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Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Behavior Modification
  • puppy

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Jumping on People
  • Barking Excessively
  • Recall
  • Potty Training
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Fearfulness

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • Group Classes
  • Private Facility
  • Board and Train
  • Day Training
  • Video Calls

Program Formats

  • One-Time Consultation
  • Sessions Package
  • Intensive Program

Types of Dogs

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large
  • Doodles
  • Herding
  • Sporting
  • Working

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Positive Reinforcement Only

Equipment: 

  • Clickers
  • Food Rewards
  • Harnesses
  • Flat Collars

Best Paw Forward offers three main programs: 1) Puppy School—a structured positive reinforcement program for new puppies to build socialization and obedience; 2) Board and Train—an intensive 3–8 week residential program where dogs live at the facility and receive daily training with daily video updates to owners; 3) Private Lessons—customized one-on-one sessions held in-home, at the facility, or in the neighborhood to address specific behaviors. All programs include follow-up support and guidance to ensure long-term success.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Pricing varies by program: private lessons, board and train, and puppy school are offered as structured packages with custom pricing based on duration and intensity. No public rates listed, but consultations are free to discuss options and costs.

Testimonials

“We cannot say enough positive things about our experience with BPF! Before coming here, we had previously worked with another trainer and took group classes, but we just could not seem to get some basic manners down… We are now able to take Pepper on walks everyday where we can pass whoever or whatever on the same sidewalk with never more than a minor tug of excitement.”
-Juliette S.

“This was the best thing we ever did for our nervous doxie! … Courtney, the trainer who worked with our dog, was knowledgeable and capable. Her daily videos are really helping us follow through with issues we didn’t know how to handle.”
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“I took my 15 month old Labradoodle to Best Paw Forward for training for leash reactivity and recall for 4 weeks. They trainers were wonderful and he loved going there… they gave me the tools to keep working with him confidently.”
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About the Trainer

Best Paw Forward Dog Training is a certified dog training business based in Perkasie, PA, offering personalized, force-free training solutions for dogs of all ages and behavior levels. Founded by Michael and Jamie Badial, a passionate team with over 17 years of combined experience, they specialize in helping families build calm, confident, and well-mannered dogs through positive reinforcement methods. Their services include private lessons, group classes, board and train programs, day training, and puppy school—all designed to address real-life challenges like leash pulling, reactivity, jumping, and recall issues. They also offer pet boarding and facility-based training on their 6+ acre farm, ensuring a safe, stimulating environment. Their training emphasizes lasting behavior change, owner education, and building trust between dogs and their families, with daily video updates provided to clients during intensive programs.

The team is deeply committed to science-based, reward-driven techniques and tailors every plan to fit the dog’s needs and the owner’s lifestyle. They support families through every stage—from new puppy raising to resolving serious behavioral issues—and pride themselves on being a long-term training partner, not just a one-time service provider.

Accomplishments

Michael Badial has over 17 years of experience managing boarding kennels and rehabilitating aggressive dogs, and holds certifications as a CBCC-KA and CPDT-KA. Jamie Badial is a certified dog trainer with extensive experience fostering German Shepherds and managing business operations with an MBA. Together, they have helped hundreds of families transform reactive, anxious, or poorly behaved dogs into confident, well-mannered companions.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins by clicking any “Get Started Today” button on the website to fill out a contact form. Within one business day, the team will reach out to schedule a free phone or in-person consultation to assess the dog’s needs and create a customized training plan.

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  • 18+ Years Experience

  • Free Consultation

Contact Information

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

Hours

Monday: 9am-5pm
Tuesday: 9am-5pm
Wednesday: 9am-5pm
Thursday: 9am-5pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Certifications

  • CBCC-KA
  • CPDT-KA

Associations

  • AKC
  • APDT
  • IAABC
  • PPG

Languages

  • English

Other Services Offered

  • Pet boarding service
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