Every class is taught with a two-part approach, because it takes both the pet parent and the pet to be successful. Pet parents learn the skills they need to provide the best learning experience for their pets, while pets learn how to navigate the human world.
Pets are encouraged to learn using positive reinforcement – they get something they love like food, petting or play as a reward for the great things they do. We follow the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers‘ LIMA behavior policy. LIMA stands for Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive. This means that your pets will be taught using humane methods using the most current research and evidance based practices. We do not believe in or encourage punishment or force when training and interacting with your pet. We all know that we learn better when we feel good doing it! For more information on LIMA, please visit CCPDT here.
If you have questions regarding our services, please email our Trainer Amanda ([email protected]). If you are experiencing an emergency, please seek a veterinary emergency clinic in your area.
Prior to setting up consultations regarding problematic behaviors, it is recommended to have a thorough examination by your veterinarian.
Consultations
I offer in-home consultations so that you can meet me, Amanda, and I can assess your pet’s behavior. At the end of the Consultation, you’ll get valuable information on which services suit you best, and a plan for how to help your pet moving forward. I will guide and assist you along the way and be advocating for both you and your dog to ensure the best possible success. You and your dogs needs may take you longer than a package of lessons and it is important to know that learning never stops. Ensuring safety and welfare are at the top of your list. It is a required expectation that work will be done between sessions to ensure the best success of our time together. I will provide resources and recommendations for focus points to work on following consultation and in sessions. It is also very important that if there is sudden shifts in behavior that you contact your veterinarian prior to meeting with me to ensure there is no medical concerns leading to these sudden changes.
Private Lessons
Private lessons a re a wonderful way to build a plan specialized to your needs. These lessons more often are held in your home however many times specific needs take us out on the town. You and your dog will be set up for success. it is crucial during your lessons to make sure you are meeting your dog where they are on their journey and not taking steps that they are not ready yet. Meeting weekly for 1 hour through exercises to meet your needs.
Puppy Foundations Class
This is a 6-week course for puppies aged 8 – 13 weeks old. It is crucial to start as early as possible to teach valuable life skills that will teach your pups how to safely and effectively live in our lives. ning is also happening for the human half of the relationship. It is importsnt to learn as much as we can to provide the best quality of life and understanding. TraiSkills and concepts covered:
- Understanding puppy behavior and body language
- Socializing your puppy (It is not just meeting people and puppies)
- How to bond with your puppy through training and activities
Classes are offered in various locations. Classes held at Ken-Ton Animal Clinic are available for clinic clientel only. all other classes will be held at the 716 Paws office at 5660 Clinton St #4, Elma, NY 14059
Mindfull Mutts: An Adolescent Survival class!!
This 6 week class will help provide the tools you need to get started on helping you and your pup survive the throws of the teenage puppy crazies.
- Understand what your puppies are going through
- Build more mindful moments
- Solutions for the crazy behaviors that make you lose your zen.
- This class starts with a foundation of focused engagement and continues to grow from class to class.
- It is crucial you follow ALL instructions as they are given and practice between sessins.
Fill out Client form to inquire for details and sign up.
Classes held in 716 Paws Office at 5660 Clinton St #4, Elma, NY 14059.
Classes structures for age appropriate groupings.
Positive Association to Care
This is a program that is crucial to every dog and cat to have lifelong success with Veterinary, home care and grooming experiences.
It is crucial to start as soon as you bring home your pet. They do not understand what it is that we are doing for them. Fear and anxiety at the vet can interfere with quality care and diagnostics.
Training for veterinary and grooming can lead to short appointments, better quality care and less anxiety for Guardians, pets and the professionals working with them.
Prevention is key. However it is absolutley crucial for the safety of your animals and the people working with them that they learn to understand and build confidence around these behaviors.
This program can be done in group preventativly with young dogs or in private lesson in home to help those who are already fearful.
Time and patience are crucial in working with animals already having fearful experiences.
Group Classes
An amazing opportunity to work with 716 Paws, a local rescue is amazing enough to provide a facility to provide opportuinities for even more people in our community! These classes will range on days and times of days. Please inform in intake form availability for best accomodations. Private lessons currently are the driving force for my business. this may adjust over time. Please fill intake form to inquire for details.
This class much like all my services will provide you insight into your dogs behavior and needs. How they learn best and the best ways we can teach them.
These classes will be grouped according to age/development stages to ensure best experiences for your pups.
Requirements for classes: recent or up to date vaccines for age of pups. On effective Flea/Tick Prevention. Recent Negative microscopic Fecal Exam. A bath mat or yoga mat. Your pups favorite treats in a solid container or in a pouch, treat bag or pocket. Of course bring them hungry!!
Location: 5660 Clinton St #4, Elma, NY 14059
Rescue & New Adoption
Many of ther struggles with our dogs is bringing new members of the family home. Whether they are 8 week old puppies from a breeder or a young puppy or mature dog from a rescue. These dogs have already had a lifetime of experiences before coming to your home. Regardless of the ageand how amazing they are settling in, building relationships take work. I would love to have an opportunity to consult and work with you to ensure the best of possibilites for your new member of the family. Something that I will also love to do is help you problem solve and work through any challenges you may be having. Growing up in the foster system myself I understand how challenging it is to be brought into a new living situation. It’s crucial to have patience, consistency, grace and understanding.
Reactivity, Anxiety & The Crazies
It is so sad that we are seeing such big emotions from our animals. We do so much to provide the best and sometimes we struggle. You are not alone. Reactivity, anxiety, fears and crazy canines are common. But boy are they embarrassing. I have one myself. In spite of all the work you put in, your dogs are still their own persons and sometimes it is hard to identify their struggles.
I am here and I would love to help. We will work together, discuss and problem solve. I will provide insight and understanding and hopefully instill in you the skills you need to help your dogs through these challenges. It is fundamentally crucial to follow instructions and do you exercises between sessions in order to progress through each session.
Personalized schedules and plans will be made for yours and your dogs needs. There is no 1 fits all approach. It is crucial you are able to read and understand your dogs needs so that you can provide for them.