Paws Down Dog Training

Paws Down Dog Training offers three main programs: In-Home Lessons for personalized training in the dog’s familiar environment; Park/Public Space Lessons to build focus and manners in distracting settings; and a Board and Train program with two options—Obedience Tune-Up (2+ weeks) for minor behavior refinement and Behavioral Transformation (3+ weeks) for deep behavioral change. Boarding is limited to two dogs at a time in a home setting with daily training by Rachael, including socialization, progress updates, and a transition session for owners.

Pricing Summary

In-home and park/public space lessons are $120 per 60-minute session, with packages of 3 lessons for $335 or 6 lessons for $650. The board and train program offers an Obedience Tune-Up at $800/week (minimum 2 weeks) and a Behavioral Transformation at $1,000/week (minimum 3 weeks). All programs include personalized plans, progress updates, and a comprehensive handoff session.

Paws Down Dog Training is a dog training business based in Phoenix, AZ, led by head trainer Rachael. She offers personalized in-home and public space training lessons, as well as a board and train program that takes place in a home-based setting rather than a kennel. Rachael specializes in balanced training, combining positive reinforcement with clear communication and boundaries to build trust and respect between dogs and their owners. She helps with basic obedience, puppy training, leash manners, reactivity, jumping, barking, and potty training. Her board and train programs are limited to two dogs at a time to ensure individualized attention. Rachael also volunteers with Stealing Hearts Rescue and provides training supplies through Amazon affiliate links to support dog owners at home.

Rachael’s approach emphasizes understanding each dog’s unique temperament and tailoring training to fit the owner’s lifestyle. She offers step-by-step coaching so owners can confidently reinforce training techniques. Her services are available in North Phoenix, Peoria, Glendale, Surprise, and Anthem.

She provides free meet-and-greet consultations and is known for being responsive, patient, and supportive between sessions, helping both dogs and owners succeed together.

Accomplishments

Rachael volunteers with Stealing Hearts Rescue and has helped numerous shelter dogs transition into adoptive homes. She is the sole trainer at Paws Down Dog Training, with a strong reputation for personalized, compassionate, and effective training as reflected in client testimonials.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free meet-and-greet consultation to assess the dog’s needs and create a customized training plan. This can be scheduled via the website’s contact form or by calling/texting the business directly.