Northern Virginia's
Premier Dog Training Service
Dogs love our style of training because rather than approach learning with an eye toward what they are doing wrong, at HMR we focus on what your dog is doing right. By setting dogs and humans up for success and encouraging desirable behaviors, we reduce unwanted actions.
Kindness is at the heart of everything we do—from our interactions with clients, their dogs, to conversations with those promoting training methods we may not agree with. Join us as we build a community grounded in empathy and respect.
Kindess
We strive to collaborate closely with you, your family, and other professionals like veterinarians, groomers, and pet sitters when appropriate. We're eager to share insights and brainstorm with everyone involved in your dog’s well-being.
Teamwork
We aim to create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone, pups and people. Our goal is to build connections and foster a community centered around dog training, starting with a diverse team and ending with a robust client base.
Inclusivity
Maintaining our certified trainer status means fulfilling ongoing education requirements, which we gladly do as part of our commitment to continuous growth. This dedication ensures we're always learning and improving.
Education
TRAINING PACKAGES
Training Solutions For Every Lifestyle & Situation
Obedience Boot Camp
Price Point: $900
Number of Sessions: 10
Duration of Sessions: 30 Minutes
Have a new puppy or an older dog that needs help with the basics? Our Obedience Boot Camp is for dogs that need to develop the essentials, and can be customized to fit your pup(s) individual needs.
Some of the commands we focus on include: Sit, Stay, Down, Loose Leash Walking, Recall, Leave It, Focus, and Intro to Place. We will also help you with Potty Training, Crate Training, and teach your how to curb behaviors like nipping.
Day Training
Price Point: $300 Per Week for 5 Weeks
Number of Sessions: 20
Duration of Sessions: 30 Minutes
Day Training is perfect for puppies to mature dogs with clients who are too busy to train daily but prefer having their dog at home rather than sending them out for boarding. The results are curated to owners goals and can range from basic obedience to more focused skills like loose leash walking, mitigating counter surfing, or improving door manners. Day training can also be used for socialization, or teaching specific skills for service related emotional support dogs.
A professional trainer will work with your dog 4 days a week for a half an hour at a time. Every 4th or 5th session is a transfer session where the trainer works closely with the dog guardian to transfer the skill(s) of that week to the guardian to then continue to train.
Stay & Train
Price Point: $140 Per Day
Number of Sessions: Varies
Duration of Sessions: Varies
Other Services Included: Daily walk, daily playtime & socialization, evening bone all included in addition to training.
Choose between our basics and enhanced programs. Book a free meet & greet or email us to customize our package to your pup(s) unique needs. Some of the items we work on during Stay & Train programs include:
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Crate Training
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Loose Leash Walking and Leash Manners
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House Manners: Chewing, Counter Surfing, Table Sharking, Biting
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Socialization with people and dogs
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Foundation Cues: Place, Touch, Focus
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Basic Cues: Sit & Down, Implied Stay, Recall
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Sitting upon entering or exiting doors (at home and in town)
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Name Recognition
Victoria is a certified Training Partner from the Karen Pryor Academy, specializing in positive reinforcement. Whether it’s a playful puppy or a rescue with a troubled past, she’s here to help. Her ability to listen and curate a personalized training plan has turned potential rescue cases into success stories, allowing these dogs to stay with their owners.
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My passion for training started in 2002 with my first Labrador Retriever, Piper. Since then, I've trained multiple Labs through various life stages, including raising puppies alongside my own children. We offer training solutions for every lifestyle and situation. I'm particularly skilled in loose leash walking and love coaching humans to bond with their pups through training! In November 2023, I became a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, highlighting my commitment to positive, effective training methods.
Victoria Cherpes
