This is our second time working with the PrimePaw team, and we couldn't recommend them more highly. Our 10-month-old rescue, Bootsy, came to us after spending most of her life in an overcrowded rural shelter with little structure, exercise, or training. She was incredibly sweet but completely unaccustomed to home or city life--chewing everything, jumping on counters, struggling to focus, fearful on city walks, and prone to intense play biting. Enrolling her in PrimePaw's Adolescent Academy for three weeks, followed by daycare, has been truly transformative. In just two months, Bootsy has developed focus, impulse control, and a real love for training. She walks calmly through the city now, no longer counter-surfs, and happily settles on her mat to train with us at home every day! Most importantly, she's become a joyful, confident dog. Bootsy absolutely lights up when she arrives at PrimePaw each morning--tail wagging, eager to go in--which says everything. The entire team--Dom, Steph, Joanne, James, Daniel, Jordyn, Gigi, and Helen--are kind, patient, deeply skilled, and clearly love what they do. We're incredibly grateful to have them in our lives! read more

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These guys are the real deal when it comes to amazing dog (and people) training. I met with James recently and was completely impressed by his knowledge, warmth for Greg dog and non-judgemental guidance. He is generous with his time and gave me specific homework to improve Greg's behavior, and mine. As possibly the only bipoc-led facility around, Prime Paw is the one place I'll be working with for tweaking our bad habits. James communicated how to find out where Greg's threshold is to learn when confronted with large dogs and encouraged positive interaction with him during those frequent meetings. As a city dog and a rescue, I feel more positive about Greg's ability to learn and change a few reactive behaviors after meeting with James. Thank you! read more

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Had such a great experience with PrimePaw. Both of my dogs graduated from the adolescent program. Everyone is really lovely and helpful. My dogs loved coming back to school. Highly recommend! read more

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Prime Paw killed my 9 week old puppy on her first day of puppy school. I picked up my mini longhaired dachshund, Olive, on Sunday May 19th, 2024. After some serious vetting of puppy schools, referrals from friends, and with approval from her vet, I was led to Prime Paw puppy school. They had rave reviews, and I have quite a few friends that had sent their 9 week old puppies to them as well with glowing reviews, so I reached out. We had an initial consultation to discuss Olive's age, size, and weight, and what the puppy day school could offer for her. During that call, they guaranteed me she would only be with other puppies of the same vaccination rate (signed off and approved by her vet before anyone comes for me there), and that due to her size of 3.5lbs she would only be with puppies of equal sizing, constantly monitored, and kept away from the larger puppies at all times, only briefly exposed to them for socialization purposes. Everyone I had talked to including the vet and various trusted pet owners, agreed sending her to be socialized at this age was well worth the incredibly minimal risk of anything happening to her. This was my first puppy, and I did what I believed was right in the moment to give her a good start. With endless reassurance she would be safe, I left her in the care of Prime Paw on the morning of Thursday May 30th. I got a call about 2.5 hours later that there was an accident with another puppy and I needed to come to the SPCA vet next door to Prime Paw. On the way there, I called again to ask how serious it was and what happened. The owner, James, wouldn't give me any details. Just said they tried to perform CPR and that she didn't make it. When I arrived, they told me she had been playing with a nearly 20-25lb bernadoodle puppy and "we don't know what happened, we didn't see it". They only heard my girl yelp in pain, then crawl to a corner and stop breathing. The vet said she was dead on arrival from pneumothorax, essentially a collapsed lung caused by blunt force trauma + impact, presumably from this other much larger dog. James, the owner, is completely incompetent to be running a business caring for puppies at this age or size. His bedside manner during the process in the vet's office was abhorrent, telling me he had a bad feeling about the day because his apartment flooded or something. He asked the vet to walk him through his 'procedures' and tell him he did everything right. I had to tune him out as I was in such shock of his comments while having to answer questions about my poor pups cremation and if I wanted her prints preserved. After I said I would be seeking compensation for the cost of the dog and all of her expenses and vet bills, he offered puppy classes for my next puppy 'when I'm ready'. An empty gesture, that only made me want to vomit at the thought. My puppy just died under his watch and he can only think about wanting my business back. I feel this was completely preventable on Prime Paw's part, and they were truly negligent in their care for Olive. An anonymous employee who was there shared with me that the bernadoodle had been having problems with smaller pups in the days prior and the negligence towards the puppies was becoming an increasing concern. They assured me countless times she would be ok under their care with her age, size, and weight, and she didn't even make it past the first half day. Video posted to their IG stories shows my dog with a large cut on her back, one I did not send her there with. Why would they continue to let her play, let alone unsupervised, in a pen with a much larger dog if she was already injured? They claim there are no videos of the incident as they do not have cameras, and again, 'nobody saw what actually happened'. This has been a complete emotional distresser and an incredibly traumatic experience for me. Save yourself the same heartbreak and avoid Prime Paw at all costs read more

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Thank you all at Prime Paw for sharing the knowledge of puppy training with my pup, Shadow. She's just graduated out of their academy program. They have helped a lot with the growth of my pup's behavior and understanding them better as a fur parent. I apply using their techniques on a daily basis and can assert it's a prime example how a puppy can be comfortable in their surroundings in any situation. Seeing the improvements with Shadow has made with Prime Paw we're ready to level up with them and join in their group classes. Thank you, Prime Paw! read more

Our 4-month old, 5-lb puppy (a poodle/chihuahua/yorkie mutt) benefitted so greatly from taking the 1-month Prime Paw adolescent academy in April 2024. We balked, because of cost, but after meeting the staff and learning about the program, we committed. We're so glad we did! She LOVED it. She made a best doggy friend there who we still meet with every week for a play session at Dolores Park. But best of all, our dog (now 1-year old and 8.5-lbs) is such a badass, sweet, well-trained girl. Investing in her training taught her, and provided us, with the foundation and structure for her to thrive. Thank you James, and Stephanie, and the whole lovely Prime Paw crew! read more

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The Adolescent Academy team did a wonderful job helping my social butterfly dog learn how to navigate the world and have fun at the same time. She loved going to school every day to see her human and dog friends! The change in her behavior and focus was amazing to see. read more

On their website, Primepaw provides free video tutorials with how to play and handle your pup. I've applied the techniques with my pups Teddy and Cooper. I find the tutorials very helpful. I just wish they had a facility in Los Angeles, that way I would bring them to doggy daycare! read more

I was hesitant to try Primepaw initially because there were some "bad" reviews. No place is perfect, and you can't please everyone and you shouldn't judge a place just by a review. I reached out to other puppy schools in the SF area, but no one was responsive and proactive so I decided to go with Primepaw. The location isn't the "gentrified" SF areas some people are used to, but this is the perfect location for dogs. There are so many other resources in this area that you can utilize and knowledge share with your friends. Parking can be rough, but if you wait a few minutes, someone will be coming back to their car after dropping off their puppy and you can swoop right in. I love that Primepaw lets one person in at a time because it helps the puppy calm down a little instead of having the stimulation of 5 puppies in the same room while you're trying to check in, and put your puppy's stuff away in her box. Katsu is always dragging me to come inside, and will just stand there when she knows I'm picking her up. She's always super willing to jump into my car and out of my car in the morning when we are going to school, but she will refuse to jump into my car and jump out when I am taking her home. She just wants to go back to see her trainers and friends! I had my golden retriever Katsu attend the puppy school for the initial 12 sessions. I realized that she was LOVING the classes and the interactions she was getting. I ended up upgrading to the 20 session class. Why stop something positive right? I could instantly see a change in her behavior and she finally started to listen to me. My family members saw a shift in behavior as well when I would bring her back to visit on random weekends. She learned sit, touch, come, down, place and to look at me. I believe having her come to Primepaw also enabled her to learn more at home when I did want to teach her something new. I always appreciate the small things, and I noticed that they will help take the harness off Katsu in the morning when she sprints into class, and will help put it back on at the end of the day so I can have a more seamless pick up. They always give you a small summary of how she was doing today which is something every puppy parent wants to hear. Remember, just because your puppy is training in school, it doesn't mean you don't bring the homework back. You have to continue reinforcing these behaviors at home, and Primepaw provides you tools to do so. During pick up, the trainers are always available to answer any questions you have. I like to talk to them about her behaviors at home, things I've noticed, things I would like Katsu to do, and things that I am having issues with. They always provide you with options on how to remedy different behaviors and to reinforce good ones. Every time I listened to their instructions, there is a positive behavior change. One of my favorite things that they do is the daily report cards. I get a snapshot of Katsu's day and what she worked on/what she needs to work on. I love getting photos and videos of her because I see how happy she is. I really suggest having your puppy start here at Primepaw. I've had a wonderful experience here with the trainers Katsu definitely learned a lot. Super sad that Katsu is done with school, but I know this is the place I would recommend to everyone who is looking for puppy school. Yeah, don't even hesitate and sign up. You might even end up extending classes like I did. read more

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James and his team are amazing! We rescued a one year old Great Dane who was unsocialized around humans and dogs while also showing signs of abuse. She was untrained and highly reactive and within days James and his team had her getting comfortable with us and the city. It has now been 4 months and she's like a new dog! Confident, attentive and well on her way to being comfortable with other dogs. She has turned into a wonderful companion and it's all from Prime Paw's and James's great work. We tried a number of trainers and everyone had wanted to give up on her so we are thankful we found Prime Paw. We will always use them given their care and expertise. read more

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I am so grateful to the PrimePaw team. My puppy was enrolled in their puppy school for two months. Going in, I had been looking for a puppy daycare and wasn't really looking for the training aspect because we were doing a lot at home, but saw it as a nice bonus. I couldn't have been more wrong. My puppy has progressed by leaps and bounds through their training program. She's happy to be in her crate or puppy pen while I'm working and has learned to settle herself down when I can't give her attention (like cooking dinner). The team (James, Tori, Amalia, Kate and others) does a great job sharing what your puppy worked on at the end of the day and you can tell how much they love your puppy and how much attention they give throughout the day. You also get a report card each day and access to a google classroom with supplemental activities to practice at home. To see how much fun the puppies are having, just follow their Instagram stories, they post every day and it's always such a treat to catch your pup. In terms of pandemic safety, everyone is in masks all the time and only one puppy family is allowed in at a time for drop off and pick up, and they're always sanitizing their space, so I had no concerns there. Every time we get to school, my puppy goes wild to be let in, and at the end of the day I have a hard time convincing her to leave. And when we get home, she's always #primepawtired and sleeps for most of the evening. If you're on the fence about enrolling your puppy in school with PrimePaw, don't hesitate and sign them up right away, you won't regret it! read more

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Five months ago, I rescued a 10-month-old Great Dane who had a traumatic and limited start to her life. We picked her up and brought her home to our 3rd story walk-up, only to discover she didn't know how to go up or down stairs. And at 100 unwieldy pounds, I wasn't about to try to carry her upstairs, so we moved the car and camped in the garage with her, as I did my best to teach her how to go up and down stairs--with limited success. James, one of Prime Paw's truly excellent trainers, came after the doggo and I spent 7 days hanging out in the garage 24 hours a day, for a desperately needed emergency intervention. His can-do, "just let me show you how" approach was exactly what we needed, and even more amazing, one hour later he had me and the doggo upstairs and confident we could go downstairs and back up to the apartment when the necessary evening bathroom break was scheduled. It was an amazing and inspiring start, and really, if James hadn't arrived, we probably would have had to return her. Ever since that first day with James, we have had Prime Paw trainers in our house every week, working with us and our rescue, helping us learn how to teach a very large and completely untrained adolescent Great Dane how to be a good companion, housemate, and friend. Prime Paw has truly changed our lives by enabling us to save a wonderful dog and has taught us a lot about dog training and ourselves along the way. Rescuing a dog is not always easy, but it is incredibly rewarding. And I can say that because we had Prime Paw's help. read more

Short version: Cut off services less than 24hrs notice due to abrupt change in policy, failed to communicate change in policy in a professional and timely manner. We would not discourage people from seeking their services but in the end were saddened by the poor treatment after having invested so much time with their company + trainers. Back in June they abruptly cut off services for their off-leash adventures with less than 24hrs notice because of a change in policy that they no longer were accepting intact dogs. The email told us vet waits were long but we could take Milo to a vet outside of the city to be neutered... just wow! They said it was because other dogs would be aggressive with our dog but they had never had an issue with *our* dog. I asked if they could please give us until the end of the week so we could have time to find other arrangements, they said yes then failed to pick him up the next day or the day after and never reached out after the mistake. We asked to speak to James to understand the concerns around intact dogs. We were told to call at 3pm, we did, left a message, never got a response, emailed, no response. 2 weeks later James finally called out of the blue and left a message. As new dog owners we wanted to understand where they were coming from, particularly because our vet recommended we wait until 18 months to neuter our dog to prevent bone/development issues with our pup. He was 8 months at the time services were cut off. Bottom line -they have operations issues that were always apparent to us from the beginning. We gave them a lot of flexibility, my partner owns a small business and we know how hard it can be. Ultimately we were so, so disappointed at how we were treated in the end and as a result are unlikely to seek out their services in the future, particularly given their position on intact dogs, how are you going to force people to fix their dogs before it is medically safe to do so? Give em a try, we want them to succeed! Just know that their business operations can be incredibly frustrating to deal with. read more

We had the absolute best experience at Primepaw!! Our sweet little puppy went in at 12 weeks and was terrified of the wind, other pups, and pretty much everything, with a lot of separation anxiety. He quickly became a confident and well trained pup with just a few weeks at Primepaw! He learned to settle and enjoy alone time, walk on a leash, sit, and down very quickly. And we learned so much too! They provide you with great training videos that are digestible and easy to follow, and their methodology works. Kerri and the whole puppy day school team were so kind and amazing! Our pup definitely loved it and would run in so excited every day. We couldn't recommend them more highly! Also a big positive that they are open 8-5, and drop off / pick up was super easy. They are very thoughtful and cautious with the puppies' health and flexible in addressing the needs of each puppy individually. We drove all the way from Marin to Primepaw and it was definitely worth it. Thank you Primepaw!! read more

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I have been working with James, David, Dom, Steve and others at PrimePaw for going on 5 years now and they are an AMAZING team. They are very attentive to the special needs of our dogs and have helped us and our dogs so much. Their classes and training methods are highly evolved, extremely effective and FUN for us and the dogs. Our dogs are very fearful, which manifests in different ways for each of them. PrimePaw helped us train and and manage our two poorly socialized rescue dogs we adopted right before the pandemic. Through training, enrichment, boarding, and properly supervised socialization, they have helped us enjoy the process of training our dogs and enabled all of to have a happy life together. I am particularly impressed by how the PrimePaw staff has poured their heart, soul and time into helping us and by their professionalism and responsiveness. I trust PrimePaw completely. I am so grateful we were referred to PrimePaw by a veterinary behaviorist almost 5 years ago as I do not know what we would have done without their love for our dogs and their support. It's been fun! read more

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Thank you so much, Prime Paw!! We've had a fantastic experience with our puppy--through preschool, kindergarten, and adolescent academy. James and the whole team are super knowledgable, patient, and truly interested in making life with our dog awesome. They are always down to problem-solve with us, and obviously just love dogs so much. Not surprisingly, the folks at Prime Paw are our puppy's favorite people. We've learned so much about dog behavior, safety, and training techniques from them, and now have skills we can carry forward on our own. Raising a puppy can be a lot sometimes, and we've really appreciated the supportive, kind vibe they cultivate at Prime Paw. read more

We can't say enough good things about PrimePaw and our experience there! We enrolled our little guy, Miles, in their Adolescent Academy and we all loved it! He would get super excited everyday as we approached 'school' and when we picked him up, he was pooped from all the learning and fun that day! He's so much more mellow, walks way better on his leash and has learned how to greet other doggos without jumping or losing control. The entire staff is amazing and you can tell they truly care about each dog there. We especially loved working with Steph, Rose, Joanne, and Dom. We can't wait to bring Miles back! read more

We brought our puppy, Lucca in for socialization and had a great time. The team was super helpful in giving us tips and tricks. We had the best experience, and now reap the benefits of all the work we have done. We could not have accomplished this without the Primepaw team. read more

Primepaw puppy school gave our dog Hank an amazing foundation of training, socialization and care. Highly recommend. read more

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We went to three puppy playtime sessions led by the owner james. We were literally seconds away from throwing thousands of dollars at primepaw but decided to go to our fourth session first. The fourth session was led by another trainer and was completely different than the first three. The trainer was terrible at communicating and unlike james, had absolutely no patience with the puppies and was borderline insulting when talking to the owners. She was clearly stressed and had no business leading that portion of playtime. We ended up leaving a little early since our puppy was sick and the instructor seemed to have great joy in telling us and another dog to leave. Afterward james told us to email him and he would comp us a session. We were still leaning toward signing up for more sessions but james completely ignored our emails for weeks. When he finally responded, he ignored our concerns and pathetically insisted the fourth session was the same as the first three. We even ran into another owner later that week who confirmed how horrible that instructor was. The biggest takeaway is that while james is an amazing trainer, he is horrible at training his employees and even worse with customer service. All we wanted was the shortest email that acknowledged our concerns with the inconsistencies in training and we would've happily signed up our dog for more classes. There are a ton of these services around the city and would highly recommend going to any of them over primepaw. Consistency is so important with dog training and if you can't provide something so basic as having your trainers teach dogs the same principles than you shouldn't be running a dog training business. read more

I adopted Chocolate at the end of November 2022 from the SPCA when he was 12 weeks old. The following week, I started him at Prime Paw puppy school and, within a very short time, he was sitting, lying down, settling beautifully, walking on a leash, playing well with other puppies and generally becoming the well-rounded puppy he has turned out to be. The Prime Paw staff are wonderful and so patient and kind. I love the way they treated Chocolate and all the puppies using positive reinforcement techniques. I can't say enough good things about the way they helped me have a good relationship with Chocolate, too. The investment was so worth the return, i highly recommend Prime Paw Puppy school. read more

Could not recommend Prime Paw enough! We did a virtual training (We live in LA) with our 2 pups and it was such a great refresher! James and his team were available to answer questions and really guide us from afar! We now have 2 boys who love going for walks and are masters at loose leash walking and on leash recalls! Next stop, off leash recalls! read more

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Primepaw is amazing!! Our Bernadoodle has been attending class for 1 week and we have already seen massive improvements in his behavior. Everyone is so impressed on how well behaved our puppy is at such a young age. If you have a puppy you need to take it to Primepaw read more

Prime Paw was an amazing place for our pup Milo to learn social skills. He went to puppy school from age 3 months to 6 months and we saw incredible progress with his training during that time. He would make excited noises when we got close to the facility and was always thrilled to see everyone once we got inside. The team would take the time to chat with us during drop off or pick up if we were having trouble with any puppy behaviors in the home, and their advice made sense and worked well. Milo learned how to settle really well. As a border collie mix, his energy was off the charts (at least to us new puppy parents!) and learning to settle on a mat at Prime Paw even with distractions around was a huge help to us, and one we continue to reinforce. Milo is now 10 months and a champ with both people and dogs. We get compliments on how well he plays with less experienced or smaller dogs, he's great at toning it down or rolling on his back to match the needs of his play partner. Thank you Prime Paw! read more

Nice option for working people as they keep your pup for a full day vs. the other options in town which start late and end early. If you have a border collie, they're not knowledgeable of the breed's special traits (motion/sound sensitivity, the need to always be doing something unless sleeping). If you have a herding dog, you'll want to find another option where they can train within these challenges. read more

Primepaw is the absolute best. James and his team are caring and compassionate humans that absolutely love our pup. They have a training first approach and teach the dogs so much through the act of play. The team picks our dog up from our home and brings her on fun outdoor adventures that allow her to mingle with her dog friends and brings her back home safely! I can't recommend Primepaw enough! read more

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Primepaw has been incredible for our puppy, and the people who work there are wonderful. We rescued our puppy when he was 3 months old - he'd been abandoned without his mother and was very fearful, especially around other dogs. We've just finished a month of him spending 3 days a week at Primepaw, and we've seen massive improvements in his confidence, as well as his ability to be comfortable around and play(!) with other dogs and puppies. As well as that, they taught him the foundations of puppy manners, helped him manage his energy, and gave us a ton of helpful advice and resources. Thank you Primepaw :-) read more

Primepaw is the best! I was overwhelmed having my first puppy and doing it solo with balancing work, etc. Knowing I was dropping her off in a place she loved with people who cared about her in a clean, safe, environment was life-saving. Not to mention she was also learning and socializing with other puppies. I can't recommend them enough. read more

We are so overjoyed we found Primepaw and started working with them for our pup. Our pup absolutely LOVES going and all of his friends (pups and human friends alike). When we adopted pup at 3 months, he was fearful and nervous, and we really weren't sure we were giving pup the right training to help him. Pup has been at puppy school for a month now and has really come out of his shell, learned good behaviors with other dogs. Plus the well-trained solid foundations of settling and calming down, basic commands, crate training, etc. On top of that, Primepaw is just such a great resource to have in your corner. We felt pretty overwhelmed and in over our heads with a new puppy, and the guidance from Primepaw has made us more confident ourselves. We found them online, but Primepaw also came recommended by instructors in our group puppy classes elsewhere, and just a thousand times yes. Our pup is so much happier. read more

I've been using Prime Paw for about 2 months now and I'm very happy with them. My pup, the wonderful Mini Bull Terrier, Odin, started with Prime Paw when he was about 5 months old. I met James, the owner of Prime Paw, during SFSPCA's Adolescent Playgroup. James is very good with dogs and you can tell that he genuinely enjoys spending time with and training them. He is passionate about what he does, which is important. For the on-boarding process, James came to visit our apartment, got to know Odin (e.g., any special needs/requests, temperament, activity level, etc.), and we filled out some basic paperwork (e.g., vaccines, payment terms, emergency contacts, insurance, etc.). No arm-twisting, one-sided, or unfair contracts. Prime Paw is fully licensed, insured, and bonded. James is always reliable, with the same pick-up and drop-off window daily, so it's easy to manage Odin's potty schedule (as well as my own work schedule). One of the best things about Prime Paw is that James builds in basic training/obedience in his walks (e.g., name game, recall) so you get a better trained AND well-exercised dog at the end of the day. More bang for your buck. I also like the fact that my pup gets to run and hike around outdoors, instead of being trapped in an indoor facility with no sun. For Odin, he goes to Bernal Heights Park almost every morning with more or less the same set of dogs in his pack. James ensures that each pack is "harmonious," that the dogs get along with each other within the pack. James supervises the play to ensure that the dogs are only having positive interactions/plays. At the end of each day, James will email you pictures of your pup on their adventure of the day. In conclusion, I am very happy with my experiences with Prime Paw so far and would highly recommend this company for anyone seeking a top-notch, quality dog walking company. read more

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I came across Prime Paw by accident, having signed my new pup up for a different program. My gut told me to switch, and I never looked back. The team is loving, professional and incredibly thoughtful about puppy training. They took time to answer the many questions that inevitably arise with new pups, and we're sensitive to our dog's specific needs. Lula loved every minutes of her days at puppy school and emerged ready for the big pup world. I couldn't recommend this program more! read more

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My dog Bella and I just did an online training with James, Steve and the rest of the Prime Paw team. It was a great option during these shelter-in-place times. The course was very well organized and easy to follow in my living room. I've watched youtube videos of things like "touch" and "down" before and had many questions but Steve broke the behaviors down into simple and thorough instructions that both Bella and I were able to understand right away. Can't wait for the next class! Thanks James for putting this together and Steve for the great ideas. read more

Took my Boston Terrier, Otto, here for puppy kindergarten! It made a world of difference, especially when it comes to him settling while I work and managing his energy! Very professional term, highly recommend. read more

Prime Paw was a great class for our dog and reasonably priced. It was in a group setting which was great for getting exposure to other dogs. While you won't get the same attention as 1:1 training, our instructor MacKenzie made sure to check in with each group to offer personalized advice during every class, the the group sizes were small enough that it wasn't a problem. Would definitely recommend! read more

Primepaw is a place where we felt our baby husky (Skyler) was well trained, loved and surrounded by cool other pups! She attended a 20-session puppy program where she learned the basics like sitting and also mat / crate time, play time and socialization. The Primepaw team is amazing, personable, friendly and fun! Positive reinforcement is their teaching philosophy and we saw a difference with Skyler on day 1! The team knew her better than us. They adapted the training lesson to her needs (crate time and separation anxiety). They sent us daily reports and provided clear homework assignments. Skyler built strong relationships with the team and we did too!!! I wish she could go there everyday... all day long. I'm looking forward to the next program! Thank you, Primepaw! read more

Prime Paw is awesome. We were one of the earliest customers and we and our dog Tater have really benefited from working with them. We've met some great folks, they take excellent care of the dog, and are very responsible. Highly recommend! read more

I can't say enough good things about James and the Prime Paw team. My dog Ziggy is a bit of anxious mess, she used to cower on the couch before every walk and not want to get out of the house even though she loves being outside. James and team worked with her to voluntarily greet the team at the door when they arrive each day! She is also much more confident since joining the pacK. Super grateful for the time and energy this team puts in. Thank you Prime Paw!! read more

My dog and I took a class there and was VERY pleased with the staff and information we were given. We learned the basic's of recall, stay and all the needed commands. I totally recommend it. read more

I was looking for a dog walker to walk my 18 month rescue Fitzy, and reached out to several dog operators. Not only did a lot of them not get back to me, but of those that did, I interviewed them and even test trialed them all with disappointment! I felt the majority of the dog operators just wanted to get the dog out to be able to charge the client, and wasn't really considering the welfare of my dog, his demeanor or needs, especially given that almost all of the owner operators advertised themselves as "dog trainer certified" plus other dog accreditations. That is until I found Prime Paw! James, the owner first met with me to understand mine and Fitzy's needs. He was trained and also volunteered at the SPCA and myself being someone who also volunteers at the SPCA, I immediately felt a little more at ease with James handling my dog. James is super patient with my pup, and he knew how to approach Fitzy without a) scaring him away and b) building confidence in him. He does a trial week to get to know the dog, and determine how to 'place' them with the rest of the pack. James is super dependable and reliable, as well as very punctual! I can already see that Fitzy is more at ease with other people and looks forward to getting on his play/walks with the rest of the pack. The best is that James sends a litle snippet at the end of each play/walk session so you can see how much fun the dogs actually had. I am super stoked about Prime Paw and James and highly recommend them. read more

We've raised four dogs in the past thirty plus years, large and small, but knew we were in over our heads with our new pup Hank. We enrolled our 10 week old Husky mix into Primepaw's 12 session puppy school and so appreciate the care they've provided, we've added more days. The advice, training and feedback we've received has changed the nature of our relationship with Hank. We have a better understanding of how to work with him and have a pup-pup we really enjoy being around. read more