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Training is the most important thing you will ever do for your dog. How you approach training will forever affect the relationship between you and your dog.

At Best Paw Forward we believe in positive, motivational training methods, which have been tested to show great results.

We use a reward based training approach which makes the learning experience fun for the dog and will ensure that your dog will put its "best paw forward"; listening and obeying your commands.

Linda brings her life-long love of dogs together with proven training techniques that both you and your dog will enjoy. In addition to Linda's many years of dog training experience, she has more than 20 years of experience in adult education. Her love for animals is obvious in everything she does. She is committed to positive training techniques and to helping every dog owner enjoy a well mannered dog. Linda also believes that dogs have a wonderful and powerful effect on people. Linda’s Golden Retriever, Bella, and her two Yorki's, BJ and Emmy Lou are all Certified Therapy Dogs. Linda, Bella, BJ and Emmy Lou visit area nursing homes and hospitals on a regular basis, so she knows first hand the wonderful effect that therapy dogs have on people.

Linda is a Certified Evaluator for the American Kennel Club (AKC),and for Delta Society Therapy Dog Organization. She is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.