About

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Hello! I’m Lesley Ann DSouza

I’d love to be your personal dog trainer. Allow me to tell you a little about myself.

I am the owner and canine training specialist of Paws For Applause and have lived in Dubai for most of my life. I began my career in the banking industry where I worked for over 15 years until I decided to follow my passion and establish my own dog training business.

Having trained my first pet Labrador, Hunter, I was very eager to expand my knowledge about training and caring for dogs. After months of research, I decided that Triple Crown Academy (now Starmark Academy for Professional Dog Trainers ) in Texas, USA had an impressive yet extensive training program. I graduated my course and received my certification in Canine Obedience and Behavior Modification.

My goal as a passionate dog lover is to help reduce the number of abandoned and unwanted dogs by educating dog owners through my obedience training programs.

What does Paws for Applause do?

We are a licensed dog training business providing in-home dog obedience services, to help you and your dog enjoy many happy and healthy years together.

Our services are conducted in the convenience of your home in order to offer you personalized and friendly instructions on how to teach your dog. One on one time with our canine training specialist means that you can ask questions, receive demonstrations, practice obedience training and receive instant and specific feedback.

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Transformational Packages

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Our transformational packages offer professional, friendly, hands-on guidance to get your dog to do what you want. Based on the recommended training plan provided during the one on one consultation.

Anything is Pawsible Puppy Package(for puppies 3 months to less than 1 year) - AED 2500:

Puppies are cute and cuddly, but they come with a lot of responsibility. They require a lot of love, attention and leadership to develop into well-balanced, healthy adult dogs.

To help set you and your pup on the right paw, our puppy package includes the following:

Puppy Behavior Test – our training specialist will assess the puppy’s behavior by conducting a few simple tests with your puppy and will recommend an appropriate obedience training plan based on the results of the behavior test

Puppy Foundation- Here we will explain the do’s and don’ts of puppy ownership, how to be a responsible pet parent, creating a safe place for your pup, feeding and setting schedules, and much more

Basic puppy obedience commands – we will demonstrate using simple techniques, how to have a well-trained, calm and happy pup.

Play time pups- we will demonstrate play time techniques to strengthen the bond you have with your puppy

As part of this package, we also provide you with training handouts, homework and Certificate of Completion that you can proudly display.



Smarty Paws Obedience Package (For dogs over 1 year) - AED 2000:

Based on the issues you are facing with your dog’s behavior and the recommended training plan provided during the in-home consultation, this package includes the following:

Basic obedience – demonstrations using simple, positive training techniques on how to establish yourself as leader of the “Pack”, and help you overcome unwanted behaviors.

Playtime techniques- What better way to have fun with basic obedience than to mix in some play time as well! Your dog will look forward to his obedience training and you will have a happier, more attentive dog.

Homework- tailored around your busy schedule and to ensure your dog’s success. Like they say, practice makes perfect!

Obedience assessment – This will be a simple assessment toward the end of the course to evaluate your dog’s response to your training commands as taught during the demonstration sessions.

As part of this package, we will also provide you with training handouts, homework schedule and Certificate of Completion that you can proudly display.

Initial Consultation - AED 500



Follow up Appointment - AED 350

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