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510-638-PAWS (7297)

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pawsandcues@comcast.net

510-638-7297

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510-638-PAWS (7297)

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Dog Training…

Let me help you teach your puppy a lifetime of good habits that will help your puppy become the family member
you want

Dog Training…

Let me help you teach your puppy a lifetime of good habits that will help your puppy become the family member you want

From problem to partner

You can take your dog anywhere. He walks nicely on leash, lies down next to you at the local coffee shop, ignores other dogs and is a calm member of the family.

That’s the dream. The reality is that he dashes out the door and does not come when called. The neighbors laugh about who is taking whom for a walk when they see you. She begs while you are eating dinner and steals your socks.

I can help you with all of these …. By teaching you to teach your dog what you want him to do. I’ll help you learn to watch his paws and your cues…. to teach him to be the family member you want. Here are some of the issues I can help you with…

  • Jumping up
  • Mouthing/nipping
  • Coming when called
  • Barking
  • Pulling on leash
  • Dashing out the door
  • Settling (while you are working/eating
  • Getting in and out of the car safely
  • Preventing problems
  • Add your own training goal!
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  • Jumping up
  • Mouthing/nipping
  • Coming when called
  • Barking
  • Pulling on leash
  • Dashing out the door
  • Settling (while you are working/eating
  • Getting in and out of the car safely
  • Preventing problems
  • Add your own training goal!
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Black dog looking up intently at squirrel

Behavior Modification

We can help with modifying unwanted behavior. Using methods
that are kind, we help the dog change without force or fear.

Behavior Modification

We can help with modifying unwanted behavior. Using methods that are kind, we help the dog change without force or fear.

When it’s not about simple training…

We all thought we got a dog who can handle anything. But it doesn’t always turn out that way. We can help with modifying unwanted behavior using methods that are kind, helping the dog change without force or fear. I particularly love helping fearful, reactive, over-aroused or shy dogs learn that life can be lots of fun. I have had dogs like this. I can empathize with your concern and can help you with…

  • Fear
  • Reactivity
  • Resource guarding
  • Hyperactivity
  • Inappropriate arousal
  • Aggression
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  • Fear
  • Reactivity
  • Resource guarding
  • Hyperactivity
  • Inappropriate arousal
  • Aggression
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Puppy!!!!

There are so many things puppies need their humans to help them learn.

When the excitement turns to frustration…

A new puppy… new, exciting times… soft fur and lots of play. But then you need to deal with the pee on the floor, the puppy who runs away and those sharp little teeth…

There are so many things puppies need their humans to help them learn. I can help you with that. Having just been through puppyhood with my dog, I can help you with all of the issues and I can help you set priorities for working toward your goals….

  • House training
  • Chewing
  • Nipping/biting
  • Helping the pup choose to be with you (the beginnings of a recall)
  • When to play and when to be quiet
  • Building your relationship
  • Managing for success (for both of you)
  • And don’t forget just plain enjoying your puppy!
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  • House training
  • Chewing
  • Nipping/biting
  • Helping the pup choose to be with you (the beginnings of a recall)
  • When to play and when to be quiet
  • Building your relationship
  • Managing for success (for both of you)
  • And don’t forget just plain enjoying your puppy!
Puppy with blue eyes chewing on big bone