Dog Training Fundamentals

Dog Training Fundamentals Good Dog training is the blend of education, practice, and science. Every dog can be a good dog.

09/01/2026

Confidence grows through experience.

Randy is enrolled in our Forever Home Fundamentals training program and is available at Richmond Animal Care and Control. He is a 4-month-old puppy and is working through a simple confidence-building challenge: navigating a maze of large water bottles.

The goal isn't to force him through it. We give him the opportunity to explore, problem-solve and successfully work his way through something unfamiliar.

Small, positive challenges can help puppies learn that new doesn't necessarily mean scary.

08/28/2026

Maybelle only had 3 training sessions in her first week in the Forever Home Fundamentals training program and she crushed it! She is available for adoption!

As you can see with her happy tail, she loved it! This is a smart one!

08/26/2026

Mrs. Butterworth always starts her training with a little back rub! She is really doing well with her Forever Home Fundamentals training and is available for adoption!

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08/21/2026

Training Tip: It’s Your Choice

East is part of our Forever Home Fundamentals program and is working on skills that can help him succeed in his future home.

Here, East is learning the “It’s Your Choice” game — a simple exercise where he discovers that making a good choice is what earns access to the reward. No grabbing, no corrections — just clear communication and reinforcement when he makes the right choice.

And East is doing a great job figuring it out!

East is available for adoption at RACC and ready to keep learning with his future family.

08/14/2026

Bella Hadid is a graduate of our Forever Home Fundamentals training program and is still available for adoption! This fun and enthusiastic pup is now starting to learn more advanced skills! If you want to learn more about Bella, drop a comment.

08/07/2026

Join us in congratulating Leeward for graduating the Forever Home Fundamentals training program! She has the basics of touch, sit, down, and stay along with good leash skills. She is ready to be your next best friend!

08/01/2026

🐾 Do**in' Around RVA

Looking for a trail that feels like you're miles away from the city?

Buttermilk Trail is one of Richmond's most popular hiking destinations for active dogs and their owners. With winding single-track trails, wooded terrain, elevation changes, and scenic views of the James River, it's an excellent choice if you're looking for a more adventurous outing.

✔️ Great physical and mental exercise ✔️ Plenty of natural sights, sounds, and smells to explore ✔️ Ideal for confident dogs that enjoy longer hikes

Heads up: This is a shared-use trail that can be narrow in places. Expect hikers, runners, mountain bikers, and other dogs. Keep your dog on a short leash, be courteous when passing others, and wear appropriate footwear—the terrain can be rocky and uneven.

Save this for your next dog day out.

Follow for more dog-friendly spots around RVA.

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07/31/2026

We have 6 active learners in our Forever Home Fundamentals training program right now along with 5 graduates. All are available for adoption!

Could your next best friend be here?

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