Dog Training Fundamentals

Dog Training Fundamentals Good Dog training is the blend of education, practice, and science. Every dog can be a good dog.

06/05/2026

🐾 Doggin’ Around RVA

Looking for a peaceful walk that combines history, nature, and time with your dog? 👇

Cold Harbor National Battlefield Park offers a quiet, wooded trail experience with educational signs throughout the park that share the history of the battlefield. It’s a great place to slow down, enjoy the surroundings, and take a more relaxed approach to your walk.

✔️ Wooded trails with a calm atmosphere
✔️ Educational signs along the route for a unique experience
✔️ Great spot for decompression walks and loose leash practice

⚠️ Heads up: this is a historic site, so be respectful of other visitors and stay on designated trails. The quieter environment makes it a great place to focus on calm engagement and connection with your dog.

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05/22/2026

🐾 Doggin’ Around RVA

Looking for a walk with a little history and a lot of variety? 👇

Midlothian Mines Park is a great mix of wooded trails, open paths, bridges, and unique scenery. It’s a solid option for dogs that benefit from exploring different environments while still keeping the walk structured and manageable.

✔️ Variety of surfaces and environments
✔️ Wooded sections for calmer walking
✔️ Bridges and open areas for confidence building

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05/22/2026

I cant believe that 3 graduates are still waiting for their Forever homes! Sterling Silver is older and is a perfect companion for someone wanting a slower pace. Both Doris and Pirate's B***y have a great mix of energy and chill. All three have a sound obedience foundation!

05/10/2026

🐾 Doggin’ Around RVA

Looking for an easy, dog-friendly walk with a mix of scenery and structure? 👇

Three Lakes Park in Henrico is a solid option for a casual outing. The paved paths, lake views, wooded sections, and open spaces make it a great place to mix movement, exploration, and training opportunities into one walk.

✔️ Variety of environments to build confidence
✔️ Good balance of nature + accessibility

⚠️ Heads up: between the playgrounds, wildlife, and foot traffic, distractions can pop up quickly—great place to practice neutrality and engagement on the move.

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05/08/2026

Pirate's B***y is now a graduate of the Forever Home Fundamentals training program. She has learned the basics and is ready for her new family! Join me in congratulating Pirate's B***y!
She is available

04/24/2026

🐾 Doggin’ Around RVA

Looking for a trail that feels like an escape without going far? 👇

Powhite Park is a great option—but know what you’re walking into. The main entrance starts close to a major road, so you’ll hear and see traffic at first. After about 5 minutes in, it shifts into a much more natural, wooded environment and feels completely different.

✔️ Quick transition from busy → calm environment
✔️ Wooded trails for decompression-style walks
✔️ Good mix of structure + natural exposure

⚠️ Heads up: the start can be stimulating with road noise—use that first stretch to work on focus and engagement before settling into the quieter trails.

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04/24/2026

We have five current Enrollees in the Forever Home Fundamentals program and three in foster (Sid, Rhino, Red Panda). Sterling Silver is one of our graduates and is so ready for her new home! All are available for adoption!

Thr Forever Home Fundamentals program teaches our dogs the basic foundations and get them ready for their new homes!

04/17/2026

Excited to announce that we have hit 1000 training sessions for our RACC dogs in less than 11 months! Special thanks to the six other volunteers who have helped me make this happen - Matt, Erin, Becky, Colette, Lily, and Jon! Also thanks to for the partnership, coordination and continued support!

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