The Virtuous Dog

Training begins with a 90-minute behavior consultation to evaluate the dog’s issues, motivations, and goals. Follow-up private sessions are 60 minutes and conducted in the client’s home, focusing on customized behavior modification and obedience training. Sessions include practice around distractions and holistic care advice. Remote video training is offered for clients outside the service area, with video submissions and live sessions available. Packages of multiple sessions are encouraged for long-term success.

Pricing Summary

Initial consultation is 90 minutes and required for all new clients. Private training sessions are 60 minutes. Discounted rates available for multi-session packages. Remote video training available for qualifying cases. Additional charges apply for extended travel.

The Virtuous Dog is a positive reinforcement dog training business based in Reading, Pennsylvania, led by Kelly Armour, a Certified Trainer Counselor (CTC) from The Academy for Dog Trainers. Kelly offers in-home private training sessions for dogs with behavior issues such as aggression, fear, reactivity, resource guarding, leash pulling, barking, and separation anxiety, as well as basic obedience and puppy training. She specializes in working with fearful, aggressive, and rescued dogs, including Pitbulls and bully breeds, and has over 25 years of experience in shelter, rescue, and animal advocacy. Her methods are science-based, force-free, and focus on building trust and understanding between dogs and their owners. She also provides remote video training for clients outside her service area and offers behavior analysis, adoption support, and community education. Kelly is actively involved with animal welfare organizations including Best Friends Animal Society, Pinups for Pitbulls, and The Animal Rescue League of Berks County.

All new clients begin with a 90-minute initial behavior consultation to assess the dog’s needs, identify motivations, and create a customized training plan. Sessions are 60 minutes long and include hands-on coaching, practice in distracting environments, and holistic care recommendations. Multi-session packages are available for discounted rates.

Accomplishments

Kelly Armour is a Certified Trainer Counselor (CTC) from The Academy for Dog Trainers, known as “The Harvard for Dog Trainers.” She has 25+ years of hands-on experience working in shelters and rescues, rehabilitating abused dogs, and providing behavior modification after natural disasters like Hurricane Harvey. She volunteers with multiple animal welfare organizations and advocates against breed-specific legislation.

How to Get Started!

All new clients must begin with a 90-minute initial behavior consultation to evaluate the dog’s needs, identify behavior triggers, and create a customized training plan. This consultation is required before scheduling private training sessions.