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
Erin Keever
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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Nicole Bickford
Dog Training
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...
Julie A Shippee
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...
Oksana Stagg
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...
Barbel P.Sam
Dog Training
She is just so great and my two boys love her and so far all thumbs up 👍🏽
Karen Ertl-Wing
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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Ellen Purchell
Dog Training
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
Kendra Wright
I highly recommend Sandy PAWS Dog training and pet sitting .
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Sarah Diemer
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...
Jessica
Dog Training
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...
Pam Kelber
Dog Training
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!
Pam Kelber
Dog Training
I really am happy with Sandy Paws. I like their philosophy on training and they train in the dog’s home environment.
Nancy Redmond
Dog Training
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! 🐾
Nancy Redmond
Dog Training
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!
Reply from Sandy Paws Dog Training and Pet Sitting
Thank you so much, Nancy! We can’t wait to work with you guys! 🐾
Isabelle Cutaia
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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Karen Lynne Ayers
Dog Training
Wonderful , knowledgeable trainers & human beings. Definitely pleased and relieved to have found such caring individuals to help me with my new pup!
Sy Horowitz
Dog Training
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.
Francesca Pulcrano
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...
Annette adams
Dog Training
Met for first session and felt confident in their ability. Our dog also felt at ease. Look forward to working with them.
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! 💕🐾
Scott schreurs
Dog Training
Mike and Tracy are great with me dog Shea. The way they handle him.
Reply from Sandy Paws Dog Training and Pet Sitting
Thank you so much, Scott! Shea is such a joy to train!
JoAnne Davis
Tracy is awesome!!! she works with each dog to find what works for them & their parents.
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Rose Coyne
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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What do you love most about your job?
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!
What inspired you to start your own business?
Working with dogs and their families truly makes me happy! It was the only logical step for me to start my own training business.
Why should our clients choose you?
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!
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes. We are equipped to conduct sessions with messenger video or Microsoft Teams.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
We are fully vaccinated, and are happy to wear masks or face shields upon request. We routinely use sanitizer before and after training sessions.
Basic Obedience
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
Advanced obedience involves increasing proficiency of basic cues by learning to perform those cues with distractions in public places.