Decompression hikes, leash manners walks, tutoring in the real world, field trips to dog-friendly locations, drop-in visits, and overnight dog sitting in your home.

For overnight in-home dog sitting and drop-in visits: 10 minutes driving from Warwick Industrial Dr, Warwick, RI 02886

For decompression hikes, training outings, and training services: View service area map. Clients more than 20 miles or 25 minutes driving from Warwick Industrial Dr, Warwick, RI 02886 will incur an additional travel fee.

Due to the volume of dog-sitting and walking requests, your appointment is not reserved until it is paid in full.

You will either receive an invoice through SquareUp or book yourself via Acuity. We will go over that during our Intro Call.

For one, I am insured by PetCare Insurance.

I am a Family Dog Mediator and a certified dog trainer through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. I am also an American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.

I never stop learning. I’m required to submit Continuing Education Units to maintain my IAABC certification.

I am a registered sole proprietor/DBA in the state of Rhode Island. It’s just me, myself, and I (plus some help from technology)

ALL dogs in my care receive basic manners training.

Pet CPR and First Aid Certified

Outings - for the most part - are done one client at a time (with own my helper dogs depending on what the client dog is working on). Taking solo clients on hikes uses more gas and takes more time.

I’m recommended by local dog pros!

I will listen to your dog. I am proactive, not reactive, and can spot subtle body language signs that indicate discomfort.

I will send you some pretty sweet photos of your dog.

I charge by the night. If you’re going away Sunday and coming back Thursday afternoon, you will only pay for 4 nights as long as I can leave by 9 a.m.the day you return. In most cases, I can accommodate a drop-in visit on the day you return if needed.

Other considerations that shouldn’t need to be said but I have heard too often:

I will respect your coffee maker and other belongings. You will not come home to your toaster in the pool or air fryer in the backyard.

I will not throw a party at your house when you are away.

You will not come home to a disaster. If anything, your house will be cleaner than it was when you left! I aim for you to come home and say, “Wow, I can’t tell anyone has been here!” because let’s be real, a new person sleeping at your house can make you feel vulnerable.

Payton’s Paws does not issue monetary refunds. In certain cases, you will receive a credit on your account to redeem on our other services.

You may qualify for AfterPay through SquareUp for an additional 6% service charge.

Yes, I am an Accredited Dog Trainer through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and a Family Dog Mediator after completing the L.E.G.S.® Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation® Professional Course also am an American Kennel Club Evaluator.

Yes, Payton’s Paws is insured by Pet Care Insurance.

Yes, through the American Red Cross.

There are a lot of terms you can use: positive reinforcement, science-based, evidence-based, humane, ethical…basically science and kindness. You can learn more about training methods over on our Resources page.

I do not use or recommend prong collars, choke chains, or shock collars. If you do not have a physical fence or have an “invisible fence”, I will use a long leash when caring for your dog for safety and security. For equipment recommendations, visit the Recommended Products page.

Look out for that service in Fall 2024!

Not at this time.

No. If you are looking for a traditional dog daycare, I may have referrals depending on your area.

Payton’s Paws offers services that can help your anxious dog decompress while you’re working on their separation anxiety with a behavior consultant.

Please visit MalenaDeMartini.com or SeparationAnxietyDog.com to find a certified separation anxiety specialist.

I do not offer service dog training. I will refer you to one of my trusted colleagues who specialize in training service dogs.

I do not train emotional support dogs or therapy dogs. I will refer you to a trusted colleague who does. Learn more about the difference between support dogs here.

NO! Chances are I love them. I will never take a case that I’m not well-versed in. It’s important (and ethical) for dog professionals to know their areas of expertise and not just “wing it.”

If your dog has a bite history, I will ask questions about the context, severity, and management plans before making a decision. Often times, we will discuss muzzle training and other safety management strategies.

Muzzles, when fitted and conditioned properly, are a great management tool for many reasons.

A dog wearing a muzzle does not necessarily mean they’re a bite risk. We need to stop the stigma around muzzles.

Instead of automatically thinking muzzle = danger, we should think muzzles = safety.

My pit mix Charlotte wears a muzzle on off-leash hikes because she occasionally eats poop and, due to her breed and age, when she gets excited she tends to grab dogs’ legs and collars during play. The muzzle allows her to have her needs met and make good choices.

Not at this time.

Most of the time.

If your dog has trouble taking their meds (spits it out, won’t eat it unless a certain person gives it to them a certain way) this will be something we’ll have to practice ahead of time.

Your dog will go in a heavy-duty airline crate securely in my SUV. Pet Care Insurance covers client dogs being transported in my vehicle.

For safety purposes, your dog will be crated at all times in my vehicle.

It depends. While I am allergic to cats, I can tolerate an independent cat who just needs to be fed and litter box cleaned. If they’re a friendly kitty who enjoys sleeping with you and lots of petting, unfortunately, my allergies say no.

Please provide documentation for the following vaccines (or titer results): Rabies and DHPP.

Please provide proof of a negative fecal intestinal parasite screen.

For more information on vaccines and pet care, visit AAHA.org

Every new client fills out the new client intake form which will be replied to within 3 business days. If you’re in our service area and qualify for our services, we will be in touch for an Initial Zoom Call to get to know each other.

From there, we will set up an in-person meet and greet for me to meet your dog.

If for some reason I cannot accommodate you into my schedule, I have referrals for other positive reinforcement-based dog pros.

Expect a reply from me within 3 business days. If you do not hear from me, kindly check your spam folder. You can also email me at kellyanddogs@outlook.com and text 401-702-4521.

Email me at kellyanddogs@outlook.com