Paw & Order founder, Elissa, with her husband Steve, and a handful of their dogs.
Paw & Order Dog Training was established in 2013 in Pittsburgh by Elissa Weimer-Sentner. She served as a Combat Military Police Officer from 2007 to 2014. After graduating at the top of her class from California University of Pennsylvania, Elissa completed a highly selective Professional Dog Training Program as an outstanding graduate in 2012 and began her career as a professional dog trainer.
In 2014, Steve Sentner hired Elissa to train his Shiba Inu, who was showing signs of aggression as a 6-month-old puppy. He would turn out to be more than just a client; the two started dating after their training was completed and they got married in 2015. In 2016, Elissa chose to change her business name to Paw & Order, at which time, Steve retired from his corporate career to manage all marketing and business operations.
Once your dog learns what they are supposed to do, there are no limits. Contact your local trainer today to set up a no-obligation evaluation.
“Where do I even begin!!! Elissa is absolutely amazing!! I highly recommend their training programs and I truly couldn’t have asked for a better training experience.”
Taylor S.
BBB Review
“Elissa is a miracle worker! She, quite literally, saved my dog’s life. Elissa is great at what she does, and I’d fully entrust any dog to her. 100% recommend Paw & Order.”
Randy C.
Google Review
Elissa is the founder and owner of Paw & Order Dog Training. She is a certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, an IACP member and Chairwoman of their Therapy Dog Committee. She has earned a number of certifications and has been recognized many times for her work. Elissa has even been recognized as VIP Woman of the Year by the National Association of Professional Women.
She has also attended many seminars and training classes over the years, including:
Elissa primarily takes on Board & Train clients, but will occasionally take on In-Home clients when needed. Elissa’s goal is to bridge the gap between dogs and their people. With years of experience and a number of expert mentors, Elissa brings a training experience unrivaled by any other to the table. She believes the best method for training is not to rely on a single method, but to tailor a custom method to each dog. This has proven to provide the best results and the happiest, healthiest relationships for a family and their dog(s).
Because we consistently succeed where other trainers have failed!
It’s common for dog owners to reach out to us after trying other trainers or classes. We’re not your typical dog trainers who charge by the hour or per lesson. Most of our Dog Training Programs are commitment-based, meaning we work with you until all your goals are met, regardless of how long the training takes. We truly value the relationships we build with our clients, and if you encounter issues years down the line, just give us a call!
Every situation is unique, which is why our training programs are tailored to the individual dog, owner, and circumstances. Our approach allows for adjustments as both you and your dog learn to communicate better and as situations evolve. Generic methods won’t get you or your dog to where you need to be. During our evaluation, we’ll assess your situation, discuss the recommended training method, and create a custom training program. We train both you and your dog(s), so you could say we’re also people trainers!
We are referred by numerous veterinarians because we achieve results, and we take great pride in the testimonials we receive from our clients. Contact us today to schedule your no-obligation evaluation!
Not all locations have a physical address, the map indicates roughly the center of each location’s service territory
Paw & Order Dog Training® is a registered trademark of Paw & Order, LLC. All brand or product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products and services of, their respective owners.
Paw & Order Dog Training® offers professional dog training in Western PA, Southwest FL (Ft. Myers/Cape Coral/Naples area), Twin Cities, MN (Minneapolis/Saint Paul area) Upstate SC (Greenville), Houston/Galveston, TX. Each Paw & Order location in independently owned and operated.
You don’t have to accept your dog’s bad behaviors. You can fix them, and our dog trainers can help! We will investigate and solve your dog’s behavior problems!
