About Us

Because many dogs are given up for adoption each year due

to unwanted behaviors, Patient Paws is dedicated to helping

dogs become the best pet they can be as well as helping dog

owners prevent or change unwanted behaviors.

Patient Paws provides an environment in which dogs can

learn without the distractions of a large group class.

All training and behavior consultations are done by

Ava Kamm M.S., a certified dog trainer and member of the

International Association of Canine Professionals.

Ava received her Masters degree in Zoology with an emphasis in Animal Behavior from Southern Illinois
University Carbondale and her dog training certification from the National K-9 School for
Dog Trainers in Columbus, Ohio. Along with obedience, she is also certified in puppy development,
behavior modification, assistance dog training, soft-mouth retrieval, scent detection and tracking.

Patient Paws is located at 620 N. Sterling Ave. in West Peoria, Illinois.

Contact us either through email at
ava@PatientPawsLLC.com or Call 309.673.0125