Better behavior through
understanding
Dog Training in Madison, WI
Enhance your relationship with your dog
At Paws Together, I believe behavior change begins with understanding. Learn to speak your dog's language and build a deeper connection.
Services
I support you and your dog in transforming challenging behaviors into opportunities for deeper connection. My approach begins by building a foundation of clear communication between you and your dog, enabling both of you to understand each other's needs and signals. Whether you're struggling with excessive barking, basic manners, or leash reactivity, I create personalized training plans that work with your dog's personality and your lifestyle.
Reactive to Proactive
Reactive to Proactive: Toolkit for Barky-Lungey Dogs and Their People is offered as both a seminar and a group class, giving you the knowledge and practical skills to navigate challenging moments with more clarity and confidence. Together, we focus on building clear communication, helping you better understand your dog’s responses to triggers, and developing new patterns that support calmer, more thoughtful behavior over time.
Madison Puppy Meet Ups
Puppy play facilitated and guided by professional dog trainers. Our goal is that pet guardians leave feeling confident about dog body language, appropriate play, and when intervention may be warranted, and that puppies leave feeling happy, confident and ready for a good nap.
Serving communities in and around Madison, WI, including:
Madison, Waunakee, Windsor, DeForest, Sun Prairie, Monona, Westport, Fitchburg, Middleton, McFarland, Cottage Grove, Verona, Stoughton, and Oregon.*
Virtual services provided anywhere with internet access.
*Not all services are offered in all towns. Please email, text or call to inquire.
Relationship based dog training
I don’t just teach commands - I help you and your dog develop a shared language. Through positive reinforcement and clear communication, training becomes natural and enjoyable for both of you.
Behavior solutions for every dog
Whether you're dealing with leash pulling, leash reactivity, excessive barking, anxiety, aggression, or basic manners, my communication-first approach helps address the root cause of behavior issues, not just the symptoms.
Personalized dog training programs
Every dog-human relationship is unique. I create personalized training plans that work with your lifestyle and your dog's personality to achieve lasting behavioral improvements.
TESTIMONIALS
"I could not be more thankful for our trainer's positive attitude and non-judgmental approach to training. It helped me look at some of the behaviors we struggled with from a fresh perspective."
Taylor (Timmy’s mom)
"I cannot thank Elissa enough for helping me resolve some behavior issues happening both inside and outside the house with our dog. She was able to give me instruction specific to correcting the behavior that was easy to implement and stick with consistently. Elissa is so patient and gave me confidence that I could make the changes with Beau! She spends time problem solving based on the individual dog so not a cookie cutter approach to training, very personalized and simple."
Katherine H. (Beau’s mom)
“Elissa is amazing, kind, supportive, approachable and knowledgeable. I learned so many skills that will forever help me understand my furry friends. I highly recommend!.”
Jill I. (Vincent’s foster mom)
Ready to Start Understanding Your Dog Better?
Step 2. Initial consultation
We will meet at a time and place that we decide together, often at your home or virtually. At this first meeting, we will lay the groundwork for the work we will do together. I will get to learn about you, your animal and their environment, so that I can tailor solutions specific and sustainable for you lifestyle and goals.
After our meeting, I will send you follow up notes with resources, and I’m available for questions and troubleshooting!
Step 3. Book follow up sessions, packages, or supplementary services
We will find a schedule and cadence that works to keep you accountable and making progress towards your goals.