4 Better Paws offers free training and behavior evaluations. They provide one-on-one, positive-reinforcement-based obedience training and maintenance training packages, as well as fun tricks training, AKC CGC, and STAR puppy training and evaluation.
The service area includes the Coachella Valley from Palm Springs to Indio, CA. Training during walks offers proven synergistic advantages for faster learning and is the most practical and efficient way for a companion to receive both physical and mental exercise for optimum health and balance. A thinking dog is a happier dog.
A professional, experienced trainer works with dogs one-on-one, using the most effective, science-based, positive reinforcement methods. Harsh punishment is never employed in the process. Training methods begin by teaching dogs to focus and pay attention. They combine physical exercise, mental challenges, fun play, and small food treats as rewards for right decisions. Note that food is not used as a lure or a bargaining agent to coax the dog into performing a particular behavior, but only used as a reward on a random basis after the dog has performed the behavior on its own.
An additional session is provided each week to coach the owner with their dog both inside and outside the home, ensuring consistent reinforcement and transfer directly to the home environment.
Programs offered include:
- 3-week Basic Walking – (3) 30 min. training walks and (1) coaching session: focus, loose leash walking, elevator, door and car entry and exit manners.
- 6-week Basic Manners – (3) 30 min. training walks and (1) coaching session: focus, off, wait (at doors), sit, load-up, loose leash walking, quiet, move, down, down-stay, leave it, come, choice of 1 trick behavior (list follows).
- 8-week Manners Plus – (3) 30 min. training walks and (1) coaching session: same as 6 weeks plus: sit-stay, extended down-stay, go to your mat, wait on your mat, potty spot, come to a whistle, plus choice of 2 trick behaviors (list follows).
Trick behaviors:
shake, high 5, touch, beg, speak, spin, bow, rollover, balance cookie, peek-a-boo, salute, wave bye, dead dog, dance.
Maintenance training discounted packages.
Extra individual working visits.
