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Holly Brown

Dog trainer in Richmond

https://www.freshtrackscaninecoaching.com

Service areas:

VA - Richmond

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I'm Holly Brown (she/they), a dog trainer based in Richmond, Virginia and accepting clients globally. I use an approach based on communication, consent, and positive reinforcement to meet the needs of the entire household.

When we train together, you can expect to play games, learn more about how your dog thinks, and get practical tips for helping the whole household - human and animal - feel safe and supported.

I provide a range of training services, but my specialties are: house manners and life skills for adolescent and adult dogs; "welcome home" coaching for new dogs in a household; and troubleshooting common behavioral concerns.

I operate under the Professional Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). One important professional standard I adhere to is that when we work together, we won't use fear, pain, or force for training. Instead, we'll use positive, evidence-based methods that help dogs learn through trust and teamwork.

I am a member of the PETPro community, which gives me access to case review and continuing education. My short-term educational goals include accreditation through the IAABC and fear-free certification.

Dog training services include

  • In home training

More info about Holly Brown's dog training:

I provide manners and life skills training for sensitive dogs who need one-on-one support. I also provide pre-adoption counseling, new dog support, adventure training, and tutoring for dogs who already have a training plan through a force-free professional.

Behavioral issue focus:

Jumping up, excessive barking, potty training, settling into a new home, handling and grooming, fear/anxiety/stress

Dog training methods:

I offer force free, positive, evidence-based training. Depending on the service, I generally provide a training plan, email or text support between sessions, and video review. Every client relationship starts with a free discovery session.

Why I became a dog trainer:

Many years before starting Fresh Tracks, I was a volunteer training assistant at an animal shelter, where I helped with temperament assessments and behavior modification. I worked with a wide range of dogs, many of whom were navigating fear, stress, or reactivity. That experience gave me an appreciation for individualized care, collaborative problem-solving, and meeting each dog where they are. I also learned a lot from my previous dog, Buddy. He was a goofy but fearful guy, and we spent his lifetime learning to walk through the world with confidence and curiosity. Supporting him through fear-based reactivity shaped the way I train today: with compassion and respect for the autonomy and needs of everyone involved in training, human and canine alike.

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

The only thing I love more than teaching dogs is teaching people. That light bulb moment when a person and their pet bridge the cross-species gap to solve a problem together? Chef's kiss!

My #1 dog training tip:

When your dog does something you don't like, get curious. What need did that behavior meet? What could your dog do instead to meet that same need in an acceptable way?

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