Paws and Effect Training Academy

Training begins with an in-home consultation to assess the dog’s behavior and needs. Clients choose from packages of 3, 5, or 10 sessions, with each session tailored to specific goals such as obedience commands, behavior modification, or reactivity solutions. Training is conducted in the dog’s home environment, with customized plans and follow-up support between sessions. Programs are designed for long-term success, with progressive structure and reinforcement.

Pricing Summary

In-home obedience training: $120 per lesson; 3 lessons for $330; 5 for $525; 10 for $1000. In-home behavior training: $220 per lesson; 3 lessons for $630; 5 for $975; 10 for $2000. A $100 initial consultation fee applies but is waived if a contract is signed. Discounts available for veterans, first responders, healthcare workers, and educators. All programs include written recaps and ongoing text/email support.

Policies

A $100 consulting fee is charged for the initial in-home appointment but is waived if the client signs a training contract. No other cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated.

Paws and Effect Training Academy is a dog training business based in Stillwater, MN, serving the Greater Twin Cities Metro area. Led by certified dog trainer and behaviorist Peter Bannon, the business offers in-home, one-on-one training focused on positive reinforcement methods to address obedience, fear, anxiety, and aggression. Peter is a former U.S. Army veteran and Military Police Officer, certified by Pawsitivity Service Dogs for Veterans and trained at Catch Canine Academy. He specializes in creating personalized, science-based training plans tailored to each dog’s unique needs, with an emphasis on building trust and confidence in both dogs and their owners. The business provides customized written recaps after each session, ongoing text/email support between lessons, and offers discounts to veterans, first responders, healthcare workers, and educators. All training is force-free and conducted in the dog’s home environment for maximum effectiveness.

Peter works with dogs of all breeds, including pit bulls, and supports training for therapy dogs, emotional support dogs, and working dogs. He also helps with complex behavioral issues such as leash reactivity, separation anxiety, resource guarding, and fear-based aggression, using compassionate, behavior-modification techniques rooted in positive reinforcement.

The business does not offer group classes, boarding, grooming, or other pet services—focusing exclusively on private in-home training and behavior modification.

Accomplishments

Peter Bannon is a certified dog trainer through Pawsitivity Service Dogs for Veterans and received training from Catch Canine Academy. He is a former U.S. Army veteran and Military Police Officer. He is the recommended trainer of Pawsitivity Service Dogs for Veterans and has successfully trained therapy dogs, emotional support dogs, and dogs with severe aggression and fear issues.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with booking an initial consultation via the online calendar scheduler. During this session, the trainer gathers details about the dog’s behavior and needs to create a personalized training plan.