Paws-a-tive Dog Training

Certified★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 8 reviews

5230 E Crocus Dr, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254

Positive reinforcementBasic Obedience & MannersDog Sports & EnrichmentPuppy Training & Socialization

5230 E Crocus Dr, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254

Overview

FormatIn-home, Group classes

Training methodPositive reinforcement

Led byCathy

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About Paws-a-tive Dog Training

What they offer

Paws-a-tive Dog Training is run by Cathy in Scottsdale. Private in-home obedience training for dogs four months and older moves through three levels, from basic cues, manners, crate training and loose-leash walking to heel positions and distance, duration and distraction work. Group classes include puppy obedience for dogs four to nine months with a focus on socialization, and obedience levels 1 to 3 that introduce rally, scent work, treibball and tricks. AKC STAR Puppy and Canine Good Citizen tests are available, along with workshops for timid or overexcited dogs.

Where

Private training covers 85254 and nearby areas within set boundaries; group classes meet at a local pet store.

Background

Cathy lists more than eight years of service and assistance dog experience, APDT and IAABC memberships and several AKC evaluator and judge roles.

What they can help with

Private in-home obedience training ↗

Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.

Puppy obedience group classes ↗

Early socialization, house-training and first manners for young dogs.

Obedience levels 1 to 3 ↗

Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.

Rally

AKC Rally, a fun, team-oriented obedience sport.

Scent

Treibball and tricks introductions

Fun trick training that builds focus, engagement and bond.

AKC STAR Puppy and CGC testing ↗

Early socialization, house-training and first manners for young dogs.

Timid or overexcited dog workshops

Certifications & verification

GetDogSchool checks each credential against the official public registry. We mark Certified only what we could independently confirm. How we verify →

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AKC Evaluator

A role recognized by the American Kennel Club. Listed by the trainer — not independently verified. check the registry ↗

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APDT Professional Member

Association of Professional Dog Trainers, a professional membership body. Listed by the trainer — not independently verified. check the registry ↗

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IAABC Foundation Member

International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, a behavior-focused credential. Listed by the trainer — not independently verified. check the registry ↗

AKC CGC Evaluator

AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator; tests dogs for the AKC benchmark good-manners program. Confirmed in the AKC public registry.

Certified · AKC view entry ↗

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 8 reviews · Google

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Paws-a-tive Dog Training — 5.0★ (8 reviews), Scottsdale Dog Trainer