Pawz 4 Peeps Dog Training

Pawz 4 Peeps offers on-site private lessons tailored to specific training goals, suitable for reactive or easily distracted dogs. Virtual training sessions are available for convenience, allowing assessment and feedback from home. The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Course is a 6-week program for puppies up to 1 year, focusing on socialization, basic training, and responsible pet ownership, leading to the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Test. The AKC Canine Good Citizen Course is a 4-week program designed to promote responsible dog ownership and well-mannered dogs, covering 10 essential skills and leading to the CGC certificate. Additionally, they provide dog massage for relaxation, improved circulation, and overall well-being.

Pricing Summary

Private on-site lessons cost $110 for 1 class, $300 for 3 classes, and $575 for 6 classes. Virtual private lessons are $40 for 1 session (30 minutes) and $110 for 4 sessions (30 minutes each). The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Course is $175, and the AKC Canine Good Citizen Course is $275. Dog massage sessions are $35 for 30 minutes and $50 for 60 minutes. A 3% surcharge applies to debit/credit card payments. Military members, veterans, healthcare workers, police, firefighters, EMS personnel, seniors over 65, and shelter/rescue dogs receive a 10% discount on all in-person and virtual private sessions with proper ID/documentation.

Policies

A 3% surcharge is added when using debit/credit cards. Mileage fees may apply for in-home training after an initial assessment. There is a mandatory on-site vaccination policy. The business strives to meet customer expectations and encourages feedback via a survey, offering to make things right if customers are dissatisfied.

Pawz 4 Peeps is a dog training business owned by Karey M. Dufour, a professional dog trainer with a background as a military flight and trauma nurse. The business also features Teresa L. Millwater, another professional dog trainer with a military nursing background. They combine their unique nursing and teaching experience with their passion for dogs to provide tailored training solutions.

They focus on positive reinforcement techniques to help owners control their dog’s behavior, emphasizing that dogs willingly comply because they want to, rather than through punishment. Their approach is evidence-based, supported by current literature, and aims to foster a loving bond and forever companion relationship between humans and their dogs.

Pawz 4 Peeps offers a variety of services including on-site private lessons, virtual training, AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy courses, AKC Canine Good Citizen courses, and dog massage. They also provide discounts for military members, veterans, healthcare workers, police, firefighters, EMS personnel, seniors over 65, and shelter/rescue dogs.

Accomplishments

Karey M. Dufour, owner and professional dog trainer, holds DNP, RN, MA, MS, ACNS-BC, CEN, EBP-C, ABCDT, and ABCSDT certifications. She retired from the Air Force after 26 years as a flight and trauma nurse, where she spearheaded training medical professionals to treat military working dogs and trained service dogs. She also volunteered in the Behavior Modification Department at the Humane Society of New Mexico. Teresa L. Millwater, a professional dog trainer, holds DNP, RN, MS, and ABCDT certifications and served 20 years as a military nurse. Both trainers obtained their professional dog trainer certifications through Animal Behavior College in 2020 and 2021, respectively.

How to Get Started!

Clients can contact Pawz 4 Peeps to schedule an appointment. For in-home training, an initial in-person assessment is conducted first. For AKC courses, clients can sign up by clicking on the desired course dates, with limited spots available.