Feet & Paws

Feet & Paws offers a comprehensive range of training programs for dogs of all ages and skill levels. Group classes include Puppy Class for puppies under 6 months, focusing on essential skills and socialization, and Dog Manners 101 for dogs over 6 months, covering basic obedience and everyday manners. Specialized group classes are available for Reactive Dog Rehabilitation (6+ months), Dog Tricks & Fitness (12+ months), Canine Good Citizen Prep (12+ months), and Dog About Town (12+ months), which is a field trip-based class for real-world manners.

Fitness programs include Workout With Your Dog Classes for both human and canine, and Canine Only Fitness Classes. Private training is offered for personalized dog and puppy training, canine fitness, human fitness, and combined canine & human fitness. Many group classes begin with a mandatory online session, followed by in-person classes held at the trainer’s home in West Eugene, Oregon. Class sizes are kept small, typically 3-6 dogs, to ensure individualized attention.

Pricing Summary

Group classes like Dog Manners 101, Reactive Dog Rehabilitation, Dog Tricks & Fitness, and Puppy Class are priced at $200 for the entire series. Canine Good Citizen Prep and Dog About Town class prices are currently TBA. Workout With Your Dog Classes are as low as $25 per class, with series prices ranging from $100 (4 weeks) to $150 (6 weeks) for a Basic Team (1 dog + 1 person), and $180 (4 weeks) to $270 (6 weeks) for a Family Team (1 dog + 2 people).

Private training sessions can be bundled with group training for a discounted rate: 3 sixty-minute sessions for $270 or 6 sixty-minute sessions for $480. Pack Walks operate on a sliding scale payment of $10-15 per person. All sales are final, with no refunds, but account credit for other services may be available upon request. Purchased products, services, and credits expire nine months after purchase/issue date.

Policies

All sales are final, and no refunds are issued; however, account credit for other services may be available upon request. Unused purchased products, services, and credits expire nine months after the purchase or issue date. For group classes, the first online class is mandatory for attendance in subsequent in-person sessions. If the first mandatory class cannot be attended, clients should contact Tracy to discuss alternative options.

Each registered student is limited to one dog and may bring one additional person. Minors are allowed as handlers at Feet & Paws’ discretion. One make-up class is permitted per registered student for a future series of the same level. A “6 Foot Rule” is enforced in classes, requiring dogs to be kept at least 6 feet away from other dogs and people unless otherwise instructed. For Reactive Dog Rehabilitation, a pre-screening phone call is required before payment, and dogs with a history of aggression (growling, nipping, lunging, biting) are generally directed to private training after veterinary consultation. Pack walk participants must RSVP at least one day in advance, and are allowed three no-shows before removal from the group.

Feet & Paws is a dog training business led by certified dog trainer Tracy James, who has over 15 years of experience working with various breeds and temperaments, from puppies to fearful and reactive dogs. The business focuses on reward-based techniques, utilizing positive reinforcement to teach important behaviors, helpful skills, and fun tricks.

They offer a variety of group training classes, including Puppy Class, Dog Manners 101, Reactive Dog Rehabilitation, Dog Tricks & Fitness, Canine Good Citizen Prep, Dog About Town, Pack Walks, Workout With Your Dog Classes, and Canine Only Fitness Classes. Private training options are also available for dog and puppy training, canine fitness, human fitness, and combined canine & human fitness. Online courses are noted as coming soon.

Group classes are held in small social settings, typically limited to 3-6 dogs, providing an engaging environment for both dogs and their owners. Private sessions offer personalized training to address specific behavioral concerns or fitness goals. Feet & Paws aims to help dog owners improve their everyday life with their dogs and strengthen their bond.

Accomplishments

Tracy James, the certified dog trainer and Head Hound at Feet & Paws, brings over 15 years of experience in dog obedience and canine fitness training. She has worked with a diverse range of breeds and temperaments, from puppies to fearful and reactive dogs. Feet & Paws has been featured in various media outlets, including Yelp, This Dog’s Life, Voyage LA, GMA, LA Times, and Paula Poundstone.

How to Get Started!

To begin private training, clients must first submit a consultation request form to share information about themselves, their dog, and their training goals. This is followed by a complimentary phone consultation to discuss needs and address questions, after which an in-person consultation can be booked.

For group training, the process starts with submitting a registration form. Clients then complete payment and submit required paperwork, including signed releases, a code of conduct, and the dog’s vaccine records and photo. Approximately one week before class begins, an email with detailed class information, such as specific location and necessary supplies, will be sent. Clients are advised to add tracy@feetandpaws.com to their safe senders list to ensure they receive important communications.