Progress 4 Paws

A Miracle Worker for Our Beloved Pups! Whoever said you can’t teach an old dog new tricks clearly hasn’t met Alison! After our 10-year-old pup experienced a traumatic house fire, he was left with severe anxiety and reactivity issues. We were feeling hopeless, but then we found Alison, and the results have been nothing short of miraculous. Alison employs a positive reinforcement approach, always prioritizing the well-being of the dogs in her care. Her gentle yet effective methods have transformed our anxious pup into a calmer, more confident companion. It’s been an absolute joy to witness his progress as he learns to navigate the world around him with newfound ease. We also have a younger pup who has benefited tremendously from Alison’s training. Her consistent guidance has instilled a sense of control and discipline that has made a world of difference for both of our dogs. If you're looking for a dog trainer who truly understands and cares for dogs, look no further than Alison. She is a true miracle worker, and we are incredibly grateful for everything she has done for our furry family members. Thank you, Alison!

We had the pleasure of hiring Progress 4 Paws for six sessions. Our not so little guy blossomed into a more confident dog and we have started to see our senior dog pick up on our lessons too. Alison is a professional, highly educated and compassionate trainer whom you can tell has our dog’s best interest in mind during every interaction. Our puppy is more on the nervous side and while he will take time to fully learn the tremendous knowledge Alison imparted on him, we know we now have the tools to allow him to grow into the best dog he can be. We highly recommend Progress 4 Paws for anyone at any stage of pet parenting. THANK YOU ALISON!

Allison at Progress 4 Paws is the real deal when it comes to dog training, she has been able to successfully train our beagles which I originally thought was impossible. We are primarily training our 2 year old female beagle; from basic manners, to more advanced safety commands like "wait", to tricks like "shake" and "spin". She's even accomplished to teach our senior beagles to sit and stay, which proves you can teach an old dog new tricks. Allison is very positive, warm, and friendly, she will be very gentle and patient with your dog until they get it. While this is training for your dog, it's also training for the owner, making sure we feel comfortable and knowledgeable on carrying out commands with our dogs. Allison is even gentle on us humans, when we may be hard on ourselves. Allison understands and recognizes each dog breed is different and will train specifically to your dog's breed. She knows beagles are more food driven than anything else, where another dog might live for toys, balls, or praise. She comes to our home to make the dog feel comfortable and it makes it easier on us to learn, because there are less distractions in our own home. She gives us the knowledge and tools we need to practice outside our home and when she is not there. Our 2yo beagle knows, sit, down, stay, spin, and wait after three sessions. I would highly recommend Allison at Progress 4 Paws.