Commander Paw – Dog Training
Service area: Serves Beachwood, Cleveland, and surrounding areas in Ohio, with in-person and virtual training available.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
- Working Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
Training begins with a free 10-minute consultation to assess the dog’s behavior, lifestyle, and goals. Sessions are customized and conducted either in-person or virtually, focusing on positive reinforcement. Training progresses through structured sessions that address specific behaviors, with ongoing support between appointments via email or phone. Programs are designed to be flexible and adaptive to the dog’s pace and the owner’s schedule.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to schedule a free 10-minute consultation to discuss packages and rates tailored to their needs.
Testimonials
“Sam was awesome to work with!! He was able to give me the tools that I needed to help my pup transition to the city. Even just after one lesson, we saw an incredible improvement across the board with my dog’s engagement and overall behavior. Couldn’t recommend anyone more. If you have a dog in the city and need any form of training – Sam is your man!”
– Clayton C
“This training has been extremely helpful for us! We were very hesitant about hiring a trainer and considered just watching videos to learn ourselves as there are so many available. We are so happy we started working with Sam, he is worth every penny! He teaches us so much in just an hour and we could never be this successful on our own. He’s professional, listens to all our needs and always has new/great strategies and tricks for our pup. I highly recommend!”
– Katherine N
“Sam is great he listened to us fully and was able to provide amazing building blocks for training my 7month old husky, Oz. Already seeing progress in my furry friend after one lessons worth of tips from Sam, and very excited to continue to work with him to learn more about how to help Oz be more responsive and calm ”
– Rusty S
About the Trainer
Commander Paw is a professional dog training business based in Beachwood, Ohio, founded in 2013 and led by Sam Jessel, a former commander of the Israeli K-9 special forces unit with 3 years of experience training bomb-sniffing military dogs. Sam offers personalized, in-person and virtual dog training services tailored to each dog’s breed, age, temperament, and lifestyle, using positive reinforcement techniques. He specializes in basic obedience, puppy training, leash pulling, reactivity, aggression, separation anxiety, and behavior modification, with a strong focus on building trust and chemistry between dogs and their owners. His training approach is rooted in military-grade methods adapted for pet dogs, helping even the most challenging cases—including rescue dogs—achieve lasting behavioral improvements.
Sam provides both one-on-one sessions and ongoing support, with flexible scheduling including virtual options for convenience. He emphasizes understanding the dog’s daily routine, environment, and emotional needs before designing a customized training plan. Clients appreciate his patience, professionalism, and ability to explain training principles clearly, resulting in measurable progress after just one session.
Commander Paw also offers a free 10-minute consultation to help dog owners determine if training is right for them and their pet, making it easy to get started without commitment.
Accomplishments
Sam Jessel has over 10 years of dog training experience, including 3 years as a commander in the Israeli K-9 special forces unit training bomb-sniffing dogs, giving him unique expertise in high-level obedience and behavior modification under pressure.
How to Get Started!
Begin with a free 10-minute consultation to discuss your dog’s needs, goals, and lifestyle. After the consultation, you can schedule your first training session, either in-person or virtually, based on your preference and location.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
10am-6pm
Languages
- English
Location
4501 Taylor Ln, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128Listing Tools for Trainers
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