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We are positive, reward-based trainers who offer basic obedience and advanced obedience, as well as behavior modification. We offer private sessions as well as group classes (subject to availability). We also do in-home pet sitting for those who work, or wish to take a vacation or long weekend.

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22 customer reviews

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1 November 2023

Wish I could give more than 5 stars. Tracy and Mike have a true talent at training dogs and you can tell they have a true love for teaching dogs and wanting them to live their best life. My aussie is terrified of his own shadow, but Tracy has helped him gain his confidence and come out of his shell so much! 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking into dog training. More...

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7 September 2023

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Sandy Paws Training was exactly what we needed for our two puppies- and the convenience of them coming to our home was a bonus. Our boys love the trainers and the specialized attention they get, and they have done a great job! We highly recommend. More...

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6 June 2023

Dog Training

Working with Sandy Paws was a wonderful experience. There is a noticeable and positive difference in my dog's behavior. They are very flexible and reliable. I am appreciative of their expertise and highly recommend them to anyone. More...

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1 May 2023

Dog Training

Our Weimaraner puppy Gustav loves Tracy so much! She is very skilled in dogs behavior issues and in a wonderful soft and patient manner teaches both dog and owner. The 6 weeks course went easy and enjoyable for me and my dog. The result is excellent and now I have all necessary training instruments to handle my puppy absolutely stress free. Great experience, thank you so much! More...

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17 April 2023

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She is just so great and my two boys love her and so far all thumbs up 👍🏽

10 April 2023

We would highly recommend Mike and Tracy! We love their true caring and training of our dog with positive reinforcement and praise. Our Auggie doggie LOVES going to training and so do we! More...

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28 March 2023

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She took a high energy young dog and had her obeying commands in a few short weeks and taught me hiw to train her shes amazing and very patient

12 March 2023

I highly recommend Sandy PAWS Dog training and pet sitting .

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5 February 2023

Dog Training

Tracy helped tremendously with our Cane Corso pup Spades. We did her 6 week basic basic obedience course that taught the commands such as, sit, down, stay, place, off, and walking on a leash. She is a positive reinforcement trainer all around and has showed our family the methods of positive training without having to use force, prong collars, or shock collars that others have claimed worked..Another thing she taught us is that training is a commitment..you cant just take a six week course and expect to have the perfect dog but you can take her course, listen, and be provided the tools and information nessacary to continue to the path of your perfect dog. If you follow her methods and continue to work with your pup, your pup will work for you. I highly reccomend Tracy to anyone that is seeking obediance training. She is on time, answers any questions we have, works with you on scheduling, is fair priced, and above all she cares and loves doing what she does..and my dog loves her! So big thank you Tracy, for helping train our family on training Spades! We look forward to continuing our advanced training with you in the near future! More...

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19 January 2023

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THE BEST! Tracy and Mike take their time teaching you and your fur baby every command. They provide anecdotes for the importance of learning each command and are patient. From the first day when they came to tell us about their training style and their program they were already assessing how much our dog knew. They provide a wealth of knowledge and truly love what they do. Our guy was beyond excited and happy to see and work with them each week. Our boy has completed basic training and will be moving forward with advanced training in the next few weeks. We are looking forward to working with Mike and Tracy again. I highly recommended training with Sandy Paws Dog Training and Pet Sitting! More...

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16 June 2022

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Great couple to work with. They came to the house and addressed specific behaviors which we were trying to correct. Very happy with this service!

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20 May 2022

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I really am happy with Sandy Paws. I like their philosophy on training and they train in the dog’s home environment.

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18 May 2022

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Mike & Tracy are more than remarkable! Tracey spent extensive time explaining the methodology used & addressed all of my questions clearly. She relieved all of my anxiety!

When Mike met my six year old, highly impulsive Morkie, Buddy, at our front door, Buddy went from his typical frantic, loud greeting of a visitor to calm and focused within less than a minute! He literally was responding to Mike's directions BEFORE Mike crossed the threshold of our door!

We unhooked Buddy's leash & Mike continued to bond with Buddy, demonstrating techniques to support calm behavior & maintain focus on Mike for cues. Buddy came to Mike the first time called! He seldom comes to us when called! I am so encouraged! I have NEVER seen Buddy so calm! Maybe the old saying isn't true...maybe you CAN teach an old(er) dog new tricks!
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Reply from Sandy Paws Dog Training and Pet Sitting

Thank you so much, Nancy! We are so excited to work with Buddy and watch him grow! 🐾

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9 May 2022

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Tracy was very knowledgeable & accommodating. She listened to all my concerns, answered all questions clearly, & was very encouraging about the possibilities for teaching new, acceptable behaviors using positive methods. Can't wait to work with her!

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Reply from Sandy Paws Dog Training and Pet Sitting

Thank you so much, Nancy! We can’t wait to work with you guys! 🐾

15 April 2022

Tracy and Michael did an amazing job training our sweet boy!! Their energies are outstanding and they have such a way with people AND dogs! ! I recommend them to anyone who needs a dog trainer. More...

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20 November 2021

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Wonderful , knowledgeable trainers & human beings. Definitely pleased and relieved to have found such caring individuals to help me with my new pup!

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22 October 2021

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As we have not had an actual session the initial meeting went well. Mike and Tracy were pleased with our dog and we set up a schedule.

22 October 2021

Completely Outstanding.From the very first time they met Daisy. They where able to recognize Daisy's insecurities do it her mistreatment from her previous owner. Having this information helped us understand why Daisy was acting the way she was. Showed me the proper way to approach and handle her . Helped me identify Daisy's triggers. How to effectively read Daisy's body language and give proper commands when needed. Daisy is now a different dog and has integrated easily as a member of our family. Daisy was always haply excited to see Tracy and Mike for their weekly training. We can not thank you enough for what you have given us and Daisy we will be forever grateful. More...

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14 October 2021

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Met for first session and felt confident in their ability. Our dog also felt at ease. Look forward to working with them.

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Reply from Sandy Paws Dog Training and Pet Sitting

Thank you so much, Francesca! We love you guys and Daisy to pieces, and you were all a joy to work with! Thank you for the privilege of helping to bring out Daisy’s wonderful disposition! 💕🐾

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13 September 2021

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Mike and Tracy are great with me dog Shea. The way they handle him.

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Reply from Sandy Paws Dog Training and Pet Sitting

Thank you so much, Scott! Shea is such a joy to train!

4 September 2021

Tracy is awesome!!! she works with each dog to find what works for them & their parents.

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3 September 2021

Tracy has helped to take my dog from an anxious, hyper, out of control pup to a well mannered, obedient and happier boy. Bo was unmanageable when I walked him on the leash and after one loose leash lesson I could hardly believe the difference. I can’t thank Tracy enough and I would definitely recommend her 100% More...

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Q&As

Dogs are the most loyal companions and training makes them so much happier and well adjusted! I love helping family relationships with their dogs reach their full potential! Happy dog, happy home!

Working with dogs and their families truly makes me happy! It was the only logical step for me to start my own training business.

We use proven positive, reward-based training methods which create real and lifelong results! We go the extra mile from the initial consult to graduation to make your training experience successful, fun, and rewarding for you and your dog! We not only train your dog, but we train you as well! We make sure that you have all of the information you need to make training a happy time, and to help your dog succeed!

Yes. We are equipped to conduct sessions with messenger video or Microsoft Teams.

We are fully vaccinated, and are happy to wear masks or face shields upon request. We routinely use sanitizer before and after training sessions.

Services

Basic Obedience includes teaching cues such as focus, off, sit, come, down, sit-stay, down-stay, take it/leave it, wait, stay, loose leash walking, and touch. We involve the owner in every step of training to create a bond that leads to a happy, mannerly, and well-adjusted dog.

Advanced obedience involves increasing proficiency of basic cues by learning to perform those cues with distractions in public places.