Training/Best Paw Forward

Pacific NW Pet Center

About Best Paw Forward Training

Training

Best Paw Forward offers pet dog training with private lessons in your home, private lessons in my facility, and group classes.

Lisa has been a dog trainer for more than 25 years, and a dog behaviorist for 10 years. She has had many successes helping people and dogs learn to be more relaxed and happy, as well as helping dogs and owners learn the basics of obedience.

Group classes

Group classes are an excellent way to work on focus and socialization with your dogs.

You will learn not only about sit/come/down/stay/heel, but we also practice focusing exercises.

Group classes are an excellent place to make sure you possess all the tools to help your dog have everything he or she needs to be a great member of your family and society.

Group classes are suitable for dogs 3 1/2 to 4 months of age who have completed their full series of vaccinations (all dogs must be fully vaccinated) and are NON-AGGRESSIVE.

(any dog found to be aggressive in class will be removed from the class environment and asked to attend private lessons to work on their aggressive behaviors).

I strive fully to make sure that all dogs are safe and comfortable in the class environment.

IF YOU ARE NOT SURE IF YOUR DOG IS TOO AGGRESSIVE FOR GROUP CLASS, PLEASE CONTACT US TO DO AN EVALUATION TO ASSURE YOUR DOG IS PLACED IN THE PROPER ENVIRONMENT FOR THEIR TEMPERMENT.

I love all dogs and people, and only want them to succeed!!

Private lessons-COVID UPDATE:

The trainer, Lisa-is now fully covid-19 vaccinated and able to resume in-home private lessons for those families who are fully vaccinated!

For our unvaccinated clientele We offer in-facility training for fully vaccinated dogs (4 months old or older) and zoom training for dogs under 4 months.

Private lessons are for people and dogs who cannot attend group classes.

Pups who are too young to have completed their full round of vaccinations are great candidates for private in-home lessons, as we can protect them from diseases.

Private lessons for puppies include: crate training, biting, jumping, house training, calming and preventing separation anxiety. For our unvaccinated clientelle we offer We offer in-facility training for fully vaccinated dogs (4 months old or older) and zoom training for dogs under 4 months.

Private lessons are also excellent for those who have time constraints that prevent them attending a group class, or for those with disabilities. Fully vaccinated dogs are eligible for private in person lessons in our facility.

Group Classes Information & Registration

Group Class Registration

Group classes are for fully vaccinated dogs 3.5 to 4 months and older and Non-aggressive dogs. Please contact us for a free behavior evaluation if you are unsure if your dog's social ability with other dogs

We offer:

PUPPY CLASSES Thursday October 21st

BASIC OBEDIENCE Wednesday November 10th

CANINE GOOD CITIZEN CLASS: Monday TBA

ADVANCED OBEDIENCE TBA

Class size is limited to 7 dogs per class, therefore registration is necessary to reserve your spot in the class.

Each person has until 10 days before the class to cancel registration.

ALL REGISTRATIONS CANCELLED AFTER THE 10 DAY GRACE PERIOD WILL BE CHARGED IN FULL

Because of our limited class size, and the need to fill empty spaces, we must be strict on our 10 day cancellation

AKC Star Puppy Class: Thursday October 21st @6:15

Puppy obedience is a 6 week class offering light behavioral work as well as obedience instruction with

Puppies will learn

Focus

Sit

Come

Down

Stay

and Heel

proper introductions without jumping

accepting pets from a friendly stranger

Puppy class is $150 for 6 weeks of instruction

STAR puppy class: Tuesday October 21st @ 6:15

All Ages Basic Obedience Class-Wednesday November 10th @ 6:15

Basic obedience is a 6 week class offering light behavioral work as well as basic obedience instruction where dogs and puppies will learn

Focus

Sit

Come

Down

Stay

and Heel

Puppy class is $130 for 6 weeks of instruction

Basic Obedience Class: Wednesday November 10th

AKC Canine Good Citizen Class: Monday TBA @6:15 pm

AKC Canine Good Citizen class is for dogs who have completed a basic class, or have the basic obedience skills and are ready for the next step to get their Canine Good Citizen certification to become therapy dogs, put the final behavioral polish on service dogs, correct some negative behaviors, or to seek residence in a rental that only allows CGC certified dogs .

In CGC class you and your dog will focus on

walking at the heel without pulling

sit and down and come reliably without treats

greeting strangers and other dogs politely

extended stays

controlling separation anxiety

This is a 6 week class

AKC Canine Good Citizen Class: Monday September 27th

Contact Information

Best Paw Forwards Facility is located in Chehalis Washington @

2726 Jackson Hwy, Chehalis WA 98532

You can contact us @ 360-262-3258

or email: doghelp@bestpaw-forward.com

online zoom training content:

Kennel training the best way

This video zoom training I will help you teach your puppy or dog how to accept the crate in a way that will encourage relaxation and contentedness in the crate

Effective Housetraining

Kennel training the best way

This video zoom training will take you step by step on how to positively and effectively house train your new dog or puppy. 100% positive reinforcement that works!

Preparing for nail trimming

Kennel training the best way

Beginning puppy leash training

This video zoom training will help you prepare your puppy for nail trimming and prevent future aggressive behavior without the need for sedative's. Whether your plan on trimming yourself, having a vet or a groomer do it-you will want this class!

Beginning puppy leash training

in this video zoom training I will help guide you through the beginning of teaching your puppy (or dog) who has never experienced the leash, how to accept the feeling of pressure of the leash and how to follow that pressure using positive methods

1 on 1 zoom training

Beginning puppy leash training

1 on 1 zoom training

This video zoom training is a 1 on 1 training, where I will do training with you and your dog or puppy in real time. We can address most puppy or dog issues in real time, and you can ask questions and get one on one time with the trainer.

online training FAQs

Beginning puppy leash training

1 on 1 zoom training

Online zoom trainings are an inexpensive way to have a professional trainer provide safe video trainings that you can view at your leisure. Once you register, we will send you the link to the class your registered for.

If you register for the one on one zoom training, you will be contacted by phone or email to establish a mutually suitable time for the training and provide a link to the zoom session.