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Paws and Obey Dog Training Building relationships and communication by helping you take the lead! New puppy? Older companion? Poor manners? Aggressive behavior? I can help you!

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- Board & Train Programs
- In-home Training Programs
- Day Training Programs
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Please welcome Arro, Maggie, Goose, Tucker & Charlie to HQ for a week of Structured Boarding while their humans are busy...
10/13/2026

Please welcome Arro, Maggie, Goose, Tucker & Charlie to HQ for a week of Structured Boarding while their humans are busy GETTING MARRIED! 🥂♥️

These five will be enjoying a week of structure, consistency and plenty of fun while their humans celebrate their big day!

We absolutely LOVE having this crew here and are so excited to be part of making their humans’ wedding week a little less stressful!

Welcome Board & Train graduate Kaia to HQ for 3 days of Structured Boarding! We love this girl so much and are happy to ...
10/09/2026

Welcome Board & Train graduate Kaia to HQ for 3 days of Structured Boarding! We love this girl so much and are happy to have her back for a few days!

10/06/2026

🐾 BUILDING CONFIDENCE WITH WILE-E! 💪

Wile-E is a very anxious, nervous guy who seriously lacks confidence, so introducing him to PLACE gave us a perfect opportunity to start working through some of those fears.

When I first introduced the cot, he was PETRIFIED of it. His first instinct was avoidance—and this is where it can be really tempting for owners to say, “He’s scared, I won’t make him do it.”

But constantly allowing our dogs to avoid everything they’re unsure of can actually be a detriment to them in the long run. Instead, we want to calmly and fairly help them work THROUGH those fears and show them they’re capable of doing hard things.

This video shows exactly that. Watch how unsure Wile-E is in the beginning and then how much changes in just FIVE MINUTES. By the end, getting onto the cot was already becoming significantly easier for him. 🙌

THAT is how we start building confidence. Not by removing every uncomfortable situation, but by guiding them through it, giving clear direction and letting them experience success on the other side.

This is a BIG win for Wile-E, but we still have a TON of work ahead of us. One little confidence boost at a time! 💪🐾

10/05/2026

🐾 BIG PROGRESS FOR GUS! 💪

Gus came back for a 2-week Board & Train refresher with one major goal: improving his tolerance of nail trims and grooming/handling. His behavior had become increasingly aggressive, even resulting in a bite to his groomer, so we knew we needed to go back to basics.

First up: refreshing his permission-based lifestyle. Waiting for direction for ALL things and reminding Gus that he doesn’t get to make every decision. He was definitely pushy at first, but quickly fell right back into the swing of things.

From there, we’ve done MANY short sessions with Gus calmly laying on his side on his place cot while I handle his feet, touch his nails, introduce the clippers and hold him accountable for breaking command. We’re also utilizing a muzzle for safety while we work through this.

And TODAY… I was able to Dremel ALL of his nails! 🙌

We only took a tiny bit off each nail because this isn’t about forcing our way through one big nail trim. It’s about repetition, clear expectations and teaching Gus to calmly tolerate handling. We’ll continue practicing throughout the rest of his stay!

Still work to do, but this is a BIG step in the right direction! 👏🐾

🐾 WELCOME BACK TO HQ, RORY & GHOST! 🐾These two are here for a week of Structured Boarding, and this one is extra special...
10/04/2026

🐾 WELCOME BACK TO HQ, RORY & GHOST! 🐾

These two are here for a week of Structured Boarding, and this one is extra special for me! ♥️

Both Rory & Ghost were my foster dogs while they were waiting for their forever homes through 4 Paws Dog Rescue of NJ. Ghost actually lived with me for an entire YEAR before finally landing the perfect home he deserved. 🥹

Getting to stay connected with dogs I fostered long after they’re adopted is one of my favorite things—and having them come back to HQ is even better.

Absolutely LOVE having these two here! Welcome back, kids! 🐶🐶♥️

10/01/2026

🐾 WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES! 🐾

Wile-E sure looks different today than he did yesterday! Yesterday he was stiff, scared, tail tucked and wildly anxious. He wanted to avoid me at all costs.

Today, while he’s still fairly anxious—and we have plenty of work ahead—he’s already a much softer, more social dog with significantly less fear of me and his environment. 🙌

This first week is all about slowing his brain DOWN. We’ll be addressing his crate anxiety, teaching him to wait for permission instead of impulsively making decisions and beginning his tone recall.

Here’s his first crack at it! The concept is simple: when Wile-E hears the tone (beep) on his collar, he comes to me and stays with me until he’s released.

Right now, I’m focused on teaching him the concept and making it clear. As he understands it better, I’ll start nitpicking the details—requiring a sit or down and having him hold that position until I give him permission to go.

With an anxious dog like Wile-E, we aren’t looking to rush through commands. We’re working on changing his state of mind, building confidence and teaching him to slow down and look to his human for direction.

Not bad for Day 2! 💪🐾

Jimmy Carter is back at HQ for a Day Training where we will continue working him around other dogs, practice place and h...
10/01/2026

Jimmy Carter is back at HQ for a Day Training where we will continue working him around other dogs, practice place and heel, and of course continue to tackle his hatred of a nail trim!

🐾 LOOK WHO CRUSHED HER FIRST FOLLOW-UP! 🐾Board & Train graduate Geena has officially been home for 4 weeks, and WOW—what...
09/30/2026

🐾 LOOK WHO CRUSHED HER FIRST FOLLOW-UP! 🐾

Board & Train graduate Geena has officially been home for 4 weeks, and WOW—what a difference! 🙌

Her humans report that she is doing SO much better than she was before training, and most importantly, they’ve been doing a great job following through with the structure, expectations and training at home.

Today’s follow-up gave us a chance to see where everyone is at, make a few adjustments and fine-tune some things moving forward.

This is why the work after Board & Train matters so much. We can build the foundation, but the humans maintaining it at home is what creates lasting change.

Proud of Geena AND her humans! Excited to see where they’re at for follow-up #2 in another month or two! 💪🐾

WELCOME WILE COYOTE TO HQ! 🐾Wile is joining us for a 5-week Board & Train Behavior Modification program! This tiny Sheph...
09/30/2026

WELCOME WILE COYOTE TO HQ! 🐾

Wile is joining us for a 5-week Board & Train Behavior Modification program! This tiny Shepherd lacks confidence, struggles with anxiety and nervousness and is NOT accepting of people entering his home.

Over the next five weeks, we’ll be working heavily on confidence building, state of mind and getting Wile into a follower mindset—teaching him that he doesn’t need to control situations because his humans will take the lead.

But changing Wile’s mindset is only half the work.

A HUGE part of his program—and every Board & Train—is the training we do with his humans at the end of his stay. We need to teach them how to become clear, calm and consistent leaders, why a high level of structure is important and how to properly advocate for Wile in situations that make him uncomfortable.

We can create change here at HQ, but his humans have to know how to maintain that change at home.

More rules, boundaries and structure doesn’t mean loving your dog less. In fact, for an anxious dog like Wile, providing clarity and taking responsibility off his shoulders can be exactly what he needs.

Our job is to get Wile into a follower mindset. The bigger challenge is teaching his humans how to keep him there.

We’re excited to get to work and share Wile’s journey over the next five weeks! 💪🐾

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