Applause Your Paws Canine Training Center
Marlene Ruiz is a dog trainer who is part of the Applause Your Paws Canine Training Center team. The center was founded by
Dee Hoult
, a highly experienced dog trainer and behavior consultant. The center was born from a client’s suggestion to pre-sell training packages to raise capital for the facility. Marlene Ruiz is a Miami Trainer.
Training Philosophy
Applause Your Paws Canine Training Center is committed to providing fear-free, humane dog training and the well-being of the dog. They are 100% committed to providing a fun training environment, but also effective and diverse classes for all ages and types of people and their canine companions. They are active advocates of science-based fear-free dog training. Their trainers are committed to encouraging the dogs in their care to enjoy training and become more confident and well-adjusted pets. They use positive reinforcement training methods.
Services
Applause Your Paws Canine Training Center offers a wide range of dog training programs tailored to meet the unique needs of each dog and owner. Some of their most popular programs include:
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Private Lessons:
Designed to teach you the basics of living with a canine companion. Includes basic obedience commands, building name recognition, leash manners, and addresses any concerns you might have about your new furry friend.
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Puppy 101:
For those who haven’t had a puppy in a long time. Includes housebreaking technique, introduction to leash manners, introduction to commands, how to correct puppy behaviors like play biting, the importance of a solid feeding ritual and socialization.
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Preparing for Life with Dog and Baby:
For expecting parents. Provides dog and baby safety education and training.
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First Time Puppy Parent:
Puppies learn how to handle gentle restarting, grooming and touch, walk and follow on a loose lead, how to start focusing under distraction, and begin the fundamentals of obedience (sit, down, come).
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Canine Good Citizen:
Dogs learn how to sit politely for friendly strangers, accept grooming and touch, heel on a loose lead, demonstrate manners while walking on the street (in public!), protocol for meeting other dogs, come when called, focus under distraction and how to deal with supervised separation.
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Behavior Modification:
Focuses on problem solving to meet your needs.
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Aggressive Dog Behavior Modification and Management:
For dogs that are aggressive to people and/or other dogs. This program teaches owners how to recognize, handle, and modify aggressive behaviors.
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Tricks and Fun:
Teach your dog some cool tricks.
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Group Classes:
Includes Puppy Kindergarten, Level 1 Obedience, Level 2 Obedience, Level 3 Obedience, Outdoor Adventure, and Manner’s Maintenance.
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Board and Train:
The fastest and most intensive training program. It takes the whole job of training your dog off your hands and lets your dog learn at their canine training center.
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Day School:
Daycare plus training is the perfect option for active dogs and busy people. Leave your dog for class and recess while you’re at work.
Certifications
Applause Your Paws Canine Training Center has the most certified professional dog trainers on their team than any other training company in Miami. Their trainers are committed to continuing education through attending workshops, seminars and conferences in the professional dog training industry.
Specializations
Applause Your Paws Canine Training Center specializes in obedience training, puppy training, behavior modification, and aggressive dog behavior modification and management. They also offer trick training and agility training.
Training Methods
Applause Your Paws Canine Training Center uses positive reinforcement training methods. They are active advocates of science-based fear-free dog training.
Customer Reviews
The website includes a section called ‘Our Wall of Love’ which features testimonials from happy dog owners. However, the specific names and reviews are not provided on the website.
Social Media Links
The website mentions social media links:
Follow us on FB and IG @ApplauseYourPaws and @AYPBroward.
Media Appearances
The website mentions that
Dee Hoult
, the founder of Applause Your Paws, was featured on the popular CanvasRebel portal.
