4 The Dogs
Hampton, VA
(7)
Hampton, VA
(7)
We offer training for barn hunt at a farm in Smithfield,VA.
We offer on-site training for other sports like obedience/rally, scent work, and agility (equipment required).
We also offer on-site training for family companions including basic manners, behavior modification and appropriate social behaviors.
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7 customer reviews
Michelle Bell
Elizabeth is amazing, she helps you understand the dog in front of you so you know how to train it, it’s not one size fits all.
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Courtney Lynn Bell
This trainer has the best attitude towards training and happiness. Teamwork is key and you and your dog should be having fun while learning.
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Crystal Partain
My dogs and I have so much fun training with Elizabeth! She is so knowledgeable about the sports she teaches and can really help problem solve so you and your dog can be successful!
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Andrea Marx
Elisabeth has been so helpful in boosting my dog's confidence. If you are looking for something fun to do with your dog, be it barn hunt, scent work, swimming or anything else, don't look further, Elisabeth can help!
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Deirdre
Elizabeth has helped me train my dogs for 2 years now in a variety of sports; Obedience, Agility, Barn Hunt, Scent work, and some Dock diving. Whether it's the old dog learning something new or the puppy learning to figure out the sport, she has a plan that works for everyone. She has a way of keeping all the dogs interested in training and they love to work with her! Highly recommend Elizabeth for any dog. More...
Janis Dibert
I have worked with Elizabeth for three years now. I started with two of my dogs in Barn Hunt. As I got each new dog(now totaling 5) Elizabeth has helped bring out the best in them all. She has helped me start two puppies in Barn Hunt and Scentwork , two oldsters unlearning new skills- my 14 year old Toller got high in class at the 2018 Toller Specialty in Barn Hunt. She has helped with Harper and Nathan’s Dock Diving skills too. I am in awe of her patience and always learning new and better ways to help her students I would highly recommend her to any serious competitor or just someone who wants to have fun with their dog- she puts a little fun and a lot of information in every lesson! More...
Shaylyn Kelleher
Elizabeth has helped me train my dogs for over five years. We’ve done in home training sessions to work on leash walking and running out doors. Elizabeth always has great ideas for working with my dogs and is very patient. She’s helped my dogs make great progress in many areas. We also take barn hunt and scent work lessons with her, as well as some agility and rally training. I am always impressed with her ability to deal with any issue that arises. She’s a very creative and thoughtful trainer, and she is kind and easy to work with. I highly recommend her! More...
Reply from 4 The Dogs
Thanks Shaylyn! Your dogs are very different and you’ve put in the homework to ensure their success at life skills and sports!
What do you love most about your job?
Seeing the relationship and bond between human and dog become stronger.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I love working with dogs and their humans and helping them reach their goals.
I enjoy sharing my life with dogs. In addition to my successful sport dogs, I’ve also owned the ‘fraidy-dog’, the reactive dog, the anxious dog and the hyper-social dog. I try hard to reach each dog where they are to help move them forward with their owner so both can enjoy their relationship.
Why should our clients choose you?
I will work hard to understand your needs and problem-solve any issues that arise in training. I will always keep your dog’s emotional state as a top priority and do my best to encourage you both through this process.
