About OPAWz Dog Training LLC

What they do

OPAWz publishes an unusually detailed program ladder. Puppy training runs for puppies aged 8 weeks to 5 months over four weekly lessons; a program for dogs 6 months and up runs five weekly lessons; an eight-lesson private program covers dogs aged roughly one to two years and older. There is AKC Canine Good Citizen preparation in a six-lesson format, a customized boarding-and-training package, behavior modification, virtual training for owners who prefer to work remotely, a human-only class where the owner attends without the dog, and socialization group classes for puppies and adults. General boarding, walking and drop-off and pick-up services can be bundled with board-and-train.

Method

The business states that “Our expert trainers use leadership, fun, and positive reinforcement tailored to your dog’s unique personality and learning style,” and names excessive barking, leash pulling, separation anxiety and aggression as the behavior challenges it specializes in. Behavior modification is described as “changing unwanted dog behaviors by altering their emotional responses to triggers, using gradual exposure, counterconditioning, and positive reinforcement.” The stated goal goes past obedience to “strengthening the bond between you and your dog.”

Getting started

The published entry point is a one-to-one consultation to assess the dog and recommend a plan.