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Paul Johns

Dog trainer in Washington, D.C.

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Growing up, Paul enjoyed playing with his friends' and neighbors' dogs but wasn't able to have his own dog until later in life. On February 14, 2020, Paul drove to Stuart, VA to pick up his first dog: a 10-week-old border collie puppy named Ria. Some people would think that getting a highly intelligent and energetic border collie puppy would be a bit of a challenge for an apartment-dwelling, single, first-time dog-owning, working professional and they'd be right! But having made new scientific discoveries while obtaining a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Notre Dame, Paul was used to tackling challenges. His educational background provided him with an ability to quickly and independently learn and acquire new knowledge and skills and teach those skills to others. He quickly became immersed in the world of dog training, learning as much as he could as fast as he could so that he could face these new challenges head-on. He is also starting to train his dog to compete in agility. Paul believes that learning concepts through games can inspire a dog to make great choices, build relationships, and transform a dog's struggles into its strengths. Games-based training avoids the use of force, intimidation, or deprivation. Paul is an Absolute Dogs Training Academy and Agility Academy member.

Dog training services include

  • In home training
  • Puppy training

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