Ponderosa Paws Dog Training

05/18/2025

This will be the first installment in my series “Do not do that: Advice from an actual professional”

04/24/2025

Emotional support should be a part of any successful behavior modification plan.

12/21/2024

If you don’t speak dog, let me translate:
“🖕🏼”

In all seriousness, though, there are a number of reasons why a dog might refuse food. They could be too afraid or to excited, they could be more driven by environmental rewards, they could have a digestive issue. The keys to getting your dog to cooperate are meeting them where they’re at, finding out what motivates them, and of course ruling out any underlying conditions that may be preventing them from learning.

09/29/2024

Hello Ponderosa Paws Family,

I am excited to announce that Ponderosa Paws is in the running for Best Dog Trainer in the Best of Flag competition for 2024!

My training uses humane and scientific methods to get results while bolstering the bond you have with your dog.

Please text 822 to (928)324-7368 to vote for me for Best Trainer. Or click the link below to vote online.

With your vote, you can help me reach more people and dogs with the power of science-based, positive reinforcement methods.

Let's help more dogs get the help they deserve!

Warmly,
Zoe Bidell 🌲🐾

Zoe Bidell is a Certified Professional Science-Based Dog Trainer located in Flagstaff, Arizona. As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), a graduate of the Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training & Behavior (VSA-CDT), and a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), Z...

06/05/2024

Just trying to catch some zzzs with a puppy around.

06/04/2024

Bout time the certified dog trainers said something!

Cesar Millan’s influence on dog training is undeniable, marking two decades of shaping public perceptions and practices. But not everyone is celebrating.

05/24/2024

Pls add sign this petition to demand that Impact Crates endorse only humane dog training methods. We demand they explain why they are partnering with the egregious animal abuser Dog Daddy. Or that they explain their oversight.

20 signatures are needed, let’s get there by the end of the day?

03/13/2024

www.ponderosapawsdogtraining.com/blog/what-to-consider-when-getting-a-puppy-advice-from-a-certified-professional-dog-trainer-part-1-lm6b9

Come with me on the journey of adopting and training a new puppy!