Pawsitive Steps

05/15/2026

Pawsitive Steps Training Class
June/July 2026

Level I classes held at Salmon Brook Rec Center, Granby, CT
Register for classes by contacting Terri or Daphne
At www.GranbyRec.com
860-653-8947
or contact Kim MicHalewicz at
[email protected]
860-614-6625

Please Note: Class dates and times are subject to change.

Monday Evening:

Level I/Beginner:
Open to all dogs and puppies. This is a great introductory class where you will learn how to effectively communicate with your best friend. We will also spend time learning to socialize our dogs to a variety of situations.

Learn about normal canine behavior and how to problem solve to help your dog fit into our human world. Appropriate household behavior, handler attention, basic obedience and coming when called will be covered.

Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for this class.
Cost: $195.00
This is a 7 week class. First class without dogs is mandatory.
There are no refunds once classes have started.

Day: Monday
Time: 6:30-7:30
Dates: Classes will be held on June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6 and 13th.

Kim MicHalewicz, CPDT-KA
[email protected]
860-614-6625

05/15/2026

Pawsitive Steps Training Class
June/July 2026

Level I classes held at Salmon Brook Rec Center, Granby, CT
Register for classes by contacting Terri or Daphne
At www.GranbyRec.com
860-653-8947
or contact Kim MicHalewicz at
[email protected]
860-614-6625

Please Note: Class dates and times are subject to change.

Monday Evening:

Level I/Beginner:
Open to all dogs and puppies. This is a great introductory class where you will learn how to effectively communicate with your best friend. We will also spend time learning to socialize our dogs to a variety of situations.

Learn about normal canine behavior and how to problem solve to help your dog fit into our human world. Appropriate household behavior, handler attention, basic obedience and coming when called will be covered.

Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for this class.
Cost: $195.00
This is a 7 week class. First class without dogs is mandatory.
There are no refunds once classes have started.

Day: Monday
Time: 6:30-7:30
Dates: Classes will be held on June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6 and 13th.

Kim MicHalewicz, CPDT-KA
[email protected]
860-614-6625

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04/02/2026

Deep truth: all true healing happens when it leads to the body knowing that it is safe.  
  
Creating felt safety is the quiet foundation that calms chronic inflammation, regulates your nervous system, and brings hormones, inflammation and gut health back into balance. When your nervous system finally registers “I am safe,” it shifts out of survival mode and into repair — digestion improves, inflammation quiets, hormones stabilize, and deep healing becomes possible.  
  
You send these safety signals in both physical and mind-body ways.  
  
Physically: stable blood sugar, healing the gut, foods that love your body back, clearing environmental toxins, restorative sleep, hydration all make the body feel safe.   
  
Mind-body: slow breathwork with longer exhales, safe self-touch, compassionate inner dialogue, co-regulation with trusted people, grounding practices, vagal nerve stimulation, time in nature or somatic movements to clear past trauma and stress.  
  
Your body is always listening for proof that the danger has passed. Give it consistent safety signals — small, repeatable, and kind — and watch inflammation ease, your nervous system soften, and your hormones find their natural rhythm.  
    
   
   
                        

04/02/2026

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12/08/2025

New Intermediate class starting January 7th.

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12/08/2025

New Beginner classes starting January 15th.

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