Uplifting Paws

Uplifting Paws offers Group Obedience Classes with a curriculum designed to prepare future therapy teams, keeping class sizes small for individualized attention. These classes run once a week for six weeks, with entry-level classes not requiring dogs on the first night.

Day Training combines an hour of professional training with a day of play at their facility, allowing clients to choose a training path while the trainers handle the work. Private Lessons provide one-on-one training, either in the client’s home or at the facility, customized to each dog’s unique needs. These are ideal for clients seeking a quieter environment, individualized attention, or addressing behavior issues before joining group classes.

Their core focus is on Service Dogs, with a program dedicated to training dogs to assist individuals with physical or psychiatric disabilities, including autism. They also assist clients in training their own service dogs, starting with foundational group classes. For Therapy Teams, Uplifting Paws offers training for volunteers to take their dogs into the community to provide comfort and support. Therapy dogs must pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community Canine (CGCA), and Canine Urban (CGCU) tests, with retesting required every two years for CGCU. Specific classes include Puppy Manners (8-18 weeks), Impulse Control (4 months+), Adult Basics (6 months+), Intermediate Adult, Pre-Therapy, and Therapy (final certification). Mini sessions cover Advanced Puppy, Loose Leash Walking, and Tricks Class, alongside seminars like Manners & Managing the Holidays and Holiday Enrichment.

Pricing Summary

Group obedience classes are generally $185 for 6 sessions, with an $85 deposit and $100 balance due on the first night. Specific classes like Puppy Manners, Impulse Control, Adult Basics, Intermediate Adult, Pre-Therapy, and Therapy are $215. Mini sessions (Advanced Puppy, Loose Leash Walking, Tricks Class) are $100. Seminars range from $15 to $35.

Policies

Clients are requested to inform Uplifting Paws in advance via email or phone call if they miss a class. While efforts will be made for a makeup, it is not guaranteed, and missing a class results in the loss of that service night. Clients are responsible for attending all scheduled classes. If a client misses more than two nights of classes, they will be asked to retake the class without a refund.

Uplifting Paws is a dog training business that provides science-based, positive reinforcement training. They are an entirely force-free facility, utilizing scientifically proven and effective techniques to strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners. They firmly believe in treating dogs ethically and humanely, free from fear and pain often associated with traditional training methods.

Uplifting Paws specializes in training both service and therapy dogs, aiming to enhance lives through the unique bond between humans and dogs. Their certified professional dog trainers stay updated with the newest industry information through continuing education, webinars, and conferences.

They offer a variety of services including small group obedience classes, day training, and individualized private lessons. Group classes are designed to provide plenty of one-on-one time with trainers, and their curriculum prepares future therapy teams. Day training combines an hour of training with playtime at their facility, while private lessons can be conducted in a client’s home or at their facility, tailored to unique training needs. They also assist clients in training their own service dogs, starting with foundational group classes.

Accomplishments

Uplifting Paws employs knowledgeable and certified professional dog trainers who continuously update their skills through continuing education courses, webinars, and conferences. They train therapy dogs to pass the American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community Canine (CGCA), and Canine Urban (CGCU) tests.

How to Get Started!

To get started with group classes, clients can register online by selecting a class, checking availability, and proceeding with registration. New clients are typically advised to begin with entry-level classes such as Puppy Manners, Impulse Control, or Adult Basics. For those with prior training or complex behavioral issues, an evaluation for class placement can be requested via email. Individuals interested in the service dog waitlist should email Uplifting Paws for an application and further details.