Noble Paws Canine Training, LLC

02/13/2025

I’m going to be very straightforward with this. You cannot pick and choose genetics when it comes to mixed breed dogs.

There is no way of knowing which genetic traits dogs will lean towards whether that be looks wise, hair type/length, size, temperament, drives, etc.

Both of these dogs are 50% Great Pyrenees. Molly on the left and Draco on the right. Molly’s other half is Golden Retriever and Anatolian Shepherd, Draco’s is Pitbull, Lab, Bulldog and a tiny bit of German Shepherd, Cattle dog, and Pointer (😅)

They couldn’t be more different.

Besides just the obvious looks, Draco relates strongly to his Pyrenees roots. Patrols, guards, not a fan of strangers. While Molly acts nothing like one; she’s easy going, lazy, everyone is her friend.

Yet they’re 50% the same breed of dog.

Because, I’ll repeat for those in back, *you can never know what genetic traits your mixed breed dog will lean towards*

This is why Doodle dogs can be so vastly different. Most people want the “hypoallergenic of a Poodle and the temperament of a Lab or Golden Retriever” (for those of you who have poodles mixed with something else like Australian Cattle dogs, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Mastiffs, Belgian Malinois, and whatever else is out there…☠️ you’re brave)

You may luck out but your dog may look exactly like a Poodle. Or a Golden. Or look like one but act like the other. May shed horribly. May be 70lbs. Could be 20lbs if there was a Mini Poodle involved. It’s a legitimate toss up.

So to sum up, if you’re getting a mixed breed dog, do not think you get to dictate anything genetic. Science will beat you every. single. time.

02/10/2025

Good morning dog people, happy Monday☀️

Only ✨2 days✨ left of my pop up shop with my new retail so if you’re interested in putting in an order, put it in by Wednesday🙂

Thank you in advance for supporting a local business🤗

Online ordering for Noble Paws Retail 2025 ends on Wed, Feb 12, 2025 (11:59 PM EST)

02/05/2025

You only have until 2/12 to order 🙂

https://noble-paws.itemorder.com/shop/home/

For a limited time only, Noble Paws apparel will be for sale! Each option has a few color options, and lots of size options!

*The red clearance items are VERY limited, as I only have a few of those left*

Choose to have your SUPER cool new stuff shipped to you or you can choose the pick up option and text 413-570-5159 to arrange a time to meet 😊

Thanks so much for supporting Noble Paws and let me know what you think or if you have any questions!
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01/27/2025

For a limited time only, Noble Paws apparel will be for sale! Each option has a few color options, and lots of size options!

*The red clearance items are VERY limited, as I only have a few of those left*

Choose to have your SUPER cool new stuff shipped to you or you can choose the pick up option and text 413-570-5159 to arrange a time to meet 😊

Thanks so much for supporting Noble Paws and let me know what you think or if you have any questions!
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01/27/2025

For a limited time only, my new apparel is for sale!
T-shirts, long sleeve shirts, hoodies, and crew necks! Available in a couple different colors 🤩

*The red clearance t-shirts & hoodies are VERY limited as I only have a few of those items left!

Thanks in advance for supporting your local dog trainer🙂🐶

Online ordering for Noble Paws Retail 2025 ends on Wed, Feb 12, 2025 (11:59 PM EST)

01/24/2025

Did you know that my logo features 2 of my dogs?

The dog on the right was Brady, a golden retriever that I acquired when he was 4. Unfortunately we lost Brady in 2023 to cancer but he was a true golden boy 💛

On the left is Mr. Smith who’s a rat terrier/boxer/bulldog mix. He just turned 12 in December and I’ve had him since he was 12 weeks🥹. You may see him from time to time still at lessons with puppies or reactive dogs!

01/17/2025

Yesterday I went to to help show their day camp employees how powerful and helpful movement can be and how important effective communication is to help all their day camp dogs be safe and happy!
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01/13/2025

If you have a baby and a dog, or will be in the future, this post is for you!

First off, there’s no such thing as over preparing when getting ready to have your dog meet your baby. In fact, the more preparing the better.

Secondly, as much as “rehoming” can be a taboo word, it isn’t always a bad thing, especially if it’ll be safer for your baby and/or a better quality life for your dog.

Out of all of my dogs, Fidget has had the hardest time adjusting to having a baby around 24/7. Some rules had to get changed a little and structure and management became even more important. Because of that, Fidget is doing much better. I do know there will be more challenges in the future but so far so good.

BUT, like i mentioned previously, if rehoming your dog is the best option, don’t let people make you feel guilty for it. Obviously I think if people are getting a dog, the intent should be to have the dog for their whole life and to do right by that dog. But if doing right by the dog means finding a better suited home for them, that’s not a bad thing.

If you’re worried about your dog and your baby let me know! If you need some direction, someone to vent to, a professional opinion, I’m here for it! (Of course, when it comes to any dog issue in general, I’m here for all of them 🙂)

But for real, I truly get it. I know how hard it can be. But it doesn’t need to be hopeless.

01/09/2025

Hi dog people! 🐶 It’s that time of year again to vote for the Best of the Valley in the Valley Advocate!

Noble Paws Canine Training is one of the contenders for “Place for Dog Training” in the “At Your Service” category and I would appreciate your vote 🤗

https://valleyadvocate.com/best-of-2025-voting/ #/gallery?group=502881

You can vote once a day until January 24th!

Thank you and happy voting😉

01/06/2025

A Shepherd Monday👀

Sallie➡️Dutch➡️Robbie

11/12/2024

Because of what happened to Zoey the other night, I wanted to share some information on Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus, commonly referred to as “Bloat”.

Bloat is a life-threatening condition that happens when a dog's stomach fills up with air and twists, which cuts off the blood supply. It can kill a dog within hours if it isn’t treated.

Symptoms of Bloat include:
•distended swollen stomach
•having trouble breathing
•a lot of drooling or foaming at the mouth
•signs of being in pain; circling around, not settling or able to get comfortable, panting
•vomiting or trying to vomit continuously

It can come on extremely fast. I took this video less than an hour before Zoey got sick, and as you can see she was fine. She ate her dinner not long after this, went outside for 5 minutes, came in and I noticed it within about 1-2 minutes of her coming inside. She was trying to puke and at first I thought she had just eaten some grass because she does that sometimes, but then I saw how swollen her stomach was and when I touched it, it was rock hard. I knew instantly it was most likely bloat and when she kept walking in circles drooling and trying to throw up with nothing coming out but white foam, we were on the way to the ER not even 10 minutes later. It happens that fast.

Things that can cause this to happen:
-Eating too fast
-Drinking too much water too fast
-Being active too soon after eating
-Being really underweight or overweight
-Old age😅

Large breed dogs and deep chested dogs are more prone to this, which is why my Doberman and Dogo Argentino have slow feeder bowls and stay in their crates for 30-60 minutes after they eat, to try and prevent it. I honestly never really thought too much of it with Zoey because she never really ate fast and she was only 45lbs. However she was 50% Poodle and Poodles are one of the breeds more prone to Bloat. Other breeds prone to it are Great Danes, Boxers, Dobermans, Bloodhounds, Akitas, German Shepherds, Irish Setters, Irish Wolfhounds, Weimaraners,and Saint Bernards. But it can happen to any dog!

11/11/2024

Unfortunately we lost our spunky old girl last night. It was sudden and unexpected and we’re going to miss our sassy, feet licking, rock chasing, fake barking, mohawk rocking, goofy old girl 💜

11/08/2024

What a strange welcome…😂

Meet Hugo! Hugo is a 5 month old Boxer that’s going to be learning basic manners and obedience as well as getting in some proper socialization with the help of my wolf pack🤪

11/07/2024

People love the popular idea that all dogs want to do is love us.

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”

It’s a popular quote and it’s a lovely idea because it’s certainly true that dogs provide so much joy and love to our lives.

But the actuality of it is; dogs love themselves more than anything else.

Dogs are selfish. They want what they want and they want it the easiest way possible. They think, they test boundaries, they pay attention.

If you want a dog that listens to you, respects you, and “loves” you, you have to give them a reason to. You have to teach them the rules of your house and show them that there’s a reason that they should listen to you.

That’s the beauty of dogs. They can quite literally walk all over us and we’ll call it love. We’ll call it loyalty. But in a dogs’ mind, they’re just getting the reinforcement they want the easiest way they see fit. Teach, lead, communicate, and don’t forget that your dog is always thinking and communicating too.

ft. Gus & Meoux

09/03/2024

Miss Shiloh Hannah made her arrival on 9-2-24, so I am officially on maternity leave!

(Ideally) due back beginning of October🎃

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions, I’ll get back to you ASAP as we learn to settle in with our new nugget👶🏻

Keep training 😊🐕🐾

08/26/2024

“To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring--it was peace”

Happy National Dog Day everyone🤗
I hope your dogs bring you as much happiness and contentment as mine bring me🐶

🐕Post your pups in the comments🐩