Pawsitive Families Education & Training

12/03/2025

For a stress-free holiday season with both kids and dogs, here's a little game plan:
👶 For Younger Kids: Use a gate or play yard to create a safe separation between the kids and your pup. Toss some kibble, toys, or give them a long-lasting chew or frozen Kong to keep them entertained!
🧒 For Older Kids: Teach your dog to go to their mat, a little away from the action. If your dog enjoys being in the mix, ensure there’s an active adult nearby to supervise both the kids and pup.
A little planning goes a long way to keeping everyone safe and happy this holiday season! 🎄🐾

12/03/2025

Your dog's chill zone is not a punishment area – it's their safe space to rest and escape the chaos of big holiday gatherings. 🐾🎄 If they need a little timeout or do something naughty, guide them there calmly and positively. This area should be free from the holiday hustle AND kid-free, giving your pup the peace they deserve! 🐶💤

12/02/2025

Christmas is full of joy, but let’s be real – the chaos can sometimes get the best of us! 🎄 When we don’t plan ahead for our dogs and kids, unexpected bites and accidents can happen, leaving a damper on the holiday spirit. 🐾👶 This year, set your expectations and create a plan for both your child and dog to ensure a safe, happy, and stress-free celebration. 🎅❤️

11/29/2025

nvest in training now or invest in chewed furniture later. The math is mathing. 🛋️🐾

11/28/2025

The best way to teach handling?
Slow exposure + treats + consent.

Touch a paw → treat

Lift an ear → treat

Brush the fur → treat
Repeat until your pup says, "Yes, I trust you." 🤍

11/27/2025

Puppies need to learn handling because the world is full of touch:
vets, groomers, kids, strangers, collars, harnesses.

Teaching it early = less stress, more confidence, safer dog. 🐶🫶

11/26/2025

“Look” teaches your puppy the most important skill:
attention.

If they can focus on you, they can learn anything. 💡🐶

11/26/2025

🐾 Chill Skills Unlocked! 🧠✨

Time for a massive shoutout to some of the most focused pups we know! We're thrilled to celebrate the very first graduates from our Pawsitively Chill: Relaxation & Impulse Control introductory class!

This class is where the magic begins—teaching dogs to pause, settle, and start making great choices even when life gets exciting! These graduates laid down an incredible foundation for calmness.

A huge congratulations to the wonderful teams who are now on the path to being super chill: Cocoa, Rye, and Pepper!

We are so proud of the progress these pups made in building essential skills for a calm and controlled life! Keep up the great work! 💖

11/24/2025

Pawsitive Play Puppy Class: Mission Accomplished! 🚀

These pups earned straight A's in Cuteness and Social Skills and are officially ready for the big dog world! 🎓

Because our Puppy Class uses rolling enrollment, we get to celebrate individual triumphs all the time. Please join us in sending a massive congratulations (and virtual belly rubs!) to this phenomenal mini-batch of superstars who officially graduated and are ready for the big dog world!

🌟 Nootka
🌟 Sprout
🌟 Rowan

They mastered the basics, made new friends, and are officially prepared for all the adventures (and naps) that come next! Way to go, teams! We are so proud! 💖🐶

11/23/2025

⚠️PODCAST ALERT⚠️ Just Dropped! Everything you need to know to get through the holiday season with all the gatherings with kids and dogs! Check it out on Spotify:

The Dog Aware Parent

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6GONQCJwZt7FYNfLLtHwyJ?si=XYXJwD_SQQiRicefT1FZew

11/22/2025

🐾 Pawsitive Moves Alert! 🥳 We might be a smidge behind on the client spotlight, but trust us—this group was worth the wait!

Leashes are looser, recalls are faster, and the celebration was well-deserved! We are seriously bursting with pride over the incredible progress these teams made!

High-fives and belly rubs to our amazing grads: Breaker, Elli, Luci, and Olive!

P.S. Get ready! More awesome achievements are dropping soon!

11/20/2025

This is so interesting, and shows amazing learning in wolves!

Researchers have captured video footage of what they say is possible tool-use by wolves after the animal was seen pulling a crab trap out of deeper waters in...