My interactions with Pam started out promising, but deteriorated. Her website promised certain focus areas that my 12-week old pup needed help with, but through 2 sessions, few - if any - were covered. Then there was a multi-week gap in communication and eventually a text saying she didn't have the time or energy to help my pup out, all despite me having pre-paid for a 5 session pack. To make matters worse, she overcharged me by $100 for the pack. The only silver lining is that I was able to negotiate a partial refund. The whole experience soured me on Pam 4 Paws. read more

We found Pam upon a recommendation from a client who said she was amazing. We soon learned her knowledge of training pups was more than we could have asked for. We purchased her puppy package for in-home training sessions with our French Bulldog, Greta. Not only did Pam teach us how to interact with her, but Greta LOVED her and learned so much from her visits. At only four months, Greta is now potty trained, comes on command, sits on command, gives, 'hi-fives,' is crate trained, started to learn how to go on walks with a harness, knows command, 'up,' and 'off,' can fetch, and we learned how to calm her when she gets over stimulated. She even began some skateboarding with her! Of course we have to put in the work to continue to in grain these things in a puppy, but I can't even begin to convey the wealth of knowledge Pam imparted on us, so that we could acclimate more into puppy life and so Greta fit into ours. Pam teaches the human as well as the dog giving you a wealth of information, going above and beyond so that you know why a dog does the things they do, how to manage the behavior, and how the dog will absorb the training. She eased my worries and I was pleasantly surprised how expertly she worked with little ones. I can't recommend her services enough. read more

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I was looking for a dog trainer in the OC area who will do at-home training and found Pam through Yelp. I booked a Puppy Package for my Australian Cattle mutt named Ru. Prior to our first meeting, Pam instructed me to make a list of goals I wanted for Ru to accomplish(no biting, listen well, no door dashing, no jumping at people, etc). Thanks to Pam's expertise and guidance, Ru accomplished the goals and is now more attentive and well-behaved. Pam made the training sessions fun and informative. I appreciate how she uses positive reinforcement to teach dogs. She is so encouraging not only to the dog, but also to the owner, too. Thanks to her fun training sessions, I am so excited to continue working and training Ru. Thank you, Pam! read more

Pam 4 Paws - Pet Training Near Me - Raymore, Missouri

I can't even begin to say how much Pam positively affected my puppy, a 9 week Border Collie, and me, a sleep-deprived owner who was getting the puppy blues. She truly showed us how passionate she is about what she does and went above and beyond to answer our questions and help us to see training our puppy in a positive light. I was hesitant about paying for one session, as training is not cheap, but it was entirely worth it. We learned so much and I think my puppy learned so much, too! I can't wait to have more lessons with Pam when I visit my boyfriend in Kansas City! Thank you so much, Pam!!! read more

Pam 4 Paws - Pet Training Near Me - Raymore, Missouri

Being a first time dog owner, I wanted to make sure that I found a really great trainer for my little shih tzu, Bentley. I searched around and heard rave reviews about Pam...and they're well deserved! Pam is so so awesome! She's everything you want in a trainer: compassionate, effective, understanding, and professional. She treats and cares for your dog like he/she is her own, and creates a training program suited for you and your dog's needs. She has turned my rambunctious puppy into a well-mannered doggy who knows when it's okay to be silly and hyper, and when it's time to relax and stay put. In addition, her services are very fairly priced! I cannot say enough good things about Pam...she is the ultimate furry godmother! I look forward to advancing Bentley's skills and obedience training with future lessons, and she is definitely my new go-to person for pet sitting when I'm away traveling! Thanks, Pam!!! xo read more

Let me start off by saying Pam has impacted both my dogs life and mine. Not only was she willing and able to board Emma for a week, but Emma is now able to sit and stay on command. I recommend Pam to anyone who is looking for either training or boarding for their pup. Thanks again Pam! read more

I decided to go to Pam due to her good Yelp reviews. I was interested in the boot camp service she offers for two weeks boarding for $1500. However since her boot camp is for puppies, I reached out to her to see if she would offer boot camp for adult dogs to work on behavioral issues. My shihtzu/yorkie mix is 3 years old and has minor behavioral issues such as reactive barking, being timid around some dogs and children, and excitement pee. I am expecting and wanted to correct her behavior before my baby is born. She said she would have to meet my dog first and get to know her. Totally understandable. We met up at her apartment for a consultation. The boarding service she offers takes place in her home by the way. She was nice and warm in person and got along well with my dog, Pinot. I explained to her all my concerns and she seemed to understand. We agreed to do the boot camp where she would train and correct her behavioral issues for one week. I was excited to get Pinot on board. Two days before the scheduled date we planned to start Pinot's training, Pam texts me "I'm so sorry but I can no longer take Pinot in for boot camp." I asked her if it was because of a scheduling issue or because she can just no longer offer that service at all and she replied that she just can't do it. I asked her for an explanation as to why and no response on her end. I haven't heard back from her since. I have nothing against Pam as a person and I'm sure she is a good trainer however, I was just really turned off by her lack of professionalism. Looks like I'll be looking elsewhere! read more

Pam's amazing! I have a Siberian husky, which are notoriously difficult breeds and Pam's been a true blessing. I used to feel overwhelmed by my extremely hyper puppy and now I feel confident and in control. She's taught me so much about my dog in regards to his personality and overall well being. I'm actually enjoying training him and therefore enjoying my wonderful puppy even more. She provides all the tools for success and she's also unbelievable affordable! We love pam and high recommend her! read more

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I only had 1 session with Pam but it was a fantastic session and I loved it. I wish we had more time to train together. Pam met my little white dog, Sgt. for some training. Pam was very attentive, warm, professional and friendly. I learned more about what Sgt. needed from me and what I also needed to do to help her communicate with her better. I still have so much more training to do with Sgt. and training is about consistency, repetition, and not giving up. Sgt. barks like others dogs do when someone she doesn't know is coming to the house or is near the house. She is very timid when it comes to meeting other dogs too. The training is continuing. Thank you Pam for the training that you did provide! read more

This review is long overdue but I found Pam on Yelp and I'm so grateful I did! Pam was always timely, responsive, and so loving towards my little dog Phoebe. She gave me so many tools and tricks to help train my puppy - she was so positive, patient, and friendly. I don't know who looked forward to our training sessions more.. Phoebe or me! I would recommend her highly! read more

Pam has been so very helpful in training my new puppy. I highly recommend seeking help from her for all of your training needs. She was able to teach my puppy how to go potty on her pads and outside and really let my puppy have much more confidence in herself. At first when I adopted her she seemed to not have much confidence and would want to spend all of her energy bothering my dog but now they get along much better and Pam taught me how to train my puppy at home so that she would get along much better with my dog. I definitely plan on coming back for more help from Pam anytime we have to take trips to go visit family every year so that I can have my puppy board and daycare with Pam because we had such a great experience with her for the training. I highly recommend Pam to anyone out there that wants to train their dog and learn many valuable things. Thank you Pam! -Chris read more

Let's get to it...Should you hire Pam? Short answer. YES! Long Answer: I was referred to Pam by a friend. We talked on the phone and she was very professional and warm. We discussed my dogs and their issues or rather my issues. I knew I was the one that needed to be trained. I emailed Pam exactly what I needed help with and she came prepared to help me with each issue. Here was my problem. I didn't speak dog. I thought I did, but I didn't realize that my behavior was really confusing my dogs. What she taught us will be life changing. Don't hire someone who is negative or punishes your pup...hire Pam and learn more about what your dog is thinking and how to communicate better. I LOVE Pam! You will too and so will your dogs! read more

I love my puppy because she is the greatest pup ever! She does have a bit of a stubborn and feisty attitude so I wanted to get a head start with her training; but because she is still young, I was looking for a trainer who would train her while having fun with her and that's where Pam came in. Frankly I was a bit skeptical, but after a few sessions Bella's feistiness had subsided! There are many great things about Pam, but one thing that really stood out for me was her methods of training and how much sense they made. She only used positive reinforcement which was perfect for my Bella, and Bella absolutely loved her! I would definitely recommend Pam to all of my friends and family! Pam is a wealth of knowledge when it came to training our puppy and her prices are very reasonable! Our Bella loves Pam and we do too! read more

Wow! In just one short visit I've learned so much about how to relate with my dogs!!! Truly, I've learned how to keep them from rushing at the door when people come over, how to keep them from barking at everything in sight, I taught my older dog how to crawl to me in just minutes after Pam left! I'm so excited to take both my dogs for a walk!!! I learned just how smart my dogs are and how so much of what they know is directly from me and the words and body language that I share with them. Thank you Pam! You are a kind and wonderful teacher. I can't wait to show everyone what my dogs can do! read more

I highly recommend Pam for her professionalism, patience, and passion for what she does. She is very effective and good at her job! Our dog is a 2 year old poodle mix we adopted from the shelter and is very reactive to other dogs and certain profiles of people, especially when they come into our home. During each session, she taught me how to teach him certain commands, and what to do in situations that were problematic. In between the weekly sessions, we practiced what we were taught on him, and when Pam came back the next week we got to build on those things. She is very insightful and helps you understand why dog do the things they do. I feel a lot more supported now that I have her training methods and techniques under my belt, especially since this is our first dog. As of now, he is no where near being ready to be off his leash at a park or jump through fire hoops as of now (nor should anyone think that is how you UNTRAINED dog will be after involving a trainer), however, consistency is key, and every week he gets better and better! Thanks Pam for your expertise and for providing me with the insight, training techniques, and tools I need to be a responsible, informed dog owner! read more

My dog and I had a training session with Pam a few weeks ago and Pam was just great. I recently adopted a sweet rescued poodle mix, and he was having some separation anxiety when I would leave for work. Pam worked patiently with us in my home and gave me the tools to help my dog feel safe and secure even when I am not at home. I saw positive changes the very next day, and his behavior when I leave has continued to improve as I continue to train him the way Pam taught us. Definitely recommend. read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about my experience working with Pam! I signed my poodle puppy Bella up for the in-home puppy training package. We could see a difference in Bella's behavior and listening skills after the first session. It was so much fun watching my puppy respond and learn while working with Pam. Bella loved each and every session and was always so excited to see her. I learned so much from Pam about proper training with positive reenforcement and setting your puppy up for success. Thanks to Pam I always look forward to working with Bella on my own as well using the tools she has taught me. She has taught me how to make training a fun experience for both me and my puppy. read more

We had Pam come in to work with our feisty Maltese puppy, Chloe. We bought the Puppy Package, and were very pleased with the results. Pam taught her in ways that had her learning tricks in literally minutes. We would come away from each training session with Chloe having learned at least 2 new things. Chloe can now: sit, lay down, shake, "leave it", roll over, stand, get "off" of something, touch, sit when the door is opened, etc. Our puppy did have lingering potty training issues, and Pam suggested we purchase Poochie Bells, and follow their instructions. We did just that, and now Chloe is making great progress towards being potty trained. What we loved most about Pam was that she seemed excited to be here, at our apartment, and seemed to genuinely love our puppy. read more

I found Pam on the internet when I was seeking help with training my young Shepherd mix puppy. Her extensive knowledge of dogs has helped me greatly in understanding my puppy's behavior. She has shown me the basics of training my dog Dug. His behavior has very much improved so that he and I can now enjoy each other more. Pam goes the extra mile for you and your dog. read more

We have had two experiences with Pam, and are over the moon about both of them. Both my husband and I have been in families with dogs before, but this time was a first for both of us completely raising a puppy on our own. Pam came to our home for about an hour and a half and taught us how to train our pup while training him. It was amazing, we had read lots of puppy books, but having her there to show us what we were doing wrong and teach us the correct way made a huge difference. Our puppy instantly took to her, and we really truly felt like we had a good starting poing on how to train our pup. Just a couple weeks ago we decided to board our puppy with Pam while we went on our honeymoon. We had initially thought to just leave him with my parents, but are SO glad we decided to use Pam instead. We signed Rocky up for the "bootcamp" and boarding, and he is just amazing. It was well worth the money, and he was so happy I could tell that he was really well-cared for. She worked on all the issues I had brought up (for us it was really "drop it" "leave it" and being scared of the vaccumm) as well as many more basic training techniques. He is such a good pup, and now so well behaved, I am so so glad we dropped him off for bootcamp with pam! I couldn't recommend her more read more

I am so thankful for Pam at Pam4Paws. I invited her into my home a couple of weeks ago to help teach me how to train my 9-month golden retriever on a few additional daily commands. While my puppy knew the basics, sit, shake, stay, go to your bed - I was really concerned with her not being able to "leave it" and wanted to train on her on loose leash walking as well. I must say, Pam was able to come in and take over the presence of the room and really get Zoey to pay attention and learn, all while teaching me as well. I'm very happy with the progress that both Zoey and I have made together in these past two weeks and we will continue working hard. Thanks, Pam!! read more

Pam 4 Paws - Zoey learned to "leave it" - whether it be sticks, other people or her food! - Pet Training Near Me - Raymore, Missouri

Mrs Pam is a very patient and responsible person, just finished our Puppy package today and we found that our puppy is performing much nicer than ever! Thanks for making us a happier puppy and happier home, once again, mrs Pam's awesome! read more

Wow Pam is the sweetest. I called for a quote and she answered a lot of my questions over the phone and was so helpful. She is very knowledgeable and professional. read more

Pam was super responsive. Her and her assistant Melanie came over promptly the day after I contacted her. Both are good people, I enjoyed discussing my dog's issues with them as they truly listened and took into account my concerns. I absolutely trust both of them with the care of Scarlet and would definitely recommend them. Certainly, worth a consultation but of course it depends on the training style you prefer. I have high hopes for Scarlet to finally be potty trained with regular walks, and hope to get her additional training down the line. Pricing isn't as cheap as what you would find on Rover, but short term it's a more trustworthy option, I believe. read more

I got a 9 week old Jack-A-Bee (Jack Russel Terrier and Mini Beagle) puppy back in April and was told by everyone that they're loud, stubborn and hard to train. But Pam was amazing and had Samson (my puppy) doing tricks by the 3rd session! He is now potty trained, knows how to sit, stay, etc and he's only 15 weeks old! read more

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I was under the impression the initial meeting with Pam was a consultation since she didn't really focus or address the the two issues I have with my puppy. Instead, Pam talked for 1.5 hours about all the different tricks she could train my puppy. If I would have known the first visit with her is a standard 1.5 hours and was just an overview of Pam's skills, I would not have requested to meet with her. She has posted on her website the option for 60 minutes, 90 minutes or package deals but she doesn't ask or confirm with you the package you'd like to proceed with. Instead, she'll show up at your home, give an overview of all the tricks she knows and then ask for $135. I wouldn't mind paying the money if the trainer addresses the issues, but she didn't. read more

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I always use yelp for reviews and ideas on vendors restaurants etc to try, but I've never encountered a service so excellent that it would make me write a review. I found Pam on yelp while looking for a good dog trainer to help with me with my dog. Her 5 star review speaks for her. I have a 10 lb maltipoo who is the cutest thing but has a big barking problem (when people come and go into the house, sounds outside etc.) Pam came over and the moment after we shook hands and exchanged pleasantries she started the training immediately. Her demeanor, the way she carries herself and her clear instructions came so useful during the training session. Pam's knowledge with how dogs think was very helpful in molding a certain training style with my dog and I can tell she doesn't just follow a "step by step" she learned or read from instructions out of a book; she truly understands what she's doing. The training session started off with my dog barking every time she opened and closed the door during our practice session. At the end of the two hour training my dog already learned how to go to her kennel and barked only 20% of what she did originally. She also taught me how to keep training her without her assistance for down the road. Pam did not even say we needed a second session, even though I will insist on coming back! I could tell she's doing her job because she loves it and not for the money. Pam, thank you so much! I'm so glad I called you! read more

We found Pam on yelp and took a chance with her to train our new puppy Lucie when we rescued her at 10 wks. She responded back to my request promptly and her prices were affordable. Since this was our 1st pup and 1st in-home training we were a bit wary, but Pam turned out to be a great match. She gave us the tools we needed to build Lucie's foundation for following cues using clicker training. Now she can sit, go to her mat, "touch", down, and ring the bell to go out to potty! More importantly, Pam is compassionate and you can tell she really loves the animals she works with. We trust her and the work she does and she has become our go-to person for boarding -better than any board and care!! And the best part after leaving Lucie w/ Pam overnight is that she comes back to us tired from all the play and training! Nothing like a tired puppy = good puppy! read more

Pam is so amazing! She came a couple days after we got our little Pomsky, Kylo, and it made such a difference. He has learned so much from Pam. Kylo is a very well behaved puppy and it's because we started training immediately! Pam is very insightful and is also available to answer any questions. I am so happy with the progress Kylo is making, and it's all thanks to Pam!! I can't wait to see what he will learn next. read more

I moved to the United States with my chihuahua 2 years and half ago and given the huge change it was, my dog became a little crazy: she peed everywhere, even after just walking her, barked when people come to the house and when she heard any noise outside the house. I didn't crate train my dog, so she was not used to the crate at all. Pam came yesterday to our house and by the end of our first session she was able to go into her crate by command, come out and less than 24 hours later she loves so much her crate that every time we come back from a walk runs to her crate and gets in by herself. Also we applied Pam's suggestions and we have been training her for only today to not bark when people comes in and she's already doing so much better, from barking without control and non-stop, she's now barking once or twice max. Also she's responding every time to the command "touch" and come to our hand and touches it with her nose. We are amazed at her fast progress, she seriously is another dog. And by placing her at her crate during the day she seems to be so much calmer and at peace and way more responsive to what we tell her. We are really happy! Pam is awesome, we just wish we had called her a long time ago. Don't underestimate the power of just one training session. I'll keep updating this review as we teach my dog new behaviors with Pam's lessons. read more

I would highly recommend Pam for your in -home dog training. We adopted a 6 month old puppy from the shelter a few weeks ago and after having some problems getting a trainer (no-show, late etc) we found Pam on yelp. She came to our home and helped us learn some techniques to get our little guy to start to respond to ques and feel more comfortable in his own crate/bed. A lot of it will take time, but tonight he went to bed in his crate without a problem, no crying and he walked in on his own! Thanks Pam, we will definitely have you back for more sessions! read more

Pam is the most compassionate, loving caretaker and trainer an animal could find! She loves my furry baby like he is her own. In addition to her natural affection for animals, she is a trained professional who achieves impressive results. For example, she has the patience and tenacity to teach a maltese to respond to voice commands. Maltese are notoriously stubborn and training averse, but Pam works magic! read more

As a society we have been driven by business objectives, underlying foundation are people skills. Pam is beyond another vendor who offers a service. She becomes part of the family. I was and am jelous of the bond between my puppy and Pam. It is magical. She is a wonderful teacher, trainer, new found friend to me and Winston! By the way, Winston gives her 5 woof on top of my 5 stars! read more

We had two sessions with Pam for help with our two-year old dachshund. Pam is extremely patient and knowledgeable and we had a great overall experience. She gave us the tools to handle a variety of problems and I am only sad that we didn't meet with her sooner! Highly recommend! read more

We got our first dog Henry a little over a year ago and soon realized he had a very bad anxiety problem. I found Pam by luck and I couldn't be happier with her. She has literally transformed our dogs behavior. Thanks to her Henry has a better quality of life than when we first got him. Our dog couldn't tolerate being around people or other animals but with Pams help Henry is not so scared of the outside world anymore. She is so loving and caring and is now like a second mom to Henry. If you want a trainer who is going to care for your pet as if they were your own then you will not be disappointed! Pam is amazing! read more

Say YES! Pam is the best of the best. Whether you are looking for dog training, dog sitting, dog walking, dog socialization... Pam is absolutely the best of the best. She has not only trained my older dogs, but my puppies, and my son's puppies, my daughter's puppy and my friends puppy AND, my friend's friend's puppy... why? Because she is the best. Her methods to train are KIND not cruel. My puppy now does circles on her hind legs... the pitbull ROLLS OVER... the dogs stay, sit, come on command.. and our biggest problem of house training has been successfully eliminated - YAY!! As good as it gets? YES... Oh... and did I mention she's affordable? What a blessings she has been for my dog-loving family and friends. read more

I am such a fan of Pam. We are so glad to have her join our team at Granted Wishes K9. She's clearly a dedicated, loving dog owner herself, and shares her magical connection to dogs with her clients. I met her through my Meetup group, IDOGS, where she regularly brings her dog, Lily to work on her insecurities around new dogs. Pam is kind, patient, professional, and such a joy to speak to. Clearly knowledgeable and competent, she's in it for the dogs... a great find. :) read more

I had one lesson with Pam with my two dogs. She is great! We had our dogs behaving and responding to our commands almost immediately! My miniature schnauzer had some barking issues and also leash pulling and jumping up on us. With her positive approach and clicker and treat training we have corrected the behavior. My husband and I are happy and enjoying our dogs again. She really helped us in having a stress-free environment. I need to schedule another appointment, but overall I am so happy with the results. read more

I highly recommend "Pam for Paws" for dog training. She worked with my female Doberman puppy beginning when she was 8 1/2 weeks old (?). Pam was very kind, and very patient while my pup and I learned her training techniques. My Dobie is now 11 months old, and I always get so many compliments about how well-behaved and smart she is. When I decided to get another companion pup for my Dobie, I once again turned to Pam for early training, this time with a nine week old female golden retriever, who is almost 9 months old now. The result is, I now have two exceptionally well-trained pups that are admired by everyone we meet. They are both happy, and love to meet other people and play with other dogs. As they mature, I am sure they will get better and better from the solid training foundation they received with Pam. She is a great trainer, and a wonderful person to work with. Both dogs adore her, and so do I! Both of my dogs have stayed with her at her home for several nights for training and came home happy and advanced every time. Pam is one of the most compassionate and kind people I've ever met. I highly recommend and trust Pam with my dogs! read more