.