Precious Paws of Aptos
Naomi, the owner of Precious Paws of Aptos, is located in Aptos, CA and works with people and their dogs to help them learn about each other, work together as a team, and live long, happy rewarding lives together.
Training Philosophy
Naomi embraces the science-based, all-positive reinforcement training approach. She is a Certified Training Partner with Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior (KPA CTP #95336) and uses clicker training, or marker-based training, which focuses on marking the behavior you like and reinforcing it, rather than focusing on the behavior you don't like.
Services
Precious Paws of Aptos offers a range of services including private dog training, walking and pet sitting.
Dog Training
- Private training, 1 hour - $60
Dog Walking
- 30-minute walk - $40
- 1-hour walk - $60
Pet Sitting
- 30-minute visit - $40
- 1-hour visit - $60
Certifications
Certified Training Partner, with Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior (KPA CTP #95336)
Training Methods
Positive reinforcement, clicker training
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All trainers listed here are certified professionals with extensive knowledge of positive reinforcement techniques.
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