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ABOUT 4 PAWS UNIVERSITY
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4Paws University offers expert training and behavior solutions for the greater Sacramento Area and Southern Placer County, including Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln and Auburn as well as group training classes for puppies and adult dogs at McKinley Park in Sacramento.We are recommended by the Sacramento SPCA, as well as local veterinarians, rescue groups and other local trainers. Recently featured in Sacramento Magazine, we have appeared on Good Day Sacramento and in the Sacramento Bee. Our articles on training and behavior have received much acclaim from the dog community and are now featured by the San Diego Humane Society as well as numerous other dog-related websites. |
 OUR METHODS 4Paws University's positive training methods are based on leading-edge behavioral science. Training and behavior problems are solved without the punishment-based techniques that commonly result in fear, aggression, or deterioration of the bond between dog and owner. Positive does not mean permissive. We teach owners how to establish boundaries at home and prevent problem behaviors while using effective, humane training techniques to teach dogs to be well-mannered pets. We have chosen not to utilize punishment-based methods in our training programs. This choice is based on well-established and researched learning theories and behavioral studies, as well as our own experience, all of which have convinced us that reward-based methods are the most effective and efficient way to train dogs. Our choices have resulted in training programs which are humane, practical and effective. Read about a recent study on training methods. |
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THE 4 PAWS UNIVERSITY TEAM
4Paws University is owned and operated by local trainers Lisa Mullinax, April Kato and Kelly Ryan and Mary Williams. All of our trainers work closely together so as to ensure the highest quality of training and education possible. Our trainers are educated in the principles of learning theory and behavior, including operant and classical conditioning. We continue our own education through seminars and telecourses by the top trainers and behavior specialists in the industry.
Our assistant trainers have been hand-picked by us to help dog owners in class. Their experience, dedication and passion for helping dogs and their owners makes them an invaluable addition to the 4Paws University Team.
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 Head Trainer Kelly Ryan with Clio Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, IAABC Certified Pet Dog Trainer, CCPDT |
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 Assistant Trainer Krista Roston with Gigi and Toby |
 Assistant Trainer Veena Sethi and Trigger |
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 Assistant Trainer Dana Norred with Nilla |
Not Pictured Mary Maguire and Miles |
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4Paws University participates in community events such as the Doggy Dash, which benefits dogs looking for homes. We also contribute to other local shelters and rescue groups. We offer Dog Safety and Bite Prevention Education for schools and other organizations, teaching kids how to be safe around dogs and how to avoid dog bites. 4Paws also contributes to the Roseville Dog Owners' Group newsletter with training tips and articles. In 2005, 4Paws matched students' donations to Noah's Wish for the animals affected by Hurricane Katrina. Together, we raised over $1,500.00! |
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| The ultimate 4Paws University 'Trainers' Gone, but never forgotten. |
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| Not the least hard thing to bear when they go from us, these quiet friends, is that they carry away with them so many years of our own lives. -John
Galsworthy, Memories |
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 MAC 1993-2003 |
 DUGAN 2003-2004 |
 NILLA 1992-2008 |
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