Love For Paws
Service area: Love For Paws serves Richmond, VA and surrounding areas including North Chesterfield, Chester, Midlothian, Glen Allen, Short Pump, and Henrico.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Behavior Modification
- puppy
- Family Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Potty Training
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- In-Home
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Doodles
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
Training begins with a free 15-minute phone consultation to assess needs. In-home sessions last 1–2 hours and include a behavior questionnaire, discussion, hands-on training, and a written summary emailed after each session. Remote sessions follow the same structure via video call. Clients receive ongoing support and follow-up guidance between sessions. Training is tailored to the dog’s specific issues, history, and family dynamics.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
In-home training is $150 per session, with package deals: 3 sessions at $130 each, 6 at $125 each, and 9 at $120 each. Remote video sessions are $115 each. Pricing is based on individual dog needs, with no fixed number of sessions required.
Testimonials
As first time pet owners, we were in need of results based guidance as we raise our Mini Goldendoodle pup. Jennifer provided her positive reinforcement expertise in a very effective and positive manner in the comfort of our own home. We would highly recommend her to anyone in need of such assistance!
– First-time Pet Owners
Meeting Jen made an incredible difference in our lives. She was not our first attempt at training for our dog. Incomplete course at pet store. We were turned down by a few trainers and then contacted Jen. Our dog is a rescue, and she was highly reactive to other dogs and loud noises. Jen’s training sessions and knowledge were what we needed. Our pack is very happy. 100 out of 10.
– Rescue Dog Owner
I highly recommend Love For Paws! Jennifer has worked wonders with our very wild Goldendoodle pup! She is extremely patient, thorough, and really takes the time to answer all of our questions. Whenever we have a concern with our dog’s behavior, she is always available to offer valuable advice and solutions. We love her gentle, rewards based approach to training, and have seen great results. Overall it has been a great experience for the entire family to work with her!
– Goldendoodle Family
About the Trainer
Love For Paws is a family-owned dog training business based in Richmond, VA, founded by Jennifer Damon and Aaron Friscia. They offer in-home and remote video-based dog training using gentle, force-free, reward-based methods to address behaviors like leash reactivity, separation anxiety, fearfulness, resource guarding, potty training, and puppy manners. Their training takes place in the client’s home to target problem behaviors where they occur, and they also provide remote sessions via Zoom, Skype, or phone for convenience. Jennifer holds a diploma in Canine Behavior Consulting and is a supporting member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She continuously pursues education in applied behavior analysis, learning theory, and canine psychology. Aaron assists with training and brings his natural connection with animals to sessions, often bringing their social dog, Jupiter, to help with reactivity cases. They prioritize strengthening the human-dog bond and teach clients to understand dog body language. They are fully licensed, insured, and vaccinated, and wear masks upon request.
Accomplishments
Jennifer Damon holds a diploma in Canine Behavior Consulting from Cheryl Aguiar’s International College of Canine Studies, is a supporting member of the IAABC, and is an author for WikiHow on dog training. Love For Paws was named Best Dog Trainer in Chesterfield County, VA for 2025 by Business Rate based on verified Google reviews.
How to Get Started!
Begin with a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your dog’s needs. If it’s a good fit, a training session will be scheduled in your home or remotely via video call.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9am-6pm
Thursday: 9am-6pm
Friday: 9am-6pm
Saturday: 9am-6pm
Sunday: 9am-6pm
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- IAABC
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet sitter
- Dog walker
Location
4401 Jacobs Bend Dr, North Chesterfield, VA 23236Listing Tools for Trainers
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