About Paws Embark

Paws Embark is a Memphis training service whose tagline – "Where Your Puppy's Journey Begins" – matches where most of its work sits.

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Puppy packages are described as ensuring "your puppy has a solid foundation that is critical in the early stage of their development". Stay and Train covers both day drop-off and multi-day stays: "Whether it be during work days or for days at a time, we can board and train your puppy or dog to improve obedience and socialization." Private lessons are in-home – "If you're in the Memphis area we can travel to you! We facilitate obedience training for your dog and empower you to be a more confident owner."

Who runs it

The trainer publishes herself as Melissa and gives her own background: "I worked in the veterinary industry for 16 years and then transitioned to the training world in order to help dogs in various ways. I have worked with different training organizations, all representing an array of training styles. My training experience ranges from working with puppies, rescue organizations, emotional support and therapy pups, up to dogs needing behavior modification and rehabilitation." Her stated motivation is keeping dogs out of shelters: "I truly believe all dogs deserve a chance and with the proper training this can be accomplished, preventing them from ending up in a shelter or worse."

What size of operation this is

Small, and it says so. Day training is offered as an alternative to "sitting at home alone all day", and the business describes clients as becoming "part of the Paws Embark Pack" under three stated values – training, trust and total transparency. Contact is (901) 319-2959 or the consultation form.