Pawsitive Training Center

Pawsitive Training Center PAWSITIVE reinforcement works by setting your learner up for success. He was almost 40 years old before deciding the time was right.

We arrange the environment so that the learner is likely to succeed and then reinforce good choices. 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. All of Marty’s training with his puppy was that of

traditional training with corrections as the foundation. He now calls that his “yelling and yanking” training days. 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.

Just some fun pics from this past month.
04/13/2025

Just some fun pics from this past month.

One of the biggest mistakes I see from people (and some trainers) attempting to socialize pups is not understanding that...
04/06/2025

One of the biggest mistakes I see from people (and some trainers) attempting to socialize pups is not understanding that exposure alone isnt socialization. And remember, socialization is about meeting objects and surfaces too.

04/04/2025

Joyful; happy; jubilant; having a happy nature or mood. 😊

Socialization to other dogs is very important to puppies. Think quality over quantity. And just because you did some ear...
04/02/2025

Socialization to other dogs is very important to puppies. Think quality over quantity. And just because you did some early meetings you’re not done, it’s important to keep setting up meet and greets well into adolescence. (More info in photo captions)

Here’s the pup I didn’t meet at our first appt last week. Getting set up for success produced great results the first we...
03/14/2025

Here’s the pup I didn’t meet at our first appt last week. Getting set up for success produced great results the first week. The pups been sleeping in the crate since the first night and now goes all night w/out a potty. There have been accidents in the house, but already making improvements. They taught a sit and reinforced quiet in the X-pen. Good work trainers!!

I met with a new client last week for a 90 min session Before he brought his puppy home. Such a smart individual, now he...
03/10/2025

I met with a new client last week for a 90 min session Before he brought his puppy home. Such a smart individual, now he’s set up for success and has a plan for potty and crate training. I look forward to meeting his pup this week and teaching more behaviors.
(Photo is a past favorite.)

It's super important to start early with Pawsitive reinforcement training methods. Between 8-16 weeks, your puppy learns...
02/04/2025

It's super important to start early with Pawsitive reinforcement training methods. Between 8-16 weeks, your puppy learns its foundational skills, such as where to potty, sleep in a crate, appropriate chew toys, coming when called, being okay alone, walking on a leash, and more. The longer you wait, the more work it takes.

A pile of pooped-out puppies. 🥰 Each puppy gets about 5 minutes of one-on-one time with me, and by the end, they're all ...
01/15/2025

A pile of pooped-out puppies. 🥰 Each puppy gets about 5 minutes of one-on-one time with me, and by the end, they're all tuckered out.

I had a really good first session with this pup and her person, where we worked on stopping the use of potty pads and te...
01/10/2025

I had a really good first session with this pup and her person, where we worked on stopping the use of potty pads and teaching the pup to eliminate outside. I’m not a fan of potty pads as the pup is still eliminating in the house.

I had my second session w/ the Newfoundland puppies today and they’re learning quickly!
01/08/2025

I had my second session w/ the Newfoundland puppies today and they’re learning quickly!

01/08/2025
Yesterday, my newest Board and Training student arrived. Following several months of private lessons, he has commenced h...
01/05/2025

Yesterday, my newest Board and Training student arrived. Following several months of private lessons, he has commenced his first stay. Notably, Rottweilers were the initial breed that captivated me nearly 30 years ago, and this dog is indeed exceptional.

I had my second appointment today with this cute Westie pup. I received a nice compliment when I was told that my first ...
01/04/2025

I had my second appointment today with this cute Westie pup. I received a nice compliment when I was told that my first session was a complete game changer! I love my job!!

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of working with a beautiful litter of 8-week-old Newfoundland puppies in Shingletown. The...
01/02/2025

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of working with a beautiful litter of 8-week-old Newfoundland puppies in Shingletown. These are show quality w/ some pups still available and won’t go to homes for a few more weeks to allow time for training and health testing.

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!!

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