About Patient Paws Positive Dog Training

Overview

Patient Paws Positive Dog Training is a dog training business in Valparaiso, Indiana. The site names Cindy Andrysiak as the trainer and states she graduated with distinction from the Karen Pryor Academy for animal behavior and training in 2013, holding the KPA-CTP credential.

Method

The site states training uses all-positive, science-based methods rooted in learning theory, specifically positive reinforcement and clicker training, which it describes as a force-free method.

Services

Three class programs are offered: Puppy Start Right (puppies age 10 weeks through 5 months), Canine Manners (adult dogs 6 months and older, covering cues such as sit, stay, settle, targeting, attention, drop it, come, leave it, and loose-leash walking), and Canine Good Citizen / Therapy Dog Prep, an advanced obedience class that requires Canine Manners as a prerequisite.

What to Expect

First-time clients must complete a humans-only orientation session before bringing their dog to class, and receive video material to practice at home beforehand. The Canine Good Citizen course concludes with an evaluation by a certified Canine Good Citizen evaluator.