A little bit about Paws-a-tive Dog Training

About Cathy:

Cathy is the owner of Paws-a-tive Dog Training LLC and has been around dogs and animals all her life.

Cathy graduated from an accredited training facility and then enrolled in a program that specialized in Service Dog Training. As an APDT Professional Member and IAABC Foundation Member, Cathy regularly takes classes & seminars to stay current in all topics related to dog and puppy training and socialization, obedience, working with timid and over-excited dogs, and service dog work.

Cathy is also an AKC Evaluator, AKC Fit Instructor, AKC Temperament Judge, and AKC Fetch Judge. Paws-a-tive Dog Training is also an approved AKC FIT DOG CLUB.

Cathy has over 8 years of Service/Assistance Dog experience having worked for a 501c/3 company accredited by Assistance Dog International, a local training facility that focused on owner/handlers training their own dogs. Paws-a-tive dog training also utilizes owner trained programs.

If you are looking for a program that will help your puppy or dog achieve the best version of themselves, please give us a call!

  • Why Individualized Training Is Important

    Group classes are beneficial, as they provide general instruction, as well as socialization opportunities.

    However, Individual Sessions provide one-on-one attention, specialized training techniques for you & your dog's specific needs and issues, as sometimes, group classes are too overwhelming or generic for the owner and/or dog.

  • What to expect

    What You Should Expect From Training

    Training is an on-going process.

    It is an opportunity for the handler and the dog to bond. As a handler, you should be learning your dogs' strengths and weaknesses. Understanding your dogs' breed tendencies should also be incorporated into your decisions regarding training techniques.

    Using Positive training methods that work for both you and your dog are vital for progress to take place.

    Just as it is for humans, if a dog doesn't use his training, he can lose it.

    Engaging in a variety of activities such as Rally or Agility reinforces both the dogs' and the handlers' training experiences and skills.

Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn

-Benjamin Franklin