Social Sniffers

Social Sniffers Social Sniffers, owned by Kimberly Rubadeau, offers puppy training & socialization 8 weeks through adolescence. Richmond VA.

Puppy Development Specialist with BA Psych, Fear Free®, KPA PSR®, PPG, IAABC Supporting Member. Fear Free Certified® Professional | Karen Pryor Academy Puppy Start Right® | Pet Professional Guild (PPG) Member | Puppy Development Specialist

06/08/2026

I spend a lot of time helping other people build relationships with their dogs. I’m grateful I get to keep building one with my own, too. ❤️

Happy 1st Birthday Benito! 🎉🐾It’s been a joy watching you grow. Hope your day is filled with treats, fun, and lots of lo...
06/05/2026

Happy 1st Birthday Benito! 🎉🐾

It’s been a joy watching you grow. Hope your day is filled with treats, fun, and lots of love! 💙

06/04/2026

Confidence-building doesn’t end when puppyhood does. 💛

Kimberly | Social Sniffers
The Playful Path to Confidence™



06/01/2026

The moments that matter most often don’t look like much.

A puppy notices something.

They watch.

They think.

They choose.

And when they choose to re-engage, that’s a moment worth reinforcing.

Those small decisions tell us a lot about how a puppy is feeling in the environment and how they’re learning to move through the world.




05/31/2026

Paisley knows "down." The real lesson was practicing it in a new environment.

Career day! Talking puppies, confidence, and kindness today 💛
05/27/2026

Career day!

Talking puppies, confidence, and kindness today 💛

One of my Social Sniffers families welcomed a new baby boy recently, and I loved getting this update from Marty’s mom 💛“...
05/26/2026

One of my Social Sniffers families welcomed a new baby boy recently, and I loved getting this update from Marty’s mom 💛

“We’re getting good at coexisting and not being tempted by all those baby things.”

05/26/2026

Long lines aren’t just a safety tool. They give us space to build engagement, confidence, and thoughtful choices in real environments.

I’m not looking for a dog that only stays close because the leash is tight. I want a dog that chooses connection.

Henry learning, exploring, and working with me on a dragging long line.



05/24/2026

Adolescence often means the environment becomes bigger, more interesting, and more important again.

Settling in busy environments is a skill we build over time, not something dogs automatically know how to do.

The goal isn’t perfection. It’s helping dogs learn they can notice the world around them and settle again afterward.


05/21/2026

Puppies are developing beings, not finished products. Helping them feel safe and comfortable in their own skin matters.💛


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Richmond, VA
23233

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18042737746

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