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Progress 4 Paws

Largo, Florida

5/5· 22 Google reviews

About Progress 4 Paws

Progress 4 Paws offers positive reinforcement based dog training services. Owner Alison Schaefer, CPDT-KA, ABCDT, has over 10 plus years of experience working with dogs and their owners. Alison is an AKC Canine Good Citizen and Trick dog evaluator, and a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). She has 4 dogs who she participates in a variety of dog sports and activities with. Progress 4 Paws mission is to connect dogs and people. Offering in home private sessions and online training courses through HappyTails University.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
  • House training
  • Leash training
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training
  • Socialization

Behavior support

  • Counter surfing
  • Reactivity training
  • Resource guarding
  • Separation anxiety

How training happens

  • Group classes
  • Online or virtual training
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies

Support between sessions

  • Personalized training plans

Dog sports

  • Rally obedience
  • Scent work
  • Trick training

Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs

Training approach

  • Positive reinforcement

Additional services

  • Daycare
  • Dog walking

Other listed services

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  • Akc Programs
  • Canine Fitness
  • Dog Jumps
  • Pet Cpr
  • Problem Behaviors
  • Training Walks
  • Tricks Canine

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Business-stated qualifications

Qualifications stated by the business, not independently verified.

Owner Alison Schaefer
CPDT-KA
Training team
APDT membership

Questions & answers

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How are you training pitbulls to stop being aggressive towards other dogs?

Hello Sandra. I would need to get some more information about the situation to determine the best training approach. I’d be happy to discuss further with you if you want to give me a call.

Community answer · Progress 4 Paws · 2023-09-21

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Customer reviews

Google listing
5
out of 522 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Knowledgeable trainer 6
  • Positive reinforcement 5
  • Confidence building 2
  • Gentle trainer 2
  • Golden retriever 2
  • Nervous dog training 2
All 10 topics
  • Patient trainer 2
  • Tailored approach 2
  • Talented trainer 2
  • Useful advice 2

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22 collected reviews

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Rob Maresca
5/5
Alison is an amazing trainer and has helped us solve multiple issues with our Black Lab pup. He now walks off leash without any issues, responds to our commands and is a lot calmer in stressful situations. And Alison does this out of love for the animal and uses a positive reinfo…Read full reviewClose full review

Alison is an amazing trainer and has helped us solve multiple issues with our Black Lab pup. He now walks off leash without any issues, responds to our commands and is a lot calmer in stressful situations. And Alison does this out of love for the animal and uses a positive reinforcement method which our pup responded to immediately. Cannot recommend her enough. And not only is she great with our pet, but she is a wonderful person to hang out with. Five stars is not enough.

Tracey McManus
5/5
Alison’s training and expertise has truly transformed my dog and I highly recommend her as a trainer. My amazing dog, Winky, developed an aggression towards strangers after I adopted him from the shelter. He became territorial of our apartment when friends came over and was react…Read full reviewClose full review

Alison’s training and expertise has truly transformed my dog and I highly recommend her as a trainer. My amazing dog, Winky, developed an aggression towards strangers after I adopted him from the shelter. He became territorial of our apartment when friends came over and was reactive to strangers who tried to approach or pet him in public. I needed help and found Alison in September - I truly saw an improvement after the very first session. She gave me the tools to teach Winky cues/commands that made him more in tuned with me overall, but are also emergency recalls that I can use in any situation. She worked with us at my apartment and in public places. After just a few months, Winky and I are both so much more confident. I have a dog who now responds to me in any situation, looks to me for direction and is learning more every day. Her training is fun and kind with positive reinforcement but it’s so effective. Alison is responsive and a joy to work with. I’m so relieved we found her!

Tanya Frierson
5/5

With only two training sessions completed, we have seen a difference in our dogs behavior already. Can’t wait to see how we all grow.

Jane Nichol
5/5

Alison is amazing! My dog was completely out of control on walks (barking and lunging at other dogs), and she helped us modify behaviors so that we could enjoy safe and worry-free outings. The neighbors couldn’t believe the transformation! Alison helped me develop the skillset I needed to get great results! ♥️

Anne Berner
5/5

I highly recommend Alison. She is the most energetic, professional and positive dog trainer ever. We absolutely loved our training experience with her. She taught us how to train our dog with positive reinforcement instead of punishment- and it works! She is goal oriented, asked us what was important specifically for our dog and home, and we saw results. I would not hesitate to hire her again!

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