Good Dog Paws

Good Dog Paws offers a range of training programs including Puppy Training, Day and Train, Group Classes, Private Lessons, and Service Dog Training. Their method combines positive reinforcement with effective techniques, tailored to each dog’s unique personality and challenges. They also focus on meeting the physical, psychological, social, and dietary needs of dogs, emphasizing playtime.

Puppy Training addresses issues like crate and potty training, chewing, biting, socialization, whining, and jumping. It includes in-home training, one-on-one lessons (four sessions), and a Day & Train program (3-6 months, 1-3 times/week). The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Group Class is offered from March to September for pups 3-6 months old.

Day and Train combines daycare with training, available Monday through Friday with specific drop-off and pick-up hours. Group Classes, including “Be A Star Puppy” (3-6 months) and “Good Dog Manners” (7+ months), are 4-week courses designed to help dogs learn non-reactive social skills and obey commands in distracting environments, while also teaching owners how to maintain progress. Private Lessons can be conducted at the client’s home or their facility, with or without the owner present, addressing various behavioral issues and offering programs like Basic Obedience, Behavior Modification, Reactivity/Aggression Rehabilitation, and Loose Leash Walking. Service Dog Training prepares dogs for roles such as Hearing Alert Dogs and Mobility Dogs, and they partner with non-profits like Operation Save-A-Vet, Save-A-Pet and Service Therapy Alert Training Inc (STAT) to provide highly specialized training.

Pricing Summary

Rates for Doggie Daycare + Training are based on the dog’s ability to be penned with a group and play in a group. No other specific pricing details are provided.

Policies

PA law does not allow any dog over the age of six months that is not spayed or neutered to play with other dogs in group settings. Such dogs may still enjoy exercise but will not be placed in group play. No other cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated.

Good Dog Paws is a family-owned dog training business located in Greencastle, PA. They provide high-quality training and care focusing on exposing dogs to a variety of training experiences, exercise methods, and controlled social interactions. Their experienced and trained staff offers fun and focused supervision, ensuring dogs are closely monitored while playing, training, or swimming.

The business operates a well-equipped facility spanning 32 acres with multiple fenced yards, a swimming pool, and an indoor room for dogs. They also have a meticulously cleaned kennel attached to their home, providing overnight supervision with 10 large indoor pens and 6 smaller pens, all climate-controlled with A/C and heating.

Good Dog Paws aims to help owners achieve a well-mannered, fun, and good dog, working with all kinds of dogs since 1979 to correct behavior issues, train for success, or simply help dogs relax and have fun.

Accomplishments

Helen Carlson, the owner and head trainer, has been training dogs since she was 12 years old, accumulating over 20 years of experience. Her background includes competition obedience and agility training, owning a kennel, and running a doggie daycare and training facility. She regularly appears in dog shows, agility competitions, and obedience rings.

Kami Emerick, a lead trainer, has over 6 years of dog training experience, having worked with animals her entire life and attended numerous training seminars. She specializes in training service dogs. The business itself has been working with dogs since 1979.

How to Get Started!

Clients can start by requesting a free consultation. For Day & Train, morning drop-off is 7:00 am to 10:00 am, and evening pickup is 4:00 to 7:00 pm, with staff working with owners to provide training techniques for home follow-through. For AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Group Class, clients should contact them to find out the next start date.