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Whether you are just getting started with training or have been working with your dog for awhile, SPPS, LLC is here to help! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1617056633215-N9WT1HD7JMNEIKOPRLSX/IMG-1037.jpg About - My approach to dog training With a Masters degree in Applied Animal Behavior and Animal Welfare, I approach dog training from the perspective that our animal companions deserve to feel safe, healthy, and excited to see us! I am here to help you and your dog not only communicate better but have fun together too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1626656002054-1NIIJK5PB0XJS4BCCBL7/IMG-4376.JPG About - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/75f3bf36-7ef8-4e0b-8cee-0cf83f5d0e4f/unnamed+%286%29.jpg About - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/8469c963-e7e5-4228-b776-a87e8a55b0c1/unnamed%2B%25283%2529.jpg About - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.foliosephotography.com/dog-walking daily 0.75 2021-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1620227824106-TJUYH1AIG4XWKZSLR34X/unnamed.jpg Dog Walking - Bathroom Break $17-25 Bathroom breaks can be 20 to 30 minutes long depending on your pup’s needs! They can also include loose leash walking and other basic obedience training! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1620227792232-DPN0WEJQOMEH695TQNDT/unnamed+%283%29.jpg Dog Walking - Hikes & Pack Walks $50-60 Hikes and pack walks include car rides to and from a park, a 90-minute hike, basic obedience training, and can include buddies! Packs include up to four dogs at once who are matched up based on the pup’s personalities! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1620178836396-5NFJWSHVT0JHK9Q686CH/IMG-4394.JPG Dog Walking - Walk for Exercise $30-45 Exercise walks can last from 40 to 60 minutes. They can include training time, fetch, long-lead playtime and recall training, and more! https://www.foliosephotography.com/contact daily 0.75 2021-04-26 https://www.foliosephotography.com/home daily 1.0 2023-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1618275400678-R1T0E3K52ARCYKC4NLAB/IMG-5904.jpg Home Enrichment Plans Animals thrive when they get to activate their bodies and their brains each day. Every training package includes either a basic or advanced enrichment plan to keep your pup physically and mentally fit! To learn more about enrichment, check out the blog post “What is Enrichment, Anyway?” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1618278556109-NEEUZB1KP109ZEK923UB/3a1100d3-95ef-452d-8869-eb736f8e3d89.jpg Home Scenic shot of the beach with waves hitting the rocks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1618278416673-KGYLAWK2R2KF9GAAWHJT/IMG-0161.jpg Home Pretty Caucasian woman at the beach smiling at camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1618278279412-L4RYLI14T241F9EBLMWE/C1D1C594-3BF7-4777-922D-E9F7E73B53A3.jpg Home Bright natural dining room nook with vases plates and fruits on the table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1618278468980-2FVERDNB24ZOOJ3TLEY9/IMG-2341.jpg Home Happy smiling woman with curly hair lounging on couch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/acea1e88-4bea-4012-a3f0-7b4325943df0/dachshund-4314419_1280.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/e7b9bf3b-3820-4dd0-904f-06f1ef11df53/puppy+sketch.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1619137323458-YMENUXB03A5TCGIPPYRC/dog-4314604_1280.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/25f3f4da-9328-428b-8f1f-9926fb2e0598/Untitled+design.jpg Home https://www.foliosephotography.com/team daily 0.75 2021-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1619207546262-VAR5UEQ81FMDI7MMP3XR/C1D1C594-3BF7-4777-922D-E9F7E73B53A3.JPG Team - Irene Putzig, MSc Owner of SPPS, LLC I have loved animals all my life. I grew up in the countryside of western New York (go Bills!) and my family owned dogs, cats, fish, rabbits, and more throughout my childhood. I took care of my neighbors farm animals and pets growing up, volunteered at animal shelters and a dog training school throughout undergrad and grad school, and graduated from the University of Edinburgh’s MSc program in Applied Animal Behaviour & Animal Welfare in 2020! Since the beginning of 2021, I have been hiking and training small packs of dogs in parks in DC for an awesome woman-owned business called Happy Hikers. All of this has led to my decision to launch Spotty Paws Pet Services, LLC to help local, Virginia pet owners have better experiences and build stronger bonds with their pets! 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Similar to Puppy Training, but can (depending on dog’s starting skill level) include : Focus (attention on owner), Sit-Stay & Down-Stay at a distance, Touch, Heel, & Recall (come command) at a distance Loose leash walking We will also cover working on negative behaviours, such as chewing on objects that are not dog toys, barking, etc. with advanced enrichment strategies and redirection techniques. Finally, we will cover some fun games to help you not only work on your training techniques, but also build a stronger bond with your pup! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1620682095666-HUF78CNL9J9TU73COW34/unnamed+%286%29.jpg Services - Puppy Training $275 Six 35-minute sessions of one-on-one training covering: Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, Leave it, Drop it, Gentle (take the treat gently) & Come Walking on a leash Settle training We will also cover training techniques for crate training, housebreaking, greeting guests without jumping, nipping/playtime biting, and enrichment techniques for avoiding separation anxiety. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1620682217620-HM3GP9E4IGO3U130YW5O/unnamed+%287%29.jpg Services - Custom & Virtual Prices Vary! Working on something specific with your dog? Head over to the contact page and we can work on coming up with a custom training plan to suit your needs! https://www.foliosephotography.com/pet-sitting daily 0.75 2021-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1620685805751-HUN5FV167HG2UD6CH4NI/IMG_8251.jpg Pet Sitting - Three Visits/Day $45-72 20-minute visits - $45 total 35-minute visits - $60 total 45-minute visits - $72 total https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1620685921978-WZYLCLPRFCUKDNQXMOY7/4F30F737-F0FE-4A5C-BA27-0B3BCA1E5C19.JPG Pet Sitting - Two Visits/Day $30-50 20-minute visits - $30 total 35-minute visits - $40 total 45-minute visits - $50 total https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1620685699341-E8M0UBD2XLQ4PMUTWMQK/IMG-8129.JPG Pet Sitting - Single Visit/Day $17-26 20-minute visit - $17 35-minute visit - $22 45-minute visit - $26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1620686040631-WHISNTZ1SXGFHNPHP5I3/IMG-1788.JPG Pet Sitting - Additional Services Prices Vary Each additional pet for visits: +$3-5 Each additional pet for overnight stays: +$15 Oral medication administration: +$3/visit/pet Holiday* visits: +$10/visit *Holidays where additional cost applies: Christmas day/eve, Boxing day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, New Years eve/day, Easter, Memorial day/weekend, Independence day/weekend, Labor day/weekend, February 1 (Irene’s Birthday) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1620686122645-M78QHQBWZQNBUXEXPDO7/IMG-1417.JPG Pet Sitting - Overnight Stay $70-100 Includes 2-4 walks, feeding, water bowl refresh, playtime, and photo/video updates! 8 pm to 10 am - $70 6 pm to 11 am - $80 4 pm to 12 pm - $90 24 hours -$100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1620686222656-Y3YWVEQG4Z6GM0SVR658/IMG-1832.JPG Pet Sitting - Custom Prices Vary Let me know what you are looking for and I will let you know what I can do! https://www.foliosephotography.com/other-services daily 0.75 2021-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1626655878963-GVRNIXAJR3HWH49ZSCOK/3B93E11B-C483-4389-A3F9-E15FB3BF9A34.JPG Other Services - House Sitting $15-200 Going out of town for the weekend or a whole week or more? We can help give your home a lived-in look, bring in your packages, and more while you’re away! Services include: Alternating lights and blinds Bringing in packages Checking and adjusting thermostat if necessary/requested Watering plants Feeding fish 1-2 daily visits 1-15 days covered https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1626655961827-Q4NNNNORZNJ51H2OXW04/IMG-3645.jpg Other Services - Wedding Day Dog Coordinator $150-400 Fur richer or fur poorer, your pup/s will be by both of your sides fur as long as they shall live, so why not on your wedding day? We are all for it and we would love to help make your day run smoothly! Services include: Transportation to and from the event 3-10 hours of coverage Positive reinforcement and enrichment to keep your pup/s happy and calm throughout your special day! On-leash exercise, bathroom trips, hydration breaks, and feeding time throughout your day Coordination with your photographer Aisle escourt if requested! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1626656611002-WK2E2PX01WMXU2HHZ4MJ/ZiggieTheDoo.jpg Other Services - Photography $50-200 30-minute to 60-minute session, including 10-30 high quality, edited, digital images 1-2 shooting locations Option to include people in photos too! https://www.foliosephotography.com/blog-ideas daily 0.75 2021-05-12 https://www.foliosephotography.com/testimonials daily 0.75 2021-08-05 https://www.foliosephotography.com/services-1 daily 0.75 2022-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1619142859561-W5GEVYKU787HB0IEVW1R/cat-1292989_1280.jpg Services (Copy) hand-drawn aim target icon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1619137485421-K97N0I921NNNVB3JWJRZ/dachshund-4314419_1280.png Services (Copy) hand-drawn empty pill bottle icon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1619137323458-YMENUXB03A5TCGIPPYRC/dog-4314604_1280.jpg Services (Copy) hand-drawn armchair icon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1619137601093-M2Q1ZP1P9ELAALWL9P5N/house-2026116_1280.jpg Services (Copy) hand-drawn simplified needles in back acupuncture icon https://www.foliosephotography.com/about-1 daily 0.75 2022-06-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1617056530172-YF2VQ6JPV8HT5TX8ER2I/IMG-0803.jpg About (Copy) - Mission There are few things in life that bring us as much joy and meaning as caring for our pets. We all want to give them the best life possible. However, that can be hard when we experience training barriers. My mission in starting Spotty Paws Pet Services, LLC is to help you build a stronger bond with your dog through making training fun, setting up enrichment plans, and helping you learn to read your dog’s body language. Whether you are just getting started with training or have been working with your dog for awhile, SPPS, LLC is here to help! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1617056633215-N9WT1HD7JMNEIKOPRLSX/IMG-1037.jpg About (Copy) - My approach to dog training With a Masters degree in Applied Animal Behavior and Animal Welfare, I approach dog training from the perspective that our animal companions deserve to feel safe, healthy, and excited to see us! 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My mission in starting Spotty Paws Pet Services, LLC is to help you build a stronger bond with your dog through making training fun, setting up enrichment plans, and helping you learn to read your dog’s body language. Whether you are just getting started with training or have been working with your dog for awhile, SPPS, LLC is here to help! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1626656002054-1NIIJK5PB0XJS4BCCBL7/IMG-4376.JPG About (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/75f3bf36-7ef8-4e0b-8cee-0cf83f5d0e4f/unnamed+%286%29.jpg About (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/8469c963-e7e5-4228-b776-a87e8a55b0c1/unnamed%2B%25283%2529.jpg About (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.foliosephotography.com/team-1 daily 0.75 2025-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605fb97e36f9b8316262ab2f/1619207546262-VAR5UEQ81FMDI7MMP3XR/C1D1C594-3BF7-4777-922D-E9F7E73B53A3.JPG Team (Copy) - Irene Putzig, MSc Owner of SPPS, LLC I have loved animals all my life. I grew up in the countryside of western New York (go Bills!) and my family owned dogs, cats, fish, rabbits, and more throughout my childhood. I took care of my neighbors farm animals and pets growing up, volunteered at animal shelters and a dog training school throughout undergrad and grad school, and graduated from the University of Edinburgh’s MSc program in Applied Animal Behaviour & Animal Welfare in 2020! Since the beginning of 2021, I have been hiking and training small packs of dogs in parks in DC for an awesome woman-owned business called Happy Hikers. All of this has led to my decision to launch Spotty Paws Pet Services, LLC to help local, Virginia pet owners have better experiences and build stronger bonds with their pets! 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Similar to Puppy Training, but can (depending on dog’s starting skill level) include : Focus (attention on owner), Sit-Stay & Down-Stay at a distance, Touch, Heel, & Recall (come command) at a distance Loose leash walking We will also cover working on negative behaviours, such as chewing on objects that are not dog toys, barking, etc. with advanced enrichment strategies and redirection techniques. 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