Paws and Effect RVA

Paws and Effect RVA is a training-focused dog business in Richmond, VA, that offers in-home boarding alongside board and train, private lessons and behavior modification. For owners comparing dog boarding in Richmond, the main difference is that the care is built around training. It is not a traditional kennel.

What services does Paws and Effect RVA offer?

Most of the work here is dog training, and boarding grows out of it. Dogs stay in a home setting, and owners can add structured training work if they want it.

• In-home boarding, listed at $60 to $100 per night
• Board and train programs
• Private lessons and behavior modification, including reactive dog training
• Group classes and pack walks
• Pickup and drop-off

How is it different from a standard kennel?

Training is the core of the business. The approach is reward-based and relationship-first, with an emphasis on manners that hold up in everyday life rather than only in a training room. Owners whose dogs pull on the leash, react to other dogs, or struggle with routines at home may find the training side as useful as the boarding.

Boarding is closely tied to the training programs. It makes sense to talk through your dog's history and needs on the phone before planning a trip around a stay.

What should owners know before booking?

Booking is by phone at 804-357-4624. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM, and questions can also go to pawsandeffectrva@gmail.com. Pickup and drop-off is available, which helps owners with a busy travel day. The training work also serves owners in Henrico and Chesterfield, so families just outside Richmond can ask about their options too.