Training

Paws Up!'s goal with our training programs is to create a better bond between human and dog by encouraging fluent communication, setting appropriate expectations, and fostering training into a fun, rewarding experience.

Our trainers use a balanced approach to training, with focus on positive reinforcement when teaching new behaviors, redirecting undesirable behaviors to more appropriate avenues, and creating a clear method of communication to set your dog up for success.

Private Lessons

Paws Up! trainers offer private lessons for individualized training in home or at our facility.

Our target areas can include: Reactivity, obedience and manners, pack management, potty training, kennel training, and more. Please contact us to arrange a conversation with our trainers to determine the best path for your pup.

Private lessons are each one hour. Lesson slots are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:30am each week.

Please click here to fill out a brief questionnaire and start a conversation with our trainers.

Group Classes

Paws Up! Offers group classes for Basic Obedience and Reactivity.

Basic Obedience - This group class focuses on basic manners and cues. We use positive reinforcement and clicker training to teach dogs to sit, lie down, wait, go to place, and leash manners. We also touch on potty training, kennel training, reducing problem behaviors such as jumping up, nipping, inappropriate chewing, and more.

Reactivity - Our reactivity group lessons take a slow, positive approach to managing reactivity in dogs. We make use of our large, open spaces and barriers to host a group class where dogs and owners can work safely in the presence of others.

Group classes are currently under construction - schedule will be posted here when classes are available!