The Virtuous Dog
Kelly works with a wide range of dog breeds, and specializes in training fearful and aggressive dogs using positive reinforcement dog training methods. With 25 years of experience, Kelly brings a unique blend of insight to dogs and their people. Her experience also includes: Rehabilitating dogs that were rescued from abusive and illegal situations. Working in shelter, rescue, and animal advocacy.
- Recommended by members
- No one yet
- Bark ScoreSilver Rated Trainer
- 3.9 / 5
- Reputation
- 3.4
- Ethics
- 5.0
- Credentials
- 2.8
- Service breadth
- 3.6
- Training methods
- Force-free
The Virtuous Dog reviews
Public reviews
The Virtuous Dog’s reputation score is 3.4 out of 5, worked out from the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile. That’s higher than 10% of the trainers we list.
Read their Google reviewsHow is The Virtuous Dog rated?
Four parts, each out of 5, weighted into one score. Member reviews never change it. How we score
- Reputation 30% of the score
- 3.4
- From the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile.
- Ethics 40% of the score
- 5.0
- Force-free. They train with rewards and positive reinforcement, without aversive tools. This scores highest.
- Credentials 25% of the score
- 2.8
- No recognised credential is listed. Ask what training they’ve had.
- Service breadth 5% of the score
- 3.6
- 2 ways to train (private 1:1, online/virtual), and help with 7 kinds of problem.
How does The Virtuous Dog compare with other Reading dog trainers?
Counted from the 2 trainers listed in Reading.
- Highest of 2 scored trainers in Reading by Bark Score.
- One of 2 force-free trainers listed in Reading.
- Offers private 1:1, like 1 other trainer in Reading.
- The only trainer in Reading listing online/virtual.
- Overall Bark Score higher than 70% of the trainers we list.
What to ask The Virtuous Dog before you book
- What does a typical session look like, and what happens when a dog gets something wrong?
- What does a session or programme cost, and what’s included?
- What training or qualifications do you have?
- What will I need to practise between sessions?
About The Virtuous Dog
- Helps with
- Basic obedience, puppy, aggression, fear based issues, leash, recall, separation anxiety
- How they train
- Private 1:1, online/virtual
- Service area
- Reading, Pennsylvania & surrounding areas
- Opening hours
- Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
- Address
- 33 Fawn Dr, Reading, Pennsylvania 19607
- Phone
- +1 484-354-1459
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