Community Highlights: Meet Anyssa Newcomb of 4 Paws Canine Training

Today we’d like to introduce you to Anyssa Newcomb.

Hi Anyssa, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start, maybe you can share some of your backstories with our readers.
In 2014, I started working in the animal industry at a doggy daycare, and from there, I knew I wanted to expand my knowledge and grow! In 2017 I started working at a Dog Training Facility in Boise, Idaho, where I quickly fell in love with this industry and helping dogs and clients reach their full potential. Halfway through college, I realized that training dogs was my passion and decided to pursue that career route once I graduated college. I attended Boise State University, earning a Bachelor’s of Psychology and graduating in 2018. I was fortunate to attend the Prestige’s Michael Ellis School for Dog Trainers In California. My experience in this industry has mostly come from hands-on training, the school of hard Knox!

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Perfecting my craft and building a business has not been easy. There are so many different opinions and ideologies in the dog training industry that sometimes, getting clouded by the noise and opinions can be difficult. I have a solid foundation that I was fortunate enough to learn from my previous training company and have built on it. There are things that I have taken out of my training and things that I have added in, and every dog is so different, so being able to adjust on the fly is super important. I have a core ideology that I base a majority of my training on, but there are things I have taken from other trainers and implemented when needed. I use a lot of Classical and Operant Conditioning in Dog Training. In addition to the numerous opinions in the industry, geography has played a huge role in my journey. As the pandemic started, my husband and I moved to Nashville in 2020. By the end of the year, we were back in Idaho simply because of the pandemic. And the challenges it brought on. in 2021. We were fortunate enough to purchase a house in an area where there isn’t a dog trainer up close to me or someone with the experience I have. But trying to market for the Nashville area is difficult because I live about an hour away. So living out in the country certainly has pros and cons.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
4 Paws Canine Training is an Elite Dog Training Service located in Westmoreland, TN. We have been in business since May of 2022 and have over 5 years of experience in the dog training industry. Our specialties include puppy training and young dogs; We are proud graduates of the Prestige Michael Ellis School for Dog Training; We are a Veteran Operated Business as my husband is a Former Military. We offer Private In-home Lessons within 45 minutes of our location in addition to Board and train programs for dogs of all ages. We are known for our elite dog training and outstanding customer service. I give 110% to my clients every time I speak because they are important and should be treated as such. We are constantly trying to grow and evolve our training methodologies, which most companies do not do. Each program is completely customizable to you and your dog’s individual needs. We offer client-only perks as a thank you for being a customer! I would love people to know that you are family for life if you choose to be a part of the 4 Paws Canine Training Family.

Is something surprising that you feel even people who know you might not know about?
Most people do not know I went to college and have a bachelor’s in Psychology. Most people do not know that I played Basketball for 12 years and have had 4 surgeries. One of my biggest goals is to be the Bat Dog Handler for the Nashville Sounds. My lab Boss has multiple titles in different sports!

Contact Info:

• Website: www.4pawscaninetraining.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/4pawscaninetraining
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/4pawscaninetraining

Image Credits
Images Credit of 4 Paws Canine Training, LLC