After spending $6K+ to have my pyr trained not to attack other dogs, 1yr later I'm giving my dog away to avoid him from being label "Vicious" by the court. I was ghosted by the staff who never returned my calls. P.O'd at PO. This review was posted now because my original review has disappeared. read more

I had such positive training experience with Paw & Order. They help me understand a lot of how to effectively communicate with my teenage pup and supported me to safely use tools and better understand them. They have a safe environment and trainers that are able to provide my pup socialized skills, clarity in communication and time that I wasn't able to provide him with. Elissa is so kind, patient and very supportive. Honestly, all their trainers are so passionate about dogs, they care about them so much and advocate for the dog's success, they will all help you to become a better and responsible dog parent. I LOVE that they help me strengthen the bond with my beloved one and there for me all the way through (super responsive!) My pup came home more confident, focus and happy. He is now a proud CGC pup, were able to enjoy our outings safely together and have a great start to discover all the adventures life throws our way. The best part is that we will have their support for life, join the community and learn about more training to bond our relationship in a healthy way. The upsetting part was that I wished I had known and started with them and not waste my money on other trainings prior! I'm definitely coming back here when I get my second dog. It's SO worth it. read more

My husband and I contacted Paw & Order to inquire about training our anxious dog to go to the bathroom outside rather than inside our house. Paw & Order had some availability for an in-home consultation that would last about 1.5 hours and cost $100. The trainer was named Jamie, and she arrived at our house on time. She had a pleasant personality, and she talked in depth with us about our dog's behaviors and her proposed training techniques. She spent most of the time talking with my husband and me, and she observed my dog only for a couple of minutes in a bed and on the front stoop. Jamie said that Paw & Order uses balanced training that combines positive reinforcement (e.g., adding a desirable stimulus to increase a behavior), negative reinforcement (e.g., removing an aversive stimulus to increase a behavior), positive punishment (e.g., adding an aversive stimulus to reduce a behavior), and negative punishment (e.g., removing a desirable stimulus to reduce behavior). Jamie said that she would initially use positive reinforcement (e.g., a door bell and a lure stick) with my dog to build her confidence. Then she would consider using a choke collar, a prong collar, and an e-collar that feels tingly. She said that she probably would not use the prong collar, but my husband and I would need to consent to using the other collars. At the end of the consultation, Jamie gave us a contract to consider signing. The contract said that we would receive 4-5 sessions within 6 months of the start date, and lessons would typically be scheduled every couple of weeks. The total cost would be $1,835. We would be required to send a weekly text or email about the dog's behavior as well as upload a video showing each household member working with the dog. In the end, my husband and I ended up not hiring Paw & Order to train our dog. (Our adoption contract with the animal shelter had prohibited choke chains, prong collars, and shock collars, and the shelter employee specifically mentioned to not use this company.) I, however, do feel thankful that Jamie gave us some useful training tips, such as using hotdogs, a bell, and a lure stick. read more

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My wife and I adopted our dog Silo as a puppy 3 years ago now. Silo became people fearful/aggressive at around 2 years old and so we started seeking out dog trainers. Our first contact was a trainer who told us "sometimes you just have to put a dog like this down". Our second trainer was highly rated and gave it there best but just couldn't help. We then found Paw & Order. We took Silo for a "board and train" and they had him for about 6 weeks. The trainers worked with him every day and did so well! Silo now has a fantastic foundation and more importantly we as the owners know what to do in situations where he is uncomfortable. Silo revisited Paw & Order this year for a "mini board and train" and got a great refresher. As the owners we often forget how far he has come and its great to get the trainers opinion on things that still need work and things he does well with. Paw & order is the only place we trust taking Silo and hope they continue the mini board and trains! read more

My husband and I did a lot of research before bringing home our first puppy. We thought we knew what needed to be done when it came to our girl Shuvi's training but after about 6 months, we knew that we were in over our heads. On one hand she could do a basic sit, down, shake and spin, but on the other she was a bit too much for us to handle. She'd quickly become a professional counter/bookcase surfer, stealing anything she could to get attention. She loved other people and animals, but they didn't quite love being mauled / chomped on. I personally couldn't walk her on my own as she had pulled me over or nearly pulled me over several times. And to top it all off she had a terrible case of separation anxiety which led her to attack her crate bars (even to the point of hurting herself) when she was left alone so we couldn't go anywhere at all. Enter Paw and Order and Trainer Jamie. We started in September of 2022 and since then it's like we have a whole new dog. All of the different training methods we were given have worked wonders, and Jamie was right there with us every step of the way in case we had questions or there were other behaviors that we wanted to address. She followed up with us on every lesson to make sure we understood the things we needed to work on and even did lessons in public (the park, Lowes) in order to add distractions to our training. Additionally, Jamie gave us a bunch of tips and tricks and even suggested some products (most importantly a new crate that would be safer for Shu) that we could use to help with Shu's training. My biggest thing, personally, is that I'm not afraid anymore to take Shuvi out into public by myself. Shu is still the happiest dog I've ever met, and she wants to meet every person and animal she sees, but she's learned how to greet without mauling them or trying to pull my arm out of the socket to get where she wants to go. We've also gotten to a point where now my husband and I can actually leave our house and know that not only is Shu safe in a crate where she can't hurt herself, she also isn't freaking out the entire time we're gone either. She even goes into her crate on her own now when before she would avoid it like the plague. Working with Paw and Order / Jamie has been an absolute pleasure and I am extremely happy with the results we've achieved in only a few short months. We've still got work to do, but thanks to Paw and Order we've got all the tools we need to keep going! read more

We worked with Jamie at Paw and Order for our dog who we loved, but we needed help in his nipping when he got excited while introducing a baby in our household. Our dog has made significant improvements in training, interacting and being a valued member of our family. We went from stressing about interactions to enjoying interactions with our dog. read more

I can't say enough about how absolutely amazing Paw & Order is! Their dog-first policies mean that they pay attention to the needs of the animals while working to achieve the people goals! Their work means happier dogs and families! They were able to take a very rambunctious Finn and help give him solid obedience! His obedience has been instrumental in creating a calming environment to ease his anxieties. In the car, when he gets anxious, I was able to utilize his down command to help him limit his sensory overload and it worked so well that he now lays down when he gets too overwhelmed. His place command comes in use when someone is at the door. He's more calm and focused on me. There's no more pulling on the leash or rushing out the door and knocking the kids over. Throughout the entire process, we received daily updates and were empowered to continue to practice and build on Finn's knowledge. When we picked him up, we didn't leave until the trainers were sure that we had a firm grasp on the process to ensure Finn had consistent training. I remember dogs that were surrender for poor behavior from frustrated owners. I hope those owners can see that there's another option and it's one that will put their family (furry and not) at the forefront for the right solution. So grateful for for Paw & Order and the amazing trainers that understood us, our family, Finn and we're able to help us bring order to our otherwise chaotic lives! read more

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We have a 10-week-old puppy and Paw And Order is clearly not the right service for ANY puppy. Their entire training method is focused on negative correction and "intolerable/inescapable" punishment. Our "trainer" brought shock collars, choke collars, prong collars, and several other tools to punish a dog. That method is probably not even okay for very large, older dogs with severe behavioral issues, but it is certainly not okay for a 10-week-old puppy!! They claim to offer a customized program for your dog but they are clearly only interested in "intolerable" punishment for your dog , including an shock caller with an "F--- You button" they actually called it. The worst part, after spending 45 minutes hearing about all the ways to choke our puppy into submission, the "trainer" took a tightly rolled up towel and threw it directly at our dog's face! Unacceptable! I wonder how the "trainer" would feel if we threw that tightly rolled up towel at her face as punishment for her terrible training approach. read more

I had a terrible experience here and am glad that I was able to stick up for my dog and not allow the instructor to pelt him my 3 month old puppy in the head with a rolled up towel. I signed up for a puppy class here despite the reviews of their harsh tactics and their high price point because they were the only place with availability, I thought they would have some sense about not using harsh tactics on a group of puppies, and I wanted to get my puppy socialized within the key socialization window for dogs. But this was certainly my biggest waste of money in 2023 and I'm so glad that I was there to protect my dog from these people. My dog is a german shepard/bordie collie mix and is very trainable so I wasn't really going to the class to teach him how to sit and lay down. He knew these things. What I wanted was a course to socialize him, have him focus with distractions (other dogs etc.), and to obtain strategies for any problems I may have with him in the future. The first class of the 6 week session (which really was only 5 weeks bc the last session was a test which FYI your dog won't pass unless they attend every single session - they make sure not to tell you this so you pay for the test anyways) was about 20 minutes long although it was supposed to be an hour long. They didn't even let the dogs interact with each other. When they did let the dogs interact later in the course they scolded my dog for trying to play with another puppy who was anxious about interacting with other dogs. My dog was not being aggressive in any way and by not allowing the dogs to interact they were further encouraging the other dogs anxious behavior around dogs. When the time came for them to teach us about punishment - because that is the main component of their training - they told us to throw a rolled up towel at our dog "as hard as we could". They told us to do this even before our dogs did anything wrong "for practice because they know it can feel wrong". When I told them I didn't want to do that and asked for alternatives they were extremely hesitant to give me any and shamed me for not punishing my puppy in the way they wanted me to. It was truly a horrible experience and I hate to imagine what they do with dogs when their owners aren't there. read more

In the end, dog training is really people training because the person needs to be taught how to handle their dog and the trainers at Paw and Order know just how to do that! Our trainer Jamie was amazing; patient, knowledgeable, encouraging, and even a little firm (when we needed a wake up call!). It takes a lot of work from the owner to be successful though, the trainers aren't magicians, but if you listen to them, use the tools they give you, and put the time in, you'll be successful and so happy that you did! I've recommended them, especially our trainer Jamie, to many of my dog mom friends and will continue to do so! read more

I could not have been more pleased with my experience at Paw & Order. My husband and I did the Board & Train with Brittany for our 6 month old Doberman Pinscher whose favorite past time was being naughty! We could not believe the change in him when we picked him up. Prior to our board & train, my husband was really struggling with having a dog. Constantly frustrated with his misbehaving, he wanted nothing to do with him. It was to the point where I considered re-homing him because of the depression and anxiety it was causing for my husband. Literally, the day after bringing him home from the board & train, he texted me the following "This is so nice!! He's so good now. I just caught myself wondering if there are any dog friendly breakfast places I can go to lol" That text melted my heart. The dog-owning experience has become so much more enjoyable for my husband and I - and our puppy's life has improved incredibly too, as he is able to spend so much more time with us. We get constant comments from the public about how impressed everyone is with his behavior and manners. The entire Paw & Order team is not only so knowledgeable, but they have an obvious passion for all dogs and making sure they benefit from the training. The training also didn't stop when we brought our pup home. Several times a month they have "Pack Walks" where you can bring your dog to a trail to work on their walking training and socialize with other well-behaved dogs! It was such a great perk! Brittany has also been so amazing and responsive when we text her with questions. Again, the Paw & Order team genuinely want you and your dog to LEARN. The program is worth every penny and I would recommend it 100 times over! Thank you Brittany and the Paw & Order team!! read more

They did an absolute wonderful job with my dog (Max). He is a rescue with an unknown past and had an issue (leash aggression) that I didn't know how to handle. They offer a train at home option where they come to you and work with your dog and your family on training. Brittany was our trainer and she has been spectacular. Learned that most of the hurdles were mistakes we were making. Brittany came over many Sundays and we met at outside locations until we were satisfied that Max was where he needed to be. Now he walks off leash, obeys all basic and some advanced commands. Their willing to work with your schedule, the ease of in-home training, and awesome employees like Brittany make this a 5 star business. read more

Highly recommend Paw and Order!!! We rescued a puppy who was born into a dog meat factory in Kuwait, who was very nervous of new people and objects. After researching many dog training facilities and discussing Bullet's issues with the trainers, we felt confident that Paw and Order would help Bullet succeed and be the best dog we KNOW we can and will be. His obedience after the board and train is outstanding and he carries himself with more confidence than before. With daily pupdates on his progress, it felt like we were there with the trainers and learning how to continue his training once he returned home! Bullet still has to continue learning that not all people are bad, but this program was a major jumpstart to his overall success! read more

I could not recommend Paw & Order enough. This place is the real deal. Elissa runs a top notch organization, with trainers who truly care about the dogs that they are training. We personally worked primarily with Grace and Ash, as well as Pam and Monica. Long story short, our dog was a serial counter surfer and would only listen when she wanted to listen (or when she knew she was going to be rewarded with treats). They ended up keeping our dog more than 2 weeks longer than they projected and did not charge us an extra dime, which just showed how much integrity they have in their work, since they were not willing to return her until they felt she was truly ready. Since she's been back, she's still the same energetic dog that we dropped off, but with a complete change to her obedience. The two greatest things that they taught her were her ability to go to and stay in a place for extended periods of time, and the fact that she now leaves our counters alone. It was well worth the money and I could not recommend them enough. For more information on anybody doing a deep dive, I included some more info below: I was, admittedly, incredibly skeptical about a board and train option. Our dog, Klem, was house-trained, crate-trained, and knew her general commands, but had serious issues with counter surfing, attention-seeking behaviors, and other things that made it difficult to manage her around the house. Our other dogs just simply have never had the same behaviors that she has. I knew the issues were beyond the scope of additional basic training courses and would likely require in-home training. However, my wife and I simply didn't have the time to do the training ourselves, with a newborn in the home. So, we looked into board & train options, many of which did not look like good options to us. I was surprised when I saw how great the reviews were for Paw & Order, with literally only one negative review out of the hundreds I scanned through. We went out for a consultation, where they talked to us for over 2 hours, asking questions about Klem and explaining their philosophies. After some discussion, we decided to go with Paw & Order. We were told that it would 3-5 weeks, but likely would be closer to 3. Again, I was a bit skeptical that they were just going to give her back in 3 weeks and she'd be better but not significantly better. That was not the case. She ended up staying for 7 weeks because she was a bit slow to truly catch on and one day it just clicked for her. The reason that I mention that she stayed for 7 weeks is that they did not charge us an extra dollar for that. The owner explained to us that she did not feel that she was ready to be fully acclimated back in the home and that she was not yet satisfied with the progress so they kept her at no additional charge until she was ready to come home. Since she's been back, it's been unbelievable. She still has her same crazy energy, but she listens when we need her to slow down, avoids our counters, will go to her place, walk beautifully on a leash, etc. It's truly night and day. On top of this, we received multiple photos and videos daily from the staff in a group Facebook chat, and they assisted with her nutrition. As an English pointer, she's already a very thin dog, but she was the runt of her litter and always struggled to put on weight. They recommended some changes to food and a supplemental option to get her additional calories, which allowed her to get to the weight that we had been trying to get her to for the previous 6 months. read more

Our Aussie, Brody, had fear aggression issues and was not able to be around other people and dogs. We quickly found out that we needed to hire a professional trainer. Tia specializes in aggressive dog training, as well as all other areas of dog training, so she was assigned to be our trainer. To say we learned a ton is an understatement. She is friendly, patient, and knowledgable. Not every dog will become a social butterfly with every dog and person, so we continue to utilize the skills we learned. Brody has come a really long way, and we now feel that Paw and Order gave us the skills and knowledge to know how to handle him. The Pack Walks are a big reason we chose Paw and Order. It's very valuable to get together for walks and exercises in socialization! We highly recommend Paw and Order and are very grateful to Tia for her help! read more

I cannot recommend Paw and Order enough! We adopted our hound mix Moose in March and the shelter estimated his age to be around 7-8. We found out later from the vet that he is closer to 3 and had the rambunctious personality to prove it! We were desperate to change some behaviors and nothing we were doing was working. Within one session with Brittnay, Moose was much more chill and better behaved. At the end of training, we have a completely different dog! Brittnay really took the time to listen to our concerns and tailored a training plan to our needs, it wasn't a one-size-fits-all "obedience class" and she made sure we knew what we were doing to practice the skills we learned between training sessions. We (and Moose!) could not be happier with the changes we have seen. read more

I reached out to Paw & Order after doing research on training companies in the area and reading all the positive reviews they have. They offer different options for training, so for my Cavachon puppy, I requested the in-home training sessions. The trainer comes to you and works with you and your dog on issues you are having. My goal is to have my Cavachon (Boo) take a pass the Therapy Dog test. The issues I wanted to work him on were heeling on a leash, stop barking at people passing when he's out on the deck or when visitors come to the door, and listening to me when there are other things going on. We worked with Tia and she was AMAZING. Boo responded immediately to her, and she showed me exactly what to do. She also provided in-depth emails with "lessons" and reminders. After each session, she gave us "homework" to do before the next session. You have to do what you're told to do--it won't work otherwise, but it's nothing that's too much or overwhelming for you or your dog. Tia was available to us all the time--all I had to do was text her. If she didn't hear from me for awhile, she'd text to check in. She was so positive, friendly, and in control at all times. Boo loves her and gets so excited when he sees her. I can honestly say, many of the people Boo and I encounter (including family, friends, and co-workers) comment on how well behaved he is. This is thanks to Tia and our training. Paw & Order also offers pack walks to continue to work on skills (free) and meetings with other dogs in training or graduated from training (free). Though Boo and I have "graduated", we do many of the pack walks and meetings--one is currently at Bar 31 in Bridgeville for Pups on Deck. It's good to keep working with Boo and reviewing our skills, and I also get to know others from the training programs, including trainers. We still have work to do, but thanks to Tia and Paw & Order, I feel extremely confident that Boo will become a Therapy Dog! read more

Totally amazing business!I met with the owner with my 12-year-old Pomeranian that I had just adopted from Rescue. He was having some issues with snapping that I couldn't wrap my head around and I wasn't sure how to proceed. Kobe took to Elissa right away and was definitely responding to her methods in the short hour that we were there. I was given instruction and tips on how to continue with the training at home and I am confident the outcome is going to be as desired! I really didn't know anything about dog training and the session was very educational for me as well. Price was reasonable and there were was no pressure to purchase a full package when it was not necessary which was much appreciated! If I need further guidance, I would not hesitate to go back! read more

Our pitt mix, Sydney was trained by Elissa. She has been great in supporting our goals and our dogs needs the whole way. Elissa has many tools for training many different problems and will work with you until you're goals are met. We were very happy with the service and are looking to return for training with a new dog. read more

I have a 10 m/o Red Lab who has already had emergency surgery to remove a glove from his small intestine (seems he has a special love for eating socks and gloves), and refused to sleep thru the night (among other problem behaviors). I was like a zombie from not sleeping and having to constantly watch his every move...then someone suggested I contact Elissa. I was skeptical at first, because I live 2 hours away in Johnstown, but after my initial consultation I knew she was going to be the help I desperately needed! Because of living so far away, we decided to go with the 2 week board and train program. While it was so hard to send my boy away for 2 weeks, Elissa kept me updated every step of the way. I was always getting pictures and videos and updates on the progress he was making - and he made lots of new doggie friends each day. We spent almost 2 hours with Elissa on the day we picked him up, going over all he learned. I was in TOTAL amazement the whole time - I couldn't believe how well he was listening and obeying commands. But the real proof is in how we were able to seamlessly continue with everything he learned - Elissa provided us with everything we needed to transition back to our home. In addition to correcting his problem behaviors, I am now able to have him off-leash, and he heals on walks like a champ! And, learning the place command was a total bonus!! Everyone around us is amazed in all the positive changes, and I'm no longer a zombie. The Paw and Order Board and Train program was THE BEST $$ I have spent in a long time, and I would give a 10 star rating if possible!! read more

I came across Paw & Order while looking for a "last resort" trainer for my rescue German Shepherd Emma. Emma had extreme dog reactivity on and off leash and had even attacked another dog in my neighborhood. Due to this aggressive behavior, Emma spent most of her time inside. After calling Paw and Order, trainer Jamie came for an evaluation and got started shortly after. The company had not a single reservation with working on a "bad dog" which to be honest, made me a little nervous. How could they fix the seemingly unfixable? After the first session, Emma began walking on leash better than she ever had. She was listening and much more calm. As an extra layer of training, owner Elissa took in Emma for a board and train to hone in on Emma's reactivity. Elissa kept me informed of Emma's progress each day, and after completing the board and train, I picked up a new dog. Emma was socializing and friendly with all the other dogs which I had never seen her do before. Even after bringing her home, the tools which we had learned to use continued to stick. Now Emma is the star of any park, walking and listening better than most dogs we see. She even enjoys the off-leash dog park which I never thought we would set foot in. Additionally, we utilize trainer Nate for regular dog walks while I am at work. Knowing that the same training principles are adhered to during Emma's walks while I am at work is a huge relief. I am confident in their ability to not only guide her on a walk, but continue to instill her training methods. This company is not for treat training and tricks. They really train your dog to behave and follow commands for everyday use, and for safety and recall. Though Emma has always been loved and well cared for, her quality of life before Paw and Order was nothing like it is today. She goes everywhere with me, without my fear of "how will she react to this?". She gets to meet dogs, socialize, run and play, and see life in a way she'd never gotten to before. I highly recommend this company if you feel stuck with your pet, or are trying to break extremely unwanted behaviors. I continue to board Emma with Elissa, and go on monthly pack walks with Paw and Order clients, and couldn't be happier with our results. I was not compensated in any way to provide this review - just wanted to share my satisfaction and hope to help out any other struggling dog parents! read more