About Paws in Training

Paws in Training is a Raleigh behavior practice covering Raleigh, Cary, Holly Springs and the surrounding area. It is owned and operated by Angel Wasserman, whom the site lists as CCBC and CPDT – a certified dog and cat trainer, a certified dog behavior consultant, a FEMA certified emergency animal rescue volunteer, and the author of a book on managing dog behavior problems. The business is explicit about its size and independence: "Paws in Training is neither a franchise nor a conglomerate. We are a small group of animal trainers."

What it treats

The published specialism is "the treatment of pet behavior problems, including inappropriate urination, fears, phobias, separation anxiety, aggression." In-home dog training is described as addressing "fearful, reactive, or aggressive behaviors, phobias, separation anxiety, guarding of objects, household animals fighting, house training, excessive barking, puppy care, and more." Obedience classes run separately and are "conducted in the comfort of your home," covering sit, stay, come, loose-leash walking and distraction work.

Cats, and where the work happens

This is one of the few practices in the metro that also takes cats, treating inappropriate urination and defecation, excessive vocalizing, fear and anxiety and inter-cat aggression. Feline work happens either in the client's home or "the beautifully appointed consultation suite at our hosting veterinary hospital." The method line is unambiguous: "All work with animals is force-free."