Absolutely Pawsitive Canine

01/19/2025

If you have recently added a new pup or dog to your home, reach out to learn about the training opportunities we offer.
Graphic Credit: Ken-Ton Animal Clinic

01/13/2025

A loss to our wonderful world of animal training. She was one of the leaders in understanding the way to work respectfully with animals.

With profound sadness and immense gratitude, we honor the life and legacy of Karen Pryor, a true pioneer in the fields of animal behavior and positive reinforcement training. Karen’s groundbreaking work revolutionized how we communicate with animals—and each other—leaving an indelible mark on ...

12/31/2024

A quick reminder - please make sure your dog/s are safe and secure tonight.

12/25/2024

Sending best wishes for a glorious day filled with kisses and snuggles from your four legged family.

12/01/2024

I admit it, I love sharing other people's work (I am not graphic proficient). This is a good one. Have fun.

11/28/2024

11/16/2024

Leaning forward and over can be challenging for a dog. Teach your children to turn sideways, or crouch, and invite the dog to approach. And if they don't, that's fine. Give them their space.

11/09/2024

Good piece, worth the read.w

Barking, growling, whining-- there are many ways that dogs communicate by vocalizing. How can we understand and interpret their language?

11/04/2024

Think some of us may be experiencing those darn accurate internal clocks of our dogs. This time too shall pass. 😂

11/03/2024

"Pressure" - nice word for pain, "discomfort" - nice word for pain, "small vibration" - gaslighting words for pain. Bottom line, science has demonstrated that the use of aversive tools ultimately can hurt the dog and your relationship with the dog. Don't use aversive tools, be the educated parent.

10/26/2024

It was a beautiful day to work on those scary moving and talking "creatures".

10/14/2024

Feedback from Dr Jean Dodd on the 2024 update on the WSAVA guidelines for vaccines

Dr. Jean Dodds reviews the updated 2024 World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) vaccination guidelines for companion dogs and cats.

10/06/2024

Love working dogs on long lines.

Grab a long line for outdoor training. This simple device can allow you and your dog to explore the world without constant tugging.

10/06/2024

One of the challenges, convincing people that there really isn't such a thing as a hypoallergenic dog.

The proteins all dogs produce are what trigger allergic reactions in people. However, not all people with dog allergies are allergic to the same proteins.

10/06/2024

You would swear these two knew Whiskey (Cane Corso) was going home from her Board & Train. They lay on top of each other, switching back and forth for almost an hour. Whiskey goes home prepared with all the skills she needs to pass her CGC. It's now up to mom and dad to transfer those skills to working with them.