Placid Paws Dog Training

Placid Paws offers customized 1:1 coaching sessions (in-home or virtual) focused on emotional regulation using the TBTE system. Clients receive personalized training plans, access to an online learning library with videos and resources, and optional live weekly classes. Training emphasizes building the dog’s ability to relax and self-regulate, with ongoing support available through direct communication with Sunghee. No board-and-train or intensive boot camp programs are offered.

Pricing Summary

1:1 in-home coaching starts at $100 for the first hour, with $100/hr for additional time. Out-of-radius clients (>5 miles) may incur extra fees. Online library access is free for active clients. No package pricing details are publicly listed.

Placid Paws Dog Training, led by owner and trainer Sunghee Kim, offers a compassionate, emotion-focused approach to dog training based on the Training Between the Ears (TBTE) system. Rather than focusing on obedience commands to control behavior, Sunghee helps dogs regulate their emotions to naturally reduce problematic behaviors like leash pulling, reactivity, separation anxiety, and resource guarding. Her methods prioritize calming the dog from the inside out, using reward and relaxation strategies to build confidence and resilience. She works with dogs of all ages—from puppies to seniors—and provides both in-home and virtual coaching sessions. Sunghee holds a Master’s degree in Animal Behavior and is a certified TBTE practitioner, bringing science-backed, humane techniques to every session. Clients appreciate her calm demeanor, personalized attention, and the lasting emotional transformation she helps achieve in both dogs and their owners.

In addition to 1:1 coaching, Placid Paws offers an online learning library with training resources and live weekly classes for active clients. Sunghee also provides free initial phone consultations to help dog owners understand their dog’s needs and explore training options. Her services are tailored for families seeking long-term behavioral change, not just quick fixes, and she emphasizes healing and connection over control.

Sunghee is deeply committed to compassion for animals, people, and the environment, and her training philosophy reflects a belief in creating positive change for all living beings. She serves clients in New Hope, Newtown, Doylestown, and surrounding areas, and her approach has helped families rescue dogs, manage anxiety, and enjoy peaceful coexistence with their pets.

Accomplishments

Sunghee Kim holds a Master of Science in Animal Behavior from Sweden, completed a thesis on fur seal training using clicker methods, and is a certified Training Between the Ears (TBTE) practitioner under Mark McCabe. She is Dog Trainer Foundation Certified through the International Association for Canine Professionals (IACP).

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free initial phone consultation scheduled via Calendly. During the call, owners discuss their dog’s behavior, goals, and challenges to determine the best training path. No application form is required before the call, but owners are encouraged to share details about their dog to make the conversation more productive.