Helping Paws wasn’t built—it was salvaged. From the wreckage of two souls told they were too broken to heal.
Moose entered Amanda’s life as a reflection. Reactive, shut down, and burdened with trauma, he mirrored Amanda’s grief and exhaustion. Both were raw, guarded, and yearning for something unnamed.
When Moose first rested his head on Amanda’s lap, it wasn’t trust—it was surrender. Amanda understood it, having felt that same collapse in her heart. That moment started not just his healing, but hers too.
They didn’t fix each other. They found each other. Slowly and painfully, they rebuilt. Amanda learned to listen without fixing. Moose learned to stay without running. Together, they formed a bond built on presence, not perfection.
Helping Paws was born from that bond. It’s more than a training company—it’s a sanctuary for second chances. Specializing in trauma-informed, relationship-centered training, we’ve lived it. We don’t use fear or chase obedience. We build trust, meeting each dog with compassion, clarity, and respect.
Moose is now the soul of every session. He walks beside dogs who’ve suffered and shows them healing is possible. That love doesn’t hurt. That being chosen is real.
Helping Paws is for those told they’re too much, too damaged, or too far gone. We know better because we’ve been there. And we’re still here.
Because Moose taught us that broken doesn’t mean unworthy. It means ready—for something real.
“I thought I was saving Moose from the world. But he was saving me from myself. We didn’t just survive—we learned how to live again, together.”
—Amanda, Founder of Helping Paws
Helping Paws didn’t start with fancy branding or funds. It began quietly—on the floor with a dog who couldn’t be held and a woman unsure if she could keep holding on.
Amanda was rebuilding her life when Moose entered it—reactive, shut down, labeled “too far gone.” In his eyes, she saw herself—raw, guarded, aching. Rescuing him meant rescuing herself, and together, they began to heal.
The early days were challenging. Amanda studied dog psychology, behavior, and trauma—not to start a business, but to understand Moose and earn his trust. Soon, others came: dogs with similar stories, people with similar hearts. Word spread, sessions grew, and Helping Paws became a sanctuary.
From living room consults to full training programs, from fostering rescues to adoption events, Helping Paws grew with purpose. Built on empathy and integrity, Amanda partnered with rescues, advocated for fair treatment, and poured her heart into every dog she met.
Today, Helping Paws is more than training. It’s a testament to second chances. Moose still walks beside Amanda—calm, wise, present. His journey from trauma to trust defines all we do.
Our story isn’t just about growth. It’s about grit. About choosing love when fear feels easier. About showing up—again and again—for those told they’re too much. Because we know better. We’ve lived it.
