PAWZ Enrichment Center

PAWZ offers Levels Training — a progressive, ongoing group program with four skill levels (Basic Manners through advanced commands) where dogs advance at their own pace. Each level builds on previous skills with increasing distractions. Classes are ongoing, with no strict start/end dates, and allow unlimited attendance during enrollment. DayTraining combines supervised enrichment, structured play, and individual training sessions throughout the day. Puppy Social Hours provide weekly, supervised socialization for puppies 8–24 weeks. Agility, Rally, Nosework, and Tricks are offered as specialized skill-based classes with prerequisites.

Pricing Summary

Group classes are structured in 8-week enrollment periods with flexible attendance. DayTraining costs $35 for a full day and $20 for a half day, with discounted pre-paid packages available. Agility classes are $150 per 6-week session. Puppy Social Hours are $5 per session. Grooming and other services priced upon request.

Policies

Dogs must be evaluated before enrolling in DayTraining or Agility. Puppies must be vaccinated and have completed their first round of vaccines at least 7 days prior to attending Puppy Social Hours. Dogs showing illness symptoms (coughing, vomiting, diarrhea) within 48 hours must not attend. Owners must supervise their puppies during social hours. Classes are non-sequential — students may take breaks and return without penalty. Pre-registration is required for Puppy Social Hours and DayTraining.

PAWZ Enrichment Center is a dog training and enrichment facility in Bismarck, ND, led by Jan, a trainer with over 30 years of experience. They offer positive reinforcement, choice-based training programs designed to build strong owner-dog relationships through fun, structured activities. Their signature Levels Training program provides ongoing, flexible group classes where dogs progress at their own pace through four levels of obedience and skill-building, with unlimited attendance during enrollment. They also offer DayTraining — a hybrid daycare and training service with individualized activities, smaller playgroups, and daily updates for owners. Additional services include puppy social hours, agility, nosework, rally, tricks, movement puzzles, and professional grooming. Their facility is clean, safe, and staffed by passionate professionals who prioritize mental stimulation and emotional well-being for dogs of all ages and breeds.

They provide free downloadable ebooks for new puppy owners and require a free evaluation before enrolling in DayTraining or Agility. Their approach emphasizes consistency, patience, and science-backed methods aligned with influential positive reinforcement trainers.

PAWZ also offers specialized programs for puppies (8–24 weeks), behavior modification, and dog sport preparation, making them a comprehensive resource for dog owners seeking both foundational training and advanced enrichment.

Accomplishments

Jan, the owner and primary trainer, has over 30 years of experience training dogs and is recognized for her passion in helping owners build meaningful relationships with their dogs through positive reinforcement methods. She aligns her training philosophy with leading experts in the field, including those featured on Dogsthat.com.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients should contact PAWZ via email or phone to schedule a free evaluation for DayTraining or Agility. For group classes, enrollment is open year-round with no waiting lists — new clients can join as soon as space is available. Puppy Social Hours require weekly preregistration. Free downloadable ebooks are available for new puppy owners to begin learning before their first visit.