Placid Paws Dog Training

After working with three other dog trainers, we found Sunghee and never looked back again. Her patient and calm style works really well with our frisky and anxious Havanese. Her methods are very different from most dog trainers but they are really genius and simple ways to see lasting change. I love that she does a combo of working with us, because we obviously need help as parents, but she also works one-on-one with our pup so that you have a good base to work off of. I also love how excited he is every time he sees her or even hears her name :-) We highly recommend her to any frustrated pup parent!

As a first time dog owner, I became quickly confused after researching training methods and approaches, which can vary dramatically. With a lovable and very active sighthound, I needed to learn how to control his often high energy and establish reliable recall methods, particularly outside. PlacidPaws came highly recommended by a colleague and I am very happy for the introduction. Aside from being extremely professional and well organized with a range of training options, Sunghee’s unique "relaxation-based” approach has been both fun and successful. While my pet will continue to be a work-in-progress, I have learned how to better manage his good & bad energies by understanding his emotions and reinforcing his positive behavior with calming and consistent responses. There’s a lot to learn

We adopted two year-old pups from a shelter in the South. They were energetic and supposedly "pals" but fought angrily with each other. After a week in our house we called a trainer who taught us some commands. But the fighting and out-of-control behavior and messing in the room we had them in made us regret having them and we considered giving them back. Fortunately my husband found Placid Paws and immediately we were relieved. The philosophy is to calm and change behavior so the dogs control themselves. The training videos and other options like visits and zoom classes made a huge difference in just a few weeks. We never thought the pups could be loose in the house, but they are now. Sometimes they get zoomies but we can control that. They are so loving and affectionate, we can't imagin

Sunghee has been invaluable in turning a 3+ year old rescued 60lb Lab Bully into the dog I always wanted. She's taught him the manners and the ability to relax that he never had. She encourages him to learn the right way of doing things by helping him to figure what's appropriate out vs. a drill instructor school. The individual attention and her calm demeanor is the difference. I would gladly recommend her to anyone.

Our experience with Placid Paws for help with our Bergamasco sheepdog Lily was excellent. Lily was struggling with considerable anxiety issues and we wanted to try non pharmacological methods to help her. Sunghee is not only very professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate, but also very effective. After working with her, Lily has shown great improvement. She has learned several relaxation techniques to manage her anxiety. She is doing much better with separation, inclement weather, walking on hardwood floors and tolerating noise. She is eating better and overall a happier dog all without use of medications. The in home training is very convenient and Sunghee is flexible with timing. Booster lessons can be scheduled, which are great if you are unable to be around. I would highly r