Dog Pause is a positive-reinforcement, clicker-based dog training business based in Truckee, California, run by Dan “Tower” Anderson, a certified professional dog trainer (he goes by Tower). Dog Pause works with dogs and their people to build calm, clear communication using science-based methods that focus on understanding behavior rather than just correcting it.

The Dog Pause approach is rooted in what Tower calls conversational training — treating training as a two-way dialogue instead of a set of commands. Sessions emphasize choice, emotional regulation, and practical skills that help dogs navigate the human world with more confidence and less stress.

Dog Pause works with puppies, adolescent dogs, and adult dogs, including those struggling with reactivity, anxiety, or big feelings. Services are offered in person throughout Truckee and North Lake Tahoe, as well as virtually for clients anywhere worldwide.

In short: Dog Pause helps dogs and their people slow down, communicate clearly, and build better behavior through positive reinforcement and thoughtful training.

Dan “Tower” Anderson is a certified professional dog trainer with formal education in positive reinforcement and clicker-based training.