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Pawsitive Training Center PAWSITIVE reinforcement works by providing something the dog wants to strengthen a behavior you want He now calls that his “yelling and yanking” training days.

Marty didn’t grow up wanting to be an animal trainer, he actually wanted to be a veterinarian as a small child. Knowing the responsibilities associated with having a dog, he waited until his lifestyle started to settle down before getting a puppy. He was almost 40 years old before deciding the time was right. All of Marty’s training with his puppy was that of traditional training with corrections

as the foundation. While working an aggression case he became frustrated at the lack of progress and searched hard for something other than the corrections and dominance methods he was learning. He came across clicker training and was intrigued by the force free nature. Wanting to learn more he found Karen Pryor’s book, “Don’t shoot the Dog” and then discovered she had a dog training school, the Karen Pryor Academy. That was his introduction into the world of positive reinforcement training and he’s been a training geek ever since. His learning about training all started because of the breed of puppy he had fallen in love with, the infamous Jack Russell Terrier. Marty prepared for his puppy in the months preceding her delivery as he had big goals for this pup. She was to be his mountain biking partner and needed to be very well trained for her distracting off leash environment. So he read several book on JRT training and each book had a similar theme, “These dogs are very active and are difficult to train. Recommended for experienced dog owners only.” Definitely a novice, he knew he had to learn how to train dogs, and learn fast. His puppy was a model of the breed characteristics and a very good teacher. He made several mistakes along the way, which only helped to further his education. He was successful at teaching his puppy off leash recall, to ride in his camelback on downhill stretches while mountain biking and even to like cats, something some had said couldn’t be done. Her untimely death from Acute Pancreatitis at the young age of 3 ½ years old was devastating and will always be a low point in his life. But, as tragic as this loss was for him, it was the catalyst for a career change and has brought him to where he is today.

12/14/2024

Belle has spent a lot of time raising this pup who is now 6 month old. This pup is constantly offering appeasement behaviors. Since Belle actually had a hand in raising both of these dogs, sometimes they team up to try and lick her face off, lol.

An 8wk old puppy has the learning capacity of an adult dog, don’t delay getting help to train your pup from day one.
10/27/2024

An 8wk old puppy has the learning capacity of an adult dog, don’t delay getting help to train your pup from day one.

My favorite training for over 12 years has been working with litters of pups starting at age 5 or 6 weeks. I remain asto...
10/18/2024

My favorite training for over 12 years has been working with litters of pups starting at age 5 or 6 weeks. I remain astounded by the rapid pace at which these young pups learn.

I’ve worked with several puppies recently and remembered to take pics of a few. I love specializing in young pups!!
10/15/2024

I’ve worked with several puppies recently and remembered to take pics of a few. I love specializing in young pups!!

I recently worked with a 5-month-old Golden Retriever who was jumping and nipping at me upon my arrival. After a 5-minut...
10/12/2024

I recently worked with a 5-month-old Golden Retriever who was jumping and nipping at me upon my arrival. After a 5-minute conversation with her owners, I began training her because I was bleeding and she quickly calmed down, offering to lay at my feet. I gave no commands, just reinforced her brief glimpses of good behavior, and her people were amazed by the sudden change. Although she returned to her jumping and biting behavior when I started working with them, they were still impressed by her brief period of calmness and convinced of the effectiveness of clicker training. I took these pictures towards the end of our session after more training.

This puppy loves to sleep during my training sessions! But that's fine, my training is for his person, who is with him e...
10/03/2024

This puppy loves to sleep during my training sessions! But that's fine, my training is for his person, who is with him every day, whereas I only come once a week.

This precious puppy thrived during her two-week board and training. My approach for each pup emphasizes potty and crate ...
09/07/2024

This precious puppy thrived during her two-week board and training. My approach for each pup emphasizes potty and crate training, socialization, and coming when called, tailored for 8-16-week-olds.

Belle on the Beach - A Glimpse into Her Vacation
09/04/2024

Belle on the Beach - A Glimpse into Her Vacation

08/26/2024

My 11 wk old board and training student is just showing off now.

08/23/2024
08/05/2024

Clicker crate training is so nice compared to some traditional techniques. In 2006 I hired a trainer to help me w/ my JRT puppy. They had me put pup on leash, tread leash through open door and out the back of wire crate. I was taught to apply pressure on leash pulling pup into crate. Of course, pup resisted and pulled hard trying not to go into crate, I pulled harder, and pup eventually was in crate.
Compare my description to this video. Which method is likely to teach a puppy to enjoy a crate?

My little 13 wk old student went home today after a highly successful 3 wks of training. She learned to; go to the door ...
07/31/2024

My little 13 wk old student went home today after a highly successful 3 wks of training.
She learned to; go to the door for potty, sleep quietly in crate, go to crate on cue, wait patiently when separated but I’m visible, be ok alone, play w/ and choose toys for entertainment, have an excellent recall (come when called) proofed to distractions, be a sit champion proofed to distractions, like the w**d eater and have no fear a little too much, be ok with the (garbage truck, batt powered hand tools, vacuum, shop vac, blower and lawn
mower.) She also met UPS guys, 3 women, 2 men, and 8 dogs.

Exposure isn't enough for socialization; classical conditioning is key. People often assume that their puppy will get us...
07/23/2024

Exposure isn't enough for socialization; classical conditioning is key. People often assume that their puppy will get used to the vacuum, w**d eater, other dogs, or... I use treats to help young pups associate potentially scary objects with positive experiences. After getting treats for exploring the vacuum, I turned it on and off several times, giving treats each time, and then frequently gave treats while cleaning. After that the w**d eater presented little challenge, even though she had initially been afraid of it.

07/19/2024

This puppy is learning life saving skills at the most perfect age.

I simply can't help it, every time I turn around they are so darn cute! I’ve also been working on potty/crate training ...
07/15/2024

I simply can't help it, every time I turn around they are so darn cute! I’ve also been working on potty/crate training and socialization.

Belle establishes boundaries with selective growling throughout the first day. She introduces play by tossing multiple b...
07/10/2024

Belle establishes boundaries with selective growling throughout the first day. She introduces play by tossing multiple bows, initially frightening the puppy on day two. However, the pup soon catches on, and their bond strengthens as they continue to play.

Our new Board and Training student joined us last night from New York. While we were uncertain about the effects of jet ...
07/08/2024

Our new Board and Training student joined us last night from New York. While we were uncertain about the effects of jet lag on her behavior, she adapted remarkably well during her first night here. We will provide updates on her progress while she stays with us this month.

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Belle has spent a lot of time raising this pup who is now 6 month old. This pup is constantly offering appeasement behaviors. Since Belle actually had a hand in raising both of these dogs, sometimes they team up to try and lick her face off, lol.

Swinging Puppy
Swinging Puppy

My 11 wk old board and training student is just showing off now.

Crate Games
Crate Games

Clicker crate training is so nice compared to some traditional techniques. In 2006 I hired a trainer to help me w/ my JRT puppy. They had me put pup on leash, tread leash through open door and out the back of wire crate. I was taught to apply pressure on leash pulling pup into crate. Of course, pup resisted and pulled hard trying not to go into crate, I pulled harder, and pup eventually was in crate. Compare my description to this video. Which method is likely to teach a puppy to enjoy a crate?

Amazing recall with 11wk pup.
Amazing recall with 11wk pup.

This puppy is learning life saving skills at the most perfect age.

8 wk Pup
8 wk Pup

Don’t wait, get help as soon as you get your pup. Stay ahead of problem behaviors and teach your 8 wk pup how to have good manners like this one.

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