Care

Training Resources

Positive methods that actually work

One of the founders working with Jack and Charlie in the park

Training is a lifelong conversation with your dog, and the science is clear about what works: reward what you want, manage what you do not, and skip the punishment. This page will gather the essentials.

Positive reinforcement overview

How reward-based training works and why it lasts
Getting timing and rewards right

Positive reinforcement basics

Finding a trainer

Certifications that mean something in an unregulated field
Questions to ask, and red flags to walk away from

Finding a trainer guide Browse the provider directory

Group versus private

What group classes do well, and where private sessions win
Costs and realistic timelines for each

Behavioral issues index

Jumping, pulling, and barking
Separation anxiety and resource guarding
When behavior needs a professional, not just practice

Common issues: jumping, pulling, barking Separation anxiety guide

Written with our veterinary advisor

Every care guide in myPawPair is reviewed by a veterinarian before it publishes. The full text of this one is in preparation, and the outline above is exactly what it will cover.

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