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About Us
Who are we?
What do we do?
What do we do?
Meet the Owner!
My name is Nicole Ziemba and I am a professional dog trainer / CGC evaluator.
I began this business in June of 2019 after graduating from Cortland State with a Bachelors Degree in Business.
I have been working with dogs and animals for 10 years. I have been a volunteer behavioral consultant and trainer for the CNY spca.
I a
Meet the Owner!
My name is Nicole Ziemba and I am a professional dog trainer / CGC evaluator.
I began this business in June of 2019 after graduating from Cortland State with a Bachelors Degree in Business.
I have been working with dogs and animals for 10 years. I have been a volunteer behavioral consultant and trainer for the CNY spca.
I am always continuing education to improve the lives of the pets around me.
What do we do?
What do we do?
What do we do?
Paws First, LLC provides professional and reliable pet care services.
We have you covered with daily dog walking, one on one dog training, group classes and day training.
To get started fill out our contact form to schedule your first walks or training session today!
Why us?
What do we do?
Why us?
You can always count on us rain, snow, or shine we will be there. We pride ourselves on keeping an open line of communication with our clients.
Scroll to our testimonial section to see what past and current clients have to say about our services.
Services
Private Dog Training
At Paws First we focus on relationship based training. If you struggle with any behavioral problems or would just like to learn more about AKC canine good citizen testing, how to reach your dogs full potential, how to take them anywhere or safe off leash freedom, we
Each dog and human are individuals with different capacities for learning and working. For this reason it is extremely important you learn who the dog in front of you is, and what type of owner you are capable of being! This is where I come to help you figure that out.
Private lessons will always begin at your home. I will create an individualized training plan / daily schedule that is realistic for your lifestyle, and your dogs needs. We will then take the lessons on the road to apply what you've learned to real life scenarios.
I am a firm believer that there are no bad dogs, there are just dogs who are confused and doing their best. Our training has a heavy reliance on owner participation as this is just as much learning for you as it is for your dog! Training will teach you how to properly communicate, motivate, and reward your dog. This can have a profound impact on the way they interact with you and the rest of the world.
Our goal is always to help you and your dog live the fullest life possible and that entails a lot more than sit, down, stay and come!
Weekly Dog Walking & Structured Hikes
Duration: 30-120 minutes
Work long hours? This service is recommended dogs of all ages. We are happy to fill the time in-between so that you return to a happy and tired puppy. Never worry about rushing home again! Discounted walks available for set schedules. Enjoy timely pictures and updates in the Time to Pet app.
Day Train
Duration: 1-2 hours
* FOR DOGS IN PRIVATE TRAINING*
Service includes pick up and drop off to your home and a local park for your dog to train with Nicole or Amy, can be a group session if desired. We will focus on whatever training goals you are working toward in private lessons.
This service is a great way to get your dog some strucutred fun and feedback about how your training is going. It can also help keep consistency on a busy day at the office. Your trainer will provide advice and tips from your training along with videos and pictures of your dogs day!
Boarding
In Home boarding with Nicole:
Must have completed or had a consultation for private training to use this service. In home style boarding and training for your dog when you are away. Daily training sessions, adventures and feedback for owner included in cost.
In Home Pet Sitting
Do you prefer to leave your pet in the comfort of your own home when traveling? Our team of sitters provides overnight pet care in your home. Walks and play included.
Structured Socialization Sessions
Do you struggle understanding whether or not your dog is friendly? Do you struggle to keep your dog calm in the presence of other dogs because they get so excited? We can help your dog learn healthy social skills with some help from our balanced Paws First pack! Sometimes their own species can be the best teachers. Wyatt and Lady help
