Yes Paws Academy

Day Training: Dogs attend 4 days/week (Mon-Thu or Tue-Fri, 9am–5pm), go home nights/weekends, receive weekly photos/videos, one-hour private lesson each week, and a follow-up lesson after completion. Board and Train: Customized intensive programs with daily updates, socialization with trainer’s dogs, and post-program owner training. Private Lessons: One-on-one in-person or virtual sessions tailored to goals like obedience, socialization, or behavior modification. All programs require a consultation. Boarding and Daycare: Daily care with updates, playtime, and structured routines.

Pricing Summary

Day Training: $750/week with a 3-week minimum commitment; Private Lessons: $480 for 4 sessions, $660 for 6, $840 for 8; Virtual Lessons: $440 for 4, $630 for 6, $800 for 8; Board and Train pricing not listed but requires consultation; $500 non-refundable deposit for Day Training, $100 for Private/Virtual Lessons; remaining balance due on first day of training. Equipment not included in lesson packages.

Policies

All programs require a non-refundable deposit ($500 for Day Training, $100 for Private/Virtual Lessons) and signed contract to reserve a spot. Remaining balance is due on the first day of training. Consultations are required for all programs except puppies under 4 months with no behavioral issues. No refunds for canceled sessions or programs.

Yes!Paws Academy is a reward-based balanced dog training business serving Nampa and surrounding areas, led by owner and head trainer Jenna Buck, a certified CPDT-KA. They offer personalized training for dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes—from puppies to seniors—focusing on building trust, obedience, and confidence in both dogs and their owners. Services include private lessons (in-person or virtual), day training (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm), board and train programs, boarding, and daycare. Their approach emphasizes teaching owners alongside training dogs, ensuring long-term success through consistent home reinforcement. They use positive reinforcement as the foundation but may incorporate training collars like martingales, pinch collars, or e-collars when appropriate for the dog’s needs. Clients receive daily updates, photos, and videos during boarding and day training, and all programs include a consultation and follow-up lessons. Their facility is home-based, and dogs train alongside their own dogs for socialization. They pride themselves on compassionate, individualized care and have earned strong testimonials from clients who’ve traveled from out of state for their services.

They also provide pet boarding and daycare with high-touch communication, making them a trusted choice for owners who need reliable care while away. Training goals range from basic obedience and puppy socialization to behavior modification for reactivity, fearfulness, and leash pulling.

Jenna has over a decade of hands-on experience, including intensive training programs, volunteer work with service dogs, and a 450-hour immersive certification in 2019. She is committed to ethical, science-backed methods and building lasting relationships with clients and their dogs.

Accomplishments

Jenna Buck is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), completed a 12-week, 450-hour immersive dog training course in 2019, and has over a decade of experience including work with service dogs, behavioral rehabilitation, and intensive shadow training. She has trained dogs with severe aggression, fear, and reactivity, and has earned consistent praise for her compassionate, results-driven methods.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a required consultation (15–30 minutes), which can be in-person or virtual for out-of-state clients. During the consultation, behavior is evaluated, goals are discussed, and a customized training plan is created. Vaccination records must be current, and dogs must be social and friendly for day training. A signed contract and deposit are required to book any program.