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Dogs enrich our lives and dog training enriches their life with us!

Dogs enrich our lives and dog training enriches their life with us!Dogs enrich our lives and dog training enriches their life with us!Dogs enrich our lives and dog training enriches their life with us!

Positive reinforcement dog training helps dogs please us because it pleases them.

Serving the Quad-City Area of Yavapai County

(928)-713-7411

Dogs enrich our lives and dog training enriches their life with us!

Dogs enrich our lives and dog training enriches their life with us!Dogs enrich our lives and dog training enriches their life with us!Dogs enrich our lives and dog training enriches their life with us!

Positive reinforcement dog training helps dogs please us because it pleases them.

Serving the Quad-City Area of Yavapai County

(928)-713-7411

dog training for all ages and all breeds

What's the difference between a Trainer and a Behaviorist?

A dog trainer primarily focuses on teaching dogs specific commands and basic obedience skills.  A canine behaviorist delves deeper into addressing complex behavioral issues like aggression, anxiety, and phobias which often require more in-depth analysis of the dog's psychological state and utilizing advanced behavior modification techniques.  Essentially, a trainer teaches practical skills, while a behaviorist acts as a "dog psychologist" to tackle deeper rooted behavioral problems.  Behaviorists are formally educated medical professionals who serve internships with veterinary hospitals but choose to specialize in psychological care and are further educated in the field of behavioral psychology.  

Obedience Training

Basic obedience dog training is a great way to bond with your dog, engage with your dog, and learn to communicate with them. 

Upon completion of our basic obedience class your dog will be attentive to you and able to sit, lay down, stay, leave-it, walk on a loose leash, and have good manners when greeting other people and dogs.


Behavior Modification

All training is some form of behavior modification or another.  Some dogs may have needs obedience training alone will not meet. Additional or different conditioning techniques may be needed to help curb high levels of aggression, excitement, anxiety, and fear.

Private Instruction

Address specific issues in your home or any other environment.  We can tailor services to fit your individual needs. 

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Please contact us if you cannot find an answer to your question.

    If you are interested in a group class or private instruction please send a message through the Schedule An Appointment link or directly to practicedpaw@gmail.com or call 928-713-7411.  


    In order to answer this question we would need to speak with you about your situation and goals.  


    Dogs care about food, fun and praise. Positive reinforcement adds a reward (treats, praise, toys, anything the dog finds rewarding) for preforming desired behaviors. Positive reinforcement is one of your most powerful tools for shaping or changing your dog’s behavior.


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    If you would like to schedule an appointment or inquire about the current class schedule please send us an e-mail through the link below.  Please include the dog's breed, age, gender, and issues you would like to address.  If you prefer to speak in-person call:  928-713-7411

    Practiced Paw

    P.O. Box 12473 Prescott, Az. 85304

    928-713-7411 practicedpaw@gmail.com

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    so Who is this Joe Smith guy?

    A Little Background

    My personal and professional life are dedicated to pet care, Canine behavior and behavior modification.  I specialize in individualized behavioral solutions, basic & advanced obedience, and service dog training.  My training methods are based on modern positive-reinforcement techniques. 


    I have been training dogs since 2007, and as a behaviorist since 2017.  I take pride in my due-diligence, thorough instruction, and modern techniques.  I approach behavior modification with a holistic mindset, the body and the mind form an interconnected system that must be evaluated and treated together.   


    I graduated Yavapai College with a degree in Animal Care and Management.  After my graduation I was accepted into the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s internship program and spent my internship at Bubbling Ponds Hatchery.  There I gained a great deal of experience with wildlife management, habitat management, and animal diseases. 


    Once I finished my internship with Arizona Game and Fish I began working with Dr. Ann Ferens, the Visiting Vet.   I have worked with her for many years now in the capacity of a technician and Canine behaviorist.  During my time handling animals for veterinary procedures I have gained an enormous amount of insight into Canine behavior and health I never could have received outside a medical setting. 


    I personally belong to one dog, Jackson, and one cat, Flip.  Jackson was adopted from United Animal Friends, he is now about 3 years old and is a medical alert service dog.


    Flip is about 10 years old and is an inside/outside cat who likes to think of himself as a mighty mousing feline but still demands much service from his man-slave.   

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