Authentic Paws LLC

Group classes include Puppy Socialization & Beginner Obedience (10 weeks–5.5 months) and Surviving Adolescence (6 months+), with flexible weekly scheduling. Private sessions begin with a 1.5–2 hour consultation to assess needs, followed by 1-hour follow-up sessions. Packages are recommended for consistency and progress. Ongoing classes allow clients to start anytime and complete the curriculum over 6 sessions for graduation. Mental enrichment and “Date Night with Dog” sessions are also offered as standalone activities.

Pricing Summary

Group classes cost $145 for 6 weeks or $25 per session for ongoing classes. Private sessions are offered in 3- or 5-session packages: $275 for 3 sessions at the facility, $390 for 3 in-home sessions, $425 for 5 at the facility, and $580 for 5 in-home sessions. Initial consultations are $125 at the facility or $200 in-home. Packages must be used within 2–4 months and are non-refundable but transferable to other approved services.

Policies

Private session packages (3 or 5 sessions) must be used within 2 or 4 months of the initial consultation and are non-refundable. Unused, non-expired sessions may be applied to other approved services. Group classes require advance registration and are limited to 6 puppies for safety. All services require scheduling via Acuity.

Authentic Paws LLC, founded by Vicki Eberle, CPDT-KA, offers relationship-based dog training and behavior modification for dogs of all ages, from puppies to seniors. Vicki uses humane, science-based, reward-based methods aligned with LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) principles, avoiding force, pain, or aversive tools like prong, choke, or shock collars. She provides private in-home and facility-based sessions, as well as group classes at her dedicated training center in Cambria, NY. Services include puppy socialization, adolescent behavior management, advanced obedience like CGC, mental enrichment, family dog education, and behavior modification for issues like reactivity, fearfulness, barking, and separation anxiety. Vicki also offers educational workshops on dog body language and safety with kids, birthday parties for dogs, limited pet sitting and dog walks, and facility rental for play groups. Her approach emphasizes understanding the dog’s perspective and building trust, with lifetime support for clients. She has trained dogs for families preparing for babies, seniors, and reactive dogs, and her methods are rooted in over a decade of hands-on experience and ongoing education.

Vicki’s personal journey with her own dogs—including her 17-year-old Maltese Mojo and senior Maltese mix Molly—deepens her empathy and expertise in working with dogs of all histories and challenges. She is a Licensed Educator for Family Paws Parent Education and specializes in helping families transition to life with a new baby. Her training facility is designed for safe, personalized learning, and she prioritizes ongoing client education to ensure long-term success.

Authentic Paws is committed to ethical, positive training and is a member of the Association for Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), ensuring adherence to the highest professional standards in the industry.

Accomplishments

Vicki Eberle is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) through CCPDT, requiring 300+ hours of experience, passing a rigorous exam, and maintaining continuing education. She is a Licensed Educator for Family Paws Parent Education (Dogs & Storks, Dogs & Toddlers programs). She completed her certification through Animal Behavior College with honors and trained under mentor Kim Sauer. She has been training since 2013 and operating her own business since 2015.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a consultation: choose between a $125 in-facility or $200 in-home session to assess your dog’s needs. After the consultation, schedule follow-up sessions as part of a 3- or 5-session package. For group classes, register online via the Acuity scheduling link provided on the website.