Pet Training & Activities

Puppy Social

Puppy social is in session! If you have a little one who is 4 months or younger, bring them in for  our class where they can let some of that puppy energy out with other local pups. Social starts at 9:00am every Saturday morning and goes until 9:45am. 


Training Series: Puppy 1

(10 weeks – 6 months old) Welcome to Puppy 1! This 7-week class is taught by Kristen Brown, a Victoria Stilwell Academy Certified Dog Trainer (VSA-CDT) and the Behavior & Training Manager at the Lynchburg Humane Society. This course teaches basic manners with positive reinforcement focused methods, opens communication between owners and their puppies, and sets the foundation for more advanced skills! Starting January 6th, 2024, and ending February 17th, 2024, we will meet every Saturday from 11:15am-12:00pm. We look forward to getting started! The Cost for the Puppy 1 8-week course is $150.

April 3rd, 2024, and ending May 15th, 2024 – 11:15am-12:00pm


Training Series: Basic Manners

(6 months & up) Welcome to Basic Manners! This 7-week class is taught by Kristen Brown, a Victoria Stilwell Academy Certified Dog Trainer (VSA-CDT) and the Behavior & Training Manager at the Lynchburg Humane Society. This course teaches basic manners with positive reinforcement focused methods, opens communication between owners and their dogs, and sets the foundation for more advanced skills! We look forward to getting started! Basic Manners courses are $165 for the 7-week class.

We are offering two sections of Basic 1!

Section 1:  April 2nd, 2024 – May 14th, 2024, we will meet every Tuesday from 5:30pm-6:15pm

Section 2:  April 6th, 2024 – May 18th, 2024, we will meet every Saturday from 10:15am-11:00am


Training Series: Intermediate Training

Welcome to Intermediate Training! This 7 week class is taught by Kristen Brown, a Victoria Stilwell Academy Certified Dog Trainer (VSA-CDT) and the Behavior & Training Manager at the Lynchburg Humane Society. This course expands on the previously established basic manners with positive reinforcement focused methods, strengthens communication between owners and their dogs, and builds on the foundation for more advanced skills! The price for Intermediate Training 7-week class is $165.

Section 2: April 6th, 2024 – May 18th, 2024, we will meet every Saturday from 12:15pm-1:00pm


Training Series: Advanced Training

Welcome to Advanced Training! This 7-week class is taught by Kristen Brown, a Victoria Stilwell Academy Certified Dog Trainer (VSA-CDT) and the Behavior & Training Manager at the Lynchburg Humane Society. This course continues to enhance skills for real-life situations so that your dog can behave reliably in any context! We look forward to getting started!

April 6th, 2024 – May 18th, 2024, we will meet every Saturday from 1:15pm-2:00pm.


Loose Leash Walking Workshop:

Welcome to LHS’ Loose Leash Walking Workshop! This 4-week class is taught by Kristen Brown, a Victoria Stilwell Academy Certified Dog Trainer (VSA-CDT) and the Behavior & Training Manager at the Lynchburg Humane Society. This workshop serves as a crash-course to polite leash walking! In addition to rock solid loose leash walking training, this class also includes a stylish easy-walk harness for your dog and a clicker for precise marker reward training. We look forward to getting started!

April 4th through April 25th, 2024, Thursday from 5:30-6:15

*Age/Vaccine Requirements: Your dog must be up-to-date on Bordetella, DHPP, and Rabies, and done with all puppy vaccines to participate.