Paw In Hand

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"Partners with your dog - side by side and Paw in Hand" Our dog training programs are designed for real-life results.
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And our positive training methods mean you can feel good about getting them. Whether you’re after basic manners, having puppy woes or need relief from troublesome behaviour problems, we can help! We can even do some your training homework for you! Paw in Hand is dedicated to promoting a caring relationship between dogs and people. This is apparent in everything we do -- from our name to the traini

ng methods that we teach. We are committed to a professional code of ethics and dog friendly positive training methods. Maren is highly experienced and educated. She holds a number of certifications and is a member of many professional organizations. Whether at home, town, trail or adventuring in the great outdoors, we've been helping dogs and their people be partners since 2000. Partners with you and your dog, side by side and Paw In Hand!

...just in time for summer 🍸️🤣
06/21/2024

...just in time for summer 🍸️🤣

In light of summer solstice - here is my summer vacation tip with your furry friend ⤵️Skills like “Stay!” come in handy ...
06/20/2024

In light of summer solstice - here is my summer vacation tip with your furry friend ⤵️

Skills like “Stay!” come in handy (in more ways than you think!) ⁠
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Is it time to brush up on your training? Let's chat 🐶
https://pawinhand.com/


06/19/2024

Dog Training ✨Field Trip Highlight✨

I am so proud of all FOUR of these dogs and their handlers. They were all so happy, that we were able to relax at the end of the group field trip session - and two of them were new to the group as well!
A huge well done to everyone, keep up the great work👏🏻🐶

Did you know we offer ‘Field Trips’ every Wednesday evenings?
$30 + GST per Field Trip⁠
Group size is limited to 6 dogs/handler teams. Sessions will run with 2 or more participants! Reminder — group field trips are for clients who have worked with us before 💚

Join our Field Trips by signing up on our website, or by contacting us!

Every dog person will understand this 🥰💕
06/14/2024

Every dog person will understand this 🥰💕

Summer is JUST around the corner. Are you and your dog prepared and equipped to maximize the most out of your adventures...
06/13/2024

Summer is JUST around the corner. Are you and your dog prepared and equipped to maximize the most out of your adventures?

If you answered no, let's fix that 💚⁠
Inquire about our ACE Adventure Canine training programs!
https://pawinhand.com/ace/


Just a reminder Our Group Training Puppy Classes are now complete as we gear up for summer mode! We will look at startin...
06/11/2024

Just a reminder
Our Group Training Puppy Classes are now complete as we gear up for summer mode! We will look at starting them up again as we head into the Fall - to stay up to date on our training packages, and to receive training tips, sign up for our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b978fa9f0536/paw-in-hand

Recently adopted a puppy and need some training? ⤵️

Our private lessons are only $40 more than group training, and help you where you need it the most! In your home, your neighbourhood, your favourite outings etc.

Inquire for Private Puppy or Private Dog Training Sessions 🐶

A little about Bernie the BUG (a Boston Terrier X Pug) 🩵In just four sessions his owner can already see improvement, and...
06/09/2024

A little about Bernie the BUG (a Boston Terrier X Pug) 🩵

In just four sessions his owner can already see improvement, and is hopeful for more enjoyable walks around the community 👌🏼

In the beginning, Bernie barked at so many different stimuli. He even barked to get his owner to react. Enter, Paw in Hand. Together we helped bring some reliable, predictable routines to his life so that he could be less reactive. I am hopeful for continued improvement over the upcoming months, so he can join our Wednesday night group dog field trips, too!

Our Custom Dog Training sessions start at $330 and may include one or a combination of the following:

▫️ Coaching sessions where we coach you to train your dog.
▫️ Training sessions where we work with your dog to a level where you can be coached to take over.
▫️ Private training walks to help solidify new good behaviour
▫️ Ongoing support by phone, text, video or email.

https://pawinhand.com/dog-training/

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06/07/2024

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Considering joining us for our Group Dog Field Trips? 🐶Here are just some highlights of dogs. Chilling out on a walk whi...
06/05/2024

Considering joining us for our Group Dog Field Trips? 🐶

Here are just some highlights of dogs.
Chilling out on a walk while out and about around other dogs and people.
Sometimes it can be hard when you have to negotiate outings on your own when you have a dog that can be reactive. Having the support of other people, and a trainer on hand to keep an eye on the environment while giving you tips, can make you feel less alone 💚

Join us on Wednesday evenings ⤵️
$30 + GST per Field Trip⁠
Group size is limited to 6 dogs/handler teams.
Sessions will run with 2 or more participants!

06/03/2024

🚨 WILDLIFE ALERT 🚨
With bear season here, and squirrels around yearly, I wanted to let you know that it is possible for you to help your dog react better around wildlife!

Sure, you can teach your dog to respond to commands such as ‘come’ or ‘look at you’. But if you can catch them IN the act (the second they see their prey of choice), and provide them with some alternative stimulating, high value game or reward, then with many repetitions, they will learn to look at you in response to seeing the prey. It takes a lot of work, but it is possible!

Ivy can look at the squirrel, and admire it from a safe and controlled distance, but then we chased rolling cheeseballs 🧀👏🏻
It’s a habit that has taken many repetitions, but instead of correcting your dogs behaviour, provide an alternative! 🐶

Picking up your dog and WHY you should train for this in advance 👇️🐶If your dog is already nervous or stressed, and you ...
05/30/2024

Picking up your dog and WHY you should train for this in advance 👇️

🐶If your dog is already nervous or stressed, and you need to pick them up, they might not be trusting. This can add to their stress and it may make hard to convince them again in the future.

🌲Take the time to train in advance whether for emergency situations, or part of your life, such as getting in and out of boats, airplanes, or small dogs that need the safety of your arms but resist being “scooped up” against their will.

🩺 Then there are the stories of injured dogs that need to be carried, possibly even with a sling or stretcher. We hope this never happens to you, but when you plan ahead and practice the basics, the added stress of needing to be carried out will not be present.

Recently started a new outdoor hobby?
Our ACE Adventure Canine Dog Training programs teach you and your paw partner how you can enjoy your outdoor adventures to the fullest! 💚

View our ACE Adventure Canine programs
https://pawinhand.com/ace/


Congratulations, Luna 💕Luna’s people decided on one-on-one lessons because they knew they had a super smart, sensitive p...
05/27/2024

Congratulations, Luna 💕

Luna’s people decided on one-on-one lessons because they knew they had a super smart, sensitive puppy on their hands! Raising a puppy takes a lot of forethought, especially when it comes planning ➡️ planning on how you prevent your puppy from being inadvertently reinforced for doing undesirable behaviors! 🦴 and that’s not even including the time it takes to train skills when they’re young. There is so much good going for this stunning girl. A great start by all 👏🏻

Recently got a new puppy? Let’s chat about the best training methods to ensure a happy, life long partnership 🐶

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05/24/2024

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Morille is French for Morel 🍄⁠What a cute little fungi… fun girl, actually. Her owners are tag teaming her training to m...
05/21/2024

Morille is French for Morel 🍄⁠
What a cute little fungi… fun girl, actually. Her owners are tag teaming her training to meet her needs in these important early weeks! ⁠
Keep up the great work ⁠

👉🏻Just a reminder that our Group Puppy Training Classes will be taking a pause through the summer months (June, July and August). We will still be offering Private Puppy training, which allows you book your training sessions to fit in with your busy summer schedule!⁠



Last week we said goodbye to Trixie as she crossed over rainbow bridge, slurping ice cream under the shade of a dogwood ...
05/18/2024

Last week we said goodbye to Trixie as she crossed over rainbow bridge, slurping ice cream under the shade of a dogwood tree 💔⁠

When I think back, 17.5 years ago when we drove down to meet her, the first thing that struck me was that she was not 12 inches tall as described. Not even at to the tips of her ears! I never thought I’d own a dog that small, but I learned so much from her. ⁠Most importantly that size doesn’t matter. Trixie was a big dog in terrier spirit. Even when she lost her sight a few years ago, she didn’t stop wagging! ⁠😊⁠

There is a big empty spot in our lives now - see you again little rat! ⁠
RIP Trixie - say hi to Opal for us! ⁠
Arrrrooooooo! ❤️⁠

🎾 = Life I am sure a few of you can relate to this one... 😂
05/17/2024

🎾 = Life
I am sure a few of you can relate to this one... 😂

Did you recently adopt a new dog into your family? Congratulations on finding one another 💕Now what? Have us alongside i...
05/15/2024

Did you recently adopt a new dog into your family? Congratulations on finding one another 💕
Now what? Have us alongside in the early weeks of your life together to help ensure the honeymoon period ends happily ever after!

We’ve been there with our own rescue dogs and we’ve been along for the journey from rescue dog to dream dog with many clients. Dogs of all shapes and sizes, of all temperaments, from all sorts of backgrounds, and from different countries too!

Additionally, we have a AnimalKind Accreditation which requires adherence to a strict set of standards, using only reward-based, humane training methods that are effective and dog friendly 🐶

💚 Our New to Your Rescue training package can be started anytime and is scheduled at your convenience
https://pawinhand.com/dog-training/

Just in time for summer 🍻🤣🤣
05/10/2024

Just in time for summer 🍻🤣🤣

This may look like we're relaxing in the backyard, soaking in the sunshine ☀️But Maisie is actually learning two very im...
05/07/2024

This may look like we're relaxing in the backyard, soaking in the sunshine ☀️
But Maisie is actually learning two very important puppy lessons

1️⃣ Wait
2️⃣ Leave it

These are great impulse control skills. But let’s face it, Maisie is also a fairly calm puppy so it wasn’t too hard for her to learn, or me to teach 🐶

Recently added a new puppy to your family? We offer Group Training sessions and Private Puppy Training options.

See all of our Puppy Training Options 🐾
https://pawinhand.com/puppy-training/

05/06/2024

Did you know we offer ‘Field Trips’ every Wednesday evenings?

Field Trip Structure ⤵️⁠
Field Trips are loosely structured walks where owners work independently at their own dog’s level.

Perfect For ⤵️⁠
They are for current Paw in Hand clients. If you’d like to join (and haven’t worked with us before), please inquire. As in all training, we use reward-based methods that help your dog!⁠

$30 + GST per Field Trip⁠
Group size is limited to 6 dogs/handler teams. Sessions will run with 2 or more participants!

Join our Field Trips by signing up on our website! 💚

In case anyone is doing any upcoming home renovations and needs some inspiration 🤣🤣
05/03/2024

In case anyone is doing any upcoming home renovations and needs some inspiration 🤣🤣

05/02/2024

This is your reminder that if you have a dog that LOVES to dig… it’s OKAY to let them 💕
Ivy loves to dig so I take her to places occasionally where she can fulfil her heart desire. Just look at how happy she is ☺️☺️

Let's Chat about Puppy Socialization 🐶 My quick trainer notes would be... 1️⃣ Be careful not to let your puppy have a ba...
05/01/2024

Let's Chat about Puppy Socialization 🐶
My quick trainer notes would be...
1️⃣ Be careful not to let your puppy have a bad experience when they are young. Only let them play with well matched puppies OR appropriate calm adult dogs.
2️⃣ Adolescent dogs are typically not good role models for puppies.
3️⃣ Just because your puppy is already social, doesn't mean they should meet every dog they see. This can easily turn to frustration in the future.

This advice also applies to dog trainers as well.
YES, I would LOVE to take photos of ALL my puppies (both in Group Classes or Private Lessons), but in group training sessions, I also need to ensure 100% of my attention is on making sure each individual puppy has a good experience! 💚

View our Puppy Training options 🐾
https://pawinhand.com/puppy-training/




Check our puppy training options:
https://pawinhand.com/puppy-training/

Maisie is a big just THE cutest 💕⁠She was adopted from  in Whistler, and now lives in Powell River. Her family signed he...
04/28/2024

Maisie is a big just THE cutest 💕⁠
She was adopted from in Whistler, and now lives in Powell River. Her family signed her up for Private Puppy lessons so they could maintain her manners in a variety of environments! With the help of her family, and extended family to care for her, she is making very positive strides 👏🏻👏🏻 Teamwork makes the dream work! 💚⁠

Trainer Insight 👇🏻⁠
I often get owners asking me to help them teach their puppy how to go downstairs. One session (after a couple of minutes) and she had it ALL figured out. Good thing, too. She was getting heavy to carry! 🤣⁠

Paw in Hand offers private and group puppy training sessions. Let's chat about what works best for your schedule and needs 🐕️⁠
https://pawinhand.com/puppy-training/


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04/26/2024

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What's better than a double puppy graduation? ⁠A double puppy SIBLING graduation!  💕🎓️⁠⁠Lily and Dolly are from the same...
04/25/2024

What's better than a double puppy graduation? ⁠
A double puppy SIBLING graduation! 💕🎓️⁠

Lily and Dolly are from the same litter and have been adopted into related families. However, that’s where their similarities ends! They look quite different and have very different levels of energy, too! Luckily, both of them are making great progress in puppy foundations, manners, and skills. And yes, they are as sweet as they look. ⁠

Another BC SPCA (BCSPCA) adoption success story 👏🏻⁠

Recently adopted a new puppy? We have weekly Group Puppy Training sessions held every Tuesday evening (as well as Private Puppy Training options!) 💚⁠


Sign up on our website!
https://pawinhand.com/puppy-training/

New to You Rescue Profile 🐶🐶⁠Zeus and Haney are eight and nine years old and are a bonded pair rescued from the  💕⁠⁠Adop...
04/24/2024

New to You Rescue Profile 🐶🐶⁠
Zeus and Haney are eight and nine years old and are a bonded pair rescued from the 💕⁠

Adopting mature dogs with a limited known history takes understanding and patient owners. Taking the time to train the dogs individually, as well as together takes a lot of dedication and willingness to take things slowly at the dogs’ level. The next step for all parties, is to get the dogs out around more situations and a predictable environment. Including ones with no off leash dogs so that we can continue to make progress of being calm, thoughtful and responsive around other dogs. ⁠

We are so excited to see their progress already ⁠
Follow along for future updates 💚⁠





Staffordshire bull terrier dog training | rescue dogs | dog training

This is one lucky pup 🐶Dakota’s family has been spending a lot of time working with him, and it shows. They’ve been soci...
04/22/2024

This is one lucky pup 🐶
Dakota’s family has been spending a lot of time working with him, and it shows. They’ve been socializing, teaching manners, training, providing mental AND physical stimulation, and teaching him that he can get what he wants, if he CAN calm down. This is not easy for a dog that’s bred to work – as off switches can be sticky!
A combination of private lessons and puppy class have helped round out the education for this smart and handsome guy! Way to go (humans!) and Dakota.

Puppy Classes are a great place to start 💚
Inquire about our Group or Private training sessions
https://pawinhand.com/puppy-training/


🤣🤣 It's all starting to make sense...
04/19/2024

🤣🤣 It's all starting to make sense...

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Hi! I’m Maren, owner and head trainer at Paw in Hand.

I often hear murmurs of people referring to me as a dog whisperer, but I prefer the term dog listener!

Ever since I was a child I was always surrounded by dogs and could be found training our family boxer and the neighbours’ dogs too!

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