Paula Thomas
Paula Thomas has been with White Oak Animal Hospital since 1999. Before implementing the hospital’s training program, she worked as a licensed veterinary technician. She has 30+ years of experience working with dogs and horses.
Training Philosophy
We understand that there are many methods of dog training. We do not believe in limiting ourselves to any one specific style. Since every dog’s situation is unique, we must adapt our techniques, methods, and tools to each dog’s individual needs.
Services
- Basic Manners Class: A group class that works on instilling manners with balanced training. These classes are offered on nights and weekends.
- Day Training:Personalized training that gives dogs a jump start to better manners at home or in public. TWO private sessions with a trainer are included. This service is offered Tuesday through Thursday for THREE consecutive weeks.
- Extended Day Training:Intensive personalized training for dogs that are having behavioral concerns or owners that would like to have a reliable well-mannered dog on and off lead. (*E-collar use recommended for off leash reliability and for some specific behavioral concerns.) FOUR private sessions with a trainer are included. This service is offered Tuesday through Thursday for SIX consecutive weeks.
- Dog Playtime:Daily supervised group play. This service is offered Monday through Friday.
- Play and Train: A refresher session with a trainer and participation in group play. This service is offered Monday through Friday.
- Walk and Train: A refresher session with a trainer and an extended walk to burn off extra energy. This service is offered Monday through Friday.
- Private Consultations: Discuss behavioral and training issues with a trainer. Your dog will be evaluated and appropriate training techniques are recommended. This service is by appointment only.
- Great Outdoors Class: A group class that works on instilling manners with balanced training focusing on coping with distractions and polite behavior in public. These classes are offered on weekends.
- Canine Good Citizenship Class: These classes are offered only to pets with prior obedience training. They are offered nights and weekends.
Certifications
- Certified by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT)
Training Methods
Balanced training
