Prime Paw

Positive Reinforcement Dog Training in SF!

More than just dog training, our mission at primepaw is to develop your relationship with your dog.

Based in San Francisco, we strive to educate our community about positive reinforcement (R+) dog training. We’re not just trainers or walkers, we’re friends, invested in helping you learn your dog’s specific needs.

our services

Puppy

Expertly designed classes to nurture your puppy through every stage of early development.

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Group Classes

Tailored classes for dogs of all ages and skills levels, from training basics to advanced behaviors.

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Specialty & Private

Personalized solutions to unlock your dog's full potential with one-on-one attention from experienced trainers

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TEAM ONYX "primepaw has been absolutely incredible for both me and my dog, Onyx. Before enrolling, I heard great recommendations from two separate people who told me how much PrimePaw had helped with their dogs. After experiencing it myself, I can confidently say they were right—primepaw exceeded all my expectations."

TEAM CHARLIE & DAISY "I have been working with James, David, Dom, Steve and others at PrimePaw for going on 5 years now and they are an AMAZING team. They are very attentive to the special needs of our dogs and have helped us and our dogs so much. Their classes and training methods are highly evolved, extremely effective and FUN for us and the dogs. I am particularly impressed by how the PrimePaw staff has poured their heart, soul and time into helping us and by their professionalism and responsiveness."

TEAM YUZU "The Adolescent Academy team did a wonderful job helping my social butterfly dog learn how to navigate the world and have fun at the same time. She loved going to school every day to see her human and dog friends! The change in her behavior and focus was amazing to see."

TEAM NILU "We've been using Primepaw for several years. Nilu has been going to Off-leash adventures since she was around 6 months old. Her recall improved dramatically once she joined. She waits by the door everyone morning and lights up when they arrive. She comes home nicely tired and enriched. She's a cuddle bug, so she's always there to cuddle all her friends and new dogs. We also use them for boarding and our experience has always been amazing. We never worry when we travel, it's like Nilu is going off to camp while we are away."

your primepaw journey

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Puppy Programs

Build a strong foundation in engagement, settling, and socialization during the critical stages of your puppy’s early development.

Puppy Preschool

primepaw’s Puppy Preschool program includes six private, in-home training sessions customized to meet your puppy where they are at developmentally.

Puppy Kindergarten?

Primepaw’s Puppy Programs build a strong foundation of positive behaviors and socialization.

First Step

Primepaw’s Specialty Training provides advanced, personalized training solutions.

Adolescent Academy

primepaw’s Adolescent Classes prepare young dogs for city life with essential training. Socialization for dogs of all ages.

Adolescent

Prepare young dogs for city life with training focused on emotional regulation, impulse control and confidence building to achieve smoother walks, increased calmness, and more.

Adolescent Academy

primepaw’s Adolescent Classes prepare young dogs for city life with essential training. Socialization for dogs of all ages.

Play Labs

Let primepaw’s expert training staff teach your puppy positive lifelong habits in a happy and safe environment.

Group Classes

Our group classes are designed to provide comprehensive training and socialization for dogs of all ages and stages.

Walk n Trains

Our Walk and Train Program could be the perfect solution for you! We’ve got you covered whether pulling or stalling on walks, eating things off the ground, or barking at dogs and other distractions.

Private Lesson

primepaw’s private training sessions offer personalized solutions tailored to your pup’s unique needs, ensuring effective behavior modification, obedience training, or specialized skills development.

Off Leash Adventure

Experience the best in dog walking with primepaw’s Off-Leash Adventures, where we redefine the culture of dog walking using positive reinforcement training and walking techniques.

Doggy Day Care

At primepaw, we believe in the power of positive reinforcement to create a happy and healthy environment for your furry friends.

Adult

Reshape old habits and teach your dog new tricks through behavior modification, counterconditioning, and other science-backed techniques.

Play Labs

Let primepaw’s expert training staff teach your puppy positive lifelong habits in a happy and safe environment.

Group Classes

Our group classes are designed to provide comprehensive training and socialization for dogs of all ages and stages.

Walk n Trains

Private Lesson

Off Leash Adventure

Experience the best in dog walking with primepaw’s Off-Leash Adventures, where we redefine the culture of dog walking using positive reinforcement training and walking techniques.

Doggy Day Care

At primepaw, we believe in the power of positive reinforcement to create a happy and healthy environment for your furry friends.

Specialty

Implement personalized training solutions for you and your dog’s unique needs, from working through fear and reactivity to shaping advanced behaviors.

Walk n Trains

Private Lesson

Barky pully Lungy Dogs

Is your dog driving you crazy on walks? Do they pull, bark, and lunge at other dogs, people, or city distractions?

Stay Means Stay

Teach your dog to maintain their position in the face of distractions by honing their mat work, impulse control, and emotional regulation skills.

Reliable-Recall

Make recall fun and desirable for your dog through engaging games, consistent reinforcement, and life rewards so that they come back to you every time.

Freestyle Heelwork

Take your training to the next level with our Freestyle Heelwork group class! More than just tricks, Freestyle Heelwork teaches your dog to think in the presence of distractions – building stronger focus and attention on you. Get your dog in sync with you through Freestyle Heelwork!