Patrice is the BEST!  If you want someone who is incredibly patient and thorough in working with you and your dog, Patrice is the trainer for you.  Her approach to dog training is one of consistency and kindness which she exemplifies in her explanations to you as the owner & in the actual process of working with the dogs.
Patrice has an intuitive sense with dogs – she’s amazing to watch as she works with them.  Her example makes it comfortable for you as the novice trainer to ‘do the right thing’ when training your dog at home.  She will go out of her way to help you resolve any issue you are having with your dog.  In addition to  working with your dog in front of you so you can then take over,  she will research the issue from her vast dog training resources and provide you with written information that will really help you deal with your problem.
We recommend her very highly– Cricket, our 7 month old puppy, loved her too!

I took Patrice’s online “Intro to K9 Nose Work®” course and I couldn’t be any happier or in love with the new skills both my dog and myself have acquired. The online course was very well structured, covering all the necessary knowledge for introducing this fun world of sniffing to us. Patrice’s feedback and guidance were very well-tailored to my dog needs and personality. Even being in Greece and having several time zones difference didn’t overshadow the quality of the experience. Thank you Patrice for making us feel so appreciated and guiding us through this fantastic experience. Looking forward to the next courses!

I have had an amazing experience with In Good Paws dog training. Kara helped me first with my nervous rescue who ​was starting to get reactive and bark. ​I was terrified, and she immediately offered references for a rescue dog support group, a human therapist for people with challenging dogs, and lots of ​perspective and support. Her strategies were ​clearly delivered​, drawing on her broad knowledge of dog behavior​ and the best way to create a positive environment for ​a nervous pup. My life, and my dog’s life, have been enriched by these skills. Kara always sent detailed follow-up emails on why we’re doing this, along with ​stuff to practice​, handouts, resources, books, podcasts, websites. I felt like I finally had somewhere to turn. She always answered my questions above and beyond what I expect​ed, and she was even available for phone support during my human meltdowns​. She ​gave me lots of useful stuff, like relaxation protocols and suggestions for the right training gear. Plus, she was generous with ​additional ​background on canine body language (a particular interest), anxiety​ meds,​ training mechanics, agility strategies, doggie personalities, and more. ​I highly recommend her for anyone who wants help with behavior or training.
I also work with Patrice doing continuing nosework and control unleashed outdoor classes. Her patience and ability to explain the technical aspects of nosework are always a delight. Her insight into strategies I never would have thought of is a continuous “ah-ha!” where I suddenly understand an element of dog training better than before. Plus, she loves her work and it shows. She has the remarkable ability to shift gears to support each dog wherever they are at in their training. I am loving the classes and the learning.

In Good Paws was able to help my boisterous, loud, too-smart-for-her-own-good teenage cattle dog learn how to settle and relax – even in public! Patrice is helpful, patient, and knowledgeable, and provided detailed training plans based on my dog’s unique personality and issues. She answered any questions I had thoroughly and responded to video feedback in between sessions. The best part? She treated my dog with kindness and compassion – showing that you do not need to use aversive methods to have a well-behaved dog, just consistency and methodical training!

Patrice is a wonderful dog trainer, who has been an immense help to us in training our big puppy. Although we have had several large dogs before, this is the first time that we have started with a very large puppy, and we were completely clueless.  Six private lessons gave us a much-needed start, and great insights on how to continue.  We were amazed how Patrice seemed to be right inside the head and heart of our dog with her very gentle and positive approach.  And, it even worked when we tried it ourselves!
So, we got a really good start with the six lessons from Patrice.  And, the icing on the cake:  We have continued to feel welcome to talk to Patrice again whenever our puppy gets creative and new problems arise. Thanks very much, Patrice!

We have tried several dog trainers over the past 15 years and Patrice Kuiken of Good Paws Dog Training is outstanding in the field.  Her style is compassionate, loving and intuitive.  Her consistent and professional approach to guiding our dog to better behavior is impressive and we have had amazing results with our current puppy.  I highly recommend her for caretakers that are seeking to guide their dogs to have consistent and appropriate manners and conduct.

I contacted Patrice to work with my dog Roo and me after some unfortunate and scary encounters with loose dogs in our neighborhood.  I wanted to learn some skills for me and my dog so that Roo was less reactive, more relaxed and responsive to me and I could feel more confident walking her in all situations.   From the very first phone call, Patrice was empathic, thorough, and helpful.  Her knowledge of dog-training principles is outstanding and her methods are positive and effective.  Patrice knows her stuff, but does not overwhelm the owner with lots of jargon and information-overload.  Roo and I have found a dog-trainer for life in Patrice and In Good Paws Training.

When Murphy was about 2, he nearly ran away after being terrified by a train that came by a trail we were on. After that, everything became harder. He didn’t feel safe around some people he’d known his whole life. He’d try to turn home after going only one block on a walk. Every dog became a potential threat. It was devastating.
I took Control Unleashed Basics and Intermediate, where I learned to support Murphy and help him to get a little braver step by step. Now, about ten months after that incident, he is in three different dog sports – agility, rally, and nosework! He is willing to trust me about things that scare him and quickly overcomes them. Patrice (and team) were there every time I needed help, and every time I thought this was our new normal and got discouraged. I can’t express enough the amazing impact Patrice has had on our lives. Everything changed in a moment and she was able to help us navigate to something even better than before. Murphy & I owe you everything!