Dog and Puppy Obedience Training

Training Paws - Dog Training Philosophy 

 Animals are smarter than you think!

 What is our philosophy? ...Positive Motivation Works!

Our Philosophy is based on extensive study which shows animals learn effectively through positive reinforcement and motivation.  Our dog training technique is simple,  we first request the desired behavior; we show your dog the desired behavior; we reward the dog when he/she achieves the desired behavior! This is positive reinforcement.

Training Paws is excited to provide this in-home dog training and behavior modification service.  We travel to the homes of dog owners, providing the convenience of working within the comfort of their home as well as affording them the ability to incorporate dog training into their busy schedules. This service offers dog owners, training tools they can implement immediately to teach their dogs how to modify some simple behavior issues. 

We ONLY use positive reinforcement techniques!

We use dog and puppy harnesses, head halters or buckle collars at all times.

       We  NEVER EVER use Aversive training methods (below)

Click HERE to read how misuse of typical collars shown below can negatively affect behavior and the relationship you have with your dog!

                    NO squirt bottles, shock collars, alpha roll!!!!


Educating pet owners is the focus of Training Paws. We teach dog owners why they should train their dogs, additionally the importance of using positive reinforcement for training. 

Explaining the importance of training puppies as early as 10-22 weeks old - why?...    The puppy developmental learning phase has a very short window. It pretty much closes at around 22 weeks of age. Additionally its much easier for dog owners to work with a puppy at 10-22 weeks it is imperative  to start training at this age,to avoid any adolescent and adult behavior problems occurring. 

                        "Lets not encourage dog behavior problems"

Located in the Severn, Maryland (MD) covering the DC/Metro area. Training Paws provides  dog obedience training,   We also offer group classes as well as personal in the home behavior modification for both adult and puppies. 

Janet Oquendo is a member of (APDT) Association of Pet Dog Trainers and has been trained under the areas top Dog Trainer and Animal Behaviorist, Debbie Winkler, CCPDT-KA and founder of Humane Domain.

Janet, has received continued education through Dr. Ian Dunbar(founder of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers - APDT),

                                Remember Positive Motivation Works!

Puppy and Adult Dog Training Class Schedule