Paws Afoot
Ranked #1 in Everett and #4 in Washington
Service area: Everett, WA
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Jumping on People
- Separation Anxiety
- Potty Training
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Paws Afoot provides professional, personalized dog training services using positive, humane methods. They offer private, in-home training sessions and group classes.
Services include a month-long Separation Anxiety training plan with daily exercises, video reviews, feedback, weekly Zoom meetings, handouts, and additional support. Puppy ABC’s offers private, one-on-one basic skills training covering potty training, sit, down, stay, and leave it. Basic Skills Training provides private sessions for commands like touch, down, stay, come, stopping jumping up, and heel.
Group classes for Puppy Basics and Adult Dog Basics are taught at The Dog Spot or online via Zoom. Puppy group classes are 6-week programs focused on basic skills and include puppy play sessions.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Paws Afoot offers various training packages. The Separation Anxiety program costs $995 for one month, or two payments of $497.50. Puppy ABC’s and Basic Skills Training packages are $395 for 4 sessions, offering savings over individual sessions. Group class pricing is available by contacting The Dog Spot.
Policies
Training packages must be completed within 90 days of purchase. They are limited to one package per new customer and are not applicable to aggression or anxiety issues.
Testimonials
“She spoke to me in a way that was almost as if my dog was talking to me. There was a solution, and I understood it! Her knowledge of dog behavior was profound. I have more of a love/love relationship with my dog thanks to Lise!”
– Sue Clark, Client
“Lise has been an absolute Godsend! We love her patience, positive approach to training, and actionable puppy psychology insights!”
– Holly T. , Client
“Her Puppy ABCs program was perfect and set us up for success with Daisy, our little Cavachon. Lise doesn’t just train your pup but helps you understand how a dog thinks and why certain techniques work”
– Sheri E. , Client
About the Trainer
Paws Afoot is a licensed and insured dog training business owned and operated by Lise Lausiva, CCS, CSAP. Lise is dedicated to helping owners understand and train their canine companions, fostering lifelong relationships built on mutual respect, understanding, and trust.
She uses only gentle, positive, and humane training techniques, which are highly effective in developing and increasing the bond between dogs and their owners. Paws Afoot offers personalized services to meet each dog’s unique needs.
Services include private, in-home training sessions and group classes. Lise specializes in separation anxiety training, puppy basic skills, and general basic obedience for adult dogs. She also teaches group classes for Puppy Basics and Adult Dog Basics at The Dog Spot or online via Zoom.
Accomplishments
Lise Lausiva holds certifications as CCS and CSAP. She received her positive dog training certification from the Northwest School of Canine Studies and her certificate as a Separation Anxiety Professional from Subthreshold Separation Anxiety Solution.
Lise is a professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. She began her career as a dog walker and volunteered for 16 years at various Humane Societies and animal welfare groups before pursuing her passion for dogs full-time.
How to Get Started!
Clients can get started by contacting Paws Afoot via phone or email, or by filling out the contact form on their website. They can also sign up for the newsletter for useful tips and dog news.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Morning
- Afternoon
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- APDT
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking