REACH K9

REACH K9 offers personalized training programs that combine positive, game-based methods with owner education. Programs include private lessons, group classes, virtual learning modules, and intensive sessions. Training focuses on basic obedience, puppy skills, leash walking, recall, reactivity, separation anxiety, and behavior modification. All programs are designed to improve communication and strengthen the human-dog bond, with options for in-home, facility-based, or virtual delivery.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is customized based on individual needs and goals. Packages are built collaboratively with clients to meet specific training objectives. No fixed rates are listed, but services include private lessons, group classes, virtual learning, and in-person sessions with tailored pricing.

REACH K9 is a dog training business founded by Bridgette Ashmore, offering positive, game-based training that focuses on building strong, respectful relationships between dogs and their guardians. They emphasize teamwork, communication, and understanding canine behavior through science-backed, force-free methods. Their programs are customized to fit each dog and owner’s unique needs, with services available both in-person and virtually. The team includes certified trainers with diverse backgrounds in service dogs, dog sports, and grooming, ensuring comprehensive support. They also provide free training tips and educational resources to help owners learn how to read their dog’s body language and communicate effectively. In addition to training, they offer professional dog grooming through instructor Carter, making them a holistic resource for dog owners.

REACH K9 serves Central Virginia, including Powhatan, Chesterfield, Richmond, Henrico, and surrounding areas, with virtual options available nationwide. Their training philosophy centers on respect, education, achievement, challenge, and healing—helping dogs overcome fear, build confidence, and improve behavior through positive reinforcement and play-based learning.

They are certified, insured, and bonded, and pride themselves on treating every dog like family while educating both the dog and the owner as a team.

Accomplishments

Bridgette Ashmore, founder and lead instructor, is certified in Holistic Canine Behavior, Rescue Dog Cognition and Rehabilitation, and as a Game-Based Pro Dog Trainer & Dog Geek by AbsoluteDogs. She is an AKC CGC & ATT Evaluator, AKC Fetch Judge, Farm Dog Judge, UKC SPOT Evaluator, DMWYD Evaluator and Stunt Dog Judge, and a World Cynosport Rally Judge. Jennifer, another instructor, has experience apprenticing at a service dog organization and competing in agility, canicross, and disc. Carter is a professional groomer with 10 years of experience in dog training and grooming.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to contact REACH K9 to discuss their goals, after which a customized training package is built to meet their individual needs. A free initial consultation is offered to assess the dog’s needs and match the right training approach.