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Best Paw Forward
Hartland, Wisconsin
About Best Paw Forward
We offer a variety of positive reinforcement dog training obedience classes for all dogs and handlers. What does positive mean? We reward the behaviors that we like/want. We get those behaviors by using methods that do not use fear, force or intimidation. We reward by using praise, treats, toys, life rewards, etc. Trust and cooperation are the root of our relationship-based training. Our methods are based in the scientific learning theory of animals. We are dog behavior geeks and love what we do. Many of our classes are offered at several skill levels. Whether you intend to go on to shows, trials or just want to have a great dog, we have the right fit of classes for you. Everyone learns in a fun, positive and safe atmosphere!
Training & services
Training goals
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
- House training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Socialization
Dog age
- Puppies
Class options
- Small classes Customer-reported
Support between sessions
- Homework and practice Customer-reported
Assistance and working dogs
- Therapy dog training
Dog sports
- Agility Customer-reported
- Flyball
- Rally obedience Customer-reported
Training approach
- Force-free training
- Positive reinforcement
Other listed services
View 3 additional details
- Basic Manners
- Dog Sport
- Therapy Animals
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.8
53 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Kindergarten 7
- Knowledgeable trainers 4
- Positive reinforcement 4
- Basic manners class 3
- Knowledgeable staff 3
- Small class sizes 3
All 10 topics
- Training aids 3
- Bonding 2
- Force free training 2
- Impulse control 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Great group of trainers very patient and knowledgeable!
My baby girl Tally and I just completed Basic Manners 1 with Pam and Amy in Hartland. I've taken a number of classes with other companies with our older dog and I have never felt the success that I have had with Best Paw Forward. From the minute you walk in the trainers are lis…Read full reviewClose full review
My baby girl Tally and I just completed Basic Manners 1 with Pam and Amy in Hartland. I've taken a number of classes with other companies with our older dog and I have never felt the success that I have had with Best Paw Forward. From the minute you walk in the trainers are listening to your problems, offering advice, and congratulating your successes! Before we were half way through we signed up for the Rally/Agility Combo class. I look forward to going to class each week and Tally LOVES to learn all kinds of new things. I also really appreciated that Pam and Amy were so conscientious with dogs that were nervous, excited, or reactive by putting up gates but ALWAYS kept those families involved. I saw amazing progress in one dog, who could barely glance at another dog without barking hisa head off. By our last class he could even do meet and greets! I love Best Paw Forward and I'm so excited to continue classes!
Puppy Kindergarten class very informative and helpful.
Absolutely, hands down, best training. We adopted a dog and we're very nervous about training class, but the teachers are so accommodating and fun! Not only do they do training, but they are very knowledgeable in all things dogs. Claudia was great!
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