Four Paws Forward Dog Training

05/30/2026

Your Dog Has Potential. Let’s Bring It Out. 🐾

Tired of being dragged down the street?
Does your dog suddenly forget their name when distractions appear?
Jumping, barking, pulling, ignoring commands, selective hearing… sound familiar?

Private dog training lessons are designed to turn chaos into confidence — with training that’s built specifically for YOUR dog.

No crowded classes.
No one-size-fits-all approach.

Just real training, real support, and real-life results.

🔥 SPECIAL OFFER 🔥
Book your private lessons between June 1–7 and receive 10% OFF all private training lessons for new inquires booked for June!

05/30/2026

If you are looking for something fun to do today, stop by The Thomasburg Store
I am super sad to be missing this today, but I will see you guys there June 27th

05/30/2026

Some dogs don’t need more exercise, they need to learn how to relax!

The “Art of Doing Nothing” teaches frantic, over-aroused dogs how to settle, slow down, and exist calmly in the world without constant stimulation or activity.

For dogs who are always “on,” constantly pacing, whining, demanding attention, reacting to every sound, or unable to switch off, learning calmness is a skill and like any skill, it can be taught.

By rewarding relaxation, creating calm routines, and allowing dogs to simply observe the world without always engaging with it, we help build:
- Better emotional regulation
- Improved focus
- A calmer home environment
- A dog that can actually relax
- In some cases, less reactivity

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can teach a dog… is how to do nothing. ✨

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

While we are all happy that winter is gone, we are less than thrilled that the skin allergies and bug bites have returned.

Skin HEALth spray is something I personally keep on hand.
It is an all natural and very effective way to resolves many ailments including hot spots, bug bites, wounds, burns, skin abrasions, tick bites and is very helpful for allergic rashes and so much more!

Why use something synthetic when you can use what nature gave you to treat what nature gives them!

Available in store and online

05/26/2026

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05/24/2026

I voted! Have you?
Take just a minute of your time to vote for such an amazing cause!!

Check out this entry

05/22/2026

We’re putting in a Non-stop Dogwear pre-order on June 18th!

If you’ve been eyeing any of their gear, now’s the perfect time to grab it for your pup. From high-quality harnesses and hands-free running gear, collars, and leashes, Non-stop Dogwear is designed for dogs that love to move. 🏃‍♀️🐕⛰️

Take a look through the products we’ve posted or browse the Non-stop Dogwear website and let us know if there’s something you’d like us to order in for you! We’d be happy to help with sizing, product recommendations, and finding the best fit for your dog’s lifestyle and activities

05/21/2026

We’re so excited to now be carrying supplements from North Hound Life

Ethically sourced, Canadian-made, and made with only the highest quality ingredients. These supplements are designed to support your dog’s health naturally by addressing the root cause, not just covering symptoms with a temporary bandaid.

✨ Green Lipped Mussel Powder
A powerhouse for joint health and mobility. Packed with natural omega-3s, glucosamine, and chondroitin to help support inflammation, stiffness, arthritis, and overall joint function.

🌱 Spirulina
A nutrient-dense superfood loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and protein. Great for immune support, skin & coat health, detoxification, and overall wellness.

🥚 Eggshell Membrane
Naturally rich in collagen, glucosamine, chondroitin, and hyaluronic acid to support healthy joints, connective tissue, flexibility, and recovery.

We can also special order anything you’d like from the North Hound Life website! If there’s a product you’ve been wanting to try, just let us know.

And if you have any questions about which supplement would best support your dog, don’t be afraid to reach out!

05/19/2026

Early learning is crucial for puppies.

This is how you develop the relationship you want with your dog.

🐾 Set your expectations early.

🐾 Build play effective

🐾 Establish clear boundaries and do not allow behavior to happen now that you do not want to happen later

🐾 Create an effective reward system

Our Puppy Basics program does all this and so much more!

Registration for our June/July session is open.

Class will begin the week of June 15th. It will begin with 2 private lessons.
Group class will begin on July 7th at 6pm and runs for 4 weeks.