
Welcome to Paul's Paws
Helping Dogs and Owners Navigate the Urban World with Confidence
At Paul’s Paws, we specialize in dog socialization, positive behavior reinforcement, and urban adaptability, ensuring both dogs and their owners feel calm, confident, and in control in real-world settings.
We guide pet owners through handling, and environmental awareness, helping them recognize signals and signs from other owners and to navigate city life with ease.
While providing meaningful structured experiences for your dog that reinforce positive habits in everyday situations. We help you become a more attentive and knowledgeable handler, while creating a balanced, well-mannered companion for life.
Services

Walk Smart: Positive socialization and confidence
A unique, owner-focused engagement program designed to help you build confidence, awareness, develop calm habits and leadership while walking your dog.

Confident-K9: Helping Your Dog Navigate the World
A structured program designed to build your dog’s confidence through guided socialization, real-world outings, and positive engagement. We help create calm, enjoyable experiences—so every adventure is rewarding.

Urban Pup Academy: Steps to help puppies grow
A program for puppies combining gentle leash walking, light urban socialization, and in-home manners training. Focused on age-appropriate skills, we help your puppy develop confidence and positive habits for life.

Half Day Adventure - More Than Just a Walk
Provides a balance of physical activity, mental enrichment, and real-world exposure, ensuring your dog comes home happy, fulfilled, and relaxed. Great for the dog that needs more than just 'day care'.

The SNIFFari: Designed for the nose and mind
Sniffing isn’t just a pastime—it’s how dogs interpret the world, stay mentally stimulated, and feel more relaxed. This outing allows your pup to set the pace, follow their curiosity, and enjoy a stress-free walk. Whether your dog needs a midday reset, a low-impact adventure, or a mentally engaging break,
A Stress-Free Start for You & Your Dog
Every dog is different, and so is every owner. Our 30-minute meet & greet lets us get to know each other, talk about your pup’s routine, and make sure everyone feels comfortable. No commitments—just an easy way to start off on the right paw!
Benefits of Working with Paul's Paws
Urban-Focused Expertise: Specializing in real-world socialization to help dogs navigate the challenges of city life.
Tailored Support: Service is customized to your dog’s unique personality, needs, and environment.
Dedicated: Helping you and your dog develop a deeper bond through positive habits and clear communication.
Certified: Professional credentials from the Good Dog Academy and memberships with CDWA and CAPDT ensure trusted, expert care.
Meet and Greet: We offer a free 30min meet and greet before hand to ensure that you and your dog will be totally comfortable

What is Socialization?
Focusing on helping dogs become comfortable with new environments, people, and other animals.
Involves gentle exposure to different sights, sounds, and experiences to encourage positive reactions in public settings.
At Paul’s Paws, the focus is to reinforce training and build polite habits and calm behaviours in real-world situations