Pawz Away Pet Care

Pawz Away Pet Care offers several training programs. Group Classes, lasting 5 consecutive weeks for approximately one hour per session, include Puppy Kindergarten for pups aged 8-16 weeks, covering socialization, crate/potty training, boundaries, and basic obedience. Basic Manners classes are for dogs 17 weeks and older, teaching cues like sit, down, stay, come, leash walking, and preventing jumping.

Behavior Modification addresses issues such as over-arousal, mouthing, fear, anxiety, aggression, and excessive barking. This program begins with a behavior questionnaire and an initial consultation, which can be held at their facility or in your home, to develop a customized training plan. Private Training is available for follow-ups to behavior modification or as a stand-alone service for basic obedience skills like sits, downs, stays, recalls, and leash walking without reactivity. These 1-hour sessions can be conducted at their facility or in your home and include a follow-up email with a session summary and training plan.

Doggie Day School is a 4-week program, with dogs attending two days per week. This hands-off approach involves trainers working with each dog multiple times daily, interspersed with enrichment activities and group play. The program concludes with a 1-hour private lesson for owners to learn how to maintain their dog’s new skills. The Board & Train program is their most immersive offering, ideal for clients preferring a completely hands-off approach. Dogs stay at their facility for a minimum of two weeks, where trainers work on basic cues and behaviors. This program also includes a 1-hour private lesson for owners to learn maintenance techniques and requires an evaluation to ensure suitability.

Pricing Summary

Group classes are $198 for 5 weeks. Behavior Modification initial consultations are $160 at their facility or $195 at your home, with additional sessions following private training costs. Private training sessions are $100 for 1 hour at their facility or $125 at your home, with packages available for discounted pricing.

Doggie Day School is a 4-week program for $700. The 2-week Board & Train program costs $1,995, with additional weeks at $997.50/week. Enrichment Daycare is $45 a day, and the temperament test day costs $30.

Boarding rates are $48/day for a Standard Suite. Family Suites are $48/day per dog for the first two, and $42/day for an additional dog. Add-ons include Busy Buddy for $20/day, Cuddle Time for $8.50, Bully Stick for $4.96, Puzzle IQ Toy for $5, and Tuck In for $4. Exit baths are $19 for dogs under 50 lbs and $26 for dogs over 51 lbs. Holiday boarding requires a minimum 3-day stay and includes a $10 holiday charge per dog.

Policies

For boarding, a 50% deposit of the estimated stay is due upon booking. Cancellations made 7 days or more prior to the first day of stay receive a full refund, while cancellations within 6 days or less forfeit the deposit. Early check-outs will still be charged for the entire booking. Boarding check-in/out hours are between 9am-10am or 5pm-6pm, Monday-Sunday, and check-outs after 10am will incur a charge for that day. No drop-offs or pick-ups are available on holidays.

All new dogs for boarding require a temperament test, which may include a trial overnight stay for $48. Dogs must not show aggression or resource guarding towards humans and must be comfortable with staff handling them in their suites. For daycare, a temperament test day is required, costing $30, with drop-off between 6:30 AM-8:30 AM and pick-up between 4 PM-6 PM. If a dog shows signs of anxiety or stress, owners will be asked to retrieve them.

All dogs must be up-to-date on Distemper (DHPP), Rabies, and Bordetella (Canine Cough) vaccinations, administered at least two weeks prior to their first service. Proof from a licensed veterinarian and a Rabies Certificate are required. A current PA Dog License is recommended. For in-home training, a rabies certificate for all household dogs must be provided. Holiday boarding requires a minimum 3-day stay and includes a $10 holiday charge per dog. Out-of-state dogs staying over 30 days require a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection/Pet Health Certificate.

Pawz Away Pet Care offers comprehensive dog training, boarding, and daycare services. The business was established in 2018 by Alyssa Miller, a Certified Veterinary Technician, with her husband Ross joining as co-owner. Their mission is to provide a stress-free pet care environment, adhering to the Fear Free initiative by understanding each dog’s unique needs and crafting tailored recommendations.

The facility is designed to reduce stress, fear, and anxiety in dogs, featuring over 2300 square feet of indoor/outdoor play space. Their team members are experienced and specifically trained in canine body language.

Ross Miller, a CPDT-KA certified professional dog trainer, leads the training programs. He follows the LIMA (least intrusive, minimally aversive) training philosophy, emphasizing positive reinforcement to ensure dogs enjoy learning and to preserve the bond with their owners, avoiding pain or intimidation.

Services include group classes, private training (at their facility or in-home), Doggie Day School, and Board & Train programs. Their boarding services feature daily wellness checks, photo updates, soothing music, Adaptil-infused suites, and cozy Kuranda beds. Enrichment daycare offers activities such as small group play, walks, agility courses, and puzzle-solving.

Accomplishments

Ross Miller is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA). His formal education includes graduating top of his class from both the Pat Miller Basic Behavior and Training Academy and the Pat Miller Behavior Modification Academy. He is also a current student at The Academy for Dog Trainers by Jean Donaldson. Alyssa Miller, co-owner, is a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT). Pawz Away Pet Care was established in 2018.

How to Get Started!

To get started, new clients should click “New Client” on the website to create an account through their software, Paw Partner. This involves entering personal and dog information and uploading proof of Rabies, Distemper (DHPP), and Bordetella vaccinations.

For daycare, clients can then pick a day for their dog’s temperament test, which costs $30. For behavior modification, clients must first fill out a behavior questionnaire before scheduling an initial consultation. For the Board & Train program, clients are advised to contact Pawz Away Pet Care to schedule an evaluation.