our mission
Building Trust, Confidence, and Understanding
At Start Pawsitive Dog Training, we believe every great partnership begins with trust. Our personalized, science-based approach focuses on helping dogs feel confident and understood while giving owners the tools to communicate clearly and effectively. Through positive reinforcement and thoughtful guidance, we create lasting results that strengthen the bond between you and your dog—built on mutual respect, confidence, and understanding.
Board and Train
Our Board and Train program offers a structured, distraction-free environment in our trainer’s home, providing daily training sessions that foster behavior change and confidence.
Obedience Classes
Our obedience classes, from Puppy Kindergarten to Canine Good Citizens, focus on socialization, basic skills, and advancing your dog’s training for a well-behaved, confident companion.
Group Walk
Join our group class to train your dog in real-life situations with other pups. This interactive, social environment helps build stronger bonds, improve behavior, and enhance your dog's confidence.
Private Lessons
Experience tailored one-on-one training sessions with our certified trainers, customized to address your dog’s unique behavior challenges and achieve your specific training goals.
“The Board and Train program changed everything for us. Our dog went from being anxious and reactive to calm and obedient. We couldn’t be happier!"
Sarah W.
“Our dog Joy was reactive and couldn’t go around other dogs. After just 3 private lessons, she now goes to the dog park and is able to play with other dogs. Highly recommend Start Pawsitive”
Ari B.
“Rebecca had 3 weeks of on site training with my 14 month old Shih Tzu. He was such a sweet dog, but I was not able to train him. His demeanor now is so much improved. I am delighted with his behavior improvement”
