At Paws for Thought Dog Training, we provide positive-reinforcement based training services tailored to you and your dog. We prioritize a dog-first mentality by identifying what aspects of a dog’s environment, genetic predisposition, and temperament will play a role in determining long-term success. We also account for each human’s unique priorities, capabilities, and lifestyles. Through this lens, we are able to create behavior solutions and training plans that move the human-dog team towards success.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Crate training
House training
Leash training
Obedience training
Socialization
Behavior support
Cooperative care
Fear and confidence
Reactivity training
Resource guarding
Separation anxiety
How training happens
Group classes
In-home training
Online or virtual trainingProgram details
Virtual training sessions are tailored to out-of-area clients and those who have particularly sensitive dogs that may not be in the best learning position with a new person in their home. Virtual training sessions mirror in-home sessions in both form and function.
Private trainingProgram details
During our in-home training sessions, we first gather background information to build a thorough understanding of the dog and human's needs. We then create a customized training plan and help you implement this training plan with a combination of follow-up and homeschool sessions.
Dog age
Puppies
Support between sessions
Personalized training plans
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogs
Training approach
Balanced training
Positive reinforcement
Consultations
Free consultation
Other listed services
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Animal Behavior
Animal Behaviorist
Behavior Solutions
Behavioral Challenges
Dog Behaviorist
Dog Family
Dog Run
Dog's Behavior
Electronic Collars
Helping Dogs
Home Dog Training
New Dog
Pack Training
Personalized Training
Phone Consultation
Positive Behavior Change
Potty Break
Teaching Your Dog
Training Lessons
Training Sessions
Training Training
Training Your Dog
Vet Visits Class
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5/5Maddie is AMAZING. She is clearly so knowledgeable about dogs and is able to convey her knowledge in an approachable, digestible way. She's helped me over the last months with my reactive rescue dog, helping me understand my dog's behavior on a conceptual level, and then providin…Read full reviewClose full review
Maddie is AMAZING. She is clearly so knowledgeable about dogs and is able to convey her knowledge in an approachable, digestible way. She's helped me over the last months with my reactive rescue dog, helping me understand my dog's behavior on a conceptual level, and then providing me with comprehensive notes from our sessions, detailed resources, and many training techniques. A past professor of hers highly recommended her to me, and it's clear why. Maddie is a life-saver!
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Michele Abel
5/5Maddie is just fantastic. My husband and I are getting our first puppy together. I’ve had dogs previously, but it has been 20 years since I had a puppy, and my husband has never had a dog. We both learned so much during our session with Maddie. She was thorough, followed up b…Read full reviewClose full review
Maddie is just fantastic. My husband and I are getting our first puppy together. I’ve had dogs previously, but it has been 20 years since I had a puppy, and my husband has never had a dog. We both learned so much during our session with Maddie. She was thorough, followed up by identifying local trainers for us and sending both recording and reference notes from our session. Our new little Maisy comes home next week and we are well prepared - and plan to be using Maddie/Paws for Thought as we all settle in to life together. THANK YOU, Maddie!
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Leslie Cohen
5/5
What a difference 90 minutes with Maddie makes! She is practical, intuitive, patient and wise. Remarkably, I saw progress within the first session and found her instructions easy to practice to get my stubborn 19 month old Bernedoodle to behave better. Our vet recommended her and I totally recommend her too!
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Meredith Hompe
5/5
Maddie is an excellent coach and helped us so much with getting our puppy through training!
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Amelie Koury
5/5
To say that Maddie is passionate about helping dog owners and their dogs would be an understatement. She's always ready to "nerd out" on dog behaviour and her enthusiasm will bring out your inner nerd too. Resourceful, knowledgeable, helpful and so kind and friendly. Great to work with!
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