About Us
About Precious Paws of Aptos
Welcome to Precious Paws of Aptos! We are a small business dedicated to providing top-quality dog training services to the Aptos area. We offer agility classes and personalized private dog training.
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At Precious Paws of Aptos, we understand that your dog is a beloved part of your family, and we are committed to providing them with the care, guidance, and support they deserve.
About Naomi
Based in beautiful Aptos, CA, I’m passionate about helping people and their dogs build strong, trusting relationships. My goal is to support you and your dog as you learn, grow, and thrive together as a team.
I believe in using science-based, positive reinforcement training methods that are kind, effective, and fun for everyone. My dogs and I share a love for Agility, exploring the beach and forest, and taking advantage of the endless opportunities that Northern California has to offer.
When I’m not training or adventuring with my dogs, I also enjoy volunteering at the Santa Cruz SPCA.
I'm proud to be a Certified Training Partner with the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior (KPA CTP #95336).
FAQs
What is clicker training?
Clicker training, or marker-based training, is a form of positive reinforcement-based training that focuses on marking the behavior you like and reinforcing it, rather than focusing on the behavior you don't like.
Desirable behavior is usually marked using a clicker, a mechanical device that makes a short, distinct "click" sound that tells the animal exactly when it is doing the right thing. The click is followed by something that the animal finds reinforcing (i.e., food treats).
This technique is based on the science of how animals learn, which shows that a dog—or any animal, for that matter—is more likely to learn and repeat actions that result in consequences it desires and enjoys. Clicker training also enables training of behaviors that would be extremely difficult, or even impossible, to train any other way.