Obedient Paws

"We boarded our lab staffordshire mix with Adam and the Obedience Paws team for a boot camp. Before boot camp, our dog could not be around other dogs because of reactivity and by the end of it he was in the playground able to be around other dogs. The improvement in obedience and off leash training was incredible. Adam is a true professional and he provides candid advice on how to best lead your dog. I highly recommend Adam and Obedient Paws to anyone looking for dog training or boarding in the Hampton Roads area."

"First I would like to thank the entire staff at Obedient Paws for taking wonderful care of my pup. Adam and his team did a great job training our boy Midas. They did an even better job training my wife and I. It's a very worthy investment to have a well behaved dog. Consider doing a consult so you can see what he can do in a short amount of time."

"By far the best experience for my dog AND me. Adam and his team helped us so much. Baxter recently started getting aggressive and I needed help immediately before he hurt someone. Within 10 minutes of arriving for my first meeting, Adam had Baxter under control! I knew I found the right place to protect Baxter from himself and help me be a better owner. Three weeks of hard work from everyone…Adam, Lacey, Patrick, Sally, Baxter and me…I brought home a dog who is a much better version of himself. My neighbors have even commented how wonderful and in control Baxter is now! I cannot thank Adam and his staff enough for their dog wisdom, patience, commitment and support. And most importantly, for the love they gave Baxter while he was stay there for training. He is so much better for having been trained by this devoted team. Thank you all so very much!"

"Our dog Scout is a Coonhound-Black Lab mix that we adopted from a shelter and has always been quite the escape artist. He has found the flaw in every fence and the weak link on any leash. He would never come when called, even inside our own house. After countless runaways and embarrassments, we decided to send him to Obedient Paws for recall training specifically. The workers there were very kind, knowledgeable, and listened to our needs. We came to as many training days as we could to make sure we were learning the most for our own benefit. Over the weeks of training, I watched Scout turn into a different dog. I really thought he would never change and that’s just who he is as a hound dog with a high prey drive. But Obedient Paws completely proved me wrong. Walking him is so pleasant now and we continue our recall training in the yard. He listens so well and is always looking to us for direction/permission. It’s like he knows he is safe now and doesn’t have to lunge at cars or howl at other dogs. We even used the training we have learned on our younger puppy and she is also changing into a better pup! We are so thankful for the trainers who not only trained our dog, but loved him throughout the process. Thank you again!"

"I took my dog Harper to Adam after having some aggression issues on the leash. Harper completed a 3 week board/train boot camp and I feel like I have a different dog. Not only did Adam teach my dog, he taught me as well. I've been to 4 different trainers and no one really pushed me to learn about dogs and their behavior like Adam did. He really knows his stuff and the board/train has been the best investment of my life."