Paws Together
Paws Together is a Madison, Wisconsin dog training service led by certified trainer Elissa Chasen. The practice centers on positive-reinforcement methods and specializes in reactivity, while also serving puppies, basic-manners learners, and dogs with fear or aggression challenges. Services are delivered through private one-on-one sessions, online/virtual consultations, and group classes, including dedicated reactive group classes and seminars. Elissa is triple-credentialed (CPDT-KA, PCT-A, FFCP) and integrates low-stress handling and cooperative care into her work. Elissa Chasen, CPDT-KA, PCT-A, FFCP, is a certified positive-reinforcement dog trainer based in Madison, Wisconsin. She specializes in reactivity and works across a broad range of training needs including puppy socialization, basic manners, fear and aggression, and low-stress handling/cooperative care.
- Recommended by members
- No one yet
- Bark ScoreGold Rated Trainer
- 4.6 / 5
- Reputation
- 3.9
- Ethics
- 5.0
- Credentials
- 5.0
- Service breadth
- 3.8
- Training methods
- Force-free
Paws Together reviews
Public reviews
Paws Together’s reputation score is 3.9 out of 5, worked out from the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile. That’s higher than 44% of the trainers we list.
How is Paws Together rated?
Four parts, each out of 5, weighted into one score. Member reviews never change it. How we score
- Reputation 30% of the score
- 3.9
- From the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile.
- Ethics 40% of the score
- 5.0
- Force-free. They train with rewards and positive reinforcement, without aversive tools. This scores highest.
- Credentials 25% of the score
- 5.0
- No recognised credential is listed. Ask what training they’ve had.
- Service breadth 5% of the score
- 3.8
- 3 ways to train (private 1:1, online/virtual, group class), and help with 8 kinds of problem.
How does Paws Together compare with other Madison dog trainers?
Counted from the 9 trainers listed in Madison.
- Highest of 9 scored trainers in Madison by Bark Score.
- One of 4 force-free trainers listed in Madison.
- Offers private 1:1, like 6 other trainers in Madison.
- Offers group class, like 4 other trainers in Madison.
- The only trainer in Madison listing online/virtual.
- Overall Bark Score higher than 94% of the trainers we list.
What to ask Paws Together before you book
- What does a typical session look like, and what happens when a dog gets something wrong?
- What does a session or programme cost, and what’s included?
- What training or qualifications do you have?
- How many dogs are in a class, and how many trainers?
- What will I need to practise between sessions?
About Paws Together
- Helps with
- Puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash, reactivity, aggression, fear based issues, cooperative care
- How they train
- Private 1:1, online/virtual, group class
- Credentials
- CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed); PCT-A (Professional Canine Trainer-Accredited); FFCP (Fear Free Certified Professional)
- Owner
- Elissa Chasen
- Service area
- Madison, Middleton, Waunakee, DeForest, Sun Prairie, Monona, Fitchburg, WI & surrounding areas
- Good to know
- Triple-credentialed trainer (CPDT-KA, PCT-A, FFCP); specializes in reactivity; offers dedicated reactive group classes and seminars; positive-reinforcement methods only; integrates low-stress handling and cooperative care.
- Achievements
- CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed); PCT-A (Professional Canine Trainer-Accredited); FFCP (Fear Free Certified Professional).
- Phone
- +1 608-709-9771
Sessions
Questions and answers
What training methods does Paws Together use?
Paws Together uses positive reinforcement (force-free) methods, including low-stress handling and cooperative care.
What does Paws Together specialize in?
Elissa specializes in reactivity, and also works with a wide range of behaviors including puppy training and socialization, basic manners, fear and aggression, and cooperative care.
What credentials does Elissa hold?
Elissa Chasen is CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed), PCT-A (Professional Canine Trainer-Accredited), and FFCP (Fear Free Certified Professional).
What training formats are offered?
Private one-on-one sessions, online/virtual consultations, and group classes (including reactive group classes and seminars).
What areas does Paws Together serve?
Madison, Middleton, Waunakee, DeForest, Sun Prairie, Monona, Fitchburg, and surrounding Dane County areas.
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