Pawsitive Families Education & Training

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...

11/19/2025

Check out some of the reasons we are Family Paws Parent Educators and why it is such a huge part of what we do! 🍼🐾🍼🐾

https://www.familypaws.com/the-why-behind-a-family-paws-parent-educator

11/18/2025

Dogs thrive on routine — it’s how they make sense of our (very unpredictable) world. 🐾
Consistent cues, expectations, and training sessions help them feel safe, confident, and ready to learn. Basically: the more predictable you are, the better your dog behaves. 😉

11/17/2025

Perfect recall in the kitchen, zero recall in the park? Yeah, that’s pretty common. 😅
Distractions change everything — new smells, sights, and sounds can make your dog’s brain short-circuit. The good news: with the right training, recall can work anywhere. Let’s get you there.

11/16/2025

Your dog was your first baby — we get it. 😅

Now there’s a new tiny human moving in, and things are about to get... interesting. Training early helps your pup adjust to the new sights, smells, and schedule so they can be the world’s best big brother or sister. Think of it as a sibling prep course, but with more treats.

11/16/2025

Come join Dogs & Toddlers on Tuesday! Our very own Elysia is running this one. If you have a baby coming close to moving or one that is already running, this is not a webinar you want to miss!

LAST Dogs & Toddlers of 2025!! 🚨

Is your baby changing from tummy time to crawling and walking?

This can lead to conflict and confusion for family dogs! 🐶

Join us at our Dogs & Toddlers Webinar on November 18th to learn ways to include your dog as your baby becomes mobile!

Learn about grumble & growl zones, how to strengthen your Dog Aware skills, learn how proximity matters along with some fun games to make life easier!

This is a must for any dog lovers with kids or visiting kids!

Link to register is below or comment TODDLER and we will send you a direct link to your inbox 📥

🔗 https://familypawsbooking.as.me/schedule/1450ac5a/?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=19391069

11/14/2025

This isn’t magic — it’s timing (and a good treat 😉). When your pup’s bouncing off the walls, try this: lure them into a spin to release that puppy energy, then guide them right into a sit. It resets their focus and rewards calm behaviour. 90% less chaos, 100% more good dog vibes.