Dog Training in Lynchburg, VA

I have been a professional trainer for over 30 years; having successfully trained thousands of dogs and their humans. I use only positive reinforcement methods; never any aversive tools such as choke chains, prongs or e-collars. I am also an award winning author of 46 pet books, several of which are best sellers. I have created my own line of humane dog training tools sold worldwide. I can read a dog like people read a book, and instantly understand the training approach. (Keep in mind that if someone claims to be a "balanced" trainer it means they often use aversive training methods if they deem necessary. I NEVER find it necessary as I know how to train.) Shady Mountain Pet Retreat is an exclusive, luxury boarding and training facility located in the mountains of Western/Central Virginia. Pets come here to get away from it all and to learn, too. Each pet has a private indoor and outdoor temperature controlled suite with windows, raised beds, raised feeders and doggy door access to private yards. SMPR features large community play yards with climbing equipment, wading pools, pit-ball game, a three-story fort, adventure cave, hiking trails, agility training yard and a K9 therapy and conditioning pool. We offer basic on and off lead obedience, behavior modification, therapy dog training, Canine Good Citizenship training, Obedience show preparation, trained animals for media productions (movies/TV) and create great hiking companions. SMPR is owned and operated by a professional animal trainer and behaviorist who has authored 46 pet books, several of which are best sellers. Your pet will go home healthy, happy and tired. We also offer private lessons at our facility. Please call to arrange.

Precision Canine was founded in 2023 and is a locally owned and operated dog training facility based out of Lynchburg, VA. The key focus of the business is helping dogs be exceptional pets for their owners. Precision Canine takes a balanced training approach focusing on reward-based training and goal directed behavior with positive reinforcement. The company also offers continuing education and training for law enforcement localities as well as detection services. Precision Canine believes in helping the community and owners in any way possible. We promise that all dogs will be assessed regardless of breed or behavior and believe our staff has the experience to help you and your dog. The owner and lead trainer, Andrew Kasecamp, has extensive knowledge in the canine world with over a decade of canine experience. Starting his career in Law Enforcement as a K-9 handler, Andrew love for handling and training dogs started. Once he left law enforcement, Andrew moved to the private sector working as the Director of Training and Education and Lead Trainer for a private security company. During this time, he worked with some of the biggest K-9 companies in the country to include GardaWorld Federal, Global K-9 Protection Group, and Constellis. Andrew has also completed canine training for the Pentagon Force Protection Agency, Virginia State Police, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, and many more local agencies. Andrew possesses a Master of Science Degree in Canine Behavior and is certified as a canine trainer through the International Association of Directors for Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADELST), State of Virginia (DCJS), American Society of Canine Trainers (ASCT), American K-9 Interdiction (AK9I), and American Kennel Club (AKC CGC Evaluator). Andrew has worked with some of the biggest K-9 Companies in the country and now it's time to put him to work for you.