Empowering owners and unleashing their dog’s potential

Taylor Frank – Owner & Dog Trainer
AKC Approved Evaluator

UNCOVER YOUR DOG’S POTENTIAL

As a trainer I utilize a method called Choice-based training. I use game-based training in conjunction with positive reinforcement to teach the dog how to make the choices we want them to make. Proper Paws’ mission is to empower owners while unleashing their dog’s potential! I wholeheartedly believe you build a different level of bond and respect with your dog through training that you can’t build any other way.  This is precisely why I love training owners how to train their dogs. This is not only to build this bond but also so the owner can understand the hows and whys behind the training.

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IT'S NEVER TOO LATE

Whether you’re embarrassed by how your dog greets your guests or how they pull you while on the leash, it is never too late to get started on your dogs training and to teach the behaviors you want!

WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT PROPER PAWS

Charlotte Painter
Charlotte Painter
June 7, 2023
Taylor is THE BEST. I feel so lucky I found her to help train my new rescue dog. I signed up for her 1:1 private trainings, and she customize tailored every lesson to my goals. Her tricks and tips on how to mentally stimulate my dog have literally changed our lives! She is incredibly talented and knows in and out what she’s doing! The best part is she teaches you how to train and work with your dog so you feel confident moving forward. I couldn’t be happier with how much she has helped me and my dog. She has taught me and my pup things I never even knew were possible. 10/10 couldn’t recommend a better trainer!
Becca Reher
Becca Reher
June 7, 2023
Taylor is THE BEST. First off, she immediately took the time to bond with Digi by playing his favorite game of tug. I knew she was the right kind of trainer for us after this. She really connects with your dog and gets them to trust her. She was able to get Digi focused and ready to learn immediately and helped me learn how to redirect his attention to focus on me as well. She really catered Digi’s training to his personality. She taught me ways to heal with him while utilitizng tug, which was something I wouldn’t have ever thought of! I loved that the training was for both me and Digi. I can now move forward feeling closer to him and continuing to be creative in our trainings! 10/10 recommended her to EVERY DOG OWNER
McKayla Deuel
McKayla Deuel
April 27, 2023
I could absolutely not be more grateful for Taylor and the 5 weeks we got to spend with her!! Even just an hour a session seriously helped us so much! She is so great working with our baby, but we were also able to make a great friendship with her! I all day would recommend proper paws to literally ANYONE!!
Sarah Johnson
Sarah Johnson
April 27, 2023
We love Taylor, and so do our dogs! We had a wonderful experience training our two pups. She is very knowledgeable, a great trainer, and fun to work with. 10/10 recommend! We've seen improvement with our dogs, and our confidence with handling them as well.
Stephanie Luckey
Stephanie Luckey
March 30, 2023
What can I say? Taylor is amazing. She is not only great and magic with dogs (obviously), but she gives you the tools to help you be that way with your dog(s) as well. We're still kind of in the beginning of our training, but Nala is already picking up on different cues and commands quickly. I'm super impressed. And if I have any questions along the way, I simply reach out and ask, or look back and reference the plethora of training material Taylor provides. I'm so excited with how far we've come already, and I can't wait to continue!!
Cade Krueger
Cade Krueger
March 24, 2023
Taylor does an amazing job training puppies. She is exceptionally kind, positive, and has a ton of wonderful experience. I highly recommend her!
Melissa Mayr
Melissa Mayr
March 23, 2023
Taylor is amazing with dogs! I didn’t know we could get my dog doing things perfectly in each session. Yes I still need to keep up on the training but now I have the knowledge to train a great pup! I was at a daily loss each day on want to do before I had her come. Another plus was he was happy and himself during each session! Taylor is a game changer for understanding and training your pup! Thanks Taylor!
Ali Henriques
Ali Henriques
March 21, 2023
I am blown away by the level of care, support and expertise that Taylor exhibits. In 5 short sessions, she enabled us (and our pup, Jefe) on basic commands, safety commands and some off-leash work! She is a master of her trade... and Jefe responds to just the sound of her voice now 🙂
Chantae Arroyo
Chantae Arroyo
March 20, 2023
I cannot say enough good things about Proper Paws and more specifically, its owner. As a first time dog owner, I was extremely overwhelmed with a brand new puppy and all the challenges that came with training from ground zero. When we found Taylor, I was so confident I made the best choice in introducing her and her training methods to me and my pup. I continually get complimented on how "well behaved" my Chowder is and I always combat it with, "well, I had the BEST trainer!" As someone who tried different avenues before finding Proper Paws, I was never met with that same sense of assurance prior. She's continued to impress me with her professionalism, expertise, and passion in both her 1:1 sessions and her group puppy program. Her methods instill confidence in both the owner and the dog and I always appreciate how patient and attentive she is in any scenario you may be facing. Any time I have family or friends who are in search of training, I explain that there is no other option than Proper Paws.. but only if they want the best.
Stephanie K
Stephanie K
March 20, 2023
I highly recommend working with Taylor! I took her puppy group class, and she has put together an amazing program that provides incredible value to both you and your dog. She covers all the basics (and goes above and beyond) to help you build a solid foundation with your puppy and set you up for success. Taylor is very experienced and knowledgeable, and she works with you in a way that builds confidence in both you and your dog. I'm so impressed by her ability to teach a class with TEN different puppies and clients, and still have time for 1-on-1 hands-on guidance and direction. The improvement that I saw in my puppy/myself and all the other puppies/clients in the class was seriously incredible, and I'm very grateful that I had the opportunity to work with her.