Family Paws, LLC
Ranked #2 in Cary and #18 in North Carolina
Service area: Worldwide, with programs across the United States, Canada, and beyond. They offer nationwide access to dog professionals trained in their methodologies.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Biting / Nipping
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Family Paws offers both live webinars and online self-paced courses. Live webinars include “Dogs & Storks” for expecting families and “Dogs & Toddlers” for families with babies prior to or soon to be crawling/walking. These programs provide positive, practical solutions to help families prepare their dogs for life with a baby and manage common challenges as babies become mobile. Online classes cover similar topics, including “The Ultimate Baby Bundle,” “Dogs & Storks Online Class,” “Dogs & Toddlers Online Class,” and “Dare to Become Dog Aware!”.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Online self-paced classes are available: The Ultimate Baby Bundle for $149.95, Dogs & Storks Online Class for $34.95, Dogs & Toddlers Online Class for $34.95, and Dare to Become Dog Aware! for $21.95.
Testimonials
“We called the support line and spoke with Jen who was a phenomenal listener. She talked through the situation with us, asked questions, supported us and our emotions, and gave us feedback on what to do going forward/things to change. Additionally, we have purchased Family Paws bundle with self-guided courses, which we also found to be incredibly informative and helpful in prepping us and helping us prep with our dog for baby. Highly recommend purchasing and utilizing other resources Family Paws has to offer.”
– Danielle T.
“The work Jennifer did with our family and our dog, Winston, was truly life-changing. Winston was a rescue, and early on, my wife and I realized he must have had negative experiences with children in the past. He is the most amazing, loving hound/pit mix who adores his humans—but around small children, he wasn’t safe. We tried behavioral specialists and traditional dog trainers, but nothing worked. As we prepared to welcome our first child, we were heartbroken at the thought that we might have to rehome Winston. Then we found Jennifer. Her approach and tools—primarily teaching my wife and me to recognize and respect Winston’s warning signs when he was uncomfortable—gave us the knowledge and confidence to work through his challenges. She guided us through a gradual, structured process, starting with separation (gating off rooms), then progressing to supervised tethering, and ultimately allowing Winston the time and space to adjust. Thanks to Jennifer, Winston not only remained part of our family but fully embraced his role in it. Today, we have a 5- and 2-year-old who absolutely adore their “big brother” Winston—and he adores them right back! We truly could not have successfully grown our family while keeping our beloved fur baby without Jennifer.”
– Patrick F.
“I cannot thank Family Paws enough for helping us help our reactive dog, Bear, become comfortable with our baby. We had made some progress with training, but reached a point where progress stopped, and I was worried we would have to rehome him. Family Paws guided us the entire way with a solid training plan and incredibly responsive communication. Bear learned not to be afraid of his brother, and I learned so much about dog body language and training. Most of all, I’m so happy our son gets to grow up with his BearBear.♥️”
– Irena, NC
About the Trainer
Family Paws, LLC is a specialized dog training business founded in 2002 by Jennifer Shryock. Their primary goal is to increase safety and reduce stress in homes with young children and family dogs. They help new and expecting parents prepare their dogs for life with babies and children.
Family Paws offers a wide range of resources for families, dog professionals, and childbirth professionals to foster successful relationships between children and family dogs. Their Family Paws Parent Educators are trained in child development and how children and dogs interact, aiming to create a “Dog Aware” generation.
Unique advantages include almost 20 years of experience, making them leading experts in dog and baby/toddler dynamics. Their network of Parent Educators provides nationwide access to dog professionals trained in their unique methodologies, who understand child/dog behavior complexities. They offer professional support and guidance to ease the transition from pet parent to parent with pet, with ongoing programs that grow with your baby.
Accomplishments
Jennifer Shryock, the founder, holds a B.A. in Special Education/Elementary Education, is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), and a Licensed Family Dog Mediator (LFDM). She founded Family Paws in 2002 and has supported new and expecting families for almost 20 years. She has mentored hundreds of dog trainers worldwide, been featured in The Wall Street Journal and Martha Stewart Living, and has spoken and written extensively on dog and baby/toddler topics.
How to Get Started!
Families can get started by finding a Family Paws Parent Educator through their directory, registering for live webinars or online self-paced classes, or utilizing their Dog & Baby Support Line for immediate help. Private behavioral consultations with Jennifer Shryock are also available virtually.
Contact Information
Certifications
- CDBC
- Credentialed
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking