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Cooper: With three children and a new puppy, life was crazy for this beautiful family. Now Cooper is an integrated part of the family who respects all its members.
 
 
Bella the Beagle: Is your heart melting yet? As a graduate of Puppy Kindergarten, Bella has learned the basic obedience that helps her be a welcome part of the family.
Bridget, Link and Luke: At 13 years old, Bridget was not thrilled about two crazies puppies joining the pack. Now the dogs all get along wonderfully.
Cooper: With three children and a new puppy, life was crazy for this beautiful family. Now Cooper is an integrated part of the family who respects all its members.
Baxter: Baxter is one of the smartest dogs with whom I've ever worked. His mommy just needed some direction to channel his intelligence in productive ways.
Haley: This adorable Sheltie was scared of everything! After private training and Puppy Kindergarten, however, Haley is confident and well-adjusted.
Bella: This beautiful Labradoodle has an exorbitant amount of energy. After 5 days of boot camp, however, Bella has learned how to channel that energy in positive ways.
Hobie: Hobie is cute as can be...which allowed him to get away with everything.
Now Hobie is a well-mannered little guy who acts as cute as he looks!
Trevor: This handsome Bernese Mountain Dog had "selective hearing" when it came to returning to his owner when called.  Now Trevor comes as soon as he is beckoned.
Rufus: Here Rufus rests after a long walk. Before Polite PawsTM, Rufus pulled so hard that his owner could not walk him. Now he walks politely on his leash and is exercised and happy.
Pete: "Shady" Pete, the charismatic pug, barked at everyone who walked in the door. Now Pete greets everyone kindly and respectfully.
Piper: Piper hated when her mommy went away. Now she enjoys an acre of land, a playful companion, and a family that loves her when she goes on "Doggie Vacation" at Polite PawsTM.
Sabrina: Sabrina had a habit of sleeping on the furniture on in her owner's bed. Sabrina now sleeps comfortably on her own bed and does not beg at dinner time.
Murphy: Murphy refused to walk on the leash before working with Shannon but now he loves his daily walks. Here he is enjoying some down time with Cheerio during his boot camp.
SugarBear: SugarBear was constantly held and inadvertantly taught to be a barking, jumping yapper. Now, she knows how to relax, repect her owner, and get along with other dogs.
Max: An Old English Sheepdog, Max had no prior experience with other dogs. Now he has many canine friends, including Chester, with whom he is "holding hands" here.
Chester: The newest addition to the Polite PawsTM family, Chester is a shepherd mix from a local shelter. He has joined Cheerio and Tyson in helping to teach proper social behavior.
Dakota: Proclaimed by her owner to be "Marley" before she began puppy kindergarten, Dakota soon became the star of class! Now she sets the examples for the other puppies!
Ori: Ori is a gorgeous Scottish Deerhound puppy who needed some basic training with social skills. She is a delight to be around now! Keep an eye out for her in the show ring!
Cheyenne: An Australian Blue Heeler, Cheyenne could hardly stand to be around other dogs or kids, but after 10 days with Polite PawsTM, she was playing with both Cheerio and Tyson.
Marley: Marley was out of control, biting and jumping everyone who tried to pet him. Now, Marley is polite and respectful. His owners deserve special praise for their dedication!