A Paws to Learn

04/11/2025

Update: Although I am still recovering slower than expected, I have been cleared to accept a limited number of clients with dogs under 20lbs. We appreciate your understanding and hope to be fully back in action soon!!

03/20/2025

Update: I am recovering slower than expected. I will be accepting new House Sitting clients on a case-by-case basis, and my estimated return to full activity has been pushed back to April.

Due to a recent surgery, A Paws to Learn IS currently accepting new HOUSE SITTING clients, but is NOT accepting new DOG TRAINING clients. We anticipate returning to all normal business activities in April. If you would like for us to reach out to you when we return, please send us a text at 928-463-8750 and we will respond when we get back!! 🐾 For advice on how to choose an ethical dog trainer, we encourage you to consult the following American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior's publication!

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02/05/2025

Update: Surgery yesterday went well. Currently hobbling around with a walker (which Pippin apparently translates as an invitation to play lol)

01/15/2025

Due to an upcoming surgery, A Paws to Learn LLC is currently not accepting new clients. We anticipate returning to normal business activities near the end of March. If you would like for us to reach out when we return, please reply to this message!! 🐾 For advice on how to choose an ethical trainer, we encourage you to consult the following American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior's publication

01/09/2025

Remembering Karen Pryor: The Legacy of a Trailblazer Who Ignited a Global Training RevolutionWith profound sadness and immense gratitude, we honor the life and legacy of Karen Pryor, a true pioneer in the fields of animal behavior and positive reinforcement training. Karen’s groundbreaking work re...

12/30/2024

Whether you are practicing to strengthen your basic cues, or you are working on desensitization, it's important to remember to look at ALL variables both the trainer and environment are presenting! Call us today and learn how basic desensitization and counter-conditioning can help your reactive dog!!

12/29/2024

But also make sure to use a number, symbol, upper and lower case letters and the blood of your first-born child...

12/28/2024

Only four more days of 2024!!

12/27/2024

You can't argue- it's science!!!

https://www.iflscience.com/study-explains-empathize-dogs-people-44524?fbclid=IwY2xjawG9i6VleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRQ-54IKYLv2pPeyL9X9_1Kj13gFw29FFARpSNOD-2toZFc8ALSThr_zXw_aem_GckM5B2TFMR8gPlhrskzkA

Study Explains Why We Empathize More With Dogs Than People

12/26/2024

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy First Night of Hanukah from all of us at A Paws to Learn!!

12/22/2024

Yule cat knows you are all ungrateful wretches who refuse to wear their holiday clothes!!! 😅

12/21/2024

It's officially the first day of winter!!!! I agree!! Wake me up in May!!!

12/20/2024

Crates can be a fantastic way of giving your dog their own space to feel safe!! Call us today to schedule an evaluation and learn how to properly crate train your dog!!!

12/19/2024

Call us today and schedule an evaluation to learn how we can help you and your reactive dog!!
Behavior Adjustment Training (or BAT) is a type of threshold training where you train around reactivity triggers, both desensitizing and counter-conditioning your dog to become more comfortable. Many people inadvertently expose their dogs to reactivity triggers at levels "above threshold" and then wonder why their training "flies out the window". Every time your dog reacts to being pushed over threshold they are essentially "rehearsing" the reactivity behaviors! Call us today and schedule an evaluation to learn how we can help you and your reactive dog!!

12/18/2024

Only one more week till Christmas!!!