Pawsitive Dog Training

Pawsitive Dog Training Dog training in Fairbanks Alaska We provide education for dogs and their owners with an emphasis on positive reinforcement.
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New summer schedule!! Come join the fun!!
06/14/2024

New summer schedule!! Come join the fun!!

06/11/2024

Yesterday we had two wonderful Golden Retrievers, ages 6 and 2, come in for elective surgical procedures. Both dogs had a history of eating a well-known and popular grain free diet for several years. In one dog, an arrhythmia (irregular heart beat) was detected so an x-ray of his chest was taken. His heart was enlarged, so an echocardiogram was scheduled for that afternoon. An x-ray was also taken of the other dog's chest as a precaution, and his heart was also enlarged. He was able to get an echocardiogram same day, as well.

The reports on both dogs just came back, and both of these gorgeous, otherwise perfectly healthy dogs have Dilated Cardiomyopathy. The cardiologist suspects that in both cases it is related to their diet. Thankfully, this condition was caught early, and when fed a traditional diet, their condition should hopefully reverse. Their cases are being reported to the FDA, along with the thousands of others from across the country.

There is no evidence to support feeding grain-free. Most pet allergies are related to environment (pollens, etc) or protein sources. Grain allergies account for a tiny fraction of all food allergies in dogs. Unfortunately, many dogs are becoming very ill or even dying from eating so-called "BEG" diets (boutique, exotic, grain-free), and the terrible thing is nutritionally mediated dilated cardiomyopathy is 100% preventable. There have been zero reported cases of NMDCM in dogs eating foods that meet WSAVA guidelines, currently made by Purina, Hill's, Iams/Eukanuba, or Royal Canin. We strongly suggest if you are feeding a "BEG" diet that you change your dog over to one of the brands listed above. If you have any questions specifically related to your pet, please call us.

We are so hopeful we caught this disease in time for our two beautiful patients to reverse their disease. Their very caring and dedicated owners have already changed their diet to one that meets WSAVA criteria. The articles below will help explain this disease, WSAVA guidelines, and why grain-free was more marketing than science.

http://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2018/11/dcm-update/

https://www.wsava.org/WSAVA/media/Arpita-and-Emma-editorial/Selecting-the-Best-Food-for-your-Pet.pdf

http://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2016/06/grain-free-diets-big-on-marketing-small-on-truth/

https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/dogs-fed-some-popular-diets-could-be-risk-heart-disease/

06/09/2024
05/25/2024

Just a reminder there are no classes this Memorial Day weekend. Have a wonderful holiday. 🐾

Lost and found at Pawsitive
05/18/2024

Lost and found at Pawsitive

05/18/2024

New Summer Class Schedule. Obedience, tracking, rally, agility, oh my!! Don't miss out on the Recall Workshop too!

04/27/2024

Friendly reminder that there are NO CLASSES this weekend 4/26-4/28
We are closed for the scent work trial

04/22/2024

Tracking seminar date has changed to Monday April 29th at 6:00. You can pay at the door! Let us answer all your tracking/trailing questions!

Edit: Rooney has been found! ❤️
04/14/2024

Edit: Rooney has been found! ❤️

04/08/2024

New Grad, CGC & tricks class starting this Thursday April 11th at 7:00pm. Forgot to get it on the website! Online now to join the fun!

04/06/2024

Still room in the Pre-agility 1A class. You can also start next Saturday at 1:00. Just PM us.

Class Schedule for May and June!
04/06/2024

Class Schedule for May and June!

03/09/2024

Just a reminder that there are no classes this weekend, March 8, 9 and 10th. We are all in a dog training seminar.

Our next Barn Hunt run thru will be April 1st and is now available for sign up! This will be our last barn hunt event fo...
03/05/2024

Our next Barn Hunt run thru will be April 1st and is now available for sign up! This will be our last barn hunt event for the season, so get signed up while you can! 😁

SignUp.com makes it easy to coordinate school events & classroom activities, fundraisers, snack schedules, potlucks & more!

02/21/2024

SignUp.com makes it easy to coordinate school events & classroom activities, fundraisers, snack schedules, potlucks & more!

Barn Hunt run thru sign up for Monday February 26th. Please sign up for a time slot. Cost is $10 for two runs.🐁
02/21/2024

Barn Hunt run thru sign up for Monday February 26th. Please sign up for a time slot. Cost is $10 for two runs.🐁

SignUp.com makes it easy to coordinate school events & classroom activities, fundraisers, snack schedules, potlucks & more!

02/16/2024

This is our latest class schedule. Due to the cold temperatures there were some start dates to some classes that changed. Note: There is a Therapy Dog Class and a Service Dog Tasks Class.

02/13/2024

Something to think about when planning your spring gardens.

01/26/2024

New Class Schedule! Rally class has been postponed until next Friday Feb 2nd due to the cold today. There is still room!😄

01/23/2024

Agility is cancelled for tonight 1/21/24
Stay warm❤️🐾

There is still space in our upcoming Advanced Barn Hunt Class! Class starts Monday, Jan 29th at 7pm.
01/22/2024

There is still space in our upcoming Advanced Barn Hunt Class! Class starts Monday, Jan 29th at 7pm.

Schedule your appointment online Pawsitive Dog Training

01/22/2024

Puppy Playgroup and Barn Hunt are cancelled tonight due to the cold.
Stay warm!❄️

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Rally Novice course with Tom
Rally Novice course with Tom

We have plenty of space in our upcoming Beginning Rally Novice class! In this class we break down the mechanics of all novice signs, build on heeling skills, and practice novice level rally courses. So whether you want to get prepared for trialing to get titles for your dog or just build heeling skills and have fun, our rally novice class is a great place to start! Sign up link below: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20884865&appointmentType=49017955

Liv plays “Look at That” during reactive agility class
Liv plays “Look at That” during reactive agility class

Is your pup a little (or a lot) too reactive for a standard agility class? We have a Reactive Agility Class specifically for dogs who need a little extra space from dogs while learning and practicing their agility skills! 🐶 Dogs are required to be crated during this class and we will cover management and training games to play while they wait their turns. We recommend having several different values of treats and a longer-lasting chew or stuffed Kong to work on in their crates as well. 🦴 For more information and to sign up, visit http://www.pawsitivedogtraining.org/reactive-agility.html#/. 🐾

Drogo says, “RUN, don’t walk, to sign your puppy up for classes at Pawsitive!” 🐾 Puppies enrolled in our group classes are eligible for Monday night puppy socials, where they learn to play with other puppies as well as interact with new surfaces, objects, and humans! Make the most of their socialization period and sign your pup up online below 🐶 https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20884865&appointmentType=category:Puppy%20Class

Instructor Kelley and her pup Suki 🐾
Instructor Kelley and her pup Suki 🐾

Looking to take your dog‘s heeling to the next level? Want to build a super strong, communicative relationship with your pup? Rally FrEe combines rally course signs with tricks and dance moves, creating fluid heeling routines! Sign up for our next class starting February 25 at the link below. ⬇️🐾 Dogs should already have solid heeling skills and have taken our Grad Class or similar advanced obedience class. https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20884865&appointmentType=category:Rally%20FrEe

Are you currently enrolled in one of our puppy classes? Contact us to sign up for puppy playgroups! Burn off some of that endless puppy energy while teaching your pup how to play appropriately in a safe and supervised setting with our trainers. Cost is $10/puppy 🐾

Sophie putting things together in agility😊

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