Paws 4 Training

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!

06/13/2024

Impulse control rock stars in Paws in the Park Monday night!

05/19/2024

Congratulations and huge Paws Up for our recent Reactive Rovers Graduates!!!

It’s amazing to see the progress these dog & human teams make each session. This class is focused on building the human/canine connection and developing skills to work through all those big feelings the dogs have to triggers in their environment!!

It’s hard work and there are a lot of emotions to work through on both ends of the leash. I’m so incredibly proud of all of them!!! ❤️🐾❤️🐾

04/30/2024

Just some adorable dogs, wearing adorable hats 🐾❤️🐾

04/28/2024

More coming soon!

04/28/2024

Paws in the Park Classes have been added to the website. More to come!! 🐾🐾

04/18/2024

A HUGE Congratulations to these recent Reactive Rovers Graduates!

I’m so incredibly proud of you all and all your hard work! ❤️🐾❤️🐾

04/05/2024

04/04/2024

All Training Classes are Cancelled Today!

Stay safe and try to enjoy some fun in the snow with your pups!

04/03/2024

100% ❤️🐾❤️🐾

My Facebook feed is normally a fairly happy place, filled with photos of people’s dogs and wildlife. There are ads too, of course, but they’re easy enough to ignore; that is, until one like the one that came across my newsfeed today appears. It featured a wary Cavalier King Charles Spaniel havin...

03/31/2024

Some of our recent graduates from Puppy Kindergarten, Level 1 & Level 2 Classes!!

We ❤️ all the dogs that walk thru the door and truly enjoying helping them learn, grow and have fun alongside their humans.

03/16/2024

A BIG Congratulations to our newest Canine Good Citizens!! We are so incredibly proud of all you! ❤️🐾

03/16/2024

02/24/2024

Our most recent Pawsome Level 2 Life Skills Graduates!!! 🐾❤️

02/24/2024

HUGE shout out to our recent Reactive Rovers Graduates!! 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

I’m so incredibly proud of all of your hard work and progress you made each week.

02/18/2024

What Exactly Is Enrichment Class?

The short answer: a fun time with your dog!

The longer version: it depends on each and every dog. Sometimes it is trying new things, sometimes it is confidence building, sometimes it just burning some mental and physical energy especially on these bitter cold winter days.

More than anything, it is a wonderful way to bond with your dog and just enjoy them while finding something you like doing together ❤️🐾❤️

02/12/2024

Level 1 Rock Star Graduates! We are so proud of you all! 🐾❤️

02/12/2024

Happy Graduation to wonderful and incredibly adorable Puppies! 🐾❤️❤️🐾🐾

01/09/2024

Due to the expected wintery weather, all classes are cancelled for this evening (January 9th).

Have fun playing in the snow with your dogs! 🐾🐾

12/29/2023

New Puppy Kindergarten Classes starting next week! There are a few spots available in Tuesday & Thursday evening classes!

This is such a fun class to strengthen the relationship with your pup, learn some new skills and give your pup the chance to play with other puppies!

Please check out my website for availability and to register! www.paws4trainingnh.com

12/26/2023

January and February Classes have been added to the website and available for registration!

New Puppy Kindergarten, Level 1 & Level 2 Life Skills Classes begin next week and there are still a few spots available!

Please check out my website for availability and to register! www.paws4trainingnh.com

12/25/2023

Wishing you all a Magical and Merry Christmas! 🎄 May you enjoy this season with the ones you love…especially your dogs! ❤️🐾😊🎁

12/22/2023

Enrichment Class is up on the schedule for February 10th! This is a class all about just having fun with your dog, trying new things, and bonding over activities you both enjoy on these cold winter days.

12/20/2023

Shout out to the paw-some Level 2 Life Skills Grads.

So incredibly proud of all your hard work! 🐾❤️

12/20/2023

Rock ⭐️ Level 1 Life Skills Grads!

Congratulations to these amazing dogs & their equally amazing humans. 🐾

12/19/2023

The final Puppy Kindergarten Graduates of 2023!!

So proud of these pups and their wonderful humans!

12/19/2023

Wrap a Present Relay Race! A real “life skill” this time of year. 😂❤️🐾

I know Kody loves to “assist” in this activity at home. 😂