Puppy On Board! exists to support new and experienced puppy owners on their puppy raising journeys by empowering them with the knowledge and skills they need to shape their puppies into enjoyable members of the family.
Payten and Goldendoodle Jubs on a hike fall of 2023
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Meet Your Puppy TrainerHello, I'm Payten Knapp! I have a lifelong history with puppies. My parents started Knapp's Paw Prints before I was born, so I have been around puppies literally my whole life. When I was 10, I trained my first personal puppy, Ahni. At age 12, I was asked to train a friend's dog and in the following years, I eagerly took every puppy training opportunity that came my way, including teaching small group classes in my front yard. I have worked with numerous puppies on things like potty training, crate training, jumping up, chewing, confidence building, basic obedience, and house manners. I have had the amazing opportunities to be instructed by experienced service, therapy, and police K-9 dog trainers and behaviorist and I love the journey of constantly learning with each and every puppy I train. My late German Shepherd, Una, passed both the Canine Good Citizen test and also the therapy dog test. |
In 2020, I began the online presence of Puppy On Board! as an effort to support new puppy owners and give them the knowledge and skills they need to train their puppy into a joy and delight to be around. On a more personal note, I am a faithful follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. I seek to wholeheartedly delight in Him, bringing Him glory in everything I do. |
Goldendoodle Charlie whom I worked with extensively winter/spring of 2020.
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