Applause Your Paws Canine Training Center
Denisa R. Hoult, the founder of Applause Your Paws, has a passion for dogs and a vision to transform the lives of dogs and their owners through comprehensive, compassionate, and effective dog training. She started her journey as a dog trainer and behavior consultant, and her dedication to canine wellness led her to establish Applause Your Paws. She was inspired by a client who pre-paid for several years of training, which allowed her to secure the capital needed to open her training facility in South Miami.
Training Philosophy
Applause Your Paws is committed to providing humane, non-intimidating dog training that is engaging and positive. They are 100% committed to fear-free, humane dog training and your dog’s well being. They believe that a happy, well-mannered dog is a joy to be around, and their training methods reflect this philosophy. They use positive reinforcement training methods, employing science-backed techniques to reward desired behaviors, making learning enjoyable for dogs. This approach not only yields impressive results but also strengthens the bond between dogs and their owners.
Services
Applause Your Paws 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, including basic obedience commands, building name recognition, leash manners, and addressing any concerns you might have about your new furry friend. They offer programs for first-time puppy owners, those who haven’t had a puppy in a long time, and those preparing for life with a dog and a baby.
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Group Classes:
Offer a variety of group classes, including Puppy Kindergarten, Level 1 Obedience, Level 2 Obedience, Level 3 Obedience, Outdoor Adventure, and Manner’s Maintenance. These classes are designed to teach obedience, socialization, and manners in a group setting.
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Board and Train:
This is their fastest and most intensive training program. It takes the whole job of training your dog off your hands and lets your dog learn full-time at their canine training center. They offer a two-week program that includes daycare, feeding, walks, playtime, enrichment with food puzzles, overnight boarding, one weekend boarding with a neighboring pet resort, training sessions customized to fit your specific training goals, private training sessions, group training sessions (if applicable), and socialization skills.
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Day School:
This program combines daycare with training. Dogs in this program get off-leash play with other dogs, playtime with staff, enrichment with food puzzles, and training sessions customized to fit your specific training goals. They also offer one-on-one training sessions with certified and professional trainers to accomplish obedience foundations.
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Dog Training Certification:
They offer a shadowing program where you can learn from their experienced trainers and gain hands-on experience in dog training.
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Dog Trainer Jobs:
They offer job opportunities for dog trainers.
Certifications
Applause Your Paws has a team of certified professional dog trainers. They are active advocates of science-based fear-free dog training and are committed to encouraging the dogs in their care to enjoy training and become more confident and well-adjusted pets. They are AKC evaluators and active dog sport enthusiasts.
Specializations
Applause Your Paws specializes in a variety of areas, including:
- Puppy Training
- Basic Obedience
- Behavior Modification
- Advanced Training
- Tricks and Fun
- Aggressive Dog Behavior Modification and Management
- Loose Leash Walking
- Handling
Training Methods
Applause Your Paws uses positive reinforcement training methods, employing science-backed techniques to reward desired behaviors, making learning enjoyable for dogs. They also use clicker training, building engagement, shaping, luring, and appropriate reward selection.
Customer Reviews
The website features a ‘Wall of Love’ section with testimonials from happy dog owners. However, specific names and reviews are not provided.
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 CanvasRebel portal. They also mention winning awards such as ‘Best of Florida’ in dog training, ‘Best of Dog Trainers’ according to The Florida Villager, and Nextdoor’s ‘Neighborhood Favorites’.
