APPLAUSE YOUR PAWS, INC.
MIAMI, FLORIDA

Applause Your Paws, Inc. is a prominent reward-based dog training company based in Miami, Florida, founded in 2006 by Dee Hoult. Founded out of a passion for dogs and a professional background initially oriented toward oceanography and marine science, Applause Your Paws began as Debbie's venture to offer an alternative to traditional dog training methods available in the Miami area. This business idea stemmed from her realization about the potential market demand when she was first offered payment for dog training services. The company has evolved significantly since its inception, growing from a solo-preneur operation where Dee Hoult managed all tasks herself—resulting in high demand and lengthy wait times—to becoming Miami's largest reward-based dog training service. This growth is attributed to her strategic hiring of staff and administrative assistants, which allowed further expansion into a team including trainers conducting private in-home lessons and group classes across Miami-Dade County. A pivotal moment came in 2013 when Deb Hoult was informed by a client about the possibility of capital for a training facility—ushering in an era where Applause Your Paws operates a comprehensive training program involving over 40 dogs daily. This development marked Debbie's ability to expand beyond home-based training to establish a significant impact within the local community and dog owners, with more than 14,000 annual training hours managed by a skilled team of trainers and staff. In addition to traditional training services, Applause Your Paws also offers a professional photography service for pets and operates Magic City K9—a rehabilitation program that collaborates with Everglades Correctional Institute. This venture focuses on producing pre-trained assistance dogs available for adoption, partially funded through donations and adoption fees used for the care of each dog. Registered in Florida, Applause Your Paws maintains its headquarters at 4423 SW 74th Avenue, Miami, FL. The company is led by Dee Hoult as President alongside her husband Sam Hoult and daughter Denisa Hoult who serve as Vice President. With an extensive community reach and diverse training offerings, Applause Your Paws commits to not only enhancing the human-animal bond but also supporting individuals with their professional and companionship needs facilitated through trained canines.