At Paws for Thought Dog Training, we provide positive-reinforcement based training services tailored to you and your dog. We prioritize a dog-first mentality by identifying what aspects of a dog’s environment, genetic predisposition, and temperament will play a role in determining long-term success. We also account for each human’s unique priorities, capabilities, and lifestyles. Through this lens, we are able to create behavior solutions and training plans that move the human-dog team towards success.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Crate training
House training
Leash training
Obedience training
Socialization
Behavior support
Cooperative care
Fear and confidence
Reactivity training
Resource guarding
Separation anxiety
How training happens
Group classes
In-home training
Online or virtual trainingProgram details
Virtual training sessions are tailored to out-of-area clients and those who have particularly sensitive dogs that may not be in the best learning position with a new person in their home. Virtual training sessions mirror in-home sessions in both form and function.
Private trainingProgram details
During our in-home training sessions, we first gather background information to build a thorough understanding of the dog and human's needs. We then create a customized training plan and help you implement this training plan with a combination of follow-up and homeschool sessions.
Dog age
Puppies
Support between sessions
Personalized training plans
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogs
Training approach
Balanced training
Positive reinforcement
Consultations
Free consultation
Other listed services
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Animal Behavior
Animal Behaviorist
Behavior Solutions
Behavioral Challenges
Dog Behaviorist
Dog Family
Dog Run
Dog's Behavior
Electronic Collars
Helping Dogs
Home Dog Training
New Dog
Pack Training
Personalized Training
Phone Consultation
Positive Behavior Change
Potty Break
Teaching Your Dog
Training Lessons
Training Sessions
Training Training
Training Your Dog
Vet Visits Class
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5/5Maddie works absolute magic with dogs! She made such a difference in our lives - both human and dog! She is kind, trustworthy and one of the most well educated trainers I have come across. She taught my nervous and excitable puppy how to behave, socialize, and a ton of tricks. …Read full reviewClose full review
Maddie works absolute magic with dogs! She made such a difference in our lives - both human and dog! She is kind, trustworthy and one of the most well educated trainers I have come across. She taught my nervous and excitable puppy how to behave, socialize, and a ton of tricks. She taught us humans achievable methods to enforce the training on our own. Whether you are thinking about one session or ongoing training - don't hesitate with Maddie. Maddie's methods are also extremely well researched and studied. She is a true standout in the field and I would recommend Maddie to anyone that loves their dog!
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Heath Terry
5/5
We are so lucky to have found Maddie & Paws for Thought. She’s been an incredible resource for our puppy over the last couple of years. From the very first week we got him, she’s helped train him and us. Can’t imagine raising a city dog without her.
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Tess Mattimore
5/5
Maddie is an incredible dog trainer and a wealth of knowledge on dog training and care. She helped me and my dog get into a great place from a training perspective and our refresher sessions are awesome. I appreciate her detailed notes and recommendations she sends me after each session so I can remember what we are working on that week.
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Alexa Keyes
5/5
Maddie is amazing. She's been training my dog Rio since he was a puppy, and he advanced so quickly with her guidance. Plus, he absolutely adores her. Maddie also makes herself available to answer any questions we have in between sessions and her advice always feels custom tailored to my dog. I really am so grateful to her and would recommend her to anyone. She's so worth it.
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Stephanie Nelson
5/5
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