Building calm, confident, and city-ready dogs and empowered owners.
At Paul’s Paws™, I specialize in Socialization & Enrichment — structured sessions that help dogs and owners navigate real city life with confidence.
City dogs need more than just a walk. Crowded sidewalks, scooters, patios, noise, and unpredictable triggers can overwhelm even well-behaved dogs.
I’m an Urban Canine Socialization & Enrichment Specialist — not a trainer or a walker.
I help you and your dog handle everyday city challenges with clarity and calm. Together, we create predictable, connected walks and a dog that thrives in the city.
Paul's Paws
Real dogs. Real city life. Real moments. These are the faces behind Paul’s Paws™.
The city is their playground — I’m just lucky enough to join them.
Programs for Paws and People
Each program is designed to help navigate managing a pup with real city life with confidence. My service focuses on humane Socialization & Enrichment — not obedience — so you can build calmer, safer, more connected walks made for busy urban environments.
Pawpared
Hard to say, easy to do.
Pawpared™ is your pre-ownership setup session that helps you start smart from day one.
We’ll cover home setup, gear fit, breed compatibility, and your first city routes — so you and your future pup hit the ground calm and confident.
Socialization & Enrichment Programs
Canine Socialization & Enrichment — tailored to your dog’s life stage.
Whether you're building a foundation with Urban Pup Academy™ or refining skills through Confident K9™, each program expands your dog’s comfort with new people, places, and distractions — all within real urban environments.
Watch your dog grow: fewer leash pulls, faster settle times, and more confident walks — in the city, not just the classroom.
Walk Assessment
Your first step toward calmer, city-ready walks.
In just 2 structured sessions, we’ll observe, assess, and coach you on your real walking routes using the WalkSMART™ method.
Most clients leave with 3 quick wins, a one-page plan, and the confidence to start navigating urban challenges with clarity and calm.
Not sure where to start? Let’s talk it through.
Every dog — and every human — is unique. Whether you’re just beginning your dog-ownership journey or trying to decide if Socialization & Enrichment is the right fit, I offer a relaxed, no-pressure conversation to help you explore your options.
You’ll have a chance to ask questions, share your concerns, and learn how my sessions can help you and your dog feel calmer, more confident, and ready for real city life.
Structured. Confidence. Calm.
I don’t walk dogs — I guide them through structured, experiences that build and reinforce positive behaviors and prepares both dog and handler for success in the city.
✅ Real-World Socialization
✅ Personalized & Adaptive
✅ Confidence-Driven Philosophy
✅ Certified & Ethical Care