Training

Every dog’s story is different, so we start with a conversation, not a package. In about 30 minutes, by phone, video call or in person at Pooches Paradise, we’ll talk through your dog’s history, what’s been happening, and what you want to change.

You’ll leave knowing:

• The approach we’d take and how the training is structured
• A realistic timeline for progress
• Whether we’re the right fit for your dog

What happens next: If it’s a fit, the next step is an in-person Behavior Baseline Assessment: a slower-paced temperament and baseline evaluation with your dog, at no charge for new clients. From there we recommend the best program.

Is it right for your dog? Our training is built on the pack. Dogs learn alongside other dogs, with a dedicated handler. If you want your dog to avoid other dogs entirely, we may not be the right fit, and we’ll tell you so honestly.

1. Real behavior shows up here. A dog can look perfect at a park or in a living room. In a playgroup, with the same dogs day after day, the behaviors that matter surface, so we can train them.
2. Training doesn’t stop when the session ends. Every arrival, transition and play session is a chance to reinforce. Other dogs teach manners first; we step in when the lesson hasn’t landed.
3. A team, not one trainer. A dog that only listens to one handler regresses the moment someone else holds the leash. Every handler on our team trains to the same methods and the same standard, so your dog learns to respond to whoever holds the leash. Then we train you.
4. A controlled environment for the hard cases. Reactive and aggressive dogs carry real risk. Here we control who your dog meets, when, and at what distance, with our team in every playroom. We’ve helped dogs their owners never thought could be around another dog. Sometimes the fastest way forward is to slow down and get on their level.