Fun Paw Care Dog Training

I don't know how to express my gratitude for Russell enough. He took in my 19 week puppy, Poppy, for a one week bootcamp to get the lay of the land and set her up on a path to becoming a service dog. While one week isn't a ton of time, the amount of growth and development seen in Poppy when she returned home is astonishing. This is because, unlike other bootcamps, Poppy spent the week living with Russ in his home, with no other "clients" present. In other words, she had his full attention for 24h/day for the entire week she was there to really maximize their training time. On top of her staying in his home, he treated her with the highest level of care and love imaginable. All the daily photos and videos showed not only how happy she was being there, but that she was genuinely LOVED. Aside from Russell taking the absolute best care of Poppy, he also sent daily reports to help me continue our training at home, with links to science backed sources and resources to purchase for different situations. He's made me feel so much more confident in being a part of Poppy's training, and I truly cannot recommend him enough. No matter what life stage or situation your dog is in, I think all dogs and parents would benefit from working with Russ to form a greater connection.

I recently enrolled my 8‑month‑old rescue puppy with Fun Paw Care and I couldn’t be happier with the decision. Russell and the team provided constant updates — photos, short video clips, and clear email summaries of what they were working on and how we could support the training at home. From day one, it was obvious they weren’t just going through the motions. Russell’s approach is clearly rooted in both science and compassion, with a deep understanding of canine behavior. My pup was showing signs of anxiety and lack of confidence, and within a week we already began seeing changes: calmer behavior, better recall, and our walks are far less stressful. Even more importantly, I feel empowered — they gave us educational materials and actionable pointers so I know what to keep building on after the training is over. The facility is spotless, the atmosphere is friendly yet focused, and you can tell the team genuinely loves what they do. If you’re looking for a trainer who will work with your dog (and you) and not just at them, I highly recommend Fun Paw Care. Five stars all the way.