Paws for Applause
Paws for Applause

Paws for Applause

$100
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Specific behaviors to address

Responds in about 3 hours


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Introduction
I truly want to help the dog and their families. I charge a flat fee and stay as long as necessary to help the situation. I love dogs and I love training them and their families. I love dogs. I always have. Before I go into people's homes I pray that I can reach the dog and help him become a wonderful member of the family. I 've gone into homes where the family was ready to give up the dog and my training methods have salvaged the relationship.
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20 years in business

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2017

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Reviews

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

Excellent 4.9

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Amanda M.
2 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack

1 had a great experience working with Sal! He arrived right on time and was incredibly patient and knowledgeable throughout the session. He took the time to explain everything clearly and worked at a pace that was perfect for both me and my dog. By the end of just one session, my dog had already learned several commands, including sit, lay down, stay, look at me, and leave it. I was truly impressed. He also gave us much-needed help with potty training, and I’m thrilled to say, that thanks to his guidance, my dog finally pooped outside for one of the first times! I’m so grateful for his help and would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a kind, reliable, and effective dog trainer. Thank you so much! 🐾

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • House training • Crate training • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Diane V.
3 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack

I contacted Sal for help with my 11 month old New Foundland puppy who was repeatedly jumping on guests entering our home. He responded quickly and setup a training session within a few days. He was professional and knowledgeable in all aspects of dog care. Sal was very kind and affectionate towards our puppy and showed us multiple training techniques to deal with the jumping behavior. He stayed an extra hour after our scheduled session with no additional charge and the fee was extremely reasonable.

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Extra large (70+ lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • My home, venue, etc.

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Matthew B.
Apr 16, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack

Sal was great! He came on time and was super easygoing, professional, and had a lot of great tips to help with my dog. He gave me some great feedback on what I was doing well with my dog and had plenty of advice on how to continue her training progress. I HIGHLY recommend Sal to anyone in need of some dog training and could not be happier with my experience.

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

Dog Training
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Sarah f.
Apr 5, 2025
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Sal was did an incredible job helping us train our English Mastiff. While trainers in the past have rushed through a 30 minute training, Sal paces the training session over a 2 hour period, allowing us to tackle a ton of different commands without overworking the humans or dog. It is clear the love he is has for dogs and what he does, and always listened to our concerns and needs. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for some help with training their pup!

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Extra large (70+ lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Judith K.
Mar 31, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack

Sal was great with our family. I felt a bit calmer with our older dog and the puppies together and he taught us a lot of techniques to train the puppies.

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Leash pulling • My home, venue, etc.

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