Paul's Paws

Welcome to Paul's Paws

Mastering Calm, Confident Walks in the City

At Paul’s Paws, I offer structured dog walking, urban socialization, and real-world behavior coaching designed specifically for city dog owners in Vancouver.

As a certified dog walking professional and lifelong city resident, I specialize in helping dogs—and their humans—navigate the daily challenges of urban life: from crowded sidewalks and scooter traffic to public patios, noise, and leash-reactive triggers.

The focus is simple: calm, structured city walks that build trust, improve leash manners, and help reduce stress for both ends of the leash.

Using my WalkSMART™ method, I work with you in real-time, guiding both dog and handler through live city environments. The result? A more confident, connected handler and a well-mannered, adaptable urban dog ready for anything Vancouver throws your way.

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A Stress-Free Start for You & Your Dog
Every dog—and every owner—is unique. That’s why we start with a free 30-minute Meet & Greet designed to create the perfect fit.

This relaxed, no-pressure session lets us explore how structured walks and positive urban socialization can help

Whether you're dealing with situational reactivity, city stress, or just want better walks, this first step helps ensure we’re aligned and ready to support you.

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Start Your WalkSMART™ Journey with Confidence

WalkSMART™ was built from real-world experience in Vancouver’s high-density neighborhoods, where daily dog walks come with unique challenges—tight sidewalks, crowds, scooters, noise, and constant distractions.This approach prioritizes safety, structure, and engagement, giving both dogs and humans the skills to move through the city with calm confidence.

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The 3 P Rule

Plan – Predict – Prevent City dogs don’t react out of nowhere — there’s always a cue first. The 3P Rule teaches you to think ahead. This mindset shift creates calmer walks, builds trust, and helps you lead with confidence — even in unpredictable urban settings.

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Benefits of Structured Urban Walks

Why Structured Urban Walks Matter — it’s a daily opportunity to build focus, confidence, and calm behavior in real-world environments. Guiding your dog through urban distractions with purpose reduces stress, improves leash manners, and strengthens the bond between you and your dog — one walk at a time

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Socialization vs. Training

What’s the Difference? - Training teaches commands. Socialization teaches life skills. At Paul’s Paws, I don’t focus on obedience — I help dogs learn how to stay calm, curious, and confident in real-world situations. Socialization builds emotional resilience, helping your dog handle the chaos of city life with trust and composure.

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Structured. Confidence. Calm. That’s How We Walk.

At Paul’s Paws, I don’t just walk dogs—we guide them through structured, real-world experiences that build confidence, reinforce positive behavior, and prepare both dog and human for success in the city.

✅ Real-World Socialization
Focused on leash confidence, distraction management, and navigating high-density urban environments with calm control.

✅ Personalized & Adaptive
Every dog is different. I adjust each walk based on temperament, energy, and real-life needs—no one-size-fits-all.

✅ Confidence-Driven Philosophy
The WalkSMART™ method creates safe, structured walks that promote trust, focus, and emotional regulation for both ends of the leash.

✅ Certified & Ethical Care
A certified Good Dog Academy graduate and insured professional, with memberships in CDWA & CAPDT for industry-aligned, positive care.

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