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We strongly object to the use of shock collars either for training or for "invisible" fencing. We urge you to read this statement by one of the country's leading veterinarian behaviorists:
Dr. Karen Overall
And this article from a certified dog behavior counselor:
Angelica Steinker, M.Ed.Ed., PDBC, CDBC, NADOI Endorsed, CAP2
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WELCOME to PAWS FOR PRAISE!
Danvers, Massachusetts
Danvers, Massachusetts
It's our pleasure to serve all of your puppy and dog training needs.
978-356-7667
is Greater Boston, Cape Ann, North Shore,
Massachusetts' premier positive dog training establishment.
We offer a variety of personalized and creative solutions to your dog training needs. We offer obedience training, and dog behavior modification, as well as dog owner education.
For
EFFECTIVE POSITIVE PET DOG TRAINING
THAT CAN "MAKE A TAIL WAG!"
Danvers, MA 01923
CALL TODAY!
978-356-7667 (calls returned within 48 hours)
OR EMAIL FOR FASTER SERVICE
978-356-7667
Our goal is to effectively help you build a wonderful relationship with your canine best friend using communication that your dog can understand. We use "Progressive Reinforcement Training" which employs the most modern, science-based, ethical, and pain-free techniques available.
You got a dog to be your well loved companion. We want training to be enjoyable for the whole family - including the dog.
As a family friendly facility, we want adults and children alike to remain safe in the company of dogs, thus our focus is always on understanding dogs as well as prevention, management, and training. We individualize our pet dog training to fit your dog's developmental stage. We also understand breed predispositions and can give you lots of great training hints whether you own a retriever, a herder, a terrier, a hound, or a toy dog. We believe that if you can train whales, tigers, or chickens with simple marker training techniques, you can certainly train dogs the same way, since all mammals learn by the same principles. We also believe in setting dogs up for success, rather than waiting for them to make mistakes that require "correction."
Paws for Praise is committed to providing you with dog training methods that, while very gentle, are not permissive. We never want to cause fear or pain to your dog, and we have tried to make things as easy as possible for you to be able to train in real life situations. We're always happy to show you non-force methods to reduce problems such as barking, digging, jumping up, pulling on leash, bolting out of doors, etc. Over the years, we've found that people don't really want to "punish" their dogs all the time anyway. Often, "corrections" simply turn in to "nagging" and the dog continues to exhibit the unwanted behaviors. So, instead, we teach dogs how to EARN reinforcement from the handler, just as if they were going to the doggy office or the doggy factory. It's not bribery, it's a paycheck for a job well done! Pups don't earn "doggy money" for every single behavior, except when they in the very initial learning stages, and sometimes not at all - we use environmental reinforcements, too.
Here's why it works: Schedules of Reinforcement
All dogs, and all mammals, learn in the same way. We will never stroke anyone's ego by telling them that a Rottweiler learns any differently from a Yorkshire Terrier! The only difference between the two is how the public will expect your dog to behave when it's an adult. Your toy dog might be excused for jumping up, although we can certainly help you teach it not to, but no one wants a Rottweiler on their chest! How Dogs Learn
We are always happy to explain the science and ethical guidelines for what we do, and we know that these methods, applied properly, work on dogs regardless of breed or size. So-called tough, or difficult, breeds don't require tough trainers, they require skilled, consistent training, just like any other dog. In fact, aggressive handling has been shown to increase aggressive response from dogs, not diminish it.
Study on Aggressive Dog Owners
It is desirable to start training any dog, regardless of breed, EARLY if at all possible. If possible, don't wait to train until your pup is already four months old, under-socialized, and entering the doggy "teenage" period! While dogs can learn at any age, and it's never too late to train, it is still much easier to do it while the puppy is still a puppy.
We welcome very young puppies in to our puppy training classes (must have age-appropriate vaccinations and be free of internal and external parasites), and our dog training classes have no upper age limit - even if is easier in puppy hood, it's NEVER too late to train a dog.
Please read this brief article about Puppy Socialization from the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior.
Even in our most basic dog training class, your dog can learn: sit, down, stand, sit/stay, down/stay, leave it, come when called, walk on a loose leash, and a few simple tricks such as give paw, high five, roll over, or bow.
The dog trainer you choose should be equally as facile managing a class as managing a single dog, and learning, like love, should never hurt!
Paws for Praise is a member of Truly Dog Friendly, which means that we pledge to train your dog with pain-free techniques. Your trainer is also experienced with all breeds, and is well educated, with a college degree and a diploma, as well as attendance at many seminars. Such skills and experience are not cheap to earn, and take years to develop, so unlike the "big box" pet stores, which often put trainers on the floor after just a few weeks of instruction, your training at Paws for Praise may be slightly more expensive than theirs. In this case, you do get what you pay for.
PAWS FOR PRAISE You got a dog to be your well loved companion. We want training to be enjoyable for the whole family - including the dog.
As a family friendly facility, we want adults and children alike to remain safe in the company of dogs, thus our focus is always on understanding dogs as well as prevention, management, and training. We individualize our pet dog training to fit your dog's developmental stage. We also understand breed predispositions and can give you lots of great training hints whether you own a retriever, a herder, a terrier, a hound, or a toy dog. We believe that if you can train whales, tigers, or chickens with simple marker training techniques, you can certainly train dogs the same way, since all mammals learn by the same principles. We also believe in setting dogs up for success, rather than waiting for them to make mistakes that require "correction."
Paws for Praise is committed to providing you with dog training methods that, while very gentle, are not permissive. We never want to cause fear or pain to your dog, and we have tried to make things as easy as possible for you to be able to train in real life situations. We're always happy to show you non-force methods to reduce problems such as barking, digging, jumping up, pulling on leash, bolting out of doors, etc. Over the years, we've found that people don't really want to "punish" their dogs all the time anyway. Often, "corrections" simply turn in to "nagging" and the dog continues to exhibit the unwanted behaviors. So, instead, we teach dogs how to EARN reinforcement from the handler, just as if they were going to the doggy office or the doggy factory. It's not bribery, it's a paycheck for a job well done! Pups don't earn "doggy money" for every single behavior, except when they in the very initial learning stages, and sometimes not at all - we use environmental reinforcements, too.
Here's why it works: Schedules of Reinforcement
All dogs, and all mammals, learn in the same way. We will never stroke anyone's ego by telling them that a Rottweiler learns any differently from a Yorkshire Terrier! The only difference between the two is how the public will expect your dog to behave when it's an adult. Your toy dog might be excused for jumping up, although we can certainly help you teach it not to, but no one wants a Rottweiler on their chest! How Dogs Learn
We are always happy to explain the science and ethical guidelines for what we do, and we know that these methods, applied properly, work on dogs regardless of breed or size. So-called tough, or difficult, breeds don't require tough trainers, they require skilled, consistent training, just like any other dog. In fact, aggressive handling has been shown to increase aggressive response from dogs, not diminish it.
Study on Aggressive Dog Owners
It is desirable to start training any dog, regardless of breed, EARLY if at all possible. If possible, don't wait to train until your pup is already four months old, under-socialized, and entering the doggy "teenage" period! While dogs can learn at any age, and it's never too late to train, it is still much easier to do it while the puppy is still a puppy.
We welcome very young puppies in to our puppy training classes (must have age-appropriate vaccinations and be free of internal and external parasites), and our dog training classes have no upper age limit - even if is easier in puppy hood, it's NEVER too late to train a dog.
Please read this brief article about Puppy Socialization from the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior.
Even in our most basic dog training class, your dog can learn: sit, down, stand, sit/stay, down/stay, leave it, come when called, walk on a loose leash, and a few simple tricks such as give paw, high five, roll over, or bow.
The dog trainer you choose should be equally as facile managing a class as managing a single dog, and learning, like love, should never hurt!
Paws for Praise is a member of Truly Dog Friendly, which means that we pledge to train your dog with pain-free techniques. Your trainer is also experienced with all breeds, and is well educated, with a college degree and a diploma, as well as attendance at many seminars. Such skills and experience are not cheap to earn, and take years to develop, so unlike the "big box" pet stores, which often put trainers on the floor after just a few weeks of instruction, your training at Paws for Praise may be slightly more expensive than theirs. In this case, you do get what you pay for.
is Greater Boston, Cape Ann, North Shore,
Massachusetts' premier positive dog training establishment.
We offer a variety of personalized and creative solutions to your dog training needs. We offer obedience training, and dog behavior modification, as well as dog owner education.
For
EFFECTIVE POSITIVE PET DOG TRAINING
THAT CAN "MAKE A TAIL WAG!"
Danvers, MA 01923
CALL TODAY!
978-356-7667 (calls returned within 48 hours)
OR EMAIL FOR FASTER SERVICE
In
addition to helping you with your personal dog training goals, we want
to create a better life for all dogs through understanding.
Contact Paws for Praise
Sign up for Class Today and
Make a Tail Wag!!!
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Sign up for Class Today and
Make a Tail Wag!!!
See our CLASSES page for more information!
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Paws for Praise
119 Liberty Street, 2nd Floor
Danvers, MA 01923
MAKE A TAIL WAG!
Phone: 978-356-7667 (message line)
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Positive Pet Dog Training Classes ~ Puppy Training and Socialization Classes ~ Behavior Consultation Specialty Classes ~ Workshops and Seminars ~ Tricks Classes ~ Rocket Recall (Come When Called)
Hound About Town (Polite Leash Walking) ~ Small Breed dog Training Classes (Tiny Tykes)
American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Program ~ Therapy Dog Training Classes
Paws for Praise has FUN Puppy Training Classes!
Paws for Praise has FUN Dog Training Classes!
Paws for Praise is puppy, dog, and family friendly.
Paws for Praise
119 Liberty Street, 2nd Floor
Danvers, MA 01923
MAKE A TAIL WAG!
Phone: 978-356-7667 (message line)
Anne Springer is currently the North Shore's only CTDI (Certified Trick Dog Trainer).
Paws for Praise, located in Danvers, serves dogs and their owners from Beverly, Boxford, Essex, Georgetown, Gloucester, Groveland, Hamilton, Haverhill, Ipswich, Lynn, Lynnfield, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Malden, Marblehead, Middleton, Newbury, Newburyport, North Andover, North Reading, Peabody, Revere, Rockport, Rowley, Salem, Saugus, Swampscott, Topsfield, Wakefield, Wenham, Winchester, Winthrop, Woburn and beyond.
Paws for Praise, located in Danvers, serves dogs and their owners from Beverly, Boxford, Essex, Georgetown, Gloucester, Groveland, Hamilton, Haverhill, Ipswich, Lynn, Lynnfield, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Malden, Marblehead, Middleton, Newbury, Newburyport, North Andover, North Reading, Peabody, Revere, Rockport, Rowley, Salem, Saugus, Swampscott, Topsfield, Wakefield, Wenham, Winchester, Winthrop, Woburn and beyond.
Positive Pet Dog Training Classes ~ Puppy Training and Socialization Classes ~ Behavior Consultation Specialty Classes ~ Workshops and Seminars ~ Tricks Classes ~ Rocket Recall (Come When Called)
Hound About Town (Polite Leash Walking) ~ Small Breed dog Training Classes (Tiny Tykes)
American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Program ~ Therapy Dog Training Classes
Paws for Praise has FUN Puppy Training Classes!
Paws for Praise has FUN Dog Training Classes!
Paws for Praise is puppy, dog, and family friendly.
