Pawsome Pups Dog Training offers a range of positive and rewards-based training programs for all dogs. The training services cover Puppy Kindergarten, Elementary Manners, Intermediate Manners, Out on the Town, In-home private sessions, Behavior Consults, CGC Class, and Scent Work.
The training philosophy is based on educating dog owners on understanding their canine companions using science-backed methods and positive reinforcement. The certifications held include CPDT-KA, and the training equipment used encompasses regular collars, martingale collars, head halters, harnesses, and easy leader harnesses, along with clickers and treats.
The primary objective is to help dog owners comprehend their pets and effectively communicate with them through positive reinforcement training. Service areas include Loudoun County, Fairfax, Clark, Frederick VA and MD, Ashburn, VA, Purcellville, VA, Round Hill, Waterford, Leesburg, Philomont, Bluemont, Lovettsville, Middleburg, Aldie, Winchester, Berryville, Lucketts, Lansdowne, Sterling, Dulles, Hamilton, Vienna, Arlington, Great Falls, Charlestown, Falling Waters, The Plains, Upperville, Harpers Ferry, Brunswick, Hagerstown, Inwood, Front Royal, Luray, Martinsburg, Haymarket, Bunker Hill, Herndon, Alexandria, Falls Church, Warrenton, Culpeper, and Capon Bridge.
The focus is on educating owners about the science of how dogs learn, understand what is expected of them, and communicate effectively through positive reinforcement training. The training approach emphasizes socialization, exercise, and positive reinforcement methods to ensure the best possible happiness for both the dog and its owner.
The classes offered include:
- Puppy Kindergarten: For puppies aged 8 to 18 weeks to foster social and loving behavior.
- Intermediate Manners: For graduates of Elementary Manners, focusing on advanced training and fine-tuning skills.
- Out On The Town: Tailored for graduates of Intermediate Manners, this class helps dogs and their owners navigate real-life situations in public places.
- Private Training: In-home training sessions at the client’s residence or at outdoor locations such as parks.
The ultimate goal is to promote a kinder and gentler way of training dogs, avoiding outdated methods involving choke collars, prong collars, and shock collars. The emphasis is on creating happy, well-behaved, and mentally
