Hand 2 Paw Dog Training

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About

With over 45 years of experience, I specialize in training both service dogs and family dogs. On the service side, I work with dogs that support people with balance challenges, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. FOr the family dog, I help them with behavior issues such as leash walking, excessive barking, dog on dog issues, nervous or anxious behavior, and fear of infants, toddlers, and small children. I use my own well‑behaved pack to model healthy behavior and rehenforce what I'm training. I truly love this work and the “ah-ha” moments when people learn how to better understand and help their own dogs. My reviews reflect my communication, training skills, and the value I bring to each client. If you’d like calmer walks, clearer communication, and a stronger bond with your dog, please reach out and let’s chat about your goals.

Overview

Hired 386 times

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1 employee

36 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Google Pay, and Zelle.

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2018

Services offered

Dog training package

Puppy training

General obedience training

Therapy or service dog training

Dog size

Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)

Small (16 - 25 lbs)

Medium (26 - 40 lbs)

Large (41 - 70 lbs)

Dog training type

Private lessons

Board and train

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

Very good 4.6

254 reviews

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Frannecia H.

6 days ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • House training • Crate training • My home, venue, etc.

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Marie A.

May 30, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Extra large (70+ lbs) • I'm flexible • General obedience training • Leash pulling • Crate training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Hand 2 Paw Dog Training's reply

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Sam S.

1 month ago

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Jennifer has been very lovely helping us with our dog's troublesome behavior. She is very sweet, responsive, and passionate. Our young dog was having issues pulling when walking and being reactive around other dogs and children. She came to our home and talked with us about how to address these issues. We also had him spend a week with her to work on these skills intensively. Ever since he has been much less reactive and has been much more pleasant to walk. Jennifer has also been great about reaching out for updates about our dog and has offered tons of advice. We are very grateful for her help.

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • My home, venue, etc.

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Thomas A.

Mar 20, 2026

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She got to the heart of the issue and it worked. The best thing was she brought her own dog with her as my dog would charge other dogs. He stopped that almost immediately.

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Hand 2 Paw Dog Training's reply

Thomas, I was so proud of you and your new sweet rescue pup. We accomplished so much and with the help of Raggedy Anne, your dog has gone on to have great success. As always, I am here if needed.

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Barbara G.

3 weeks ago

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Jennifer was excellent to work with from before our meeting through follow up afterwards. She was very communicative booking the appointment, and once she met our dog, she was clear and direct about how he would benefit from her training.

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Jennifer Sharpe

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My price is based on gaining a detailed summary of your dog, listening to your needs/training desires/dog behaviors. We discuss a plan moving forward & beginning training that day. Apts last 1.5-2 hours.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I go to their home. I learn everything about the dog and access the dog. We set up a training plan from there.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I was trained old school. I was trained before shock collars were used on house dogs (they were invented for hunting dogs origionally) I was trained to analyze a dog quite quickly by be able to access their behavior & problem areas & then address & assist then for change. I was trained to gain the dogs brain & help them gain confidance.