Peaceful Paws Puppy and Dog Training

4.4 (86)
From Durham, NC
SinceFebruary, 2022

About
Achieving balance between physical and mental energy, along with confident and respectful pack leadership, is key in my dog training services. I work with families to train their puppies or dogs in obedience, good behavior, pack walking, and establishing boundaries in their homes. Each dog receives customized training tailored to their specific needs, including Canine Good Citizen certification and more. Additionally, I offer private and Veteran-focused services for obedience, directional, task training, CGC, and public access training for service dogs. I also offer training for emotional support and therapy dogs. My background in special education allows me to work with individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities, such as brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, autism, ADHD, and PTSD.

I truly love what I do and take pleasure in meeting and assisting wonderful families and dogs. Witnessing the bond that forms between pack leader and their furry companion is a joy to see as the transformation from chaos to calm transpires.
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Service as described 4.4
Communication 4.4
Punctuality 4.4
MG
Peaceful Paws is highly recommended for those who need help with dog training. Denise, an exceptional dog trainer, quickly produced results with our rambunctious adolescent doodles. Despite the challenging situation, she taught us the proper technique to address some of their problematic behaviors. In particular, her teaching on heel, side, and pack walking proved to be effective, and I finally understood how to teach my dog to walk on a loose leash after being in numerous classes with previous dogs.
March 29, 2023
SA
Our 7 year old pup had a great experience with Denise as his trainer. We enlisted her services in preparation for the arrival of our baby, as we wanted to ensure our furry friend would handle the transition smoothly. Our pup struggled with separation anxiety and socialization with other dogs, but Denise was able to explain the underlying psychology behind these behaviors. Her structured approach emphasized discipline and skill-building over time. We began with basic commands and progressed to more engaging scent training before ending with puppy massage as a way to alleviate anxiety. Denise also held us accountable for practicing these skills throughout the week. Our pup now shows improved obedience and calmness when encountering other dogs. He has also learned to respectfully interact with our baby. One suggestion I have for anyone considering Denise's services is to make sure all parties living with the pup participate in the training sessions, as reinforcement is crucial. Overall, highly recommended!
February 25, 2023
HM
For a period of 8 weeks, we enlisted the help of Denise Marquez, an expert at Peaceful Paws Puppy and Dog Training, to work with our rambunctious 9-month-old puppy. Denise's exceptional knowledge of dog behavior and training needs made her the perfect coach. If we ever had any questions in between sessions, Denise was always just a phone call or text away. Additionally, we were grateful for her punctuality and notice about her arrival time. Her training approach was well-structured and understandable, leading to a good learning experience for us as well as our pet. Denise's training methodology helped us comprehend our dog's behavior while also teaching us how to be the alpha. We were also trained on ways to deal with problem behaviors and solutions to tackle them. The instructions were straightforward and readily applied, which helped us learn quickly. We had practice sessions almost every day after lessons. After Denise's training, our puppy showed considerable behavioral improvement and became more responsive to our commands. Our pet had a good time during the training sessions, and we even learned how to calm her down when she gets overly excited. Denise taught us how to massage her after an intense workout, which our pet loved. Overall, we attained extensive knowledge of our dog's needs, and our puppy learned promptly on being a willing follower. She now has better behavior and responds to our commands. Without any hesitation, we strongly recommend Denise Marquez's training program.
December 18, 2022
AW
Denise is absolutely amazing! I strongly recommend her. She's an exceptional trainer who's constantly willing to offer help and address any concerns outside of her training schedule. She has a sincere interest in your pets and their success. Denise equips pet owners with the necessary resources to keep practicing and achieve their desired outcomes. She even taught our dog, Gigi, how to use her doggie door - something she'd never do before! We couldn't believe our eyes. Denise is truly remarkable.
July 20, 2022