Pack Leader Help

We have a Dutch Shepard and if you know a Dutch shepard they can be extremely difficult if not trained properly. We did not train him properly and he had gotten to a point where we wouldn’t even walk him, which wasn’t good for us or for him. We reached out desperate for help and couldn’t believe her prices because so many trainers cost soooooooooo much more in our area to train dogs.She came to our home and helped not only our dog Yoshi! But she taught us how to be better owners for our dog. She teaches you and is always there to answer any questions for you. I recommend pack leader help to anyone I know! More...

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We have a Dutch Shepard and if you know a Dutch shepard they can be extremely difficult if not trained properly. We did not train him properly and he had gotten to a point where we wouldn’t even walk him, which wasn’t good for us or for him. We reached out desperate for help and couldn’t believe her prices because so many trainers cost soooooooooo much more in our area to train dogs. She came to our home and helped not only our dog Yoshi! But she taught us how to be better owners for our dog. She teaches you and is always there to answer any questions for you. I recommend pack leader help to anyone I know! More...

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Brianna is a dog whisperer! Seriously and she explains everything in such a useful way. While we still have work to do, I am slowly starting to see results from implementing some of her recommendations for training.

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If you love your dog, but are endlessly frustrated with your inability to control your dog's behavior, then go see Brianna Dick. If you study and read about dog training, but just can't seem to make the techniques work, see Brianna Dick for that too. We have been through five trainers over the years ranging from in-home visits to long-term boarding. None of them were successful since they either did not know what they were doing, only addressed symptoms, did not teach the humans, or were lousy business people with no communication skills. Our dogs always act so well for the trainers, but we could never replicate their control. Brianna focuses as much on the humans as she does on the dogs, maybe more. I have never had a trainer so professional or so personally focused on the dogs' owners. She is non-judgmental, patient, kind, and decisive. Brianna's group sessions are well-organized and her communication is detailed and clear. We have never had a dog-trainer who was so good at every aspect of the profession. Brianna Dick is the real deal. More...

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Brianna is amazing! She has such a calming influence on the dogs and the parents

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I am so grateful for Bri and team and thankful we reached out for help! It has made the world of a difference for us! We have two 7 year old dogs, with 2 completely different personalities and needs. Our main concerns is we wanted guests over our home without worries or concerns. One dog was super anxious and lots of energy and the other was super cautious with strangers and “guard dog” mode all the time. She came to our home and As soon as Bri walked in she immediately picked up what the issue was. She is so knowledgeable and you can tell she is truly passionate about what she does!She gave us tools and tips on how to provide structure for our dogs to meet their needs, but most importantly shared with us the WHY and mindset behind it.Its been a few months since our last session and shes always on hand for support or feedback or any questions we have, and the results with their behavior “issues” that we thought they had, have done an almost 180 degrees (most importantly we know how to keep practicing with them what bri taught us).Thank you PackLeaderHelp!!!!!! More...

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I reached out to Brianna back in October after my oldest pup (1.5 y/o) got into a fight with my dog sitters dog. The fight was severe enough that the dog sitter did not want to continue watching my dogs. I researched several trainers but something about them was off wether it was there energy, knowledge, wanting a LOT of money upfront before even meeting us. A little background: I have 2 pups. My oldest started to show signs of possession and food bowl aggression when another dog was around. There is a 9 month difference between my pups. I was afraid that once my little one started to get older it would lead to a severe fight, since that was the path things were going. I have had dogs in the past and wouldn't consider myself aloof to dog psychology, so I was at a loss at what else I could do to ensure my dogs and house were happy and balanced. Brianna came in with PATIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, a PHENOMENAL POSITIVE ATTITUDE & KINDNESS. She was able to pick apart the situation instantaneously. Through her help, and I still reach out to her to this day (SHE NEVER EVER LEFTS A CALL OR TEXT GO UNANSWERED) I feel like I understand my dogs so much better. She has taught me to become more patient and go with the flow with my pups. I can not recommend her enough! Every single person who I have recommended her to has been blown away! She is the real deal! Trust me since I met several want to be trainers in the past! You won't regret hiring her!! She stands behind her work! Is accessible at all times (a little too accessible , girl needs a break)!! Truly loves and cares about her clients both human and fur babies! More...

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Pack leader help should be your go to trainer for any of your dog training needs! She can no doubt handle any challenge brought her way. PSA: Long post ahead.We got in contact with pack leader help after adopting a rescue puppy. We had some initial issues with our rescue pup that we hadn't encountered before and weren't sure how to handle. Our rescue was so fearful of anything new. Walks were really difficult. He was scared of passing cars, parked cars, loud noises, and people/ animals passing by, mysterious inanimate objects. Sometimes he would back up and try to run in the other direction when we came upon something "scary", sometimes he would "freeze" in his spot or he would growl and bark. He also pulled on the leash really bad. Brianna taught us how to manage his fear and now Barkley loves walks :) He was also really afraid of people. He was fine with my husband and I but would growl at anyone new. This was really difficult for us because we like to bring our dogs with us while visiting family/ friends in and out of town. It was hard to replicate meeting new people with Brianna so she actually offered to take him out and about to see how he reacted real time while she introduced him to some of her friends. This was unbelievably helpful. She was able to analyze his behavior/ reactions real time and try out different techniques to see what Barkley responded to best. I'm so happy to report that after implementing these techniques at our home and the homes of friends/family that Barkley is so much more comfortable being introduced to new people, has become more confident in himself and is slowly growing out of his fearfulness stage.She also helped us with other basic training needs for the pup...-She helped us get Barkley acclimated to the crate. This took literally about a 1/4 of our session (if that) and we haven't had any crate issues since. -She taught us the importance of setting him up to be successful (not letting him fail) and not letting him "free roam".All I can say is that she always makes us feel like we are her only most important client. She is there with any tips and advice at the drop of a hat. She'll even video herself doing something with her own dog and send it to you if you're unsure. More...

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I said since day one that Brianna was going to change my way of life for the better. To begin, I have an Australian Shepard who was lacking confidence since he was a puppy, and I didn’t know how to handle it. And when we were on a walks he barked at passing people and strangers, and anytime we had guests over he barked in their face. Brianna taught me how to handle his reactions in a way that Finn could gain confidence. Now I can walk him without crossing the street, and I can have guests over and not have to stress. Finn has a long way to continue gaining confidence but she had taught me the proper ways to show him he can handle people and dogs. I have recommended her to several people, and luckily I live close to Brianna and plan to walk with with her and build Finns confidence. More...

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I reached out to Brianna back in October after my oldest pup (1.5 y/o) got into a fight with my dog sitters dog. The fight was severe enough that the dog sitter did not want to continue watching my dogs. I researched several trainers but something about them was off wether it was there energy, knowledge, wanting a LOT of money upfront before even meeting us. A little background: I have 2 pups. My oldest started to show signs of possession and food bowl aggression when another dog was around. There is a 9 month difference between my pups. I was afraid that once my little one started to get older it would lead to a severe fight, since that was the path things were going. I have had dogs in the past and wouldn’t consider myself aloof to dog psychology, so I was at a loss at what else I could do to ensure my dogs and house were happy and balanced. Brianna came in with PATIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, a PHENOMENAL POSITIVE ATTITUDE & KINDNESS. She was able to pick apart the situation instantaneously. Through her help, and I still reach out to her to this day (SHE NEVER EVER LEFTS A CALL OR TEXT GO UNANSWERED) I feel like I understand my dogs so much better. She has taught me to become more patient and go with the flow with my pups. I can not recommend her enough! Every single person who I have recommended her to has been blown away! She is the real deal! Trust me since I met several want to be trainers in the past! You won’t regret hiring her!! She stands behind her work! Is accessible at all times (a little too accessible , girl needs a break)!! Truly loves and cares about her clients both human and fur babies! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Brianna is AMAZING and a total natural. I would trust her with helping me train my dog over Petco or Petsmart any day. These are personalized sessions that help you create the best possible dynamic between you and your dog.

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I am so grateful for Bri and team and thankful we reached out for help! It has made the world of a difference for us! We have two 7 year old dogs, with 2 completely different personalities and needs. Our main concerns is we wanted guests over our home without worries or concerns. One dog was super anxious and lots of energy and the other was super cautious with strangers and “guard dog” mode all the time. She came to our home and As soon as Bri walked in she immediately picked up what the issue was. She is so knowledgeable and you can tell she is truly passionate about what she does! She gave us tools and tips on how to provide structure for our dogs to meet their needs, but most importantly shared with us the WHY and mindset behind it. Its been a few months since our last session and shes always on hand for support or feedback or any questions we have, and the results with their behavior “issues” that we thought they had, have done an almost 180 degrees (most importantly we know how to keep practicing with them what bre taught us). Thank you PackLeaderHelp!!!!!! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

I have known Brianna since college, where we volunteered at the same rescue program. Even back then, she was so knowledgeable about dogs but now the amount of knowledge that she has is amazing. Unfortunately I live out of state from her so I am unable to use her services in person, but she has answered so many questions for me about my own dog’s behavior over the phone and the videos she posts on her social media accounts. If you have the opportunity to work with her in person, I would take that opportunity. She will definitely help you rehabilitate your dog!! More...

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I first reached out to Pack Leader Help when my dog began displaying leash aggression on walks. My dog would whine, growl and lunge if we passed another dog on a walk. It got to a point where I would turn and walk in the other direction or try and cross the street as fast as possible to avoid passing another dog. My only regret is not reaching out to Pack Leader Help sooner. Brianna was SO knowledgeable in training techniques AND dog psychology. After just the first visit my walks with Leo improved and I felt more comfortable (and less embarrassed) walking him. After training Brianna stayed accessible. 1. She was so easy to get in contact with via text, e-mail and even face time. 2. She would offer tips and advice to any of my questions even if they weren't related to the original training session. 3. She would e-mail links of material to read that were relevant to my dog and situation. Another SUPER COOL THING! She organizes "pack walks" which are awesome socializing opportunities (AND FREE). I was able to bring my dog and have ample opportunity to practice what we were working on in training. More...

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BRIANNA at Pack Leader Help changed my life for the better!! Forget the dog whisperer... This is the dog magician everyone needs. I've always wanted to be one of those people that could bring my dog with me anywhere- restaurants, a friends house, a winery/brewery, the store. I never felt like I could because my dog would be aggressive/ dominant. In come Pack Leader Help...Her knowledge of "dog psychology" blew me away! I was actually comforted to learn he wasn't "aggressive" just over excited and she taught me how to properly manage his excitement. Also, she taught me how to properly introduce my dog to other dogs. Which was a game changer for us! After just a couple training sessions he was so much calmer not just meeting other dogs but also just in general. He no longer goes crazy when the doorbell rings, if he sees another animal outside or if we have company over. I had spent months researching dog trainers in NOVA before reaching out to Brianna. They were all unbelievably expensive! I ended up choosing to reach out to Brianna because her back story was so relate-able and because she was affordable. She is so respectful of your time and money. She will get the training done in the least amount of sessions necessary. I feel like I get so much personalized care for the $ More...

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PackLeader has been so awesome working not only with our pup but also walking us thru what they have been doing training wise. What PackLeader believes when training is not the physical state of your pup but working but the mental state. While doing this Bri explains the process and how she should be and what we can do to help. We had our puppy nova in board and train with her for a week and can see huge amounts of improvement in her separation anxiety, high energy, potty training and setting boundaries. She sent videos and pictures of Novas progress! I recommend them to everyone who has a Dog, young or older! Thanks for everything you have done! Great work More...

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Brianna has been working with me and my dog Bailey for a couple weeks now, and it's a world of difference! Bailey was people and dog aggressive ever since I got her about a year and a half ago. While she is still learning to be a happy, comfortable dog, she has actually been able to go to the dog park and meet new people! She walks calmly next to me, and she is barking less at home. I cannot thank Brianna enough for all that she's done to help us. My parents and I were to the point where we were looking to re-home Bailey, and I don't see that as being necessary anymore! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

While I don’t live in Virginia, Briana (founder/owner of Pack Leader), came to my house to work with our pack of three. All three have very different personalities, are large breed, and have different bad habits. Briana not only taught us how to understand our dogs better, but turned us into true pack leaders for our big dogs. The change has been phenomenal so far. It’s a work in progress but we couldn’t happier with the changes. More...

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First, I cannot emphasize enough how high energy and even higher anxiety my dog is. I could not take my dog, Molly, for a walk without her completely going nuts if she saw another dog on a leash. Brianna is a miracle worker. She boarded and trained Molly for 13 days and worked with her to build her confidence. The various tools she used included training in tandem with her own dog, Iris, treadmill training, and lots of confidence building. Every day Bri sent my fiance and I video updates on Molly's status and progress with explanations of Molly's psychology and the thought process behind the training techniques employed. When we picked Molly up, Bri gave us a summary of her stay and a bunch of useful pointers that we have been using to be better pack leaders for Molly. I strongly recommend Pack Leader Help for any training needs!! More...

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We had a wonderful learning experience with Brianna. She taught us so much on how to be better owners to our little Luna. The difference in Luna after 1 session was incredible !! Luna is much more relaxed and actually enjoys going for walks now. If anyone is having troubles with their furbabies I highly recommend Pack Leader Help !! More...

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Brianna is truly amazing at what she does. I found her flyer at a local pet store and am so glad that I did! She has a wide variety of techniques and approaches in training my dog. She also gives me as owner tips to implement in the training to put my dog at ease! Looking forward to the continued sessions with her and my dog. I would highly recommend her to anyone for dog training and any dog behavior issues. More...

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Brianna has been working with me and my dog Bailey for a couple weeks now, and it's a world of difference! Bailey was people and dog aggressive ever since I got her about a year and a half ago. While she is still learning to be a happy, comfortable dog, she has actually been able to go to the dog park and meet new people! She walks calmly next to me, and she is barking less at home. I cannot thank Brianna enough for all that she's done to help us. My parents and I were to the point where we were looking to re-home Bailey, and I don't see that as being necessary any more! Bailey is the pup on the right! More...

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