Paws 4 Training

12/22/2024

Thanks to the generous donations and support of our amazing clients, our Holiday Raffle raised $1,450.00 for Long Trail Canine Rescue!

Raffle Winners:
~ Angela Orlando - Gift Basket
~ Barbara Mathewson - Gift Basket
~ Lynn Lebrun - Paws 4 Training GC
~ Terri Lynch - Paws 4 Training GC
~ Jeff & Karyn Lord - Paws 4 Training GC

Words cannot express how heartwarming it is to have such an amazing community that is so willing to support rescue dogs in need!

Thank you all so much for your support and congratulations to all of the winners.

Wishing you all a warm and safe holiday season. ❤️

12/18/2024

An important life skill this time of year…Level 2s rocking the Wrap a Present Relay Race last night! 🐾❤️🎄

12/07/2024

This holiday season we are running a raffle fundraiser to support Long Trail Canine Rescue.

LTCR is a local rescue organization that is dedicated to helping homeless dogs find their forever families. They are an amazing organization that truly wants to make a difference for dogs in need of homes. LTCR relies on donations to rescue dogs from shelter situations and provide all the support they need while in their foster homes awaiting their forever home (medical expenses, food, training, enrichment toys, etc).

We will be raffling off two gift baskets (valued at $200/each) and three $100 Paws 4 Training Gift Certificates. Gift baskets are filled with a variety of wonderful treats, enrichment toys and other dog related items to enjoy with your furry best friend.

Raffle tickets are available for purchase now through December 21st. The raffle drawing will be held on December 21st and I will notify the winners via email or phone.

Raffle Tickets are $10.00/each. You can purchase more than one to increase your chances of winning.
All funds raised go directly to LTCR.

If you are interested in purchasing raffle tickets, please email [email protected] and I can arrange all the details with you.

Please consider donating this holiday season and help give these dogs the forever they deserve! 🐾

**Picture of two LTCR pups enjoying their forever home! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

11/06/2024

Our Rock Star ⭐️ Level 2 Life Skills Graduates!!!

Congratulations to all of these adorable pups and their humans! ❤️🐾We are so proud of you!

11/05/2024

A BIG Congratulations to these Level 1 Life Skills Graduates! 🎓

I’m so proud of all the work you’ve done and the amazing progress you’ve made. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

You are all PAWSOME! 🐾❤️

11/03/2024

Ball pits, obstacles, snuffle tunnels, scenting games, interactive toys, and MORE! 🎉

Check out the Canine Enrichment Classes scheduled for Saturday, November 9th! You will have a blast with your dog and find new ways to engage with them through fun activities!

You can check availability and register on my website: www.paws4trainingnh.com

11/02/2024

Get ready for cuteness overload!! ❤️🐾

Congratulations to these amazing Puppy Kindergarten Graduates! 🎓

10/31/2024

**Update: The Friday class is now full but I’ll be adding January sessions to the website soon! 👍🏼

Are you struggling with your dog’s reactivity?

I have a new round of Reactive Rovers beginning next week and still have spots in the Friday 9:30am class.

In this 6-week class you and your dog will learn the skills needed to help you navigate the world more easily. You’ll strengthen the connection with your dog and gain the confidence to help them work thru their triggers.

Please let me know if you are interested in signing up or would like additional information.

**Previous RR Grad showing off his smile! 😊

10/30/2024

Congratulations to our recent Reactive Rovers Graduates!🎓

It’s so amazing to watch the transformation these dogs and their humans make as this class progresses. These teams did such an awesome job strengthening their connection and working through tough situations together.

I’m incredibly proud of you all and look forward to continuing to help you along the way! ❤️🐾s

10/27/2024

Well the weather is getting colder and the nights are getting darker, which means that’s a wrap on Paws in the Park for the season! 🐾❤️

This season was full of amazing groups of dogs & humans…lots of veterans to the class and a whole bunch of newbies!

It was great to see you all working alongside your dogs around all the distractions of the real world.

Here are some highlight pics from the season!! ❤️

10/25/2024

Some of the puppies from Puppy Kindergarten Classes rocking their t-shirts. ❤️🐾

10/11/2024

Courtney and I are dedicated to continuing to educate ourselves on the most up to date information, techniques and approaches to working with dogs.

We are so excited to attend The Aggression in Dogs Conference this year and learn from the best of the best in our field.

Please excuse our delay in responding to anyone, we will be geeking out on all things dog! ❤️🐾

09/26/2024

BIG shout out to our recent Level 1 & Level 2 Graduates!

We are so incredibly proud of all the hard work and laughter you all bring into class each week! 🐾❤️🐾❤️

09/26/2024

Our most recent Puppy Kindergarten Graduates!!!

Happy graduation to all of these adorable pups and wonderful humans!! 🐾❤️🐾❤️

09/09/2024

It’s been a busy summer and I often forget to post pics of all that is happening. So here are some puppies in t-shirts as an apology. 😂❤️🐾

08/28/2024

A HUGE congratulations to these recent Reactive Rovers Graduates! I’m so incredibly proud of these amazing dogs & their humans.

08/19/2024

This 👇…100% this!!!

We can look at recall as a matter of CONTROL:
A dog must obey the whistle just because they must.

Or we can look at recall as a matter of PERSUASION,
I know you want to be over there, I do!
But I can promise you, you'll want to be over here too!

The first perspective feeds resentment, frustration and rejection,
The second perspective feeds excitement, relationship and cooperation.

We get fixed on this idea that dogs should do something just because they're told to,
Taking us away from the idea that dogs are allowed freedom of choice and autonomy.

YES, recall is about safety of the dog and everyone around them,
So give it top priority reinforcement! And remember...

If you want your dog to stick around you,
Be someone to stick around for.

Food, toys, praise, play, ball... None of this is as important as the YOU that is serving up the deliciousness.

Relationship is FUNDAMENTAL to recall.
Ignoring your dog all walk then expecting a recall away from something offering interaction is not going to get you...

A DOG THAT ***WANTS*** TO COME!

Let the relationship with your dog be the lead,
That gives you faith your dog will be only too happy to return to your side,
The moment you offer a promise of goodness.

Never, ever, ever aim to stop rewarding a recall behaviour 🐾💜

06/24/2024

Paws in the Park is cancelled tonight (Monday, June 24th) due to the rain. ☔️ 🌧️ Stay dry out there!