Good Dog Training Services

07/29/2026

So excited! Can’t wait to finally have a dedicated small dog daycare and training space :).

With our good Ol' friend Nate from Good Dog Training Services we will be opening our second location dedicated to Lil Bonkiez 35lbs and under!!

04/11/2026

Chance's Story

Meet Chance! He’s a big 2-or-so-year-old boy who’s very snuggly at times and likes to roughhouse at others. Wrestling is a lot like snuggling when you’re a young dog, after all.

Chance was returned to North Paw after over a year in an adoptive home due to no fault of his own. That home just wasn’t quite the right fit. Since then, he’s been working hard every day with a trainer to build on what he learned, both good and bad, with his first family so his second chance at a furever home will be a success.

He can get along with most other dogs but he’s selective about which ones he wants to befriend. If you already have a dog at home he’ll need a meet and greet with a nice slow introduction to ensure success with a furry sibling. He can be dog reactive but he’s been working on that with his trainer. He will bark back if another dog barks first but he’s come a long way. He’s also been practicing walking nicely on a leash instead of pulling so both he and the human at the other end of the leash can have a good time!

Chance’s ideal home will be with someone experienced with large breeds and with dogs who need a strong leader from their person and someone who will help him continue building on the training he’s already received.

Chance's adoption fee is $400, which includes: his alter, a microchip with a lifetime subscription, his rabies and DAPP vaccines, flea/heartworm preventative, and a deworming treatment while in foster care.

If you think he may be perfect for you, please apply using the link below!

https://www.cognitoforms.com/NorthPawRescue/NorthPawRescueDogAdoptionApplication

Meet Chance, an Adult Male Mixed Breed currently available for adoption at North Paw Rescue. Could this be your new best friend? Learn more and apply today!

04/11/2026

GuacaMolly's Story

Do you need something to heat up your cold winter days? We have the dog for you! Meet GuacaMolly, the spiciest North Paw Pepper, er, Pupper.

GuacaMolly has been with us a long time. A very long time. Some might say too long…We started to get heartburn from all the spice, but when the flavors meld she’s actually quite sweet. We love Guac, and want to share our one of a kind recipe with someone who truly appreciates the level of spice she brings to every day life.

You may wonder why we refer to this sweet looking dog as spicy. Well. Sometimes you make guacamole. Mash up your avocado. Add some lime. Add some jalapeños and some onions. Sometimes it turns out exactly as intended. But sometimes? The guacamole is much spicier than anticipated. Some rescue dogs are like that too. You think you'll have a nice mild flavor but you get extra spicy instead. You just never know with a rescue dog exactly what ingredients went into the recipe! GuacaMolly is a spicy dog. Not too hot to handle but definitely not the best choice for someone unused to spice! You have to build up a tolerance to spice in food and in dogs.

She's a loyal girl, loves her people, but she wants adventure and sometimes that means she becomes an escape artist. Sometimes you purchase some guacamole and you get the expected flavors. Sometimes there’s stuff in there you are shocked by. Sort of like how we were shocked by GuacaMolly’s ability to clear fences. Jumping we expected. She’s part Jack Russell, and an athlete, after all. GuacaMolly loves a good game day. Being the athlete that she is, she is especially fond of fetch and is an excellent teammate-always bringing the ball back to who threw it. The fence scaling was a big surprise though. She will need a fence that is at least 5 or 6 feet high in her forever home. Maybe she's just really into parkour. It's hard to know. But maybe consider putting this dog in agility classes?

You know how guacamole sometimes tastes better if you give the flavors time to properly meld? GuacaMolly, like many dogs, needs time and patience when meeting new dog friends. She can do it! She has several four-legged friends, and in fact just made a new friend just last week…but unfortunately she still hasn't met a friend named Chips or one named Margarita. Because of her spiciness, GuacaMolly wears a muzzle for initial interactions with new dogs to keep everyone safe and happy. With proper introductions, she doesn’t need to wear the muzzle for long. Her spice level is a bit much for smaller children, too, so she’ll do best in a home either without children or with older children who can keep up with her without getting her overexcited.

Think this side dish would go well with your family? Submit an application today.

GuacaMolly's adoption fee is partially sponsored, and is now just $250, which includes: her alter, a microchip, her rabies and age appropriate DAPP vaccines, flea/heartworm preventative, and a deworming treatment while in foster care.

If you think she may be perfect for you, please apply using the link below!

https://www.cognitoforms.com/NorthPawRescue/NorthPawRescueDogAdoptionApplication

Meet GuacaMolly, an Adult Female Mixed Breed & Jack Russell Terrier currently available for adoption at North Paw Rescue. Could this be your new best friend? Learn more and apply today!

12/19/2025

He’s super fun and cute!

Adoptable Pluto is still on the search for his forever home. This young fella goes to doggy daycare regularly and loves other dogs. He does need a home without young children, though,

Learn more - https://www.petfinder.com/dog/pluto-db6042e9-52c3-4e05-86c2-a9f9865f0612/ny/hilton/north-paw-rescue-ny1561/details/

08/01/2025

He’s super cute and playful :)

Pluto was downgraded to a dwarf planet nearly 20 years ago and it's been lonely ever since. It's been over 5 months since Pluto the dog (who is also quite compact!) began searching for a home.

Pluto the dog has been working diligently with Good Dog Training and just had a professional photo shoot with April Rhinehart Photography. We can't change the planetary status of the celestial Pluto but it's time for this Good Boy to get his status upgraded to Permanent Resident of a Furever Home.

Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/pluto-75214355/ny/webster/north-paw-rescue-ny1561/

08/01/2025

He’s a big goofball, loves to play :)

This fine, upstanding fellow is Maverick. So upstanding, in fact, he even stands up while he eats. He has to, so he won't get sick, but other than that he's your typical giant schnauzer.

Learn more about this handsome fellow: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/maverick-76182796/ny/rochester/north-paw-rescue-ny1561/

08/01/2025

He’s a sweetheart, loves to play :)

This boy's theme song is 'Take a Chance on Me' by ABBA! Why? Because, in his words, 'honey I'm still free; take a chance on me!'

Learn more about this sweet boy - https://www.petfinder.com/dog/chance-75832728/ny/webster/north-paw-rescue-ny1561

08/01/2025

She’s really fun, loves to play :)

Ready for a high energy sidekick (or side dish?) Meet GuacaMolly!

Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/guacamolly-77372694/ny/webster/north-paw-rescue-ny1561/

08/01/2025

05/15/2025

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/winnie-72868326/ny/rochester/north-paw-rescue-ny1561/

Winnie is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier Mix searching for a forever family near Rochester, NY. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.