20 Paws

Classes are structured in progressive levels: Puppy (8–20 weeks), Beginner (5+ months), Intermediate, Advanced, and CEO (Canine Education Outdoors). Intro to Animal Assisted Therapy is offered after Advanced or CEO. Additional specialized classes include AKC Tricks, Polite Walking, Therapy Dog Prep, and Nose Work (Intro to Advanced). Classes meet weekly for 6 weeks with graduation ceremonies. Day training and private sessions are available for individualized support.

Pricing Summary

Group classes cost $185 for a 6-week session (e.g., Nose Work). Day training and private lessons are available but pricing is not listed publicly. Registration is required through their website for all classes.

20 Paws Dog Training is a positive reinforcement-based dog training business located in Plainsboro, NJ, led by Tricia Baker, CPDT-KA, and her daughter Katelyn Baker. They offer group classes for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs, ranging from beginner obedience to advanced therapy dog preparation. Their curriculum includes specialized programs like Nose Work, Polite Walking, AKC Tricks, and Therapy Dog Evaluation Preparation. They also provide day training and private lessons. The business emphasizes building strong owner-dog relationships through compassionate, science-based methods. They are known for small class sizes, detailed handouts, and a supportive, inclusive environment. Their facility is located at the South Brunswick Recreation Center, and they serve clients in the Princeton and South Brunswick areas.

They specialize in therapy dog training and have been recognized as Princeton’s Town Topics Reader’s Choice Award winner for Dog Training in 2022. Their trainers are experienced in working with all breeds and sizes, including small, medium, and herding dogs, and they welcome dogs of all ages and abilities. Nose Work classes are offered with no prerequisites, making them accessible to every dog.

Tricia and Katelyn are dedicated to helping dogs live fulfilling lives through consistent, reward-based training that strengthens the human-canine bond.

Accomplishments

Tricia Baker is a CPDT-KA certified trainer. 20 Paws won Princeton’s Town Topics Reader’s Choice Award for Dog Training in 2022. They have successfully trained numerous dogs in therapy dog certification and offer structured graduation programs for all class levels.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can register for upcoming classes via the website’s registration page. New students are encouraged to review the class schedule and sign up for the appropriate level based on their dog’s age and training history. Nose Work classes require no prerequisites.