Willow Glen Paws

Puppy Day Care & School is a 4-week, 3-day-per-week program for puppies 10–20 weeks old, focusing on socialization, crate training, and house manners. Behavior Consultation includes a personalized assessment and training plan. Board + Train combines boarding with customized obedience and behavior training. Training & Behavior Round Table is a free monthly group discussion for ongoing support. All programs emphasize positive reinforcement and real-world application.

Pricing Summary

New Puppy Consultation: $150; Puppy Day Care & School: $900/month (3 days/week, 3 hours/day); Behavior Consultation & 1:1 Training: $250 initial consultation; Boarding: $200/day; Training & Behavior Round Table: free (by registration).

Policies

Initial in-person consultation is required for all services except the free Behavior Round Table. Requirements for puppy programs include vaccination, deworming, and fecal test results. Boarding requires dogs to be comfortable with people and other dogs in a home environment.

Willow Glen Paws is a dog training business led by Rebecca, a Licensed Family Dog Mediator, Certified Dog Trainer, and Behavior Consultant with over 20 years of experience helping dog owners build stronger bonds with their pets. She offers science-based, positive reinforcement training that focuses on understanding a dog’s genetics, environment, learning, and emotional well-being through the LEGS model. Services include puppy day care and school, private 1:1 training, behavior consultations, boarding with training, and free group round table discussions for support. Training takes place in her home facility, at clients’ homes, or in the community, with an emphasis on real-life settings like kitchens and couches to prepare dogs for everyday life. She specializes in puppy socialization, reactivity, anxiety, and basic manners, and prioritizes emotional safety and client education.

Rebecca provides comprehensive puppy programs designed to maximize the critical socialization window (10–20 weeks), and her board and train services help dogs develop self-regulation and obedience in a home-like environment. She also offers personalized consultations to assess behavior, recommend management tools, and create tailored training plans. Her approach is compassionate, client-centered, and grounded in modern canine science, making her a trusted resource for families seeking lasting behavioral change.

Accomplishments

Rebecca is a Licensed Family Dog Mediator (Kim Brophy’s L.E.G.S. Model), Certified Dog Trainer (Victoria Stilwell Academy), and Certified Behavior Consultant (Trish King Academy). She has been helping pets and owners since 1997 and regularly attends continuing education workshops and seminars.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must schedule an in-person consultation for all services except the free Behavior Round Table. Consultations include a behavior assessment and personalized plan. Puppy Day Care requires proof of vaccination and health tests before enrollment.