Leader of the Paws Canine Training

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Dog training type

Dog training package

Specific behaviors to address

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About

Learn the tools to train your pet. I am a canine educator, I teach you how to communicate with your dog to be a confident and social! Training is a must in today's society, please be responsible and train and socialize your dog. Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator Rated 5 on google

Overview

Hired 84 times

Background checked

3 employees

19 years in business

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2025

2024

2023

Services offered

Dog training package

Puppy training

Aggressive behavior modification

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

Projects and media

Reviews

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

Very good 4.6

31 reviews

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Sue C.

Jan 15, 2025

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Bradley was great but a woman named Karen was awful. That’s why I gave a bad review at first and I don’t know how to fix this. Bradley was doing it out of love and care for the ANIMAL but Karen was doing it for the money.

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

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Anne S.

Mar 31, 2021

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Joan is a wonderful trainer, not only for my sweet dog Hannah but also for me as a first-time dog owner. She provides easy-to-follow training materials, homework for both me and Hannah that works!

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • Barking • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Patrice S.

Aug 25, 2020

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Joan responded to our request immediately. She gave me a good outline of what her training offered over the phone. During the evaluation the dogs responded to her right away and she had them doing a couple different commands during that short time. She gave us homework to give consistency to the dogs and they will be ready for the next lesson. I liked that she offered a “bundle” that is affordable and has a six week plan. Very impressed.

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • House training • Digging • Chewing • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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Karen G.

Feb 15, 2023

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Joan has been great. She has really helped us to understand and train our puppy. Joan is reassuring and helpful. Joan loaned us a harness so we didn’t have to buy one just for our puppy to grow out of in a few weeks. Joan is responsive to questions and confirms appointments the day before.

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Biting • Chewing • House training • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training

Kendal A.

Oct 11, 2021

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Details: 0 - 6 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • House training • Barking • Biting • Leash pulling • My home, venue, etc.

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Credentials

Background Check

Joan Strasz

FAQs

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
There is normally an evaluation so that I can gage a training program that will work for your pup. Then we implement it on my second visit.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
20 years training dogs
How did you get started doing this type of work?
My love of animals dates back to when I was 7 and a stray cat followed me home. Dogs are my passion, I train in a positive fun environment.