Patient Paws Positive Dog Training

Training is delivered in structured, multi-week group classes with consistent weekly times. Puppy Start Right focuses on early socialization and foundational skills. Canine Manners teaches basic obedience cues and leash manners. Canine Good Citizen prepares dogs for the AKC CGC test and therapy work. All classes require a prior orientation. Private lessons are customized for individual behavior issues. Classes are held at the facility with small group sizes to ensure individual attention.

Pricing Summary

Puppy Start Right: $165 for five 1-hour classes plus one orientation. Canine Manners: $200 for five 1-hour classes plus one orientation. Canine Good Citizen: $240 for six 1-hour classes including the official CGC test. Private lessons available by phone inquiry for pricing.

Policies

Owners must provide proof of vaccination to attend any class. A mandatory orientation (for humans only) is required before enrolling in any group class. Registration forms must be completed and submitted at orientation or first class. Classes are scheduled by phone and require advance booking. No cancellation or rescheduling policy is explicitly stated.

Patient Paws Positive Dog Training is a dog training business located in Valparaiso, IN, led by Cindy Andrysiak, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP). They offer small group training classes for puppies and adult dogs using only positive reinforcement techniques, with a strong emphasis on force-free, science-based methods. Classes include Puppy Start Right for puppies 10 weeks to 5 months, Canine Manners for dogs 6 months and older, and Canine Good Citizen/Therapy Dog Prep as an advanced course. Each class includes a mandatory orientation session for owners, and all sessions are held at their facility. Private lessons are available for behavior issues like aggression, separation anxiety, and fearfulness. The business prioritizes building trust and communication between dogs and owners through clicker training and reward-based methods.

All classes require proof of vaccination, and sessions are structured as multi-week packages with consistent weekly times. The trainer is known for personalized attention, small class sizes, and helping dogs develop confidence and social skills. They also provide online orientation and downloadable registration forms for convenience.

Accomplishments

Cindy Andrysiak graduated with distinction from the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Behavior and Training in 2013. She is a certified KPA-CTP and specializes in positive reinforcement training backed by behavioral science. She has trained dogs and owners for over a decade with a focus on building trust-based relationships.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must call (219) 781-6776 to discuss their dog’s needs and schedule an orientation session. After orientation, they can enroll in the appropriate class or private lesson. Online orientation is available for convenience.