At Service Paws, our mission goes beyond training service dogsāweāre here to strengthen the bond between people and their dogs at every level. Whether you’re raising a rambunctious puppy, managing a reactive rescue, or just looking to instill better manners in your furry friend, we offer personalized, effective training that helps your dog become a happy, well-mannered member of the family.
But when you choose to train with Service Paws, youāre doing more than investing in your own dogās successāyouāre becoming part of something bigger. Every training session supports our nonprofit mission to provide professionally trained service dogs to low-income individuals, military veterans, and first responders in need. Your participation directly helps transform lives, restore independence, and bring hope to individuals facing physical and emotional challenges.
With Service Paws, youāre not just building a better relationship with your dogāyouāre giving back, creating impact, and helping to change livesāone paw at a time.
š¾ Affordable PricingĀ
We offer sliding scale rates based on household income, along with flexible payment plans and sponsorship opportunitiesābecause quality training should be within reach for every family.
š¾ Private Sessions
Enjoy one-on-one time with an expert trainer who tailors each session to you and your dogās unique needs.
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š 6-Week Canine Manners & Socialization (CGC)
Master the Essentials: Building a Strong Foundation for Lifelong Success
Our training program is designed to help you and your dog master essential skills that lead to a well-behaved, confident companion both at home and in the community. Through structured, positive reinforcement methods, you’ll learn to:
š¾ Build Reliable Obedience: Teach your dog core commands like sit, stay, down, come, and leave it, ensuring they respond calmly and consistentlyāeven around distractions.
š¾ Perfect Leash Manners: Say goodbye to pulling and erratic walking! Weāll help you train your dog to walk politely at your side, making walks more enjoyable and stress-free for both of you.
š¾ Encourage Polite Social Behavior: Learn how to guide your dog through real-world situations, such as greeting people calmly, ignoring distractions, and behaving appropriately in stores, parks, and other public places.
š¾ Strengthen Focus and Communication: Develop a stronger bond and mutual understanding with your dog, so they look to you for guidance and feel secure following your lead.
Whether your goal is basic obedience, preparing for therapy dog work, or laying the groundwork for service dog training, this foundational course sets the stage for success in all future training.
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Prepare Your Dog for Real-World Success
Our 8-Week Community Manners course is designed to help you and your dog thrive beyond the homeāwhether you’re strolling through a neighborhood, visiting a pet-friendly business, or joining a community event.
This program addresses common behavior issues while helping your dog develop the confidence, focus, and skills needed to behave politely and reliably in public. It also prepares teams for the AKC Community Canine (CGCU) test, an advanced step beyond Canine Good Citizen.
What You’ll Learn:
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Focus around distractions (people, dogs, sounds, movement)
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Loose-leash walking in busy environments
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Calm greetings with strangers and dogs
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Waiting at doors, crossing streets politely
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Ignoring dropped food and environmental temptations
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Practicing good behavior in pet-friendly public spaces
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Addressing common problems like barking, jumping, or pulling
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Building handler confidence and strong communication
Why It Matters:
A dog with good community manners is a joy to bring anywhereāand a proud representative of responsible dog ownership. Whether your goals include therapy visits, service work, or simply peaceful public outings, this course builds the foundation you need.
Take Your Dogās Training Into the Real World
This 6-week course focuses on strengthening your dogās manners and obedience in public settings, helping them become a calm, confident companion no matter where life takes you. Perfect for teams ready to move beyond the basics, this class prepares dogs for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Advanced (CGCA) title.
Classes are held in real-world locations like pet-friendly stores, parks, and sidewalks to expose your dog to the everyday sights, sounds, and challenges of public life.
Skills You’ll Practice:
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Loose-leash walking in high-traffic areas
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Polite behavior in pet-friendly stores and public spaces
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Staying calm around distractions (shopping carts, strollers, other dogs)
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Extended sit and down stays in busy environments
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Walking calmly past food, people, and animals
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Ignoring distractions while maintaining handler focus
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Real-world greeting manners and impulse control
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Public etiquette required for advanced CGC certification
Who It’s For:
Ideal for graduates of basic obedience or Community Manners (CGCU), this course builds the skills needed for therapy work, service dog training, or simply enjoying outings with a polite pup.
Goal:
To prepare your dog to confidently and respectfully navigate the world alongside youāone outing at a time.Ā
Help Your DogāHelp Others
When you choose to train with Service Paws, you’re doing more than teaching your dog obedienceāyouāre becoming part of a greater mission. Every training session directly supports our nonprofitās work to provide professionally trained service dogs to those who need them most, including:
Low-income families facing medical or mental health challenges
Military veterans living with PTSD, mobility issues, or trauma
First responders navigating life after service
Your participation helps fund their journey toward greater independence, confidence, and healingāone paw at a time.
What You Get:
āļø Personalized training for a happier, better-behaved dog
āļø Access to compassionate, skilled trainers
āļø A chance to be part of meaningful change in your community
Together, weāre building better livesāfor dogs, for people, and for the future.
Training your dog has never been more meaningful.
Reach out by email, phone, or Facebook messageāand letās find the perfect path for you and your pup.
Together, weāll build stronger bonds and brighter futuresāone paw at a time.