Paw Paw’s Pets

Paw Paw’s offers three levels of Day Training (1–3), each lasting 4 weeks with daily obedience sessions and daycare. Level 1 teaches basic commands and socialization; Level 2 adds stays and recall on leash; Level 3 includes motion stays, recall off-leash, and full pack integration. Board and Train programs last 2 or 4 weeks, with increasing skill complexity, including field trips and e-collar use in the 4-week program. Hybrid training combines 2 weeks of board and train with 2 weeks of day training. Private sessions address aggression, reactivity, and resource guarding, requiring a muzzle for safety. Walk and Work programs provide monthly maintenance training at the owner’s home or public locations. All programs include initial and exit assessments, and training handbooks.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is structured by program: Day Training Level 1 is $1,095, Level 2 is $1,195, Level 3 is $1,395. Board and Train programs range from $1,995 (2 weeks) to $4,595 (4 weeks). Hybrid training is $1,950. Private sessions are $50 for 30 minutes or $100 for 60 minutes. Walk and Work programs cost $480–$800/month. Daycare passes range from $325 (10-day) to $365 (unlimited monthly). Boarding is $50–$65/night. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required for boarding. A 3.5% credit card surcharge applies. Prices may increase unannounced. No refunds for any services.

Policies

All services require signed agreements and are non-refundable. A 50% non-refundable payment is required at scheduling for boarding. A $25 fee applies for services outside business hours. A 3.5% surcharge is added for credit card payments. Prices may increase unannounced. Temperament testing is mandatory for new clients. Boarding requires a 3-night minimum during holidays. No titer tests accepted; only current vaccinations are valid. Dogs must be 16 weeks or older. Muzzle required for aggression training. Failure to follow safety protocols results in expulsion from programs.

Paw Paw’s Pets is a locally-owned dog training business in Memphis, TN, founded and operated by Rebecca, a certified obedience trainer and AKC evaluator with over 20 years of experience in animal behavior and 17 years as a K-12 educator. They offer comprehensive obedience training programs including Day Training, Board and Train, and Hybrid options, all conducted at their facility. Training focuses on basic obedience, impulse control, leash walking, recall, and socialization with other dogs in supervised play groups. In addition to training, Paw Paw’s provides daycare, boarding, and grooming services, all requiring prior enrollment in training or daycare. Rebecca personally leads training sessions and often conducts fieldwork in public locations like Overton Park and Home Depot to reinforce real-world skills. Their programs include owner sessions to ensure consistency at home, and they provide training handbooks and ongoing support through Walk and Work programs to maintain progress.

Paw Paw’s specializes in behavior modification for reactive, aggressive, or insecure dogs, using structured, individualized approaches. They require all dogs to pass a temperament test before enrollment and only accept dogs with current Rabies, DHLPP, and Bordetella vaccinations. Puppies must be at least 16 weeks old. All services operate by appointment only, with no walk-ins allowed. Their facility includes luxury suites and dog runs for boarding, and grooming is available exclusively to enrolled clients.

The business emphasizes safety, consistency, and owner education, with clear policies on non-refundable payments, holiday surcharges, and credit card processing fees. Rebecca is also President of Mid-South Canines for Veterans, training service dogs for military veterans and first responders with PTSD, reflecting her deep commitment to canine behavior and human-canine partnerships.

Accomplishments

Rebecca is a certified obedience trainer and AKC evaluator with over 20 years of experience studying animal behavior. She is President of Mid-South Canines for Veterans, training service dogs for military veterans and first responders with PTSD. She has over 17 years of prior experience as a K-12 educator.

How to Get Started!

New clients must schedule a temperament test (20 minutes) at least one week before holiday periods. A completed application, proof of current vaccinations (Rabies, DHLPP, Bordetella), and a 50% non-refundable deposit are required to secure a spot. Temperament tests must be scheduled in advance by phone. All services operate by appointment only.