Proper Paws Dog Training

Jul 2022

I have been doing puppy training with my dog Archie for the last few months. Judy is an excellent trainer, using lots of positive reinforcement and is very creative in the training exercises and games in her teaching. She also provides a comprehensive manual when you begin training. It is such a valuable resource, not just for specific training exercises for your class; it’s a treasure trove of games and lots of specific training suggestions and review of what’s been taught. She also provides access to her training videos for the class exercises. I highly recommend Judy for her depth of knowledge and superb teaching skills, as well as her kind-hearted, supportive approach to us dog parents as well as the dogs!

Jul 2022

Judy does an amazing job setting puppies up to succeed and become more confident and social. I encourage all my clients with young dogs to send their puppies under 16 weeks to her socialization sessions and her puppy class.

Apr 2021

We just completed our second round of classes with Judy at Proper Paw and have signed up for the next session. Our two courses this winter were conducted via Zoom and were extremely effective. The next course, this spring, will be in person! The training from Proper Paws has been instrumental in helping our Puerto Rican rescue dog settle into our household. Judy has given us the tools we need to prevent or react effectively to behaviors such as begging at the table, pulling on leash, jumping/nipping, lunging to greet other dogs, etc. While these are all normal dog behaviors, Proper Paws has helped us guide our pup toward more desirable behaviors and we see a real difference. More importantly, we work on crucial safety behaviors such as "stay" and "down" that can make all the difference in a dangerous situation. All of the training is through positive reinforcement. We learn not to expect perfection but, rather, to appreciate progress. I highly recommend Judy and her program for anyone looking to solidify the bond with their dog and teach both humans and dogs in the household to interact positively and be safe in all variety of situations. Highly recommend!