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  • Multiple Dates
    Sun, Dec 31
    Colonial Beach
    Dec 31, 2023, 12:01 AM – Jan 01, 2024, 11:59 PM
    Colonial Beach, 116 Hawthorn St, Colonial Beach, VA 22443, USA
    Dec 31, 2023, 12:01 AM – Jan 01, 2024, 11:59 PM
    Colonial Beach, 116 Hawthorn St, Colonial Beach, VA 22443, USA
    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We're taking a 2-day break over Christmas & New Year's: We will be CLOSED Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We will be closed New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. May your holidays be filled with peace, love, and joy! Cheers, Caryn & Ren
  • Thu, Dec 14
    Colonial Beach
    Dec 14, 2023, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
    Colonial Beach, 116 Hawthorn St, Colonial Beach, VA 22443, USA
    Dec 14, 2023, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
    Colonial Beach, 116 Hawthorn St, Colonial Beach, VA 22443, USA
    Every Thursday is Local's Discount Day here on Hawthorn Street. Just Flash your Local ID and save!
  • Fri, Dec 08
    Colonial Beach
    Dec 08, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Colonial Beach, 116 Hawthorn St, Colonial Beach, VA 22443, USA
    Dec 08, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Colonial Beach, 116 Hawthorn St, Colonial Beach, VA 22443, USA
    Submit the best photo of your pet and you may win a $50 Gift Card to Beach Paws Boutique! Contest is open to all pet parents and guardians who live, work, play, or shop in the greater Colonial Beach area.
  • Sun, Nov 26
    Colonial Beach
    Nov 26, 2023, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM EST
    Colonial Beach, 116 Hawthorn St, Colonial Beach, VA 22443, USA
    Nov 26, 2023, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM EST
    Colonial Beach, 116 Hawthorn St, Colonial Beach, VA 22443, USA
    Join us at Beach Paws Boutique for a Photo of your pet with Santa! This is a fundraiser for the Colonial Beach Humane Society, CB Rivah Dogs, and Service Dogs of Virginia.
  • Fri, Nov 17
    Colonial Beach
    Nov 17, 2023, 11:00 AM EST – Nov 19, 2023, 5:00 PM EST
    Colonial Beach, 115 Hawthorn St, Colonial Beach, VA 22443, USA
    Nov 17, 2023, 11:00 AM EST – Nov 19, 2023, 5:00 PM EST
    Colonial Beach, 115 Hawthorn St, Colonial Beach, VA 22443, USA
    We are celebrating our 1st Anniversary at Beach Paws Boutique! Join Ren and the BPB Team this weekend, November 17-19, 2023, and help us celebrate with cake, extended hours, giveaways, gift card raffle, and more! We will be cutting the Anniversary Cake at 1:00 PM on Saturday at 116 Hawthorn Street.
  • Fri, Feb 10
    Beach Paws Boutique
    Feb 10, 2023, 6:00 PM – Feb 11, 2023, 9:00 PM
    Beach Paws Boutique, 116 Hawthorn St, Colonial Beach, VA 22443, USA
    Feb 10, 2023, 6:00 PM – Feb 11, 2023, 9:00 PM
    Beach Paws Boutique, 116 Hawthorn St, Colonial Beach, VA 22443, USA
    Preview our featured artist for March and enjoy light refreshments as you mingle and shop for Valentine's Day!

Caryn Self Sullivan, Ph.D.

Passionate.  Patient.  Persistent.

Dr. Caryn offers personalized training and behavior modification for dogs and their people in the Greater Fredericksburg and Northern Neck Areas of Virginia. Private, personalized training is scheduled by appointment and conducted where you need it most...in your home, at your veterinarian's office, and in dog friendly public venues such as parks and trails.

 

PERSONALIZED DOG TRAINING IS DESIGNED TO MEET YOUR GOALS

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Using ONLY non-aversive, force-free methods based in the science of how animals learn, Dr. Caryn's methods and protocols are designed to build a strong and trusting bond between you and your dog. Her education, experience, and expertise include Puppy Socialization, Good Manners, Basic Obedience, Dog Behavior Modification for Fear - Anxiety - Aggression, Service Dog Training, Emotional Support Dog Training, Therapy Dog Training.  Workshops and Seminars include Clicker Training, Polite Leash Walking, Behavior Modification for Reactive Dogs, Be A Tree Bite Prevention, Dogs & Storks, Dogs and Babies, and TAGteach.

 

In addition to her PhD in Animal Behavior, she is a Certified Animal Behaviorist and Trainer with memberships in multiple professional organizations including: Karen Pryor Academy, Pet Professional Guild, Association of Professional Dog Trainers, Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, and International Association for Animal Behavior Consultants.

Testimonials

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Dr. Caryn's methods perfectly fit our personal attitude toward humane animal treatment. After just her first visit she assured us that the goals we have for our six dogs were attainable and she provided clear training guidance that we could practice ourselves. She was just the professional we were looking for.

Millard & Mary
Spotsylvania County

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Caryn came to us within the first 2 weeks of our family getting a new pet. She gave us advice on selecting a dog and then engaged the entire family in training. We were impressed with her knowledge and different techniques she would suggest to reach our training goals!

Cara & Stephen
Caroline County

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Dr. Caryn has helped many of my patients and their owners work out their problems. She has helped owners work on aggression issues to fear issues with positive reinforcement and compassion. She is an excellent teacher and trainer and I recommend her highly. 

Dr. Deborah Grissom
Grissom Mobile Veterinary Service

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