Best Paw Forward K9 Training

Great experience with Pat and our 2 1-year-old labs. They have developed from wild puppies to big, young boys that seek direction and want to obey. She has laid the best foundation for excellent continued training with our family and our dogs are much happier after their board and train program. Pat has been amazing with introducing us to the canine mindset and provided guidance throughout the entire process. Highly recommend!

Pat is just simply the best! Our 7 month old goldendoodle (Bogey) absolutely adores her. He also made some wonderful doggie friends while he was there for the 3 week program. Since we were so impressed with her, we already booked a boarding with her in July. Bogey can't wait to see her again. The training went very well and my 3 year old daughter went from being scared of Bogey before the training to now giving him hugs everyday. He's the best family dog! I highly recommend you take your dog Pat no matter how old they are.

Pat was absolutely amazing with our 11 month old lab. She is very knowledgeable, caring, committed, and a delight to work with. Our lab went to stay with Pat for the 3 week train and board program and came back home a completely different dog. Our pup still isn’t perfect but she’s much easier to manage and Pat helped lay the groundwork and give my family the tools to succeed. Pat down as also amazing at following up and staying in touch after our pup came home. We are so happy to have found Pat and have her as a local resource to continue to help us raise a well behaved family pet.

We took our puppy, Annie, to Pat for training. With two small kids, a hectic schedule, and a busy downtown neighborhood with heavy foot and car traffic, it was important for Annie to have a solid foundation that would allow her to participate in our daily activities and understand how to be gentle with the kids. Annie is our first puppy since having children and my main concern was that without intensive training at the outset, she would be limited because we wouldn’t be able to trust her on the go with us. Pat helped Annie find a groove that allows her to thrive instead of suffer in our busy life! She’s clearly still a puppy but now she’s set up for success. Her impulse control is remarkable, and strangers tell us all the time that she’s the calmest pup they’ve ever seen. We take her EVERYWHERE because we know she can handle it and she loves to be part of the action. Pat has the magic touch and was so wonderful to work with. We had continuous updates on Annie’s progress and knew she was being showered with love while in training. Rather than “obedience” training, it felt like Pat taught Annie how to be a member of our family, which is exactly what we needed.

I couldn't recommend this training anymore! My two-year-old Mini Doodle Oakley has a personality and more energy than any human can contain. At two years old, I was unsure if the training would be as effective, but Pat assured me that dogs love to learn at any age, and the results have clearly shown that. From the minute I picked him up, there was a massive change from the wild dog I knew to one who is just as lovable and playful but far more relaxed. Pat was able to teach him not only to settle his energy but also his brain. Although he was only in the program for three weeks, she was able to teach him commands I have been struggling with since I got him. Pat kept me updated every step of the way and cares for the dogs as if they were her own, even taking him to the vet when she found a small lump on his side. She really cares for the dogs and sends update messages often, even since he's been home. Highly recommend for any dog owner!