Paws on the Plains

The training philosophy emphasizes positive force-free methods, prioritizing the dog’s mental well-being. The goal is to keep dogs under threshold, engaged, and happy to work, building good habits and positive associations. Programs address service dog training, reactivity, aggression, and general behavior challenges and manners.

Policies

The business has an Aversive Tool Policy, indicating a commitment to force-free training methods.

Paws on the Plains is a dog training business dedicated to helping dogs and their owners live their best lives. Their training philosophy is centered on positive, force-free methods, with the dog’s mental well-being as the top priority. The trainer feels a strong responsibility to do no harm and to foster the best possible relationship between pets and their owners.

The business offers training for service dogs, addresses reactivity and aggression, and helps with general behavior challenges and manners. They also provide educational presentations and resources for dog owners, including articles on finding reputable trainers and preparing for emergencies. The trainer emphasizes that practice makes permanent, advocating for correct practice in short durations to keep dogs engaged and happy, which is invaluable for success, especially for service dogs in training.

Accomplishments

The trainer has an article titled “Preparing for No-Pets Places” published by Psychiatric Service Dog Partners.