About Paws & Effect Inc

What it is

Paws & Effect Inc. is at 2035 County Route 1, Oswego, NY 13126. The site opens with its own summary: "Paws & Effect Inc. has been serving the Oswego area for over 30 years by providing grooming, training, and daycare services for your canine companion." Its stated approach is simple – "treat your furry family like ours" – and the team says it "strives to work with all dogs and pawrents to help strengthen their relationship."

The training

The training page names one trainer and the problems he takes: "Whether you need help with obedience, reactivity, aggression, separation anxiety or in any other area, we have seen it before. Our experience trainer, Brad Wentworth is ready to help you develop tailored paths for success for you and your dog."

Method, in his words

Brad Wentworth describes a balanced approach: "I believe in a balanced approach towards dog training, in that I believe in utilizing both negative and positive reinforcers to achieve the most desirable outcome for all involved. I am a big proponent of the click N treat training method and do use treats frequently, initially. As with most training regiments, consistency is key and I will be there to brush up any inevitable bumps you have down the road."

Prices

Rates are published on the site: "1 hour on property: $90" and "1 hour off property: $125- $150 depending on travel". A free phone consultation is offered before booking.

What a client describes

One published account covers both obedience and a redirect into a different sport. It opens "We started going to Brad for obedience training with our first dog", and goes on: "After a few sessions with Lily, he recommended starting her in agility classes instead because that's the confidence building she needed". The same client returned when a second dog "developed dog reactivity".

Alongside training

The business also runs doggy daycare and grooming, and posts a weekly daycare video roundup.