Thunderpaws ABQ

Certified

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Positive reinforcementAdvanced Obedience & Off-LeashBasic Obedience & MannersPuppy Training & Socialization

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Overview

FormatOnline

Training methodPositive reinforcement

Led byHepzibah Hoffman-Rogers

About Thunderpaws ABQ

What they offer

Thunderpaws ABQ offers private, customized dog training in the Albuquerque area, in person or online, for puppies and dogs of all ages. The trainer, Hepzibah Hoffman-Rogers, is a certified professional dog trainer with more than 20 years of experience who has trained many therapy dog teams and Canine Good Citizens.

Sessions

In-person sessions take place at the client's home or another agreed location, and remote video sessions work from anywhere; every session includes email follow-up. Training covers puppy socialization, household manners and obedience, advanced obedience, tricks, Canine Good Citizen and therapy dog preparation, clicker training, potty and crate training, loose-leash walking, cooperative care for veterinary and grooming visits, and common problems like barking and jumping.

Approach

All lessons use gentle methods and positive reinforcement, and the trainer is Fear Free certified.

What they can help with

Private lessons

One-on-one sessions tailored to your dog's specific goals.

In-home training ↗

Sessions in your own home, where many behavior problems actually happen.

Online training

Puppy socialization ↗

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

Obedience ↗

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

Advanced obedience ↗

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

Tricks

Fun trick training that builds focus, engagement and bond.

Canine Good Citizen

Therapy dog preparation

Prep to visit hospitals, schools and care homes as a certified therapy dog.

Loose-leash walking ↗

Calming a dog that barks or lunges at other dogs or people while on leash.

Potty training

Certifications & verification

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CPDT-KA

Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CCPDT): the leading independent certification, 300+ logged hours plus a proctored exam. Confirmed in the CCPDT public registry.

Certified · CCPDT view entry ↗

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Helpful guides

GuidePuppy TrainingHouse-training, socialization, and manners in the first months — when habits form fastest.Read the guide →GuideOff-Leash TrainingWhat reliable off-leash control really takes, step by step.Read the guide →GuideIn-Home TrainingWhen private, in-home training beats a class — and what a session looks like.Read the guide →

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