Peaceful Paws Puppy and Dog Training

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$125

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Responds in about 1 hour

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Introduction

Calm and control; physical and mental energy in balance; being a confident and respectful pack leader . I train a family's puppy or dog for obedience and good manners, behavior issues, pack walking, establishing rules and boundaries in the home, Canine Good Citizen certification, and so much more; the training is customized based on each dog's individual needs. I also worked privately with Veterans to train their service dogs for obedience/directional/task training, CGC, and public access training. (emotional support dog and therapy dog training is also available) My educational background is in special education, so I have experience working with people who have special needs with brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, autism, ADHD, PTSD, and other cognitive and physical disabilities. I love my job because not only do I have the opportunity to meet and help a lot of great people, I especially get to meet and help some amazing dogs. I love seeing the transformation that happens and the bond that is formed between pack leader and their furry companion; leading their dog from chaos to calm.

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Hired 302 times

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11 years in business

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

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Emily K.

3 weeks ago

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We absolutely loved working with Denise! When we contacted her, it really was our last option. We rescued Bella, a senior, blind dachshund nearly two years ago and were struggling with her poor behavior. My husband always insisted she was a good girl and did such a good job with her, but after she bit him for the fourth time which sent us to the ER, we were faced with having to euthanize her. We couldn’t do that without trying everything so we went searching for a trainer and luckily we found Denise! From the get-go, she was responsive and friendly. She immediately formed a connection with Bella and put us at ease that she had worked with special needs dogs and also dogs with behavioral issues like Bella’s. She explained WHY Bella was behaving the way she was and how to correct it. Along the way, she would always tailor the training in order to accommodate Bella’s blindness and to enhance her other senses. If we ever needed something in between sessions, Denise was always easily reachable by text and had great suggestions on things we could implement into our routine. In addition to learning actual skills like walking on a leash and responding to “sit”, Bella is SO much less reactive and truly a lot more peaceful. She’s clearly a much happier dog and we are much happier parents! We are so glad we gave training with Denise a shot. Highly suggest!

Details: 10 years or older • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • I'm flexible • Aggressive behavior modification • Biting • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training

Kris B.

Nov 12, 2024

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We really enjoyed working with Denise. If you want a caring and professional trainer to work with you and your dog, she is the one for the job. She always showed up on time,and never rushed us through a training session. We learned a lot about training a pup. Had it not been for Denise's help, we might have had to rehome our puppy.

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • I'm flexible • Puppy training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training

Dalene I.

Oct 30, 2024

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5-Star Review for Denise of Peaceful Paws Puppy & Dog Training Working with Denise at Peaceful Paws has been an absolute game-changer for our family and our dogs! We initially reached out for help with our older toy poodle, Rosie, who struggles with high anxiety, and our maltipoo puppy, Sandy. While they knew basic commands like "sit" and "come," consistency was a struggle. Denise stepped in with such expertise, empathy, and a keen understanding of each of their unique personalities, customizing the training to suit their individual learning styles. This approach made them so much more receptive—and so much easier to manage! Not only did Denise train our dogs effectively, but she also taught me how to be a caring and effective pack leader. I learned exactly what my girls needed from me to thrive and be their best. When we adopted Tilly (mini-bernadoodle), a new 8-week-old puppy who was a complete blank slate, there was no question that I would reach out to Denise for another training package. Thankfully, she had the bandwidth to take us on! Even though I had gained a lot of knowledge from working with her for Rosie and Sandy, each pet has their own unique personality and learning style, which Denise understands deeply. Her ability to tune in to each dog's needs was invaluable, and Tilly learned so quickly without picking up any unwanted habits. I can wholeheartedly say that we wouldn’t have taken on another puppy if it weren’t for the incredible support and calm household environment Denise helped us create. Thanks to her, our home is peaceful, and all three of our dogs are thriving. We are beyond grateful for Denise’s patience, skill, and dedication to making every session meaningful. Peaceful Paws deserves every star and more!

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Leash pulling • Barking • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training

Emily K.

3 weeks ago

We absolutely loved working with Denise! When we contacted her, it really was our last option. We rescued Bella, a senior, blind dachshund nearly two years ago and were struggling with her poor behavior. My husband always insisted she was a good girl and did such a good job with her, but after she bit him for the fourth time which sent us to the ER, we were faced with having to euthanize her. We couldn’t do that without trying everything so we went searching for a trainer and luckily we found Denise! From the get-go, she was responsive and friendly. She immediately formed a connection with Bella and put us at ease that she had worked with special needs dogs and also dogs with behavioral issues like Bella’s. She explained WHY Bella was behaving the way she was and how to correct it. Along the way, she would always tailor the training in order to accommodate Bella’s blindness and to enhance her other senses. If we ever needed something in between sessions, Denise was always easily reachable by text and had great suggestions on things we could implement into our routine. In addition to learning actual skills like walking on a leash and responding to “sit”, Bella is SO much less reactive and truly a lot more peaceful. She’s clearly a much happier dog and we are much happier parents! We are so glad we gave training with Denise a shot. Highly suggest!

Katherine K.

Nov 2, 2024

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Denise was excellent. We have a young dog that was attacked and very fearful. Denise understood our dog's needs and helped us understand how to make her calmer and focus on us instead of her surroundings. She continues to improve and be more relaxed in her environment with the right amount of discipline and love.

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Leash pulling • House training • Barking • Biting • My home, venue, etc.

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Denise Michele Chalnick Marquez

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Prices are subject to change but are in a general range as follows: (increased rates for long distance travel and multiple dogs) Family Companion training, Community Training, or CGC training packages: $180/2 hour initial training consultation AND $1100/base price for 8-1 hour private in home sessions package OR $850/base price for 6-1 hour private in home sessions package SAVE $100 AT CONSULT FOR PREPAY IN FULL FOR EITHER PACKAGE ESA/TX dog training: $3600-$10,800+ (6 months to 1 1/2 years : therapy dog or emotional support dog training programs) SD training: $10,800-$14,400+ (1 1/2 -2 years(+) : service dog training program)
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We will set up an initial consultation to meet and talk about your puppy/dog; what your individual needs are, how I do training, and rates for training sessions. The basic training program includes obedience, manners, behavior modification, leash walking, potty training, pack walking, and how to establish rules and boundaries in your home. I will also meet your puppy/dog(s) and do an evaluation for temperament and motivation for learning. This consultation is at your home and takes two hours. Training sessions can be at your home or at my training site, one day a week, for one hour. It takes approximately 8 sessions to complete the obedience training program. Service dog, therapy dog, and emotional support dog training includes the above program; as well as, community training, GGC training, public access training, and task training (if applicable). Perception modification training is also a separate training program.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am continually reading books about dogs and dog training. I work with other trainers and attend several behavior modification and dog training workshops throughout the year. I also do volunteer work, working with Veterans with disabilities and teaching them to train their own service dogs.

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