Project Paws Dog Training

06/27/2024

Congratulations to some of our puppy graduates from this week! This class was put together by and every student learned many new skills as well as critical socialization.
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06/04/2024

If you take your dog anywhere out in public chances are that someone is going to want to pet them. Of course many dogs would kill to receive pets from a new friend, but that isn’t always the case. So often I see people happy to have their pets meet strangers when the dogs absolutely want no part of it. So they try convincing them with treats, the stranger bends over or leans down to appear less scary, the dog is tied to the leash and unable to get away. The owner tightens the leash to bring the dog closer to the person, they get their pets and perhaps they seem to like it. They could lean into it, roll over for belly rubs, things that to an untrained eye looks like happy behavior. But in reality the dog is feeling helpless, trying to deescalate the situation.
Forcing your dog to greet people they don’t want to greet creates mistrust between them and you. They learn that when they’re uncomfortable, you will force them to get closer to whatever it is. You won’t allow them to feel relief and get away. You are teaching them that you cannot be trusted to keep them safe. Best case scenario you have a dog that develops learned helplessness where they freeze up and take it until they can get away. Worse case you have a dog who learns the only way to have their boundaries respected is to bite.
If a person wants to meet your dog and your dog shows any sign of apprehension, tell that person they don’t want to. Allow your dog to go up to the person, or walk away if they don’t want to. It is much better to disappoint a stranger than to damage the trust between you and your dog. Teaching them that you will respect them creates a dog who is confident in social situations and won’t feel like they have to escalate to be safe.
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05/12/2024

To the moms who’s children have four legs;
The moms who deal with tantrums that involve being bitten;
The moms who can’t understand what their child is upset about;
Here’s to the moms with fur kids 👏🏻

04/25/2024

Jazmine and Petunia practicing neutral behavior around other dogs! Petunia, the golden retriever, is an 11 month old baby who gets very excited when she sees her friends. Today we worked on walking parallel to each other and eventually were able to have them sit directly in front of one another while both paying attention to their owners. Great work!

04/02/2024

Warm weather is here, there’s no better time to train your dog!

Puppy classes will set you and your puppy up for success! Socialize with other puppies, learn in a new environment, create bonds with each other and more! 8 weeks to 6 months old.

Get your dog on the right track with obedience classes! Whether you just adopted or wany to brush up on new skills, this is the class for you! As a CGC Evaluator I make sure to have my obedience class set you up to pass the test. 6 months and older.

Go to https://projectpawsdogtraining.com to sign up!

02/01/2024

I had a cancellation in my class, leaving one available spot for my Obedience class this Sunday at 1pm! Class will be located at the unleashed pet store in Parkway Plaza II. Learn obedience skills in a group class environment and how to keep your dogs focus on you!

Price is $195 for 6 one hour lessons. Each class will take place at the same time and place each week. The price includes a treat pouch!

Click here to schedule: https://ProjectPawsDogTraining.as.me/?appointmentType=57536060

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12/19/2023

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12/12/2023

Hello! My name is Eliana and I’m the owner and trainer here at Project Paws Dog Training. I offer a variety of different services all available in your home! I am an approved AKC CGC Evaluator so I’m able to both offer lessons on how to pass the cgc exam as well as administer it.

Check out my website for more!

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