Canine Connection

19/07/2024

The cutest group of pups! 🐾

16/07/2024

✨Student Spotlight for this week: Chloe, Charley, & Clyde✨

Chloe (bottom right) is a fearful, timid girl who recently opened up to Woody and a few new people!

Charley (upper left) is a previous client who went through puppy training and is a great role model for his younger siblings!

Clyde (bottom left) is the newest aussie to join! He is doing excellent in puppy training!

Nova (red) has not taken classes with us but she is the best girl!

07/07/2024

✨Student Spotlight✨
Waffle has been training since the day her pawrents brought her home! She is a spitfire smartie 🐾

15/04/2024

Only a few spots left!

This class holds a special place in my heart and is in honor of my senior pup, Jake❤️

Senior Day is dedicated to those older pups focusing on patience, low impact agility, obedience to keep their mind sharp, and scent games!
Even though they are slowing down, doesn’t mean they have to miss out on the fun! 🐾

Message Personal Paws or I for more information 💬

13/04/2024

Mazikeen killing it at Retrieving and Tracking!! 🎉

10/04/2024

Message me to register!! 🐾

Senior Day is dedicated to those older pups focusing on patience, low impact agility, obedience to keep their mind sharp, and scent games!
Even though they are slowing down, doesn’t mean they have to miss out on the fun! 🐾

Message Personal Paws or I for more information 💬

08/04/2024

A few spots still open! Email [email protected]

08/04/2024

Message me to register! Only a few spots left 🐾

01/04/2024

Senior Day is dedicated to those older pups focusing on patience, low impact agility, obedience to keep their mind sharp, and scent games!
Even though they are slowing down, doesn’t mean they have to miss out on the fun! 🐾

Message Personal Paws or I for more information 💬

19/08/2023

Agility class was a BIG hit at Personal Paws today! We all had so much fun 🐾

I think the owners were more tired than the dogs! 🐶

15/08/2023

🍂Starting in September🍂

Message me to discuss what type of lessons are most beneficial to you & your pup🐾

12/08/2023

Personal Paws crew working on their fitness skills 🏋️‍♀️🐾

08/08/2023

Come join us at Personal Paws for my AKC Fitness class!!

*1 hour class consists of learning the foundations of fitness principles and improving technique and posture🏋️‍♀️🐾

Email: [email protected] to register 🎉

16/06/2023

Agility is sold out 🎉 Reach out to register for our Fitness class in August 🐾

Canine Connection 🐕 SOLD OUT

10/06/2023

Congratulations to Bambina, Nash, & Norman on completing their 4 week agility class🎉

05/06/2023

CUPS FOR PUPS At Second Wind Coffee featuring our event special menu that Supports The Fulton County Regional S.P.C.A. For the month of June a portion of the proceeds will be donated to we will also be collecting donations, treats, toys and supplies for the adoptable dogs. JOIN US FRIDAY JUNE 30th from 6pm-9pm 32 W Main St. Johnstown, NY For Our End Of The Month Party And Dog Friendly Meet & Greet with Basket Raffles and Door Prizes!

05/06/2023

Come join us at Bark in the Park with our friends from Personal Paws LLC🎉🐾

One month from today is Bark in the Park sponsored by Country Feed and Dr. Michael P. Tucci ! Bring your furry friends out for a night of Mohawks Baseball!!

03/06/2023

03/06/2023

Had a great morning at Personal Paws LLC for our tracking class!

Thank you everyone for coming, everyone did amazing 🎉🐾 If you missed out, theres 1 spot left for our agility or fitness class!

Thank you Kait for having me! 🐕

02/06/2023

*Update on my training schedule*

I have reduced the amount of classes that I offer due to focusing on my own boys at the moment❤️ Jake has some health issues & I want to soak up every second I can with this sweet boy! We have been going on new adventures, exploring, swimming, and Woody has started agility🐾

I am currently doing Pop Up classes at Personal Paws throughout the summer! If you are interested please reach out & join the waitlist 😊

31/05/2023

28/05/2023

Only a couple spots left for our summer pop up classes with our friend Canine Connection!! Agility,tracking & K9 fitness. These classes are going to be so much fun and fulfilling for you and your pup! We are so excited to welcome such an educated and talented trainer to our happy place to host. Even Some of our adoptable residents will also be joining in on all the fun. Showing off their elite skills with our PPaws trainers. Email [email protected] to reserve your spot today!

( if you have emailed for a spot in the classes and have not paid for the class we unfortunately are unable to hold the reservation. )

See you guys soon! 🐕

22/05/2023

Just received my AKC Fit Dog Certification 🎉

Who is interested in a virtual fitness class with your pup?!

13/05/2023

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12/05/2023

We still have a few spots open for our upcoming AKC Puppy Class! Class starts next Thursday from 6:00-7:00pm.

11/05/2023

👀 🍔 As we continue to share the importance of a proper nutrition and diet for our pets during today's theme of "Nutrition and exercise matter," it's important to remember that human food has a different caloric equivalency for our pets.

Remember, more treats doesn't equal more love and maintaining your pet’s healthy weight gives your pet the best chance of living a healthier and happier life.

10/05/2023

There is a lot of pressure on dog guardians in today’s world. The over saturation of social media videos of dogs performing these intricate tasks, or trained to near robotic performance has left a lot of the general public feeling like they don’t measure up. I even sometimes find myself caught up in the comparison. Especially when my dogs aren’t necessarily behaving perfectly. Or when someone side eyes the way my rez dog is often my “wild child.”

The first thing to remember is that what you see from influencers is designed to sell you something. What you often see from trainers who are more concerned with flash than substance is designed to sell you something. It’s not real, and it often hides a very ugly truth of how that dog was really taught those things, or how that dog lives.

The second thing to remember is what I tell clients and folks who ask me about a dog sleeping on the bed, getting on the couch, who has zoomies around the living room careening off the armchair, or a dog who sits and watches their guardian eat, or the guardian who feeds their dog off their plate. I tell them all the same thing: “If it’s not a problem for you, then it’s not a problem.” As long as no one is being hurt by the behavior, and you don’t mind it? It’s not a problem. Just because your Aunt Karen hates dogs on the furniture and is grumpy about the dog hair on your couch when she visits does not mean you need to banish your dog from the sofa.

My dogs are far from perfect. But my dogs are perfect for me. They meet me needs and expectations. I find Naiche’s wild child behaviors delightful. She is full of energy and intelligence and a strong independent streak that amuses me daily. Branch talks to the people he knows well and is excited to see. Mangos licks the dishes as we are loading the dish washer. Kaylee will crash through and over anything to get to the ball that I just accidentally kicked under my feet. Are these behaviors other might find annoying or even “bad” ? Maybe. Do I care? Not really. Because I refuse to allow another person’s expectations ruin the joy I take in my own dogs.

My dogs are not calm dogs. I do not personally gravitate towards a chill dog as I am a busy , active and opposite of chill human. My dogs do as they are asked when they are asked. They have solid recalls and know how to perform a variety of behaviors to achieve whatever end goal I am seeking from them. But I am not interested in defining a “Good dog” as a dog who never expresses a joy or feeling that is “too big.” A good dog is defined by YOU as an individual dog’s guardian, not by any one else.

Don’t let someone else tell you what you can and cannot enjoy from and with your dog. Define a good dog in terms that make you and your dog happiest.

06/05/2023

Such a happy girl during agility 🐾😊

03/05/2023

Starting June 8th at 6:30PM🐾

Message me for more details!

01/05/2023

We can’t believe how quickly the spots for our upcoming group classes are filling up! This spring and summer, we’re partnering with Canine Connection to offer 1 hour pop up classes!! Tracking, Agility and K9 Fitness!! These classes are located at our facility. 1197 Mariaville Road, Rotterdam🤩

Reach out to [email protected] to reserve your spot. Limited spots are available.