Partners
Dog training
Dog training & dog sports
Photography
Local and traveling photographer specializing in pet and family portraits.
Dog tags
Get a tag from DogTagArt.com for your best friend and support the rescue. A portion of the proceeds benefit Paw It 4Ward
Behaviorist specialist
A published behavior specialist, Dr. Hagar Hauser treats canine and feline behavior concerns including affective aggression, generalized anxiety, noise phobias, separation anxiety, compulsive behaviors, elimination in the home, among others.
Freshpet
Freshpet is proud to donate Freshpet food to shelters and rescues all around the country. We believe in the power of fresh dog food and fresh cat food, and that every pet deserves a fresh meal. Freshpet food can make all the difference to a dog or cat waiting to be adopted.
Best Friends
The Best Friends Network brings animal shelters and rescue groups together from across the country to hold mutual adoption events, public education campaigns, and fundraising drives. Working together, these groups are able to save many more lives than they could in isolation
Resources
How to find a reputable dog trainer
While we highly recommend our partner trainers, we also know that location and schedules may require you to seek out training elsewhere. Dog training is an unregulated industry that does not require a license or oversight, and as such, there are many trainers out there as well as training methodologies. Not all subscribe to humane, science-based methods. At Paw It 4ward, we only support force-free methods and positive reinforcement-based training. We encourage you to ask questions and research a potential trainer and their methods. Using the wrong trainer can increase anxiety, fear, reactivity and potentially, aggression.
Resources to help you find a trainer and understand recommended training types:
The Association of Professional dog Trainers (APDT)
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