Roanoke Dog Training

Rickey is the kindest human with an uncanny ability to understand dogs. He gives fantastic advice and genuinely helps the human and dogs he trains. Thank you so much for your help with my dogs Rickey!!

The trainer Rickey possesses an exceptional understanding of dogs. Initially, his methods may seem stringent, but this stems from a common oversight I’ve come to understand—the issue often lies with the owner, not the dog. Rickey adeptly navigates the complexities of canine behavior, guiding owners to a deeper connection with their pets. His approach is not merely about training dogs; it's a whole process for owners to learn how to communicate and respect their dogs in “a dog’s way of thinking.“ With his straightforward and effective method, Rickey makes lasting improvements in the dynamic between dogs and their owners. For those genuinely committed to enhancing their relationship with their dog and having a lifelong listener of a dog, his guidance is invaluable. He will teach you to think

Rickey is training my 10lb mini aussiedoodle. We are focusing on recall and leash walking. It’s only been 2 full sessions and I can already tell a HUGE difference. You can tell that Rickey really is passionate about the dogs that he trains. He cares just as much as we do to make sure we have a dog that listens. He has a special way with dogs. If I ever get another dog, I will definitely come to him again. He is excellent.

We recently started our 7 month old lab with obedience training with Rickey. In just the first 30 minutes we saw a big improvement! It is amazing to see how our out of control puppy responds to him! I can now walk her on a leash along with our 11 year old lab and not feel totally out of control, instead she walks calmly along side of me . We still have a lot to accomplish, and I am looking forward to our future training sessions!

We asked Ricky to train our very active rescue pup. He has an amazing way with dogs, they know right away he is in charge and they respond almost immediately to his positive reinforcement of good behavior. He also 'trained' us very well, patiently teaching us how to mirror his lessons. We trained in multiple different places so she could learn how to behave on walks, in parks with lots of people and other dogs, etc. He was very flexible with our schedule and clearly loves the animals. I would hire him again in a minute if we have another dog that requires training; I don't think you can go wrong with him!