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Providing choice between activities lessens anxiety, strengthens thinking skills, decreases problem behaviors, builds confidence, and can make them happier. Here are some ways you can give your dog the power of choice.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Clients We are very excited to be named Best Dog Trainer in 2025 for Chesterfield County by Business Rate. This recognition means a lot to us. Business Rate analyzes verified Google reviews to determine which businesses receive the most praise. They then assign a rating to each business. We are at the top this year, and we couldn't be more thankful to our clients for putting us there. Thank you, Chesterfield County and Richmond, VA! What This Awa

When a dog trainer talks about high arousal, they are referring to increased activation of the dog's nervous system. It's a rise in energy or excitement.

Essential tips and strategies to master the basics of effective dog training.

How to meet your dog's needs and give them the happiest life possible.

Learning to the love dog in front of you and forgetting your previous expectations can be difficult but it is so rewarding.

Managing your puppy's chewing can be quite exhausting.Today, we're going to focus on puppies, why they chew, and how to help the problem.

If your dog doesn't get enough sleep, it can lead to behavior problems. Here are some things to consider.

The second part of a blog series focusing on acclimating your fearful dog to being touched.

Why fireworks scare your dogs and some methods to help calm them.

Here are a few of the gestures your dog may use to indicate that he is stressed: . Slowly raising a front paw. This one is easy to miss.

It's important to get your dog used to being touched for trips to the vet, grooming, and nail clipping.

One of the things that can help you during this quarantine/lockdown is to train your dog. After all, you're stuck together right?

Why older dogs are a great fit for some families. Don't overlook them at the shelter.

Kimberly Gauthier is the author of Keep The Tail Wagging : a wonderful blog about how to raise your dog naturally. She decided to...

In this article we'll explore which breeds may be more at risk as well as tips on avoiding doggie CCL injuries.

There are lots of things to consider when choosing the right dog for your lifestyle.

We all lead busy lives and sometimes it’s difficult to steal some time to work with our beloved pups. We are great at giving snuggles and...

Hi Folks! We just finished our drive for the East Valley Animal Shelter and I'm happy to report that we brought in a full carload of...

After receiving several requests, Love For Paws is now offering gift certificates for dog training. If you have a friend who just adopted...