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Here is a sad statistic. Death (euthanasia) due to behavior problems is the number one cause of dog mortality in the United States. More dogs are "put to sleep" for this problem than for disease or trauma. Make sure that your dog does not become part of this grim statistic.

Behavior Modification programs have proven to be useful for:

� Resource guarding: Guarding food, toys or humans from other dogs or humans

� Separation anxiety: A panic disorder that only happens when the dog is alone.

� On-leash aggression: An otherwise nice friendly dog turns into Cujo when on a leash, lunging at oncoming dogs.

� Stranger aggression

� Fighting household dogs

� Jumping on guests when they arrive at your home

� Dragging you down the sidewalk for a walk

Behavior modification involves applying the sound and proven principles of learning theory to change a behavior. The basic idea is to change your pet's behavior from one that is undesired to one that is desired or more acceptable. Behavior modification not only involves your dog, but it also involves teaching you and your family how to interact with your dog to correct problems and help prevent future problems.

Counter-conditioning is changing how your dog feels about something. It is the process whereby a dog's fearful feeling about strangers for example is changed to "Wow, have you noticed that treats come out of the sky when strangers are around? Cool!"

Many problems need both techniques. Some problems may require pharmacologic intervention. All require commitment. You may be instructed to make certain management and life style changes or to practice particular behavior exercises on a regular basis. There are proven techniques to help many dog problems.

After a short telephone interview an appointment will be set for a Behavior Consultation. Prior to the consultation you will be asked to fill out our Behavioral Questionnaire, which must be returned to Paws for Training 48 hours prior to your appointment. The purpose of the Questionnaire is for us to know your dog's routines, interactions, and relationships, as well as obtain a detailed description and history of the problem behaviors your dog is demonstrating.

A consultation includes:

� Observing your dog's behavior and evaluating your dog's temperament

� Discuss the possible origins of your dog's behavior issues

� Discuss a risk assessment (how dangerous is the dog or the situation?)

� Discuss options for management and/or behavior modification

For a limited time the initial consultation is $75. You will be given specific exercises to practice with your dog and an email/phone call support weekly for 4 weeks. Obviously, many serious problems require repeat training sessions, price will be determined at time of assessment. The number of required visits will depend on your goals for your dog. An estimate will be given at the end of the consultation. All consultations and training sessions take place in your home where your dog lives. This is where he misbehaves most often so this is where training is most effective.

Paws for Training dog trainers conduct the one-on-one training in your home, without the distraction of other dogs or the stress of being sent away for training at a kennel.

Take charge of your Pack. Learn to be a Pack Leader.

Certified Dog Trainers on staff.

Call to set up an appointment 865-938-7297. Isn't it about time?

Our Business is only successful through CUSTOMER SERVICE. We are here to help you decide what dog food is appropriate for YOUR dog. A well fed dog is a healthy dog (less vet visits).

We have great prices on the things you need ... Dog Toys, Treats,
Grooming Supplies, Show Supplies, Training Supplies, Chews, and Crates.

We are dedicated to finding quality products that you and your dog will enjoy.

Special Orders

If you are looking for a product we do not carry,
please let us know and we will try to get it for you.

WE NOW HAVE

NATURA PRODUCTS...INNOVA, EVO AND CALIFORNIA NATURAL Dog Foods.

Where the Money goes

All the health concerns completely aside, have you ever considered how much money you are really spending on a product that appears to be fairly inexpensive at first sight? How much money do you spend on dog food every year? Do you compare just by looking at the price tag on the bag?

Below is a calculation that compares one grocery store brand, one popular brand sold at pet stores and one high quality brand. The comparison is based on the requirements of a hypothetical, adult, moderately active dog of 50 pounds. I am aware that each animal is different and for individual feeding amounts other factors have to be taken into consideration, but for the sake of a comparison in regards to ingredient quality and price, let's just keep it simple and stick with the manufacturer's recommendation.

Food Type	Grocery Store Brand	Popular Pet Store Brand	High Quality Brand
Guaranteed Analysis	25 / 10 / 4 / 14	21.5 / 13 / 3 / 10	24 / 14.5 / 4 / 10
Kcal content per lb	1674	1683	1864
Kcal content per cup	360	365	466
Largest bag unit	35.2 lbs	40 lbs	40 lbs
Cups per bag	163.7	184.4	160
Cups per lb	4.65	4.61	4
Cost per bag	$25	$32	$35
Cost per lb	$0.71	$0.80	$0.87
Cost per cup	$0.153	$0.173	$0.219
Recommended daily amount	3.25 cups	3.63 cups	2 cups
Daily feeding cost	$0.497	$0.628	$0.438
Days bag will last	50	50	80
Bags needed / year	7.3	7.3	4.6
Monthly feeding cost	$15.21	$19.47	$13.42
Yearly feeding cost	$182.50	$233.60	$161.00

The examples were calculated using actual, existing brands. The initial cost for each brand was based on the biggest bag size and price average calculated from several sources (online as well as local stores), and the manufacturer recommended feeding amount. The amount of cups per bag and pound were calculated from the manufacturer's statement on caloric content per cup and per pound or kilogram of food (e.g. if you know a kibble contains 1,683 kcal per pound and 365 kcal per cup, you can easily deduct that a 40 pound bag of kibble contains 40 x 1,683 kcal = 67,320 kcal. If you divide that by the amount of kcal per cup, you get the amount of cups in a bag: 67,320 kcal/365 = 184.4).

As you see, the price tag on the bag should not be the deciding factor. A quality brand convinces not only with superior ingredients but also economically.

PAWS FOR PERFECTION DOG GROOMING

Monday-Tuesday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday -Saturday 9:00am - 6:30pm

Call for appointment 865-938-7297

We have open door policy here.
All clients are welcome in the grooming shop at any time.
"We treat your pet as if it were ours".
No "all day" stays. By appointment only.
Walk-in's for nail trims (no appointment necessary).