The Learning Paws Academy LLC

Training includes an initial phone consultation, followed by 1-hour sessions at home or participating parks. Packages include 4–8 sessions with optional pack walks. Puppy group classes are held every Saturday at Grover Cleveland Park, 45 minutes long, for puppies under 1 year. Programs focus on real-life scenarios, reward-based methods, and owner empowerment. Sessions cover basic commands, leash training, reactivity, impulse control, crate training, and more. All sessions must be completed within 3–6 months depending on package.

Pricing Summary

Individual sessions: $90 at participating park, $110 at home. Packages: 4-pack ($305 park / $345 home), 6-pack ($435 park / $490 home), 8-pack ($550 park / $620 home). All sessions must be used within 3–6 months. Additional $100 fee for more than one dog per session. No refunds, all sales final. No 3% surcharge.

Policies

Cancellation fee of $45 if appointment is canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice. No refunds on any packages or sessions. All sales are final. Sessions must be used within 3–6 months depending on package. Group classes are rescheduled for bad weather; missed classes are not penalized and can be picked up later.

The Learning Paws Academy LLC is a professional dog training business based in West Caldwell, NJ, led by certified trainer Remy Mills. Remy offers personalized, reward-based training sessions designed to help dog owners address common behavioral issues such as leash reactivity, barking, jumping, resource guarding, separation anxiety, and door dashing. Her approach focuses on empowering owners with the tools and confidence to guide their dogs independently, using positive reinforcement in real-life scenarios. She provides both in-home and park-based training, as well as weekly puppy group classes at Grover Cleveland Park in Caldwell. Remy’s background includes years of hands-on experience managing 30–55 dogs daily at a doggy daycare, which honed her ability to read canine body language and handle diverse temperaments. Her training programs are customized to each dog’s needs, with a strong emphasis on building a stronger bond between pet and owner.

Remy also offers a 4-pack, 6-pack, or 8-pack of 1-hour training sessions, with included phone consultations and pack walks. She uses equipment like clickers, treat bags, Easy Walk harnesses, and spray tools to support training. Her services are available Monday–Saturday, and she serves clients across West Essex County, including Verona, Montclair, Clifton, Bloomfield, and more. Remy holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications and has trained dogs since starting at a local daycare, eventually founding her own business to deliver high-quality, results-driven training.

She provides follow-up support and has received numerous testimonials praising her patience, professionalism, and transformative results with dogs of all ages and behaviors.

Accomplishments

Remy Mills holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in Children Studies from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She began her career as a dog handler at a daycare managing 30–55 dogs daily, later becoming a Lead Trainer. She founded The Learning Paws Academy LLC after gaining extensive hands-on experience and completing training courses. She is a certified dog trainer with a proven track record of transforming dog behavior and owner confidence.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free initial phone consultation to discuss your dog’s needs. Then choose a training package (4, 6, or 8 sessions) and schedule in-home or park-based sessions. Puppy group classes are available every Saturday and require no prior booking.