Meet Paw & Order Founder, Elissa Weimer

Elissa Weimer's career is defined by a refusal to accept the "status quo" of the dog training industry. With a degree in Criminal Justice (concentration in Homeland Security, minor in Leadership) from California University of Pennsylvania and a background as a Combat Military Police officer in the Pennsylvania National Guard, Elissa was on the fast track to a career with the FBI. However, her deep-seated fascination with leadership and canine psychology led her to a different path: building an organization where "order" is a methodology, not just a name.

Since founding her first training venture in 2013—which evolved into the Paw & Order brand in 2016—Elissa has become one of the most sought-after behavior specialists in the country. Her approach is rooted in rigor, versatility, and results. She draws from a vast repertoire of elite training styles to create a customized experience for every dog and family.

Elissa is famously "picky" about standards. Her leadership is defined by integrity; she previously served as the Chairwoman of the IACP Therapy Dog Committee, eventually stepping down to focus on a larger, independent mission: developing a more rigorous, uncompromising national standard for the industry. She has traveled across North America to learn from the world's most elite mentors, ensuring Paw & Order remains at the cutting edge of behavioral science. She was named Professional Woman of the Year in 2014 by the National Association of Professional Woman.