North Paws Board & Training

North Paws Board & Training Mission Statement: To assist in helping YOUR dog be the very best version of themselves!

🐾 Why Virtual Dog Training is a Game-Changer! 🐾Looking to boost your dog’s behavior but don't want to leave the comfort ...
11/19/2024

🐾 Why Virtual Dog Training is a Game-Changer! 🐾

Looking to boost your dog’s behavior but don't want to leave the comfort of home? Virtual dog training could be the perfect solution! 🏡✨

✅ Train in their Natural Environment: When you train your dog at home, they learn where it counts. The behaviors you teach will stick better because they’re practiced in the very space they live in – no distractions from other environments!

✅ Convenience & Flexibility: No need for travel or time spent in waiting rooms. You can schedule sessions that fit YOUR life. Whether it’s in the morning or after dinner, training on your terms!

✅ Personalized, One-on-One Guidance: With virtual training, you get tailored advice for YOUR dog’s specific needs. Every dog is unique, and training should be, too!

✅ No Travel Stress: Skip the car ride! Some dogs feel more relaxed in their familiar surroundings, which can lead to better focus and quicker results.

Training at home = stronger, lasting habits! Ready to get started? 🐕📱

11/16/2024

Name: Piper!
Specialization: Therapy!
Class: Novemeber 16th, 2024!

THIS is why we're so excited this month, this is what we live for!!

Seeing these babies grow up, learn and evolve into real-world problem solvers is more than exhillarating!!

Yes, we as professional trainers should get a solid pat on the back, yet these little dudes are the REAL MVPS!!!

11/16/2024

Name: Nova!
Specialization: Therapy!
Class: Novemeber 16th, 2024!

THIS is why we're so excited this month, this is what we live for!!

Seeing these babies grow up, learn and evolve into real-world problem solvers is more than exhillarating!!

Yes, we as professional trainers should get a solid pat on the back, yet these little dudes are the REAL MVPS!!!

Hey you late night/early morning scrollers of doom! Are you ready to celebrate?You ready to learn more about what's HAPP...
11/16/2024

Hey you late night/early morning scrollers of doom! Are you ready to celebrate?

You ready to learn more about what's HAPPENING RIGHT NOW at North Paws?

Well... we can't wait to share!!

The National Library of Medicine conducted studies on the role of therapy dogs in human health promotion, and the takeaw...
11/13/2024

The National Library of Medicine conducted studies on the role of therapy dogs in human health promotion, and the takeaways are incredible!

It's no wonder more schools are integrating therapy dogs into their everyday routines to boost mental health, and academic achievement.

According to the study:

"Therapy dog programs can benefit a diverse group of individuals who may need emotional support, companionship, and assistance in managing their health and wellbeing."

The study highlights the connection between therapy dog interaction, and the release of chemicals in the brain such as oxytocin that enhance wellbeing, and promote calmness by decreasing cortisol levels.

The article goes on to state:

"The important role that therapy dogs play to support and enhance the lives of humans has been well documented. This has led to an increase in popularity of dogs engaged in different types of programmes, in various environments, for a variety of support needs."

Schools present the perfect opportunity for therapy dogs to integrate, and support mental health obstacles that students may be facing. Therapy dogs have been shown to relax struggling individuals, allowing them to open up, and process negative events in their lives.

Overall outcomes are staggeringly positive:

"Outcomes that have been reported by people who are involved in a therapy dog programme include: enhanced socialisation, improved mood, decreased symptoms of depression and/or anxiety, increased independence, enhanced self-esteem and decreased feelings of anger."

If you know of or work at a school that would be interested in exploring the benefits of a therapy dog program, we'd love to hear from you.

It's interesting to think that therapy, and service dogs share 3 key similarities:Training: both undergo rigorous traini...
11/12/2024

It's interesting to think that therapy, and service dogs share 3 key similarities:

Training: both undergo rigorous training to learn tasks, and behaviors specific to their fields.

Temperament: they must have calm, friendly personalities to interact with others.

Benefits: both offer emotional support, and can reduce stress and anxiety.

Remember: these results don't happen overnight! And while similar, they have distinct roles and legal protections!!

🎊 Thank you all for hanging out with and watching some training! Here are a few pictures from tonight’s live! Such cutie...
11/12/2024

🎊 Thank you all for hanging out with and watching some training! Here are a few pictures from tonight’s live! Such cuties!! 🎊

11/11/2024

🐶 Smart Toys! 🐶

Therapy dogs are loved & revered for many reasons, but what exactly are therapy dogs responsible for aside from radiatin...
11/08/2024

Therapy dogs are loved & revered for many reasons, but what exactly are therapy dogs responsible for aside from radiating those sunshine vibes? 🌞

✨Therepy dogs are renowned for:

🔹 Providing comfort and companionship: This is perhaps the most well-known role of therapy dogs. Their gentle presence and warm affection can help reduce stress, anxiety, and loneliness in people of all ages, especially those in hospitals, nursing homes, or undergoing therapy.

🔹 Facilitating social interaction: Therapy dogs can break the ice and encourage communication between people. Their friendly demeanor can help individuals who may be shy or withdrawn to open up and engage with others.

🔹 Aiding in therapy sessions: Some therapists use therapy dogs to help patients express their emotions and work through trauma. The unconditional love and support provided by these animals can create a safe and non-judgmental space for healing and growth.

It's no mystery why therapy 🐶's are a gamechanger for mental health, and why trained therapy dogs are a highly sought companion for humans of all ages!!

🐶 We’ve got focused eyes! Look at these babies!🐶 ‼️ We are NOW offering virtual training sessions!! The same quality tra...
11/07/2024

🐶 We’ve got focused eyes! Look at these babies!🐶

‼️ We are NOW offering virtual training sessions!! The same quality training from the comfort of your own home!! THIS COULD BE YOUR PUP TOO!! ‼️

🐾 The Three Most Common Tasks for Service Dogs! 🐾Service dogs are incredible helpers! Here are the top three ways they s...
11/06/2024

🐾 The Three Most Common Tasks for Service Dogs! 🐾

Service dogs are incredible helpers! Here are the top three ways they support their handlers:

✨ Guide Dogs – These amazing dogs assist visually impaired people, guiding them around obstacles, helping with stairs, and even navigating through busy crowds.

✨ Mobility Assistance Dogs – Perfect for those with physical disabilities, these dogs can pull wheelchairs, open doors, retrieve dropped items, and more, giving their handlers greater independence.

✨ Medical Alert Dogs – Trained to detect conditions like seizures or low blood sugar, these dogs alert their handlers by barking or nudging, offering life-saving support.

Service dogs make a real difference every day! 🐕

11/05/2024

‼️ Our training room is almost complete!! ‼️

🐶 Piper was checking out the new door stop, Christmas tree and mirror! She didn’t seem too concerned with any of them! She received 2 gold stars and lots of pets for a job well done today! 🐶

👏 Way to go Piper!! 👏

Prismatic colors gleaming off collars and proud eyeballs, crystals of all colors, shapes, and sizes. ✨November at North ...
11/04/2024

Prismatic colors gleaming off collars and proud eyeballs, crystals of all colors, shapes, and sizes. ✨

November at North Paws is going to be absolutely jam-packed with love in the form of well-deserved pride, and a plethora of other positive emotions. 💖

No, we're not spilling any specific beans for you today, you'll just have to keep an eye on our feed as we go into this beautiful, exciting month!! 🍂🐕‍🦺

👻🐶🎃 ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF THE COSTUME CONTEST! 🎃🐶👻 ‼️ YOU all voted our winner by reacting to the pictures submitted!...
11/01/2024

👻🐶🎃 ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF THE COSTUME CONTEST! 🎃🐶👻

‼️ YOU all voted our winner by reacting to the pictures submitted! ‼️

👏 Let’s all give our winner a round of a-paw-lause , WHISKEY the Bat Dog! She received 5 amazing reactions! Way to go Whiskey girl!! Can’t wait for you to get your goodie bag!! Lots of fun things in there just for you!!👏

🎃 Congratulations to our first ever costume contest winner! We will be hosting another one next year! Thank you for all of the submissions! Everyone looked soo cute!! We loved seeing all the faces!! 🎃

🎃👻🐶 Happy Howl-o-ween Everyone! 🐶👻🎃

🐶👻🎃 Happy Howl-O-Ween from all of here!! Stay safe and have a great night!! 🎃👻🐶
11/01/2024

🐶👻🎃 Happy Howl-O-Ween from all of here!! Stay safe and have a great night!! 🎃👻🐶

Tips for Training Success That Sticks 🐾Ready to strengthen your bond with your furry friend while supporting retention o...
10/31/2024

Tips for Training Success That Sticks 🐾

Ready to strengthen your bond with your furry friend while supporting retention of their newly developed skills? Here are 3 essential tips:

1. Home Sweet Home (Training):

Don't let your training efforts end when you leave the training facility. Integrate daily practice into your routine. Training at home helps your dog carry positive habits, and behavior into their everyday experience.

2. Consistency is Key:

Consistency is the cornerstone of effective training. Use the same commands and reward system every time. This helps your dog understand expectations and makes learning easier.

3. Keep it Short and Sweet:

Short, frequent training sessions are more effective than long, drawn-out ones. Keep your dog engaged and motivated by breaking up training into bite-sized chunks.

In addition, remember that positive reinforcement, patience, and loads of love are the key ingredients to a well-behaved and happy dog.

You've asked for it, so now we've got it. ✨North Paws is proud to announce that we are now offering virtual training ses...
10/29/2024

You've asked for it, so now we've got it. ✨

North Paws is proud to announce that we are now offering virtual training sessions!

Now you and your canine companions can train from the comfort of your own home while still reaping the benefits of structured training sessions!

Ready to book your virtual program, or have questions?

Give us a call at 989-802-4409 today!

The image says it all! 💚💙We love having new friends come join us at North Paws!! 😎
10/25/2024

The image says it all! 💚💙

We love having new friends come join us at North Paws!! 😎

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NORTH PAWS CLASS OF 2024!! CONGRATS, PIPER! WE'RE SO PROUD OF YOU!!!
NORTH PAWS CLASS OF 2024!! CONGRATS, PIPER! WE'RE SO PROUD OF YOU!!!

Name: Piper! Specialization: Therapy! Class: Novemeber 16th, 2024! THIS is why we're so excited this month, this is what we live for!! Seeing these babies grow up, learn and evolve into real-world problem solvers is more than exhillarating!! Yes, we as professional trainers should get a solid pat on the back, yet these little dudes are the REAL MVPS!!! <3 We love you guys so much, thank you for being such rockstars Nova & Piper!! We can't wait to see all the smiles you bring to the world! #happiness #dogtraining #therapy ##therapydog

NORTH PAWS CLASS OF 2024!! CONGRATS, NOVA! WE'RE SO PROUD OF YOU!!!
NORTH PAWS CLASS OF 2024!! CONGRATS, NOVA! WE'RE SO PROUD OF YOU!!!

Name: Nova! Specialization: Therapy! Class: Novemeber 16th, 2024! THIS is why we're so excited this month, this is what we live for!! Seeing these babies grow up, learn and evolve into real-world problem solvers is more than exhillarating!! Yes, we as professional trainers should get a solid pat on the back, yet these little dudes are the REAL MVPS!!! <3 We love you guys so much, thank you for being such rockstars Nova & Piper!! We can't wait to see all the smiles you bring to the world! STAY TUNED FOR PIPER'S POST! #happiness #dogtraining #therapy ##therapydog

🐶 Smart Toys! 🐶

🐶 Therapy Dog Piper 🐶
🐶 Therapy Dog Piper 🐶

‼️ Our training room is almost complete!! ‼️ 🐶 Piper was checking out the new door stop, Christmas tree and mirror! She didn’t seem too concerned with any of them! She received 2 gold stars and lots of pets for a job well done today! 🐶 👏 Way to go Piper!! 👏

What's Better Than Halloween?
What's Better Than Halloween?

Halloween & humor, and pups of course!! 🎃 So yeah, at North Paws, we ensure your pets are at the top of their stew-game, ready to serve. 🤣 So you know, at least if you ever find yourself in that 'The Walking Dead' situation, and you absolutely have to vote poor ol' Lassie off the island, the last supper is phenomenal. 🍲 In all seriousness though, our programs will ensure that your best friends are living their best lives, ready to face the day for the roles they are designed for, and in some circumstances trained to fulfill. 🐕‍🦺 So whether your dog is a service animal, and or simply the love of your life, North Paws has something that can help you strengthen the bond between you & your beast bestie. 🐶🥰 #servicedog #therapydogs #dogtrainer #northpaws LSA King

Not An Actual Event! Haha!
Not An Actual Event! Haha!

All aboard the DOG TRAIN!! 📸🐶🚈 This is a ficticious event that is not happening, however, it can happen in our hearts. Imagine a cute little train scene complete with props for the most adorable pup pictures!! Someone please steal this idea! Share it with friends!! https://www.north-paws.com #dogtrainer #dogpictures #petphotography #dogboarding #petcarebusiness

Good Friends, Good Habits, Come Board w/ Us!
Good Friends, Good Habits, Come Board w/ Us!

Perks are encountered along the path of embodying our mission, and that is to assist in helping our dog's be the best versions they can be. One of those perks come in the form of good friends. Good friends are a total perk to life for anydog, and humans alike! A good circle of friends will help propel you forward in life whereas another less ambitious or supportive group may hinder you. Training is great, but there are some things to consider. Training involves more than simple habits carried out on command in a vacuum, it involves preparing our canine kids for situations they've never encountered before including how to interact with other canines. Our programs at North Paws are designed to integrate dogs with one another, teach routines, and get them heading in the best direction possible for them. If you've been on the fence about getting started with lessons or would like to discuss boarding options, give us a call and let's all put our best paws forward for ensuring the best resources for our furry friends. #therapydogtraining #dogtraining #dogboarding #petcare #petcarebusiness

Maverick 🐶 Enrichment Day!
Maverick 🐶 Enrichment Day!

⭐️Maverick is now 3 months old! He’s working on his therapy dog training but currently mastering his retriever skills by practicing his sniffing! His little nose can sniff out a treat from a mile away! ⭐️ 🐶 Way to go Maverick! 🐶

🐶 Maverick practicing obedience while enjoying his snuffle may! We love enrichment day! 🐶
🐶 Maverick practicing obedience while enjoying his snuffle may! We love enrichment day! 🐶

🐶 Little Maverick, therapy puppy in training, is 3 months old and practicing his manners with an enrichment snuffle mat! Everyone enjoys these mats! They’re so much fun! 🐶 🥰

Did You Know?
Did You Know?

Dog Boarding isn't just about your pups well-being... Knowing that your furry friend is being cared for by professionals in a safe and comfortable environment can relieve stress, especially when you're traveling or unable to be home. #northpaws #dogtraining #qrcode #scanandlearn #obediencetraining #puppy #puppylove #puppytraining #positivereinforcement #caninebehavior #dogtrainingtips

Poopy Problem Solved
Poopy Problem Solved

At North Paws, we excel at teaching your pups where to go to the bathroom, learning commands, and so much more! Call us today, and schedule your best friend's first session! #dogtraining #puppy #puppytraining #obediencetraining #doglover #pottytraining

Scan & Support!!
Scan & Support!!

Want to learn more about North Paws, and support us in the process? It’s paw-sitively easy! 🐶📱 Grab your phone and scan our QR codes to explore all our amazing online destinations, and we'd appreciate if you'd drop us a review in the process. Let’s connect!! #northpaws #dogtraining #qrcode #scanandlearn #obediencetraining #puppy #puppylove #puppytraining #positivereinforcement #caninebehavior #dogtrainingtips

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