★ Gold Ethical Trainer Force-free/positive

Paws Together

📍 Madison, Wisconsin
🗺️ Madison, Middleton, Waunakee, DeForest, Sun Prairie, Monona, Fitchburg, WI & surrounding areas
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4.59 / 5
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About 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.

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Elissa Chasen

Owner & Lead Trainer

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.

Training Programs & Services

Private one-on-one sessions, online/virtual consultations, and group classes (including reactive group classes and seminars)

Private Training

One-on-one positive-reinforcement training tailored to your dog's specific behaviors and your goals.

Reactive Dog Training
Private 1:1

Specialized work for reactive dogs, including private sessions and dedicated reactive group classes and seminars.

Puppy Training & Socialization
Private 1:1

Foundation training for puppies covering early socialization and basic manners using positive-reinforcement methods.

Online/Virtual Consultations
Online/Virtual

Remote consultations for clients outside the Madison area or for issues that work well over video.

Reactive Group Classes & Seminars
Group Class

Small-group classes designed specifically for reactive dogs, plus topic-focused seminars.

Low-Stress Handling & Cooperative Care
Private 1:1

Low-stress handling and cooperative-care training to make grooming, vet visits, and husbandry calmer and more positive for the dog.

Areas of Expertise

Puppy Basic Obedience Recall Leash Reactivity Aggression Fear Based Issues Cooperative Care

Frequently Asked Questions

Paws Together uses positive reinforcement (force-free) methods, including low-stress handling and cooperative care.
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.
Elissa Chasen is CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed), PCT-A (Professional Canine Trainer-Accredited), and FFCP (Fear Free Certified Professional).
Private one-on-one sessions, online/virtual consultations, and group classes (including reactive group classes and seminars).
Madison, Middleton, Waunakee, DeForest, Sun Prairie, Monona, Fitchburg, and surrounding Dane County areas.

Achievements & Credentials

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CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed)
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PCT-A (Professional Canine Trainer-Accredited)
FFCP (Fear Free Certified Professional).
Notable: 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.

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