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Peaceful Paws LLC

 
Behavior modification and consultation done exclusively online. We can do virtually anything virtually.
 
Certifications:
 
Job Title: Owner
 
Training Philosophy: Mindful, force free, and compassionate.
 
Locations Served: Peaceful Paws is exclusively virtual training. Our service area is global.
 
Languages: English
 
Pat Blocker has been helping people in building better dog behavior with empathy and expertise. She is the owner of Peaceful Paws Dog Training and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer with over 20 years experience. She has a passion for helping people with their dogs through education and positive reinforcement based training. Pat was a full-time accredited trainer for 5 years before starting Peaceful Paws in 2005 and became a Certified Professional Dog Trainer in 2003. She adheres to a code of ethics set forth by the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers and upholds her education and knowledge of current training methods. In addition, she is a professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and a Fear Free Certified Professional. Pat is the co-founder of Professional Therapy Dogs of Colorado, an organization providing education in animal assisted therapy for professionals in the mental health field. While living with her three canine behavior experts, Penny Lane, Helen Wheels, and Lovely Rita, Pat is a contributing feature writer for Mile High Dog magazine and writes articles for community and business newsletters. She is the author of "Taking the Lead without Jerking the Leash, The Art of Mindful Dog Training" and "Letting in the Dog, Opening Hearts and Minds to a Deeper Understanding."
Services Offered
Aggression
Behavioral Consultation
Private Training