Lucid K9 Training LLC

Private lessons are one-on-one, in-home sessions starting with a 90-minute assessment, followed by weekly or biweekly 1-hour sessions tailored to the dog’s age and goals. Board and train programs are intensive residential training lasting 3 or 4 weeks, with multiple daily sessions. Dogs live in the trainer’s home and learn obedience, impulse control, and off-leash reliability. Programs include twice-weekly video/email updates, a 2-hour return lesson, and 1–2 follow-up lessons. E-collar conditioning is required for off-leash programs. All programs include ongoing owner education and support.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons start at $100 for a 90-minute initial session. Puppy package (3 sessions): $350; Basic package (5 sessions): $450; Advanced package (8 sessions): $1,600. Board and train programs: 3-week Basic Obedience at $2,800; 4-week Advanced Obedience at $3,600. E-collar included at $250–$300 extra. Payment plans available. Boarding privileges offered post-program.

Lucid K9 Training LLC is a professional dog training business based in Doswell, Virginia, serving Richmond and surrounding areas. Founded by Madison, a Licensed Veterinary Technician with 7 years of veterinary experience and over 8 years of dedicated dog training mentorship, Lucid K9 offers customized training tailored to each dog’s behavior and the owner’s lifestyle. Services include private in-home lessons, board and train programs, and day training, all designed to build a strong, balanced human-canine relationship using balanced training methods. Madison emphasizes educating owners so they can maintain progress long after training ends, and she provides ongoing support through follow-up lessons and video updates. The business is known for its individualized approach, patience, and commitment to helping dogs and owners enjoy greater freedom together.

Private lessons begin with a 90-minute in-home assessment and include packages for puppies, basic obedience, and advanced training. Board and train programs offer 3- or 4-week intensive residential training with daily sessions, email/video updates, and a 2-hour return lesson to ensure owners can sustain results. E-collars are used in advanced off-leash programs for safety and reliability, but only at minimal settings and with owner education. All breeds, sizes, and ages are welcome, with special focus on reactivity, leash pulling, separation anxiety, and house manners.

Accomplishments

Madison, the founder and trainer, is a Licensed Veterinary Technician with 7 years of experience working with aggressive and difficult dogs in a veterinary setting. She began formal dog training in 2016 after adopting her own high-energy dogs and was mentored by a local trainer. She has completed countless hours of mentorship and continuing education in dog behavior and training.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must fill out a new client inquiry form via the provided link. After submission, they will be contacted to schedule an initial 90-minute in-home assessment for private lessons or to discuss board and train options.