Paw In Hand

06/01/2026

Dog training isn’t about perfection—it’s about patience, repetition, and meeting the dog where they’re at.

Stella and I headed out for a confidence-building training walk. Holding a stay with the distraction of a person standing at the front door proved to be a little too much the first time around. Instead of pushing through, I adjusted, gave her the support she needed, and tried again.

The result? Success on the retest 🙌

Don’t forget to celebrate the small wins!

05/29/2026

05/26/2026

Hi, I’m Maren - and I thought it was time to reintroduce myself! 👋🏼

Most of you know me as the owner of Paw in Hand, dog trainer and adventure lover, but at the core of all of this, I'm passionate about helping dogs and their humans build a better relationship.

My training approach is modern, science-based, and focused on creating real-life results without fear, force, or intimidation. I believe dogs learn best when they feel safe, understood, and motivated — and that training should strengthen your bond, not damage it.

Every dog is different, and whether you’re navigating puppy life, reactivity, overexcitement, anxiety, or simply wanting a dog you can confidently include in everyday adventures, my goal is to help you better understand your dog and create a calmer, more connected life together.

Training isn’t about perfection — it’s about building trust and giving both you and your dog the tools to succeed.

Fun Fact: I am often called a 'dog whisperer', but I prefer the term 'dog listener'! 😍💚

If you’re looking for supportive, relationship-based training that works in the real world, I’d love to help. Send me a message and let’s chat about your dog 🐾

https://pawinhand.com/

05/19/2026

Does your dog LOVE the water? 💦

Living in Powell River, we are lucky to be surrounded by 50+ lakes, so ensuring confidence around water, rivers, docks, paddleboards, or even just splashing at the shoreline is key for our joint happiness. However, this takes time, trust, and positive experiences. So while some dogs love the water, naturally, others prefer to just wander the shorelines as their human admires the beautiful Bog Laurel in bloom - and that's okay, too 🌸

Summer adventures are better when your dog feels calm, capable, and connected with you every step of the way.

If you’re looking to build your dog’s confidence for hiking, camping, paddling, road trips, or everyday outings, our training programs are designed for real-life adventure dogs and their humans.

Send us a message to get started 💬

05/16/2026

Isn't it the best when a dog gives you the ultimate nose BoooOOooOoOop 🥺

05/14/2026

Gizmo’s very first bike training session, complete ✅️

It didn't start as a “let’s go for a huge ride” kind of day… but more of a “let’s see how you feel about this weird moving bicycle beside you” kind of day 😅

And honestly? He did great.

First sessions are never about perfection… they’re about observation. Learning who your dog is, what feels easy for them, and where they need support.

Our first ride was all about keeping things simple, successful, and positive:
✨ quiet environment
✨ short session
✨ lots of praise
✨ ending on a win (with him still feeling good about it all!)

The best training plans start with knowing your dog, knowing yourself, and setting the environment up for success 💚

05/10/2026

Wishing all the dog moms a Happy Mother’s Day 💕🐾😍

04/27/2026

Has anyone else been enjoying the sunshine we've been getting lately?! I love the sunshine and enjoying it with my dogs, but the dog mom (and trainer!) in me also then starts thinking about...

➡️ where to walk
➡️ when to walk
➡️ hydration.. and it’s not even summer yet 😅

In Powell River, we are lucky to have access to so many great beaches and water, but this also means exposed trails, salty ocean walks, additional people and more awareness is needed, as it draws more people outside.

I'm curious if this happens to anyone else? Do your dog walk routines change in warmer conditions? Do you put more things in your pockets, or carry a bag with water and a bowl? Do you use different gear?
I'd love to know what you reach for on a dog walk these days!

PSST.. this conversation is also ongoing on Skool, our free global adventure dog community. Join in on the discussion by joining here 👇🏼
https://www.skool.com/pawinhand/about?ref=4bfa1fc0c78443088df75a2c2a98065

04/23/2026

👀🐶 Seeing Double? 👀🐶
Maybe even quadruple (in the final photo!) 🤯
It's actually just our walk and train clients, Napoleon and Stella, on their Training Walk.

➡️ Training Walks are available on offer to our clients already enrolled with Paw in Hand in additional training programs. This allows for busy households to receive extra training or special tutoring to ensure their dog is staying on top of their homework.

➡️ Noticed something is off with you and your dogs communication lately? See our full list of training programs to ensure you get ahead of the issue.

https://pawinhand.com/dog-training/

01/30/2026

Dog Math 101 🎾🤣