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Pawsitive Steps Dog Training

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Pawsitive Steps Dog Training

Pawsitive Steps specializes in family dog training using only reward+ methods. Private in home training, behavior modification, references by request.

Pawsitive Steps Training specializes in dog training and behavioral modification for the whole family using only reward+ methods and motivational techniques both in your home or in an agreed upon location for even more training specifically designed for your dog. Group training by request. Puppies starting at 8 weeks old through adulthood. Tania Chaisson has 20 years experience training and caring

for dogs professionally. She has taught hundreds of dogs and their owners in group classes and private in-home training, started and managed a successful dog daycare, has been an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and has worked with several local rescue groups. She has been a professional member of APDT since 2003. More about me:

I found my passion for dogs early in life while training my childhood German Shephard mix, Suki. After giving it my all and trying to fit myself into a variety of more "traditional" jobs, I finally gave up on the 9-5 corporate life in 2002 to apprentice as a dog trainer. In 2003 I started teaching classes and after teaching what is now considered to be a "balanced" way of training for a couple of years - using aversives such as prong collars, for example - I did not feel comfortable using punishments and causing dogs pain and discomfort, both physically and mentally. I began seeing the unfortunate behavioral outcomes of using such techniques and read everything I could about science-based approach of teaching behavior. I embraced the motivational teaching methods of trainers like Ian Dunbar, Karen Pryor, and Patricia McConnell and like them and many other trainers like myself believe early reward+ training and proper socialization are key to a dog's success as a well mannered family pet. My methods are motivational and relationship-based and rooted in scientific study, meeting the dog's and owner's needs to foster effective communication and strengthen their relationship for years to come. I am proud to be considered a "cookie pusher" but as my dogs would tell you - if they could speak - I am not permissive. Management is a key component of training and I am no pushover. If you and I work for our food, our dogs are working for theirs too. When I'm not training, talking about, or generally obsessing over dogs, I'm the mother of two daughters and I have shared my home with a siberian husky and four labrador retrievers. Dogs are infinitely easier to train than children but all respond pretty well to hot dogs. Keep checking this page for more information! [email protected]

01/01/2025

Happy new year from mine to yours!

12/23/2024

Hazel would like to wish you a very happy holiday season 🎄This is her first Christmas and she’s trying her best to be good so I hope she gets lots of treats from Santa 🎅

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from me and the dogs who put up with me 🎃

09/22/2024

It’s sweatah weathah!

09/18/2024

This is not a dog. This is a chicken nugget who needs ALL of your love and attention. One day she hopes to grow into a proper piece of fried chicken, but in the meantime she’ll demand everything from you while looking at you coyly from beneath her eye fringe.
And you will give it to her.
Oh yes.
You will.
Btw her name is Brooke ❤️

09/11/2024

This is not a dog. This is a piece of fried chicken who likes long walks and snuggles. His name is Teddy.

09/08/2024

Today’s hike was challenging but totally worth it

09/04/2024

Zoomy’s family and I have been working together for almost a year and they’re now ready to continue her training without assistance. I’m so happy with their progress with this sweet girl.

My goal for all my clients is to ultimately not need me, whether their dog is 6 months or 6 years old. I strive to give you the skills you need to live peacefully and communicate effectively with your dog for their entire life. And in return I have the honor of being invited into your home, to work with you and your family, and to witness the strong bond you make with your dog. I ❤️ my job and my clients.

09/02/2024

Happy Labrador Day! Hope you’re getting a good rest.

08/26/2024

Raven wants to wish a happy national dog day to all who celebrate. She also believes every day is dog day and should be celebrated accordingly. She’s not wrong.

08/06/2024

Have you ever seen a more soulful face? Luna is the sweetest girl, and SO smart, but little kids freak her out. So she needed a little help with that.

Kids and dogs aren’t always a natural combination and some dogs need to be taught how to act appropriately around them. But honestly, most kids have to be taught how to act around dogs. I just so happen to teach both. Get in touch if you’re struggling with either - or both!

07/29/2024

Ellie and Josie had professional photos taken by local photographer Tricia Charles. These are a few of the best ones. Can’t wait to display them

07/24/2024

I’m no photographer so Rosie is doing all the heavy lifting with her cuteness

07/09/2024

Do dogs smile? Kobe seems to think so.

07/04/2024

Keep them safe!

06/27/2024

It isn’t always easy being so cute, but someone has to do it - Willow

06/25/2024

It’s hot. It’s only Tuesday. You woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Your lunch was boring. You’re in a bad mood, I get it. Here’s a happy puppy. Now don’t you feel better?

(Thanks for cheering everyone up, Oliver)

06/20/2024

I found this clutch last weekend in a boutique in Chatham. I had zero reason for buying it so I didn’t. Not sure if that was a mistake or not

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