Do you have what it takes to make your dog a
Paws In Progress dog?
- Only the most dedicated committed owners that really want to have a new life with their dogs will get the results their looking for in our program.
- I put my all into helping my clients and I need you to be as committed to working with your dog as I am.
- Our mission is to have our clients form the best of relationships with their dogs while setting the standard at home and in public for how well dogs can behave.
- Make sure you have read over our page explaining in depth how we train.
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Start with a Phone Interview
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I will get in touch and we will chat about all of your goals for your dog.
Most of our clients enjoy the outdoors and want to be able to include their dogs on their outdoor adventures on the trails as well as out and about on the town at local breweries and dog friendly restaurants. I want to talk to you in depth about your dog and the life you want together. I want to make sure that I really understand the struggles you are currently facing right now and the life you picture to make sure that I can appropriately place you into a program that will be of the best fit for you to be able to achieve your goals. |
Training Packages
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Our Programs are about helping you and your dog live the life you want together.
Supporting you through the process is important to me, our programs start at 3 months in length. We discourage our clients from single private lessons as we don't want to leave you stranded to figure the rest out on your own in between lessons. I coach owners to be the leader their dog wants to look to for guidance and direction, learn to read your dogs body language and how to help them navigate our human world. I teach you how to understand and better communicate with your dog and really evaluate and work on the whole dog from nutrition, exercise, training, behavior to building a better relationship with your dog.
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Just for puppies (Under 16 weeks)
CoACHING PROGRAMS
TRAINING CAMP
Program features explained...
Online Classroom: This is a place for you to be able to reference and learn.
The classroom includes instructional training videos on all of the commands and manners your learning with your dog.
So, when your at home... "What did she say about x..." or trying to explain it to a family member - you can re-watch training videos.
There is also lots of bonus material (how to trim nails, proper nutrition, prepping for travel, what you should have in your pet 1st aid kit, etc.) for you to go through on your own time and reach out if you need extra guidance or help along the way.
The classroom includes instructional training videos on all of the commands and manners your learning with your dog.
So, when your at home... "What did she say about x..." or trying to explain it to a family member - you can re-watch training videos.
There is also lots of bonus material (how to trim nails, proper nutrition, prepping for travel, what you should have in your pet 1st aid kit, etc.) for you to go through on your own time and reach out if you need extra guidance or help along the way.
"PIP Student" Facebook group: Is just for students in a current program.
On the group I hold a weekly live "Monday Motivation" with training tips and reminders for the week, where clients are welcome to jump on live or ask questions prior that I will answer during this hour.
Clients are able to post updates, training questions, brags, and short videos of what they are currently working on for immediate feedback that they are doing the right thing, or tips on how to make it better instead of waiting until their next lesson.
On the group I hold a weekly live "Monday Motivation" with training tips and reminders for the week, where clients are welcome to jump on live or ask questions prior that I will answer during this hour.
Clients are able to post updates, training questions, brags, and short videos of what they are currently working on for immediate feedback that they are doing the right thing, or tips on how to make it better instead of waiting until their next lesson.
Private Lessons: Are 1-2hrs.
1st Lesson is at your home where we can address behaviors at their core, and I can see the dog where they are most comfortable and experience how you handle answering the front door and more.
We start with home life structure and look at the whole dog: Exercise routines, Nutrition, Feeding habits, Household rules & privileges, basic house manners like waiting at doorways.
We start to teach foundation at your home, before we take them out into the world where it will be more challenging for both of you.
As you progress as a team and are ready for more challenges, future lessons may be on a trail, at a local shopping center, at the vet office or wherever you will get the most benefit from them.
1st Lesson is at your home where we can address behaviors at their core, and I can see the dog where they are most comfortable and experience how you handle answering the front door and more.
We start with home life structure and look at the whole dog: Exercise routines, Nutrition, Feeding habits, Household rules & privileges, basic house manners like waiting at doorways.
We start to teach foundation at your home, before we take them out into the world where it will be more challenging for both of you.
As you progress as a team and are ready for more challenges, future lessons may be on a trail, at a local shopping center, at the vet office or wherever you will get the most benefit from them.
Off Leash Reliability & E-collar
I only teach Off leash programs with the use of an E-collar.
It's Important to let you know that there isn't anywhere locally where dogs are legally allowed OFF LEASH other than the Dog Park (PLEASE Don't take your dog to a dog park - call we'd be happy to talk you through why not)
However, Remote Collars can be a great tool when you use the right brand and they are used correctly. Once you train the dog with the collar it is just another form of communication with your dog. It is a lot less force full and actually is kinder on your dog than physical corrections from any other form of collar.
It is a gentle reminder of what they are supposed to be doing. Each of my clients is required to feel it before we do any ecollar training and most people are pleasantly surprised that they don't feel it until a 15 or so and their dog is responding calmly at a 6 or 8. It allows us the confidence and safety that no matter what you will have control of what your dog is doing when the leash is off. This can be utilized in the home at a distance for reinforcing front door manners, or for the camping trips you go on and wish to take your dog off leash at dog friendly off leash locations.
You can train all day every day and there is still a % chance that your dog can make their own decisions. There are things that we can't train or prepare for. I want you to have control of that small %. I am a safe driver but I still wear my seat belt. That's how I think of my e-collar. It's there if I need it but the majority of the time it isn't needed once the dog is trained. E-collars are for safety and to have control at a distance while allowing the dog to have freedom.
If you don't wish to use an e-collar, it's ok!
We only want you to use the tools your comfortable with, with your dog.
But! Without it we wont work on off leash training as I believe its irresponsible to do so.
On the off chance that your dog chooses not to listen and there is no leash it could endanger your dogs life - by running up to an unfriendly leashed dog, or running into a street chasing a squirrel or other potential distraction.
I only teach Off leash programs with the use of an E-collar.
It's Important to let you know that there isn't anywhere locally where dogs are legally allowed OFF LEASH other than the Dog Park (PLEASE Don't take your dog to a dog park - call we'd be happy to talk you through why not)
However, Remote Collars can be a great tool when you use the right brand and they are used correctly. Once you train the dog with the collar it is just another form of communication with your dog. It is a lot less force full and actually is kinder on your dog than physical corrections from any other form of collar.
It is a gentle reminder of what they are supposed to be doing. Each of my clients is required to feel it before we do any ecollar training and most people are pleasantly surprised that they don't feel it until a 15 or so and their dog is responding calmly at a 6 or 8. It allows us the confidence and safety that no matter what you will have control of what your dog is doing when the leash is off. This can be utilized in the home at a distance for reinforcing front door manners, or for the camping trips you go on and wish to take your dog off leash at dog friendly off leash locations.
You can train all day every day and there is still a % chance that your dog can make their own decisions. There are things that we can't train or prepare for. I want you to have control of that small %. I am a safe driver but I still wear my seat belt. That's how I think of my e-collar. It's there if I need it but the majority of the time it isn't needed once the dog is trained. E-collars are for safety and to have control at a distance while allowing the dog to have freedom.
If you don't wish to use an e-collar, it's ok!
We only want you to use the tools your comfortable with, with your dog.
But! Without it we wont work on off leash training as I believe its irresponsible to do so.
On the off chance that your dog chooses not to listen and there is no leash it could endanger your dogs life - by running up to an unfriendly leashed dog, or running into a street chasing a squirrel or other potential distraction.
Training Camp
Training Camp with Eleza in her home.
Let your dog learn from a professional. Learning a new skill can be clumsy, challenging, and can take time to get it right, it can be even harder when the person learning is the one teaching - which is what happens in dog training in private lessons as you are learning and attempting to teach your dog at the same time.
Great for busy owners, owners who just want the best start for their dogs or dogs with behavioral concerns.
AFTER your dog comes home it is CRUCIAL that you participate in all of the follow up to maintain all the training that was taught.
Your dog will learn obedience, basic manners and how to be calm with other dogs, going on field trips to parks, and outdoor restaurants and learning to be a polite member of society, and sometimes vacation off to Tahoe or Eagle Lake if the schedule allows.
You can check in on your dog with almost-daily updates to Instagram @pawsinprogress.
This is NOT a quick fix program! Your dog does not come home a robot.
Board and Train sets the foundation so that you and your dog can continue learning together when they come home.
Training Camp with Eleza in her home.
Let your dog learn from a professional. Learning a new skill can be clumsy, challenging, and can take time to get it right, it can be even harder when the person learning is the one teaching - which is what happens in dog training in private lessons as you are learning and attempting to teach your dog at the same time.
Great for busy owners, owners who just want the best start for their dogs or dogs with behavioral concerns.
AFTER your dog comes home it is CRUCIAL that you participate in all of the follow up to maintain all the training that was taught.
Your dog will learn obedience, basic manners and how to be calm with other dogs, going on field trips to parks, and outdoor restaurants and learning to be a polite member of society, and sometimes vacation off to Tahoe or Eagle Lake if the schedule allows.
You can check in on your dog with almost-daily updates to Instagram @pawsinprogress.
This is NOT a quick fix program! Your dog does not come home a robot.
Board and Train sets the foundation so that you and your dog can continue learning together when they come home.
Field Trips
Group Outings in the Community when your dog is ready for it after they've mastered their basics in Private Lessons or a Board and Train program.
Pack Walk on local trails, Dinner at an outdoor restaurant, walk through a community festival, skills based classes at Pet Food Express in Roseville and more.
Opportunities to practice with your dog in real world situations with other dogs around, under the guidance of the trainer.
4-8 Field Trips a month - Attend whatever works for your schedule - Don't forget to RSVP.
Group Outings in the Community when your dog is ready for it after they've mastered their basics in Private Lessons or a Board and Train program.
Pack Walk on local trails, Dinner at an outdoor restaurant, walk through a community festival, skills based classes at Pet Food Express in Roseville and more.
Opportunities to practice with your dog in real world situations with other dogs around, under the guidance of the trainer.
4-8 Field Trips a month - Attend whatever works for your schedule - Don't forget to RSVP.
Why I DON'T offer Basic Group Classes
- The truth is I did for many years and they really don't set most people and their dog's up for success.
- In a Traditional Group class you are just receiving instruction for 1hr every week, controlling your dog who doesn't know anything yet, trying to learn yourself AND teach your dog with minimal feedback from the instructor in a full class and then you need to remember everything that you learned in that hour and go home and practice ALL week by yourself- hoping your doing it correctly and praying your remembered everything. Then to start all over again next week at class again, still getting minimal feedback due to class size and the material that needs to be covered.
- Over time your dog learns to behave "in class" and your still having problems at home.
- Class addresses basic commands, but doesn't have the time to delve into what YOU and your dog really need in YOUR life. Or HOW to properly apply those commands your learning in a way that will benefit you in your day to day life with your dog.
- I do believe Group activities are VITAL to the dogs learning reliability in commands and to be calm with other dogs present. But, I don't believe its in Your best interest as the owner or the dogs best interest to start teaching you there. Instead I include outings in public where the owner actually needs the dog to behave AFTER you and the dog have a full education in what is expected and how to work together.
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