We can’t say enough good things about Pam. She was patient, knowledgeable, and truly cared about helping both us and our dog succeed. We saw such a big improvement not only in behavior, but also in our confidence as owners. Training felt practical, positive, and personalized to our family. Highly recommend!

Down 4 Paws Dog Training
Norwood, Massachusetts
About Down 4 Paws Dog Training
Down 4 Paws Dog Training provides calm, relationship-based dog training for puppies and family dogs in Norwood and surrounding Massachusetts communities. Our approach combines positive reinforcement, nervous system awareness, and clear routines, enabling dogs and families to build confidence together. We specialize in practical life skills, emotional regulation, loose-leash walking, recall, and real-world manners, taught with clarity, calm, and respect. Services include private in-home training, themed workshops, and small group sessions. If you want a confident and calm connection with your dog, without pressure or overwhelm, we’re here to help.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Recall training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Barking
- Fear and confidence
- Jumping up
- Reactivity training
- Separation anxiety
How training happens
- Group classes
- In-home training
- Online or virtual training
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
- Private training
Dog age
- Adult dogs
- Puppies
- Senior dogs
Training level
- Advanced training
- Beginner training Customer-reported
Class options
- Small classes
Support between sessions
- Homework and practice
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Additional services
- Daycare
Other listed services
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- Dog Sitters
- Dog Whisperer
- Dog's Manners
- Off Leash Dogs
- Specialized Training
- Training My Dogs
- Workshops & Classes
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Customer reviews
Google listingMentioned in reviews
- Leash walking 8
- Personalized training 7
- Helpful trainer 6
- Obedience training 6
- Separation anxiety training 6
- Behavior modification 5
All 10 topics
- Flexible scheduling 3
- Managing energetic puppies 3
- Reactive dog training 3
- Trick training 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Great experience with Pam! She was wonderful with my very rambunctious puppy! Learned a lot and am so happy with results
Great experience with our 1 year old timid pup! Would recommend!
If you want a knowledgeable trainer who will love your puppy/dog as much as you do then Pam at Down 4 Paws is perfect for you! I was a first time, black lab puppy owner. And it honestly brought me back to being a first time mom! So many unknowns, so much conflicting info on the i…Read full reviewClose full review
If you want a knowledgeable trainer who will love your puppy/dog as much as you do then Pam at Down 4 Paws is perfect for you! I was a first time, black lab puppy owner. And it honestly brought me back to being a first time mom! So many unknowns, so much conflicting info on the internet, it can feel so overwhelming while you are also filled with such love for these precious pets. I needed constant guidance, reassurance, clarity and refocus and just encouragement! As new things came up daily, Pam was always quick to reply to any questions, concerns or needs I had. Her thorough wraps up, handouts, and breakdowns after our sessions were so helpful for me and for sharing with my family how we could all stay consistent and work together to help socialize and train our puppy as she grew. Pam was also amazing at creating guidance for training that was actually doable within our daily lives and schedules! A lot of sacrifice takes place in the beginning with a puppy but Pam was so helpful to walk us through those early tough stages and ensure some great outcomes for Minnie as she grew. We bought a full 12 sessions and Pam was with us for Minnie’s first 10 months! Her kind, empathetic support is just what I needed as a new dog owner! Her use of only positive reinforcement also gave me peace to know my dog was truly learning- learning to trust and listen and connect, no fear or aggression just guidance for our puppy and us! I’m so grateful we had Pam during this busy, active, emotional, transitional time! She will be on our speed dial as Minnie continues to grow and like all life, things come up and you just need some support!
We brought Pam in to help our two year old dog Dave with leash reactivity and jumping on people. Pam was amazing with Dave and gave us so many tools and tricks to help us deal with his behavior. She sent us summaries after every session that really helped us remember everythi…Read full reviewClose full review
We brought Pam in to help our two year old dog Dave with leash reactivity and jumping on people. Pam was amazing with Dave and gave us so many tools and tricks to help us deal with his behavior. She sent us summaries after every session that really helped us remember everything she taught us and stay on top of his learning. After doing a full session with Pam, Dave is now able to walk past other dogs at reasonable distance without going crazy, and he has become much more polite in how he greets people. He is so much more calm and polite now. We really enjoyed working with Pam! Dave loved her, and Dave’s older brother Topper who did not need any training himself really loved the sessions. It was amazing to see the progress for Dave (and even Topper) from start to finish. Dave has now progressed to the point where he is able to go to doggie daycare and make some friends. We can’t thank Pam enough, and strongly recommend her to anyone who needs help with their pup!
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