Paws in Training
Service area: Serves Raleigh, Cary, Holly Springs, and surrounding areas in North Carolina.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
Training programs include in-home consultations and ongoing sessions focused on behavior modification and obedience. Services are tailored to individual dogs and families, with options for virtual consultations. Programs address specific issues like fear, aggression, separation anxiety, and puppy training, using positive reinforcement and customized plans that evolve with the pet’s progress.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to contact for personalized quotes based on service type and needs.
Policies
No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated on the website.
Testimonials
“The dogs are really doing incredibly well with their door training. Today the UPS man came and they were great. Yesterday someone rang the bell and before we even cued them, Oscar ran right up the stairs and sat there!!!! I am sooo proud of them! Why did we wait 8 years to call in a dog trainer?!?”
— Gary, Lisa, Oscar and Molly (Clients)
“I’ve had dogs my entire life and always trained them myself, secretly laughing at people who paid for dog obedience classes. When we got a shepherd mix puppy I thought I knew it all and she’d be just as well-mannered as every other dog I’d…”
— (Client, incomplete testimonial)
“Angel is wonderful! We hired her for help with our recently rescued dog who was having several behaviors including bite inhibition. As two new dog owners, we learned so much about how to interact with our pup in order to avoid his triggers and reward good behaviors. No bites since we started working with her!”
— (Client)
About the Trainer
Paws in Training is a nationally certified dog and cat behavior and training service based in Raleigh, NC, offering force-free, positive reinforcement training for dogs and cats in their homes and via virtual consultations. They specialize in solving behavioral issues such as separation anxiety, fear, aggression, inappropriate urination, excessive barking, and resource guarding using science-based methods. Their team includes certified behavior consultants and Fear Free professionals who prioritize animal welfare, avoiding all aversive tools like shock, prong, or choke collars. They also provide in-home training for obedience skills, puppy care, and muzzle training for vet visits, and offer tailored plans that adapt to each family’s lifestyle, including households with children or multiple pets.
In addition to dog training, they offer cat behavior services, Fear Free veterinary and grooming visit preparation, and educational resources including books like “Woof It Up!” and “Angel’s Dog Training Book.” Their staff holds multiple certifications and is affiliated with professional organizations including CCPDT, APDT, and IAABC, ensuring high standards of practice. They also assist clients with emergency vet referrals and provide ongoing support to ensure long-term success.
Accomplishments
Paws in Training’s team includes nationally certified Behavior Consultant-Canine (CBCC), Fear Free Certified professionals, FEMA Certified Emergency Animal Rescue responders, and CPR/First Aid certified staff. They are AKC Canine Good Citizen and Puppy Star Evaluators and have received Yelp Award recognition for client satisfaction.
How to Get Started!
Client engagement begins with contacting Paws in Training to discuss needs, after which a consultation is scheduled to assess the dog’s behavior and develop a customized training plan.
Insured
Free Consultation
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
7:30am-6pm
Certifications
- CBCC-KA
Associations
- AKC
- APDT
- IAABC
- PPG
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet groomer
- Pet trainer
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