We focus on the heart of training — the connection between you and your dog. Explore our expert training services to lead with clarity and bond through trust.
Our Services
At Proper Paws, we offer services such as, but not limited to
Customized one-on-one sessions designed around your dog’s unique needs and goals.
Ideal for targeted behavior improvement and accelerated progress. Each session includes tailored coaching for long-term home success.
Develop foundational manners, structure, and reliability through a balanced approach.
Covers essential commands, impulse control, and calm behavior around distractions for a well-mannered companion.
Build confidence and composure in new environments and around other dogs.
Structured exposure reduces fear and reactivity while promoting stable, predictable behavior in real-world settings.
Teach your dog to walk calmly and respectfully on a loose leash.
Addresses pulling and lunging. Reinforces engagement, pacing, and handler awareness for stress-free walks.
Strengthen leash manners while developing a rock-solid recall response.
Combines structured leash work with long-line conditioning to ensure consistency, even around heavy distractions.
Professional hands-on training while your dog stays with us during the day.
Includes focused training sessions, structured routines, and enrichment, plus owner handoff coaching.
Train in a structured group environment designed for real-world practice.
Enhances social skills and distraction tolerance. Ideal for reinforcing obedience in dynamic, social settings.
Comprehensive programs for dogs preparing for specialized service roles.
Focuses on task training, public access skills, stability, and reliability for long-term working partnerships.
Training that challenges your dog’s mind to build confidence and focus.
Includes scent work, puzzles, and problem-solving to reduce anxiety and promote balanced, happy behavior.
Structured preparation for the AKC Canine Good Citizen certification.
Covers all test components: polite greetings, loose-leash walking, supervised separation, and calm public behavior.
As a veteran-owned business, we bring the values of discipline, respect, and integrity to every session — helping you and your dog build confidence, communication, and a connection that lasts a lifetime.
Weekly Group Classes & Training Sessions
| Time | Class |
|---|---|
| 9:00–10:00 AM | Puppy Foundations (7 weeks) |
| 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Basic Obedience (7 weeks) |
| 1:00–2:00 PM | Advanced Obedience (CGC Prep) (7 weeks) |
| 3:00–4:00 PM | Mental Stimulation (5 weeks) |
| 5:00–6:00 PM | Service Dog Training (Ongoing) |
| 6:00–7:00 PM | Open / Private Training Slot |
| Time | Class |
|---|---|
| 9:00–10:00 AM | Leash Training (7 weeks) |
| 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Leash + Recall Training (7 weeks) |
| 1:00–2:00 PM | Socialization Training (7 weeks) |
| 3:00–4:00 PM | Service Dog Training (Ongoing) |
| 5:00–6:00 PM | Open / Private Training Slot |
| Time | Class |
|---|---|
| 12:00–1:00 PM | Puppy Foundations (7 weeks) |
| 1:00–2:00 PM | Basic Obedience (7 weeks) |
| 3:00–4:00 PM | Advanced Obedience (CGC Prep) (7 weeks) |
| 5:00–6:00 PM | Mental Stimulation (5 weeks) |
| 6:00–7:00 PM | Open / Private Training Slot |
| Time | Class |
|---|---|
| 9:00–10:00 AM | Leash Training (7 weeks) |
| 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Leash + Recall Training (7 weeks) |
| 1:00–2:00 PM | Socialization Training (7 weeks) |
| 3:00–4:00 PM | Service Dog Training (Ongoing) |
| 5:00–6:00 PM | Open / Private Training Slot |
| Time | Class |
|---|---|
| 12:00–1:00 PM | Puppy Foundations (Overflow / Make-Up) |
| 1:00–2:00 PM | Basic Obedience (Overflow / Make-Up) |
| 3:00–4:00 PM | Advanced Obedience (CGC Prep) |
| 5:00–6:00 PM | Service Dog Training (Ongoing) |
We focus on the heart of training — the connection between you and your dog. Learn to lead with clarity, guide with consistency, and bond through trust.
The Connection Course focuses on the heart of training—the connection between you and your dog. We teach you to lead with clarity, guide with consistency, and bond through trust.
Learn how your tone, posture, and energy influence your dog’s behavior. Build calm, confident leadership skills.
Parents, kids, and even grandparents are included to ensure consistency, teamwork, and shared responsibility.
Ideal for anxious or reactive dogs. We build confidence through structure, patience, and positive experiences.
Train through connection, not just commands. Strengthen the relationship for lifelong trust and partnership.
We empower owners to build lasting partnerships with their dogs through education, empathy, and evidence-based training methods.
Inspire those who believe they can't — to see that they can achieve anything they set their mind to.
Influence stronger, more trusting relationships between owners and their loyal companions.
Impact our community one well-behaved pup at a time.
Ready to build a stronger bond with your dog? Let’s get started with a personalized training session. Call now to schedule your appointment with Proper Paws.
📞 Click Here to Schedule AppointmentWe prioritize the bond between you and your dog above all else.
Honest, ongoing support through every step of your journey.
Balanced, science-backed training that works for every dog.
We're here for you long after your training program ends.
Yolanda, I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed meeting you at your puppy class. I think you’re a wonderful trainer, and I always let other dog parents know where I went and how much it helped me and Honey get off to a good start. Thanks again, my friend.
We had the pleasure of working with Yolanda for eight weeks on obedience and behavioral training for our dog, and the results have been incredible. There has been a huge improvement in leash walking, listening, and overall control. We finally feel confident and in control!
Yolanda is an excellent trainer. She’s passionate and patient with the pups and their owners. Not only does she teach the interactive class, she sends homework home to enforce training at home. Teddy’s doing great!
My pup Teddy and I took the puppy training class with Yolanda twice, and she was absolutely amazing! Yolanda made sure to give each dog individual attention. I can’t recommend her enough!
Yolanda is a great trainer! She helped us so much with our two rescue pups, Chase and Colton! With her help, we have been given the tools to help our pups adjust and become well behaved boys!
Yolanda is the best teacher for your fur baby ❤️ I had a very good experience with her. My dog used to come to class so hyper, but Yolanda was so patient. She actually listens more now thanks to the techniques learned!
Yolanda is the best trainer I could have hoped for. She made our experience so much fun! My wife had never had a puppy before and Yolanda taught us SO MUCH about keeping her happy and engaged.
Yolanda was very patient and understanding. Our fur baby was a bit rambunctious, but Yolanda gave us little tips and tricks to get him to calm down and listen to us. Highly recommended!
I had such a great experience with Yolanda while training my puppy Bash! She helped us work on “sit and stay,” loose leash walking, and socialization. Bash learned so much, and I feel way more confident.
Yolanda was super patient with our very energetic and stubborn puppy! She helped us learn how to better communicate with our puppy and gave us some great strategies to help her focus and succeed.
