Pawsome Pups Dog Training

1 year old pitbull/american bulldog mix. Very fearful. Goal to build confidence and trust in order to walk calmly on a leash without any reactivity to dogs or humans etc. Bridget is a board certified trainer that uses positive reinforcements. Yes, that means LOTS of treats when she says a lot that means bags and bags of prepared treats. Bridget recommended liverwurst, chicken, and cheese, which were all great motivators for my pup, but the best was liverwurst. With treats can come diarrhea, which she had a great solution to, ProPectalin. She is very straight forward with you, patient with the dogs, and gives you skills/tools/confidence to help you continue training at home. My pup is still somewhat reactive to dogs and other things on the leash, but he is getting better with the skills B

I can’t say enough good things about Bridgett at Pawsome Pups Dog Training. When we first started, Winnie was shy and unsure of herself, but through patience, positive reinforcement, and a deep understanding of dog behavior, Bridgett has completely transformed her. Winnie now greets new situations with more confidence and enthusiasm, and she’s learned an impressive list of skills—everything from basic obedience to polite leash manners. What sets Bridgett apart is not just technical knowledge but the ability to read a dog’s personality and adjust methods accordingly. Training sessions are always upbeat and engaging, and Winnie clearly looks forward to them—her tail starts wagging the moment she sees Bridgett. I’ve also learned so much as an owner: clear, easy-to-follow tips for reinforcing

We had an amazing experience working with Bridget. In less than two weeks, she helped us dramatically reduce our dog’s reactivity, which honestly felt impossible before we started. The difference is night and day — he’s noticeably calmer, more focused, and easier to manage in situations that used to be very stressful. Friends and family have even commented on how much more relaxed he seems. Bridget is knowledgeable, diligent, and truly understands dogs and their behavior. We’re so grateful for her help and would recommend her to anyone dealing with reactivity or behavior challenges.

I recently adopted a rat terrier/Jack Russell one year old dog named PJ that was found on a roadside for an unknown period of time. While he was already crate trained and house broken he was full of energy and in need of learning elementary manners and socialization with other dogs and strangers. PJ recently completed an 11 day private training course with Bridget Taber at Pawsome Pups Dog Training in Purceville, VA. I chose this business because Bridget is a dog trainer and breeder with ÇPDT- KA certification and her training program is based on positive rewards. She trains the owners as well as the dogs so that training can continue at home after the course is completed. PJ learned how to respond to commands such as sit, down, settle, wait, stay, up and off stairs, come, leave it, and

Bridget helped create miracles for our pup, who is 75% pit. We were astonished at how well our pup listens now. Happier dog, happier us! Definitely worth the investment.