Sandy Paws Dog Training

Sandy Paws Dog Training offers both private in-home training and group classes. Private training is customized to the family’s pace, involving all family members, and covers socialization, manners, basic obedience, and addressing puppy behaviors like house training, alone training, biting, and chewing. Private packages include “All Things Puppy” (one session), “Puppy Basics” (2 sessions), “Polite Puppy” (4 sessions), and “Perfect Puppy” (4 initial + 2 follow-up sessions with a socialization outing).
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Group classes are designed to build skills around distractions in a small class setting, with Puppy Kindergarten capped at 5 participants. Group offerings include “Puppy Kindergarten” (under 20 weeks), “Puppy Grade School” (graduates of Puppy I), “Pup-agility” (6+ months), “Basic Manners” (6+ months), “Intermediate Manners” (Basic Manners graduates), “Advanced Manners” (mastery of Basic and Intermediate), “Tricks Class!” (6+ months), and “Teenage Manners Class” (6-18 months).
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Specialized “Kids and Dogs” programs include “Best Friends: Kids and Dogs Together” (90-minute in-home session), “For New or Expecting Parents” (2 private in-home sessions), and “Family Dog Training” (6 in-home sessions), all focused on safe interactions and integrating dogs into family life. Group classes are not suitable for dogs with excessive growling, lunging, or barking at people or other dogs.

Pricing Summary

Group classes range from $212 for 4 weeks to $249 for 6 weeks. Private training options include “All Things Puppy” for $175+tax for a single session. Private packages are available: “Puppy Basics” at $295.00 + tax for 2 sessions, “Polite Puppy” at $495.00 + tax for 4 sessions, and “Perfect Puppy” at $725.00 + tax for 4 initial sessions, 2 follow-up sessions, and a socialization outing. A la carte private sessions are $155.00 for in-person and $125.00 for online. All private session packages must be used within 3 months of the first session date.

Policies

For private training packages, all sessions must be used within 3 months of the first session date, or they will be forfeited. Group classes are not suitable for dogs who growl, lunge, or bark excessively at other people or dogs. If these behaviors are present, clients are advised to contact the trainer to discuss alternative training options.

Sandy Paws Dog Training offers professional and effective dog training services, primarily utilizing a positive reinforcement approach. Their core philosophy is that dogs learn best when shown expected behaviors and then reinforced for those behaviors, moving away from traditional dominance-based methods that involve reprimands or physical force.
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The business is dedicated to maintaining high professional standards, with trainers committed to continuing education and active membership in professional organizations. They provide family-friendly, interactive training designed to empower dog owners and help them achieve a more polite dog. Their rewards-based methods are veterinarian-recommended and dog-approved.
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Sandy Paws specializes in puppy training, basic manners, and addressing common problem behaviors. They also offer unique programs tailored for families with children, focusing on ensuring safe interactions and fostering harmonious relationships between kids and dogs. The owner, Bryony Aviles, is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and an honors graduate of the Karen Pryor Academy, also serving as a mentor trainer for future trainers.

Accomplishments

Bryony Aviles, the Owner and Head Dog Trainer, is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and an honors graduate of the Karen Pryor Academy. She serves as a mentor trainer for the Catch Canine Trainers Academy. Bryony is also educated in the Family Paws Parent Education program and The Family Dog program, specializing in working with families with dogs and children. She is a professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and a supporting member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). She is veterinarian recommended and recognized as an expert in dog play and body language.

How to Get Started!

To begin, interested clients are encouraged to contact Sandy Paws Dog Training via email or phone. For group classes, clients must connect with the trainer before registering. A contact form is available on their website to provide information, allowing the trainers to tailor training solutions to specific needs.