My Bio & Ethical Standards

🐾 Welcome to Yooper Paws of Love

Positive, personalized dog training—done with love.

At Yooper Paws of Love, we believe every dog and human deserves a relationship built on trust, communication, and joy. As a Certified Behavior Consultant and Dog Trainer, I offer force-free, science-based training tailored to your unique needs—whether you’re just starting out or fine-tuning advanced skills.

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👋 Meet Your Trainer: Penny Beeman

Hi! I’m Penny, the heart behind Yooper Paws of Love. I’ve been working with dogs for over 30 years—starting with my own family pets, helping friends and rescues, and eventually training my own Service Dogs.

I’ve always believed in kindness, but over the last five years, I’ve fully embraced positive reinforcement and force-free methods to help families train their dogs in a way that’s respectful, fun, and effective.

I hold a certificate in Advanced Animal Behavior from ILLIS Animal Behavior Courses, and I continue to expand my knowledge so I can support dogs and their humans with confidence and compassion.

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🧠 My Training Philosophy

Training should never be one-size-fits-all. I create customized training plans that are:

✅ Motivation-based

✅ Game-filled and engaging

✅ Focused on building teamwork

✅ Designed around your dog and your lifestyle

Whether you're working on manners, fear-based behaviors, or advanced public access skills, I’ll help you and your dog move forward—together.

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🐶 Meet My Paws Partners: Azul & Belle

I’m joined by two incredible canine teammates:

Azul – My 5-year-old semi-retired Service Dog, who enjoys working with small dogs & puppies. He loves going out as a Therapy Dog to say hi to new friends.

Belle – My 1.5-year-old Service Dog, who assists newer learners with enthusiasm and curiosity, often helps fearful dogs by demonstrating calmness, and most importantly, takes care of me where ever we go. You'll see her doing medical alerts, retrieving items for me and helping to prevent falls with counterbalance and forward momentum pull tasks.

You’ll often find them at the Training Center or in virtual sessions, demonstrating skills and cheering on your progress.

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🛠️ Services I Offer

I specialize in large-breed working dogs and family companions. Common services include:

• Fear and reactivity support

• Manners and foundational training

• Public access preparation & evaluation for Service Dogs

• Therapy Dog prep with assistance going through the  Alliance of Therapy Dogs certification.

All training is based in modern behavior science, force-free philosophy, and lots of love.

With a certificate in Advanced Animal Behaviors combined with nearly 30 years of experience, I am qualified to assist with a wide range of training needs.

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📍 Community Outreach

Azul, Belle, and I love giving back through educational visits and community programs.

You can find us monthly at the Dickinson County Library for the Bow Wows & Books Program—held every second Wednesday from 5–6 PM at the Main Branch in Iron Mountain & the last Wednesday at the Norway Branch from 5-6PM. Readers of all ages are welcome! Call 906-774-1218 to register.

We also offer presentations on Service and Therapy Dogs for schools, organizations, and businesses. Recently Belle and I have been working with several school based Therapy Dogs to help them with training and Azul and I have been visiting nursing homes.

📧 Email me at yooperpaws@gmail.com to schedule a visit from us!

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📅 Ready to Get Started?

Whether you're nearby or prefer to work virtually, I’d love to meet you and your dog.

Let’s build the bond you’ve always dreamed of—with love, clarity, and a wagging tail.

If you're not sure where to start, sign up for a free 15 min meet & greet phone call or zoom session.

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📧 Email me at yooperpaws@gmail.com if you have any questions.

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