Paw In Hand

Dog Training on the Sunshine Coast of B.C. "Partners with your dog - side by side and Paw in Hand" Our dog training programs are designed for real-life results.

And our positive training methods mean you can feel good about getting them. Whether you’re after basic manners, having puppy woes or need relief from troublesome behaviour problems, we can help! We can even do some your training homework for you! Paw in Hand is dedicated to promoting a caring relationship between dogs and people. This is apparent in everything we do -- from our name to the traini

ng methods that we teach. We are committed to a professional code of ethics and dog friendly positive training methods. Maren is highly experienced and educated. She holds a number of certifications and is a member of many professional organizations. Whether at home, town, trail or adventuring in the great outdoors, we've been helping dogs and their people be partners since 2000. Partners with you and your dog, side by side and Paw In Hand!

08/29/2025

Wishing everyone a fabulous, comfortable (?), adventure-filled long weekend ahead! 🤣

08/25/2025

A little blast from the past 🐾🌲🚲⛺
From the 1980's (well, from the photos we could dig up at least) - until now.
And may we continue for many more years to come...

"Tell me you've always adventured with your dogs, without telling me you've always adventured with your dogs"

08/22/2025

This could be fun: what question would your dog ask their therapist! 🤣🛋️

08/11/2025

What has your dog taught YOU lately?
We want to know 💚

08/08/2025

🎾🍸️🤣

08/05/2025

If you haven’t joined our FREE ACE Adventure Canine Skool community, here’s a sneak peek of what you’ve missed so far this past week 👇🏼

💚 Sharing our breed quirks and origin stories
💚 Discussing our bucket list travel goals with our dogs
💚 Does your dog dig? Have you built them their own sandbox...

Join in on the fun discussions: https://www.skool.com/ace-adventure-canine/about?ref=4bfa1fc0c78443088df75a2c2a98065e

What is ACE Adventure Canine Skool? 📚️
Expert advice on training, behaviour problems, recall, leash walks, puppy tips and more so that you can confidently enjoy the outdoors with your dog!

08/04/2025

While it is great to take our dogs along on our holidays, it is important to note that it is only great if it works for EVERYONE involved; the dog, the human, and the other factors such as wildlife.

I just got back from five days on the remote West Coast wilderness — quiet, stunning, soul-filling. 🌅 ⛺️ We had an incredible time backpacking through sea wolf territory (yes, dogs had to stay home for this one - lucky Ivy had a great time with my husband!), caught sunsets and sunrises, and shared the trail with wolves, whales, other wildlife and one very friendly cabin dog 🐶 — from a tiny remote settlement with just three people still living there, part of a once-thriving Indigenous village.

We flew in and out on a float plane (the fog and wind thankfully didn’t stop our pro pilot!). I am so thankful to call B.C. home, and this trip was just another reminder of that - I hope everyone had a lovely long weekend and are ready for the week ahead!

08/02/2025

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07/25/2025

Short people (and dog) problems 😂

07/24/2025

Would your dog benefits from Training Walks?

✅ Learn new skills while getting out for a walk
✅ Maintain their education beyond puppy classes
✅ Learn valuable and relevant lessons in their new world

👏🏻 A huge shout out to Napoleon for his excellent modelling skills 👏🏻

⁠Inquire about joining our dog training sessions to work on your specific needs ⁠💚

https://pawinhand.com/

07/18/2025

GUILTY 😂🤣.. and we just NEED THEM ALL 📸💚🐾

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Powell River, BC

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+16048924278

Website

http://www.pawinhand.com/

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Partners with your Dog. Side by Side, and Paw in Hand

Hi! I’m Maren, owner and head trainer at Paw in Hand.

I often hear murmurs of people referring to me as a dog whisperer, but I prefer the term dog listener!

Ever since I was a child I was always surrounded by dogs and could be found training our family boxer and the neighbours’ dogs too!

MODERN, DOG-FRIENDLY METHODS

For more than two decades I have been committed to using force free, science-based training methods to reinforce manners, life skills and desirable behaviour in dogs. I help the human end of the leash learn how to be a better partner too.

YOU AND YOUR DOG DESERVE THE BEST!

Qualifications, Experience, Education, Ethics and Certification matter. Find the details here.

EFFECTIVE TRAINING TECHNIQUES TO YOUR SPECIFIC SITUATION

My toolbox of training techniques and understanding of canine behaviour is extensive. Each situation with each dog and client is different and requires an individual approach for best results. I apply the most effective training techniques to your specific situation.

OUR PROMISE

Our promise to you and your dog is to always use humane, ethical training methods and never use shock, pain, fear, physical force, or compulsion based methods and to begin behavior change programs with the least invasive and least aversive training protocols. We have travelled far on our journey … and can help you and your dog on a successful journey together!

See learn more about me, my dog (and puppy!) training services and how to make sure you and your dog have the best partnership, please visit our website: https://pawinhand.com/