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OC Paws Dog Training OC Paws specializes in animal behavior. We can help you achieve a strong, positive relationship with your pet. Basic training to behavior modification.
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who we are…

We are positive trainers, using force free science based training methods. Our trainers understand animal behavior. We can tell you WHY your dog is doing what they doing and HOW we can help change the behavior. We will teach YOU how to be your dog’s trainer. Our trainers have worked in the animal industry at some of the most respected animal attraction parks in the world. We’ve traine

d marine mammals such as dolphins, sea lions and whales. We have also worked with exotic animals such as birds and monkeys. No animal has been too big or small for our trainers at OC Paws, especially our favorite: DOGS! how we do it…

OC Paws will customize an individual training program for your pet. We begin with an in-home consultation. This will give us the opportunity to evaluate your dog and create a training program that will set your dog up for success. We know that every dog is different and learns at their own pace. We want you and your dog to succeed. A well-trained pet is a happy pet. All of our training techniques are based on principles of classical conditioning and operant conditioning, with our focus on positive reinforcement. We also will teach you and your family members how to train your dog. YOU are the most important trainer! If you can understand the basic animal behavior techniques we show you, you will be able to maintain your dog’s good behavior for years to come. And, if you have questions along the way, no problem! We offer a lifetime of training advice with any training package.

Congratulations to these amazing group class students 🐾🐾🐾
04/08/2024

Congratulations to these amazing group class students 🐾🐾🐾

Training with Bandit and his family has been a great experience for everyone. Bandit started with our group puppy class ...
30/07/2024

Training with Bandit and his family has been a great experience for everyone. Bandit started with our group puppy class and then moved on to private in-home lessons. We covered a lot, and he’s only 7 months old!

I mean, come on…🐾🥹😍
24/07/2024

I mean, come on…🐾🥹😍

30/06/2024
26/06/2024
Congrats to our puppy and adolescent class grads!! Great work, everyone! 🐾🐶
16/06/2024

Congrats to our puppy and adolescent class grads!! Great work, everyone! 🐾🐶

Coco completed her training program today! We enjoyed our last session - place training, door manner, leash skills, long...
11/06/2024

Coco completed her training program today! We enjoyed our last session - place training, door manner, leash skills, long lead fun 🤩

Prince 👑 Toby showing off his place behavior. Today he completed his Proactive Puppy Program 🐾. He’s a good 🐶
17/05/2024

Prince 👑 Toby showing off his place behavior. Today he completed his Proactive Puppy Program 🐾. He’s a good 🐶

We sure do LOVE a good STATION behavior. Did you know that you’ll learn this behavior in our group class?! This is also ...
06/05/2024

We sure do LOVE a good STATION behavior. Did you know that you’ll learn this behavior in our group class?! This is also known as PLACE training.

17/04/2024

🗣 An animals’ diet can have anti-inflammatory and pro-inflammatory effects on their body, either due to the nutritional components themselves or the effects those components have on the individuals’ microbiome.

Nutrition and diet can change the levels of inflammatory mediators (or biological chemicals) in the body depending on the type, presentation, and amounts of nutritional components within a diet.

These dietary effects can be direct, due to the components of the diet, or indirect via the microbiome. This area of research is fascinating. Low-grade chronic inflammation can have negative effects on many disease states as there is a connection between inflammatory state, nutrition, stress, disease, and behavior.

Our puppy class grads! So proud of them. They are off to a great start 🐾
01/04/2024

Our puppy class grads! So proud of them. They are off to a great start 🐾

Group Puppy Class training! We cover basic behaviors, socializing, basic husbandry care and are ready to answer all your...
18/03/2024

Group Puppy Class training! We cover basic behaviors, socializing, basic husbandry care and are ready to answer all your questions! All our puppies love for a high value, healthy reward

06/03/2024

Pain is part of life sometimes. A small injury or illness can cause days of discomfort. As our dogs get older though, they can suffer joint pain that's often ignored because we just assume they are getting old. If you think your dog might be struggling, it's worth a closer look. Ask yourself if you recognise any of these signs. If you need any help with understanding and caring for yyour older dog, drop us a line in the comments.

27/02/2024

Understanding a dog's behaviour before training is crucial for several reasons. It helps identify the root cause of issues; for instance, a dog chewing might be teething or stressed rather than naughty.

This approach builds trust, as dogs feel understood, leading to a stronger bond and better dog welfare.

Misinterpreting behaviour can lead to harmful training methods, whereas understanding promotes the dog's welfare and happiness. Training that accounts for a dog's needs and emotions leads to long-term success, not just immediate obedience.

Overall, it's about ensuring the training is humane, effective, and fosters a positive relationship.

25/02/2024

Dogs need love and dogs need space. It's crucially important that we can read their language.

Patches, the adorable and sweet super star ⭐️ puppy!!
25/02/2024

Patches, the adorable and sweet super star ⭐️ puppy!!

23/02/2024

Joint pain is a common problem for dogs, especially as they age. It can make it difficult for them to move around and enjoy their daily activities. Unfortunately, dogs can't tell us when they're in pain, so it's up to us as their people to look out for signs that something might be wrong. In this bl...

Congrats to our puppy class grads!!
19/02/2024

Congrats to our puppy class grads!!

18/02/2024
Join the new FB Group -
06/02/2024

Join the new FB Group -

OC Paws is on a mission to link likeminded pet owners to encourage positive social experiences for their dogs. We invite you to join this new FB group to meet other dog owners who want to socialize their dogs in a safe & productive manner. Finding a good playmate for your dog can be so rewarding. Jo...

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This is Coco walking with her awesome owner. When I met Coco, she would ignore her owner quite often, especially while out on walks. We worked on engagement and leash skills. Now walks are fun for everyone. Coco still gets to sniff and explore and her owner can gain her attention. It’s a great balance. Walk WITH your dog - think about that, it can be done using positive methods!

This is my 9 year old daughter walking our 10 month old, 65lb #GSD Nala around our cul-de-sac. Once I taught Nala basic leash skills, I showed my daughter how to walk her. To keep everyone safe I implemented these strategies: 1. We use a front clip harness and 4 foot leash 2. She brings treats and is encouraged to reward Nala 3. She is to stay far enough away from other dogs and people to maintain Nala’s attention 4. She can only walk her in our cul-de-sac where I can see her from our front door. It’s important to keep everyone in the family involved in the training and you can do this with positive methods! Adjust accordingly to keep everyone safe, especially kids. This is one of the many benefits of working with OC Paws 🐾- we can teach the whole family, create realistic training goals and help everyone build a better relationship with the family pet! #pettraining #dogtraining #positivedogtraining #kidsanddogs

So proud of @fennecthesheltie for doing so great taking a bath! His owner is using a lick mat to keep it positive! #puppy #puppytraining #sheltie #sheltiepuppy #puppybath

I always knew my treat pouches were on point.

Trainer Paige adopts a new puppy! This is part of her introduction to her current dog, Finn. Calm and easy. Introducing a new dog into your household will look a bit different for each dog and family, as there are individual variables. Here, Trainer Paige keeps it calm and positive as she knows her own dog’s needs and wants her new puppy to ease in. Excellent work, as always! #dogtrainer #animaltrainer #rescuepuppy #positivedogtraining

“I like those treats and this positive reinforcement training!” - 🐾

Here we have Mr. Gizmo properly showing us how to dance. He’s in training for his AKC Trick Dog Title, as well as his CGC certification, best of luck to you, Gizmo! #dogsofinstagram #dogtrainerslife #americankennelclub

Another sighting of Kasper the friendly Golden! This time he’s showing off his cool new, “side” behavior. I think when he sticks his tongue out it’s just for show. 😉 #goldenretriever #goldenretrieversofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #dogtraining

Doing some one on one work with Kasper the friendly dog. While our main goal in this training lesson is to show Kasper that there are better things to do than eat the grass in his backyard, we took some time to work on “Down” from a distance. This is a lot harder than Kasper makes it look, most dogs start out by coming to you when given the “Down” cue from a distance. If you think about it, we tend to primarily cue that behavior when we are standing right in front of them, not from 10 feet away. Keep up the great work Kasper! And let’s get you off of the grass diet while we’re at it.. #dogtraining #dogtrainer #goldensofinstagram #goldenretriever #goldenretrieversofinstagram

Meet Zelda! Two years ago she would be growling, barking, and lunging toward the dog in the background from 100 feet away. Fast forward to today, she is able to calmly stand 10-15ft from this dog while engaging and disengaging comfortably. She has come a long way in the two years that we have known each other but I couldn’t be more proud of her and her wonderful owner for getting her to this point. She had improved greatly within the first few months of her training however, there were some set backs with the global pandemic. But Zelda and her owner have only improved and will continue to get better as time goes on. This is a very proud moment caught on camera. #dogsofinstagram #dogtraining #dogtrainerslife #doginstagram

Is that a Muzzle??? This is a very common question I get asked by people who see me working with a dog who is wearing a head collar similar to the one that Teddy is modeling ever so nicely in the video clip. In this moment we are taking a break from our reactivity training lesson and practicing catching some treats. Teddy gets very excited when he sees other dogs, it usually results in him lunging toward the other dogs to try and greet them. And although with reactivity we try not to focus so much on symptoms like lunging and work with the dog on alternative behaviors they can offer in the presence of their triggers, we aren’t perfect and sometimes need a little extra help. Enter the head collar, with proper conditioning we can teach our dogs to wear them comfortably while training and it allows owners the peace of mind that they will be able to handle their dog if they find themselves in a tough situation. And as you can see by the way Teddy opens his mouth to catch the treat, it most certainly is not a muzzle(not that there is anything wrong with a muzzle when needed). They aren’t necessary for every dog but can be a great training tool when the situation calls for it. #dogtraining #dogsofinstagram #dogtrainer #reactivedog #treatcatching

Taking the rainy/gloomy day down time to work on some skills that we haven’t worked on in quite some time. In the video you see Elvira practicing her sits and downs on verbal cue. To her right is the target stick and to her left is the treat and train that I am using to administer her reward. When given the “touch” cue she is also being given a hand gesture that you cannot see on camera, but what you can see is that there are still a couple of times where she is not quite sure what I am asking, and that’s okay. With time and consistency she’ll be right back to where she was with these skills in no time. Making sure you set time aside each day (minutes) to practice desired behaviors and skills with your pup is crucial to maintaining their training. #dogtraining #minpin #chihuahuasofinstagram #chihuahua #elvira #positivereinforcement

We’re going to take a moment and celebrate with our client, Kasper. He had a blast this past weekend when he experienced snow for the first time, look at him go! #goldenretriever #goldenretrieversofinstagram #puppyinsnow #puppiesofinstagram

Murphy showing off her “Bang, Bang!” Trick skills during our AKC Trick Dog Class, great job! #dogtraining #positivereinforcementdogtrainer #akctrickdog #goldenretrieversofinstagram

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who we are… OC Paws is a dog training company founded on the principles of classical conditioning, operant conditioning, with our focus on positive reinforcement. Our trainers understand animal behavior. We can tell you WHY your dog is doing what they doing and HOW we can help change the behavior. We will teach YOU how to be your dog’s trainer. Our trainers have worked in the animal industry at some of the most respected animal attraction parks in the world. We’ve trained marine mammals such as dolphins, sea lions and whales. We have also worked with exotic animals such as birds and monkeys. No animal has been too big or small for our trainers at OC Paws, especially our favorite: DOGS! how we do it… OC Paws will customize an individual training program for your pet. We start with an in-home consultation. This will give us the opportunity to evaluate your dog and create a training program that will set your dog up for success. We know that every dog is different and learns at their own pace. We want you and your dog to succeed. A well-trained pet is a happy pet. We also will teach you and your family members how to train your dog. YOU are the most important trainer! If you can understand the basic animal behavior techniques we show you, you will be able to maintain your dog’s good behavior for years to come. And, if you have questions along the way, no problem! We offer a lifetime of training advice with any training package.