Paws-a-tive Training

Offers 6-week and 8-week group classes including Beginner Rally O, Puppy Basic, Basic Obedience, and Intro to Agility. Also provides 3-week specialized courses like No Jumping & No Pulling. Private lessons available in-home or at facility. Training can be combined with daycare sessions. Curriculum includes sit, down, stay, heel, come, leave it, and recall. Classes are structured with progressive skill-building and socialization.

Pricing Summary

Private and group lessons are reasonably priced; additional fees apply for in-home visits. Daycare and training add-ons are available for a fee. Specific pricing not listed online; contact for details.

Policies

Clients must download and complete required forms prior to attending classes. Private lessons require appointment scheduling. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated online.

Paws-a-tive Dog Training & Daycare, founded by Gail in 2000, offers professional dog training and daycare services in Lancaster, New Hampshire, and surrounding North Country communities. Gail, a certified Professional Obedience and Behavior Modification trainer through the North State K-9 Academy and a certified Canine Good Citizen (CGC) instructor through the American Kennel Club, brings over 35 years of hands-on experience with dogs, including her background as a Veterinary Technician. She provides personalized private and group training sessions at her facility or in clients’ homes, covering basic obedience, behavior modification, Rally Obedience, Puppy Basic, Agility, and specialized classes like No Jumping & No Pulling. The facility includes a 1,100-square-foot indoor play pen for dog daycare, allowing dogs to socialize and get exercise while owners are away. Training can be integrated into daycare sessions for added convenience. Gail works with all breeds, ages, and training levels, and emphasizes positive, tailored approaches to meet each dog’s needs.

In addition to training, Paws-a-tive offers dog daycare, and Gail volunteers time for public CGC classes through Adaptive Sports. The business also maintains a heartfelt “Doggy Angels” page honoring dogs who have passed, reflecting its compassionate culture.

Accomplishments

Gail is certified in Professional Obedience and Behavior Modification through the North State K-9 Academy and is a certified Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator through the American Kennel Club. She is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America. She volunteers with Adaptive Sports to offer public CGC classes.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients should contact Gail directly via phone or email to schedule a private or group lesson. Forms for training and daycare must be downloaded and completed prior to attending classes. Group class schedules are posted online, and interested clients are encouraged to call for availability.