SABALI DOG TRAINING ACADEMY
Dog training in Henrico, VA
Henrico is a big county. Short Pump and Innsbrook move at a shopping-center pace, with retail parking lots and packed sidewalks near West Broad Street. Head east toward Varina or Highland Springs and it's a different rhythm entirely: bigger lots, quieter roads, more room to roam. A training plan that works in one end of Henrico often needs adjusting for the other. Sabali Dog Training Academy builds that plan around wherever you actually live.
PROGRAMS
Our Training Programs
Three program options, built around how much support you want and what your dog is working through.
Applied Obedience program
$989 to $1,200
· 8 sessions ·
10% off for select service workers
Eight sessions, done in your home and in the places your dog actually spends time, whether that's a Short Pump townhome with neighbors close by or a larger property out toward Varina. The environment shapes the training, so we start by seeing where you live.
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Owners often come to us for:
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Basic obedience and manners around the house
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Pulling hard or reacting on a leash
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Nervousness or fear in unfamiliar situations
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Guarding food, toys, or territory
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A dog that reacts before it settles
online obedience program
$70 per session
· 6 sessions recommended ·
One-on-one video coaching for owners across Henrico who want expert direction sooner than an in-home visit allows. With the county covering so much distance, from the West End to the airport side near Sandston, this option removes location from the equation entirely.
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Common focuses for this program:
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Bringing reactive behavior down gradually
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Building a routine that holds up daily
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Regular coaching as things shift
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Support for aggression that needs a consistent approach
the sabali residential program
$2,100 · 21 days ·
10% off for select service workers
For dogs whose behavior needs more repetition than weekly visits provide, this is a 21-day stay with a trainer. Built for aggression, significant anxiety, or reactivity that other training hasn't resolved. Two transfer sessions at the end mean the progress travels home with your dog instead of staying behind.
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What's included:
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Daily, structured training for all 21 days
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Direct behavior modification and emotional regulation work
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A plan built around your dog's individual case
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Two sessions with you to lock in the training safely
Why Dog Owners in Henrico choose
Sabali Dog Training Academy
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Training happens where you live.
Sessions take place in your home and neighborhood, so your dog practices around the things that can trigger them like guests, other dogs, and even the mail carrier.
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Flexible formats.
In-home, online, or residential. Pick what matches your dog's needs and your schedule.
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You're part of the training.
Every program teaches you how to lead your dog, so results don't disappear once sessions end.
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A clear plan.
Every program starts with a free consultation so you know exactly what to expect before you commit.
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We handle the harder cases.
Reactivity, resource guarding, fear-based anxiety, and aggression are things we work with regularly.
Areas We Serve Near Henrico, VA
Sabali Dog Training Academy works with owners throughout Henrico County and the greater Richmond metro, including:
SHORT PUMP AND INNSBROOK
HIGHLAND SPRINGS
RICHMOND CITY
GLEN ALLEN
VARINA
HANOVER COUNTY AND CHESTERFIELD COUNTY
TUCKAHOE AND LAKESIDE
SANDSTON
Don't see your area listed? Reach out. We're often able to work outside this list depending on location.
Frequently asked questions
Our Success Stories
See how personalized training and real-life practice have helped dogs and their families succeed.
Bajan Goodness, LLC
Hands down, the best dog trainers around! You get the sense that Sam and all of his staff members care for your dog as if it was their own! They even give you a report on how your dog did during their overnight stay as if you’re picking up a child from a daycare. I recommend them hands-down over anybody in the state!
I honestly couldn’t say enough good things about Sabali!!! Sam is knowledgeable, hard working and the love he has for all the dogs he trains is endless!! Every milestone is celebrated with you and I couldn’t have felt more supported. We will definitely be coming back for more advanced training once our girl is a bit older!!! Thank you for everything
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Sookie Parker, July 2025
We have been thrilled with Sam and his team training our puppy! Would recommend to anyone! He is patient with our questions, explains everything, and you can tell he absolutely loves dogs
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Latte, April 2025