Improving Pets

Improving Pets Improving Pets formerly FurEver Family, LLC will bring calm to your family. [email protected] Our goal is to help improve families one pet at a time.

Through positive reinforcement we strive to help your pets and your family work together to find peace of mind and enjoy each other's company. FurEver Family, LLC was established by Carla Blackmon, CPDT-KA, a Northern Virginia native in 2016. We do all our training in home for the benefit of you and your pets. After all, that is where we spend the most time with our pets. Carla our head trainer/ow

ner has an extensive background in animal behavior, training and animal care. Carla is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) Certified through The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT®). She successfully completed the Dog Trainer Professional course with Karen Pryor Academy. Carla has over 20 years of various animal related experience and education that she uses to formulate a customized training plan for your family and pets. Her background includes experience working for a variety of local and national veterinarians as a veterinary assistant/technician, a federal canine handler, a master's student apprentice dog guide instructor, and currently the owner of FurEver Family, LLC. She utilizes all of her skills to provide a pet friendly, holistic training plan incorporating health, environment, personality, and family needs. Carla will create a training plan that is fun and easy for all who are involved. Carla is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), Pet Professional Guild (PPG), and Doggone Safe.

Chilling with Chuck. Some times care is very hands off. This is Chuck. He's a wonderful old man and he prefers to be see...
05/18/2026

Chilling with Chuck.

Some times care is very hands off. This is Chuck. He's a wonderful old man and he prefers to be seen and touched only in his terms. Which is usually, "I rub you, don't touch me ". During our visits usually we sit together in the same room. Just being in each other's presence. No pressure, occasional play if he wants, he can even leave. Calm cozy sits.

Relaxing Saturday at the Orlando Cat Cafe. Ripley is chillin' above. Gandolf will lick you endlessly. Meowscarada will...
05/09/2026

Relaxing Saturday at the Orlando Cat Cafe. Ripley is chillin' above. Gandolf will lick you endlessly. Meowscarada will let you know when you can interact with her. Her cute flower let's everyone know she's a bit on the spicy side. All of these and many more are available for adoption.

Not in the Orlando area? Check out your local cat cafe. They would love to have you visit. You might find a new friend.

I am amused at how unphased many pups are regarding robot vacs. Bailey is resting comfortably while the robot vacuum boo...
05/07/2026

I am amused at how unphased many pups are regarding robot vacs. Bailey is resting comfortably while the robot vacuum boops his nose. 🤣

Often dogs chase, bark, bite and chew regular vacuum cleaners. I can understand why, they are loud, intrusive and often have an underlying high pitched whine that has got to be annoying or even stressful to hear.

Robot vacs on the other hand, are quieter, lower profile, move away when bumped and are not directly connected to you or any person.

Many dogs that I have cared for and even my own could careless that the robot vacuum is coming their way. Often they give it a look of annoyance and distain as if to say, "ugh, just go away", and then continue on with their relaxation and or activity.

If your dog eats, attacks or runs and hides from the scary vacuum might we suggest you try a robot vacuum. It might save everyone's sanity.

Going out of town? Pups needs some extra special care due to challenging behaviors? We can help with our cozy canine ove...
05/02/2026

Going out of town? Pups needs some extra special care due to challenging behaviors? We can help with our cozy canine overnight sits. We work with your pups so they can be calm and comfortable while you are away. Send us a message for availability.

Loki and Freya are resting comfortably while mammas are away.

05/01/2026
05/01/2026

Take a minute with us to stop and enjoy a bit of nature today. Bright sun, cool breeze, birds singing. Stop and smell the flowers, the grass, the ivy, the path,the. . . .

And let your nose run. 🤣

In all seriousness, taking the time for a good sniffari helps your dog's brain. A slow, sniffy walk can be just as effective as a fast half mile.

Take it slow

When they don't want to stop "training" (playing with cues incorporated, treats for positive responses) and ask for more...
04/29/2026

When they don't want to stop "training" (playing with cues incorporated, treats for positive responses) and ask for more with a paw and a look.

Elle says, "I'm not done! Can we do more?"

If this didn't work I'm sure her next move would be too go push her "more please" button. She's a super smarty pants.

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Chilling with cats at the and enjoying a great way to enjoy a Saturday. ❤️
04/18/2026

Chilling with cats at the and enjoying a great way to enjoy a Saturday.

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Address

Occoquan, VA

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+15718822316

Website

https://www.ccpdt.org/certification/dog-trainer-certification/

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