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Paws for Applause

$150
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Specific behaviors to address

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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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21 years in business

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Services offered
Dog training package
Dog size

Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)

Small (16 - 25 lbs)

Medium (26 - 40 lbs)

Large (41 - 70 lbs)

Dog training type

Private lessons

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Reviews

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

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Dawn M.

4 weeks ago

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Details: 1 - 2 years old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • Barking • Chewing • Destructive behavior • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Anindit C.

Feb 10, 2026

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We had a great in-home session with Sal. Our dog, Boba, barked quite a bit at him initially, but Sal remained incredibly patient, calm, and understanding throughout. He took the time to explain dog behavior in a way that was easy to understand and helped us see why Boba was reacting the way he was. The session was very informative and hands-on. We were given clear homework to practice specific tricks and behaviors, along with abundant notes to refer back to, which we really appreciated. By the end of the session, Boba was comfortable with Sal, which felt like a huge win. We absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a thoughtful and knowledgeable dog trainer.

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

Dog Training
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Veronica V.

Apr 4, 2026

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Sal was great a listening to our concerns and helping us learn new techniques to use with Gus. Sal, is patient and really loves what he does.

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

Dog Training
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Ann N.

Aug 21, 2025

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Sal is the calmest trainer I have ever encountered. My little Bagel fell in love with him immediately. For our 1st training session he learned 3 to 4 commands which we practice until this day. Sal is also realistic. Knowing the age of our puppy he knows developmental what he is ready for. You will also get your own educational session with him as well. Thank you Sal!

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • I'm flexible • Puppy training • Leash pulling • House training • Biting • Chewing • Destructive behavior • Crate training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Pam S.

Aug 1, 2025

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Sal was wonderful…from the first phone call he was genuinely interested in knowing about our girls and wasn’t pitching a package deal. He felt like a friend of the family. When Sal arrived at our home for the first time, he made our girls feel very at ease. In just one visit, Sal taught them to “Heal, “Leave It”, “Sit” consistently,and made lots of progress on “Stay”. He taught me how to repeat the techniques he was using in the training session and told me to contact him at any time with any questions. By the very end of the session, the girls were sleeping at his feet. He shared that he has had a deep connection with dogs his whole life. He and his wife have rescued and owned many dogs. Listening to his stories, you can tell he loved them all deeply. Thank you, Sal.

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • Barking • Digging • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

Dog Training
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