PAW PAW Dog Training & Behavior

PAW PAW Dog Training & Behavior is a dog training business in Hawthorne, California, run by Khafren O. Ruiz. Khafren holds Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) certification. Services listed include puppy training, manners and basic skills, day training, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression and fear and anxiety. Virtual sessions are offered.

At a glance

• Trainer: Khafren O. Ruiz
• Credentials: KPA CTP
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Puppy training, manners and basic skills, day training, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, fear and anxiety, separation anxiety, dog sports and tricks, virtual sessions
• Location: Hawthorne, California

Why it matters for French Bulldogs

French Bulldogs are bred as companions and many struggle when left alone. Separation anxiety needs a gradual, reward-based plan, often coached remotely, rather than crating or corrections. Read our force-free French Bulldog training guide.

Sources: the Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner directory, checked October 2026. Services and prices change, so confirm directly with the trainer before you book.