Pictured at left is Irish setter Sandi playing with her golden retriever buddy Prince when they were pups. PuppyLove is only for pups 8-18 weeks old at the start of classes. For decades all of our own pups have started classes when they turned 8 weeks old to take advantaqge of the fastest learning time in their lives, along with critical social periods.
Pups 18 weeks through 18 months are turning into teenagers. They take the Basic Manners program instead, along with adult beginner dogs due to their fast growth & strength. Our small-by-design classes offer lots of individual attention. Various times & days of the week are available.
Both levels begin most weeks with advance registration & orientation - no waiting for a far-off start date! 😁
Our obedience training program is perfect for dogs of all ages and breeds. We'll work with you & your dog to teach them basic obedience cues like sit, down, stay & come at beginner levels that quickly lead to advainced skills. Competiton obedience, rally & agility levels are also included for advanced skills & fun. Best Paw Forward Inc. training methods are effective & gentle, so you and your dog can learn quickly without stress or frustration.
Agility training is a fun and exciting way to challenge your dog both mentally and physically. Our agility classes are designed to help your dog build confidence, improve coordination, and learn new skills. It is a lot more fun with some obedience & rally training too! Whether you're looking for a new hobby or want to compete, we can help.
Our private & small-group behavioral training programs are for dogs struggling with behavioral issues like aggression, anxiety, shyness or fear. Stay tuned for the next session starting in Jan.
We'll work with you and your dog to identify the underlying cause of the behavior and develop a plan to address it. The goal is to help your dog feel happy, confident & cooperative in any situation. Our focus is on learning & desensitization, not punishment which can quickly make these issues much worse due to increasing fear.
If you're looking for one-on-one training for your dog, our private training sessions are also perfect for you. We'll work with you and your dog to address any specific training needs you have. Whether you're dealing with a difficult behavior, want to improve your dog's obedience & agility tricks, or learn about showing your dog, we can help!
Lead trainer PJ Lacette is an eperienced trainer who will work with you to identify underlying causes of your dog's behavior, then develop a personalized training plan tailored to your dog's needs. We use positive, friendly, gentle, scientific reinforcement techniques to help your dog learn new behaviors & overcome problem behaviors.
Socialization is crucial for puppies to develop into well-adjusted adult dogs, and the strongest, fastest time to do that is when a pup is 8 to 18 weeks old. Our puppy classes provide a fun, safe environment for puppies to interact with other puppies as they learn important social skills as well as obedience manners. Free play times continue even after your training series for pups that maintain approved social skill standards & participatein our prog4rams at least monthly. Our trainers will also teach you how to properly socialize your puppy to prevent future behavioral problems.
From Dr. Ian Dunbar, who has inspired dog trainers worldwide to make puppy classes useful, welcoming & available to owners, breeders, researchers & veterinarians worldwide: "Preventing dog bites is the single most important part of training a dog. Life is very different with a dog that bites, especially a dog that bites hard enough to cause serious injuries."
Our advanced agility & obedience training programs are designed to take your dog's training to the next level. We'll work with you & your dog to teach obedience advanced cues like heel, recall, stays and retrieving.
Several of those skills also come in handy in agility programs where we focus on mastering equipment & skills, starting at safe puppy heights and continuing with skills that have produced top nationally ranked agility teams.
Effective proven positive reinforcement techniques are used to help you & your dog develop & maintain beginner & advanced distance skills.
Trick training is a fun way to bond & have fun with your dog, & is included in occasional workshops as well as beginning & advanced training classes -- fun tips on roll over, spin, fetch etc. Watch for our Jan.-Feb. dates for the next session.
Aggression, fear, shyness or territorial issues are serious problems that can be dangerous for both dogs and humans. Our behavior-management programs are designed to help dogs overcome antisocial behavior through positive reinforcement training with the help of the highly experienced trainer, developing a personalized training plan that is tailored to your dog's specific needs. Private sessions for dogs with serious social issues (aggression, fear, shyness, extreme nervous tendencies, territorial behavior etc.) are only available at our location to provide maximum safety & progress. Small group Detour Doggie Delinquent classes are periodically available with the next session starting in Jan. on Sun. mornings.
One of the many things that sets us apart is that we like training dogs AND people (as well as occasionally training cats, horses, chickens & goats so far!). We are knowledgeable & passionate about helping you & your pets. You will learn more than some simple obedience tricks (though of course those are included & useful for everyday lif
One of the many things that sets us apart is that we like training dogs AND people (as well as occasionally training cats, horses, chickens & goats so far!). We are knowledgeable & passionate about helping you & your pets. You will learn more than some simple obedience tricks (though of course those are included & useful for everyday life).
Materials & programs include what to expect at what ages, how to improve puppy & adolescent dog behavior today, how to get winning performances at dog events and so much more.
You can also check out our event lists for small-group conformation/show dog workshops & classes
Follow driving directions at https://bestpaw.com/driving-directions to our Osteen site. Map programs may attempt to send you thorough Lake Ashby RD & Boy Scout Camp RD. Neither road is currently useful for getting to our location, and sugar s
You can also check out our event lists for small-group conformation/show dog workshops & classes
Follow driving directions at https://bestpaw.com/driving-directions to our Osteen site. Map programs may attempt to send you thorough Lake Ashby RD & Boy Scout Camp RD. Neither road is currently useful for getting to our location, and sugar sand there frequently traps cars & trucks.
There is 1 mile of packed dirt road off Pell RD when you turn into our subdivision.
More than 50 years of training dogs means we have a lot of experience meeting your immediate needs in gentle ways. You can effectively train a few minutes at a time throughout your busy day. Extensive materials provided so you can jump ahead to get tips on your goals & fulfill your dog's specific needs right now.
Dog training based on trust & respect
Small group & private classes.
Great foundation for happy, friendly dogs
Lighted fenced training areas, some indoor space for bad weather
Countryside temperatures 5-10 degrees cooler than in town, soft breezes all day. Heavy rain or lightning send small-by-design classes inside home or training barn for real-life training opportunities!
Barter & work study options, discounts available
BEGINNERS
PuppyLove & Basic Manners 9 a.m. Mon. mornings and/or 6 p.m. Wed. evenings
Also included:
Basic Manners (18 weeks old & up)
11 a.m. Sat. (included)
PuppyLove (pups starting 8-17 weeks old)
12:15 p.m. Sat. (included)
Plus safe agility introduction included at 10 a.m. Mon.,
Saturdays midday Beginner levels after Week 1/orientation at different times/days
Sat. mornings approved intermediate through advanced competition level with advance registration:
agility 9 a.m
competition obedience/rally 10 a.m.
Drills, dog-friendly proofing, problem solving, detail or simple practice for performance & other dog skills
Dog & handler teams with advanced skills (call, text or email for details/generous eligibility for these sessions):
Mon. 6-9 p.m. all-in-one class (agility, obedience, rally, conditioning, even conformation tips) for friendly experienced dogs 6-9 p.m. Drills, dog-friendly proofing, problem solving, detailed or simple practice tips
Usually helpful to have taught some off-leash recall skills (fenced training areas)
Same price as all our competition level sessions: $20 drop-ins
$55 per month for dog & handler teams at approved levels
Regular Best Paw Forward Inc. class helpers/instructors free in this & other sessions. Barter & work study options and discounts available
Mon. Thurs. & Sat. mornings approved beginner through advanced competition, occasional conditioning exercises: agility 9 a.m., advanced obedience/rally 10 a.m.
Drills, dog-friendly proofing, problem solving, detail or simple practice for performance & other dog skills
Dogs with serious behavioral & social issues welcome in Detour Doggie Delinquents personalized training & small-groupcounseling programs at different times/days from other programs
Positive, gentle, effective behavior modification techniques & obedience tricks help grabby, shy, nervous, territorial, anxious, bossy, over-protective dogs overcome unwanted behaviors such as separation anxiety & fear.
Private sessions or occasional small group options
For pups 8-18 weeks old at orientation.
Only one set of puppy shots needed before classes begin. Covers even more material than Basic Manners for older pups & dogs.
$225 for 6-week series includes one or more classes per week, free makeup drop-ins for work/family/health conflicts or for extra training help during your series dates. Check the top of the web page for any closed dates & text us to confirm available space in the desired session
Easily manage jumping, barking, house training, chewing, stealing, coming when called etc. Free optiona,l safe, low-equipment agility introduction
Play times for approved dogs continue when your class ends if your pup maintains & demonstrates continued good social skills and attends one of our play times at least once per month after completing classes
New to our program? Get free hand-crafted latigo leather leash (up to $30 value) with advance registration form submission & advance payment
For friendly teenage & adult dogs (pups 18 weeks old & up)
Great start for family pets, therapy dogs, dog sports, show dogs, trick dogs etc.
New to program? Get free gentle custom training collar. Class requires leather leash (hand-crafted latigo leather leash available for purchase) with advance registration form submission/payment. Free optional agility introduction.
For pups 8-18 weeks old at orientation.
Only one set of puppy shots needed before classes begin. Covers even more material than Basic Manners for older pups & dogs.
$225 for 6-week series includes one or more classes per week, free makeup drop-ins for work/family/health conflicts or for extra training help during your series dates. Check the top of the web page for any closed dates & text us to confirm available space in the desired session
Easily manage jumping, barking, house training, chewing, stealing, coming when called etc. Free optiona,l safe, low-equipment agility introduction
6-8 weeks of classes: $255. Continuing/advanced dogs at next levels: $55 per month, $20 drop-ins for friendly dogs with approval of instructor (private help available for dogs with social issues)
Check with us on possible free play times for approved dogs with helpers & students after completing your first series
Free, safe, optional short intro to agility equipment included weekly with beginner classes for fun mental & physical development. Low heights for beginners, & of course extra low for safety & success with young dogs & pups
Advanced classes or experienced trainers/dogs with recall skills: $20 for single-class drop-ins, $55 monthly packages (volunteers, barter for needed items/supplies/skills/repairs can earn you free classes & practice time)