Certified Dog Trainers in Glen Allen, Virginia

Conduct classes and private lessons in K-9 Nose Work, AKC Scent Work, & Tracking.We also host several nose work competitions a year.

Michelle Mullins, CDBC is the owner of Honest To Dog, LLC in Richmond, Virginia and currently serves as the IAABC Foundation president. Michelle has been training dogs for 20 years and all of her work has the same objective—developing long, enriching relationships between pets and their people. In addition to her work in the pet product industry, she has worked in basic manners and cooperative care training through aggression issues. Michelle works closely with other trainers, certified behavior consultants and veterinary professionals. Currently, Michelle focuses on providing educational content, presentations and mentorships for pet professional organizations including the IAABC Foundation, Fear Free Pets, APDT and as a guest speaker at for both Ohio State University and University of Tennessee. She contributes to and is available for conferences, panels, podcasts and consultations both on behavior case and pet product development.

The owner of the Luck of the Paw is Erin Sanborn. She has worked in the pet industry for five years. Erin has held jobs ranging from veterinary hospitals to doggy daycare and boarding. She is a graduate of Hermitage High School and grew up in Glen Allen, VA. Erin received her BA from Meredith College in Raleigh NC. After many years in the sales and retail industry, Erin’s passion to work with animals became a reality. In 2009 she left the world of retail to join her four-legged friends. She received her Certificate as a Pet Dog Trainer from Animal Behavior College in 2013. She has been actively involved in animal rescue programs and shelter groups and currently is a representative for ARPH (Aussie Rescue). Erin currently lives in Glen Allen, Virginia with her two Labrador Retrievers, two rescue cats, and her supportive husband. Our services include Dog Training, Pet Sitting, and Dog Walking Erin is Canine First Aid and CPR certified. She is also licensed and insured. Her focus is on methods utilizing POSITIVE reinforcement. Pawsitive Methods = Pawsitive Results !!!