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Polite Paws Training

Providing customized positive training on the CT shoreline with a certified (CPDT-KA) trainer since 2011. Polite Paws providing custom training for your family.
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Specializing in puppy training and family dog training. Private sessions (both in-home or out in public), Play School and more available. We are based on the Connecticut Shoreline (Madison, Guilford, Killingworth, North Branford, Branford, Clinton)

07/25/2024

Seems like my assistant started a team meeting without me…

07/09/2024

When it’s so hot they decide to play wrestle laying down

07/08/2024

Felt good to get out and do a session with Butters today ❤️ I’m still going day by day to see how I feel but man I needed to have a session this AM. Butters was such a good boy and learned that the statue man wasn’t scary like he first thought, if you witnessed me petting and hugging the statue today to show Butters he wasn’t a threat…I’m sorry. The weird things I do for training. My hopes is I’ll be able to come back on a limited basis to start. But I still need to see how my body reacts to my treatments. I’m still going to refer out for aggression or more difficult cases as I need to be careful and build my strength back up. Working dogs feels good for the soul ❤️

07/06/2024

We hope you all had a great holiday and your pets weren’t too affected by the fireworks. If you felt your dog struggled it’s a great opportunity to talk to your vet now and make a plain for the future.

07/03/2024

To update you all. It’s been chaos since the week before Memorial Day. I’ve paused taking on new client just for a little to recover from surgery and start treatment. I’m doing my best to update all incoming inquires etc. I’ve so far been able to do some of the play school days. Private lessons are paused. I’ll update everyone once I see how I feel a few weeks after treatment. Thank you all for being patient!

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07/01/2024

Timber’s Monday PSA

06/27/2024

The play crew loves when the kids are on summer break!

06/24/2024

Lucy and Rocky did their best settle ever while out in public today! Super proud!

06/21/2024

06/20/2024

Happy to be back to my play groups with all my personal therapy dogs ❤️ Josie, lexie, snug and Sebastian are helping keep my spirits up. So lucky for my amazing clients and their amazing dogs 🥰🐾

06/11/2024

I’ve been a bit quiet here. I am dealing with some serious health issues and am having to cut back a bit on my business. I need to limit right now how many clients and also the type of service needed. While I love my aggression cases I will not be able to take those on for a bit as my schedule is limited. For all of you that refer me regularly, I thank you so much! But if I refer them onto any of my amazing colleagues, it’s just because I feel I can’t give them the care they need right now. If you have any questions please reach out. But I will likely have to make some long term changes and will update once I have a better idea. In the meantime, here is Butters doing well while we start pushing him more into busier places. So proud of this team!

05/29/2024

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Summer is here!!! Kids and Dogs Camp the perfect way to build a great relationship with your kids and dogs helping them learn to SPEAK DOG! A fun filled week with a different theme each day!!

To sign up and find out more visit us at

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05/29/2024

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GUILFORD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:
Guilford is closed to incoming Emergencies today, Wednesday, until 8pm while we shift our layout interior into the renovated half.

If you are in need of emergency care, our North Haven location is open 24/7.
Thank you for your continued support and patience during this time.

Get live updates on our website here- https://buff.ly/4bbvoUE

05/21/2024

Sometimes I can’t help myself. Walter loved our little session where he received lots of praise and treats for transforming to Bowser

05/19/2024

Anyone else’s dog(s) help with laundry?

05/17/2024

Butters first visit to the beach/ocean. Last time we were at Hammonasset the second his toes hit some sand on a path near the volleyball courts he immediately went to zoomie. So this time I wanted to let him have a full experience in the sand and see how he would react to the water. Safe to say. He loved it 🥰

05/12/2024

Happy Mother’s Day to all with 4-legged and 2-legged children 🐕👧🏻

05/11/2024

To say my daughter is excited and counting down the days to being home for play school is an understatement…

05/09/2024

There is always a dog head in my lap looking for some love ❤️

05/03/2024

Tyson is working on learning to settle on his bed when people come over, knocking at the door gets him super revved up and we are helping give him the skills to settle down.

05/03/2024

Butters working on settling out with distractions nearby at Hammonasset 🐾

04/29/2024

Someone is loving the new addition to play group this year, our new bubble machine! Go Markie 🫧

04/26/2024

Here’s your reminder that making vet appts as positive as positive should last their WHOLE life. Timbers never had an issue with going to the vet until we found his cancer lump that resulted in surgery and A LOT of re**al exams. And let me be clear, he still lets the vets check him I can just tell he’s a bit more sensitive to the handling now so we continue to work every visit on making it fun. We started off with a quick 15 min stop at Hammonasset to just get some sniffing and running around before we drove to the vet. I started with treating him the moment we got out of the car. We had fun on the exam room while we waited for the amazing staff. We practiced tricks, he got treats for just hanging out with me, I then tossed food for him to go move around the exam room for fun. When our vet came in I continued to reinforce while we talked and then through the exam. Then guess what, we continued treating while we checked out and talked with the amazing front desk staff. I then packed him up, took him back to Hammonasset on a long line and just walked him up and down the fields so he could sniff and explore. Now he’s home taking a nap and I know that although parts of it are stressful, it’s such a small part to all the fun we had around it. BTW he will be 10 in July! I can’t believe it!

04/24/2024

Mickey who is just shy of 6 months is exhausting his owners but we have our first session today and have a great plan in place to help everyone. Isn’t he adorable?!

04/23/2024

My daughter leaving love notes to the play school crew 🐾 she’s counting down the days until summer

04/20/2024

Another. Start of Play School, after play school ❤️ I can’t tell you how happy it makes me see Markie so happy!

04/20/2024

Emery learning to chill out in public ❤️

04/16/2024

Start of the day. End of the Day ❤️

04/04/2024

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Madison, CT
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+12038898436

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There is something about working with a dog that has a lot of fears, lack of confidence with people and dogs and seeing them become more confident and comfortable with our group. Josie has come such a long way. She started here and was super nervous of me and now she tries to sit in my lap and snuggle all over me. She’s grown comfortable with the group and my family. And what was hard for her to come here has turned into a time she enjoys. Having a dog open up to me and trust me and what I am asking of them is probably the most rewarding thing about my job. Many of the dogs that come to be start off very nervous and timid and end up being a part of our play family in no time. We love you Josie!

When it’s the end of the day and your energy is dwindling but you still want to play

Josie hasn’t been here since the fall and is just getting back into getting comfortable here. Josie is an anxious dog, so while she had made progress back in the fall it was small. I recently suggested talking with her vet about behavioral medicine that may help her with her anxiety. It hasn’t even been the full 6 weeks it takes to build up and I’m seeing HUGE progress at play group. She’s initiating play herself. This video as shows the importance of recall. Sebastian wanted to join in, I could tell it was a little too much with two in her space and Sebastian did exactly what I needed him to do. If I didn’t have good recall, likely she would have become a little overwhelmed. This is why you can’t do this type of training at dog parks.

We had one of the most amazing experiences today watching and learning all about border collies and sheepherding in Ireland. I loved watching my kids completely amazed at these working dogs and what their capabilities are. Dogs are amazing! 🐑🇮🇪

This is how I start a new dogs recall in group play. Stupid easy and by shaping and capturing any behavior where he happens to “check-in” with me. I start with reinforcing glances my way, eye contact, very short minor play recalls, etc. this is only day 2 of Walter’s Play School, so I am not going to expect him to recall off full play yet. But I’m happy with how he’s already getting the idea!

Timber apparently knew how to play…I can’t have the only dog that HAS to involve himself in everything

Huskies…

Hooman not moving fast enough to deliver treatos…

Thank you for an incredible year with incredible dogs! 🐾❤️

Sebastian learned to swim today 🌊🌞

So dramatic 🤣 But way to go Brodie for disengaging when I called him

Luna walking Chatfield Hollow, still have some work to do to get to auto sits but this dog is so much fun to work with

Polite Paws mini dog trainer took control of the whole walk. Sebastian’s worked really hard on his walking so I knew they would be a good match.

I always allow little breaks so dogs can have some freedom and sniff after they walk nicely with me for a bit, Sebastian walked Stony Creek like a pro!

When your “extra” is trying to take the lead role of your film. Tilly’s first visit to Play School (white dog) and Sebastian’s maybe 4th mini visit. They instantly clicked. Maybe it’s the doodle resemblance. But super proud of the veteran dogs taking a step back and letting Tilly and Sebastian establish a friendship.

As it warms up, make sure you keep your dog brushed and groomed. If your dog has fur, especially a double coat, it’s so important to get out all that loose undercoat. This helps allow airflow through their coat. Those with hair want to make sure their are no matting, not only painful but can restrict airflow. Teaching your dog to be comfortable with grooming is SO important! Here in using a forced air dryer to help push the loose hair out of Keira.

Sneak peak into free time at Play School ❤️🐶

I got the SOS text that their dog was terrified of the new ramp they bought him. I worked with him a few times yesterday at my house during play school and we had a session today at their home to trouble shoot, and boom! By the end he was walking up and down all on his own 💪🏻

Snug aka Sunshine 🌞

In case you thought you wanted a Husky. Timber’s protesting because I’m working out of the home today. He wishes play school was every day.

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Polite Paws provides positive training for you and your dog or puppy. We are based on the Connecticut Shoreline. Group and individual training are available. Call today for a consultation! Did you get a new puppy who needs to learn the basics? Or is your older dog forgetting their manners? A well-mannered dog is a happy dog!