Paws to Train
Service area: Serves the Seacoast area of New Hampshire, including Gonic, Rochester, and surrounding towns within 15 miles.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Basic Obedience
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Separation Anxiety
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- Ongoing Weekly
- Sessions Package
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Terriers
- Doodles
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
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Classes are offered in ongoing weekly sessions for obedience, agility, rally, nosework, and puppy training. Programs are structured by skill level and include preparation for Canine Good Citizen and trick titling. Training is conducted in a 6,000 sq ft indoor facility with outdoor sessions in summer. Classes are group-based and focus on building positive relationships through fun, structured activities.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing details are not listed on the website; clients are encouraged to contact via email for class rates and package information.
Policies
Policy details regarding cancellations or rescheduling are not provided on the website.
Testimonials
Gwen is an excellent trainer for both furry four legged critters and their two legged handlers. She has decades of experience and knows all the tricks and tips to get your pooch acting in a well-behaved manner. Her classes are interesting and fun for both the pets and owners. Best way to get in touch with her is via email.
– Reviewer
Awesome instructors! Classes are a lot of fun for both the handler and the dogs. Gwen provides great insight into your dogs mind and is very talented with replacing bad behavior with positive ones. The facility is wonderful! Great for agility because there is so much room. Highly recommend this training center!
– Reviewer
It’s great to have such a knowledgeable, positive, trainer in Rochester. I am currently starting my third dog with Gwen. She has help us (me and my dogs) train in: puppy basics, rally, Canine Good Citizen test prep, trick titling and agility. She sees such subtle behaviors in my dogs that I just am not able to catch, especially in my first dog, who was rather fearful. The facility has AC for the hot summer months, and beautiful (new) matting. Oh, there’s always chocolate!!
– Reviewer
About the Trainer
Paws to Train is a dog training business located in Gonic, New Hampshire, offering indoor and outdoor training in obedience, agility, rally, nosework, and puppy basics. With over 15 years of experience in the Seacoast area, trainer Gwen Weisgarber helps dog owners build positive relationships with their pets through fun, effective classes. The facility features a 6,000-square-foot indoor space with climate control and new matting, ideal for agility and group training. Clients praise Gwen’s ability to read subtle dog behaviors, especially with fearful or reactive dogs, and appreciate the supportive community atmosphere. The facility also offers chocolate treats during classes.
Training programs are designed for all levels, from basic manners to competition prep, including Canine Good Citizen and trick titling. The business emphasizes positive methods and has helped dogs overcome reactivity, leash pulling, and separation anxiety.
Additional services include therapy dog preparation and behavior modification for challenging issues like fearfulness and resource guarding.
The facility is not a breeder, groomer, or boarding service, but focuses exclusively on training.
The business is highly recommended by long-term clients who have trained multiple dogs with Gwen.
The facility is located in The Gonic Mill, a renovated historic building, adding to its unique appeal.
Accomplishments
Gwen Weisgarber has been training dogs in the Seacoast area for over 15 years and has helped clients achieve success in obedience, agility, rally, and therapy dog certifications. Clients note her expertise in handling fearful and reactive dogs, and her ability to build lasting partnerships between dogs and owners.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients are encouraged to contact Gwen via email to inquire about class availability, schedule a visit, and begin training. No online booking system is available.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 9am-8pm
Tuesday: 9am-8pm
Wednesday: 9am-8pm
Thursday: 9am-8pm
Friday: 9am-8pm
Saturday: 9am-8pm
Sunday: 9am-8pm
Associations
- AKC
- APDT
Languages
- English
Location
73 Pickering Rd Unit A108, Rochester, NH 03839Listing Tools for Trainers
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