PAWSitively Obedient

PAWSitively Obedient We aim to strengthen the human-animal bond through reward based training and behavior modification. We are here to help teach YOU how to train YOUR dog.

We use positive reinforcement techniques to help you train your dog of any age. We specialize in puppy classes, as well as Good Manners classes, and Canine Good Citizen training. Positive reinforcement training uses motivation and reinforcement to help your dog learn how to behave while creating a bonding experience for you and your dog.

🐾 Exciting News from PAWSitively Obedient! 🐾We’re expanding our doggy fitness program with something brand new — introdu...
11/10/2025

🐾 Exciting News from PAWSitively Obedient! 🐾

We’re expanding our doggy fitness program with something brand new — introducing This Pup Runs , the first mobile dog gym in Massachusetts! 🏃‍🐕

This Pups Runs is coming to PAWSitively Obedient on Wednesdays starting 11/12! Your pup can now enjoy Slatmill workouts to build strength, confidence, and exercise in a fun, safe way!

🎉 Special Intro Offer for Current Clients! 🎉
BUY 2 SESSIONS, GET 1 FREE! 🙌

Each session includes:
🐶 30 minutes of Slatmill run-time with This Pup Runs
🍎 Low-calorie enrichment to help your pup decompress post-workout
💪 Core FITNESS skills training from our AKC Fit Dog Instructor, Althea, focused on body awareness, strength, and coordination

🕘 Drop-off: 9:30 AM
🕧 Pick-up: 12:30 PM

💰 Pricing:
✨ Intro Package: $130 (3 sessions — Buy 2, Get 1 Free!)
✨ Single Session: $65
✨ Slatmill-Only Session: $45
➡️ Or grab 3 Slatmill-Only sessions for $90 and still get the sale price!

Slatmill-Only sessions are great for dogs who are reactive, easily stressed, or owners who just prefer it.

Slatmill workouts are great for dogs who:
⚡ Need more physical and mental exercise
🏡 Love to run but don’t have access to a yard
🐕 Are reactive on leash walks
🔥 Have higher-energy temperaments
🧩 Get bored or destructive at home when not properly stimulated

📅 November Dates:
🗓️ 11/12 | 11/19 | 11/26

📩 Space is limited!
Email us at [email protected]
to reserve your pup’s spot today!

Let’s get those tails wagging and paws moving! 💨🐾

Tips & Tricks to Help Prevent Resource Guarding in Puppies 🦴🐾Puppies explore the world with their mouths, so it’s no sur...
11/10/2025

Tips & Tricks to Help Prevent Resource Guarding in Puppies 🦴🐾
Puppies explore the world with their mouths, so it’s no surprise that they’re often little “treasure hunters.” Whether it’s a sock, a stick, or a freshly fallen leaf 🍂, they’re curious and constantly collecting information about their environment.

But here’s where things can get tricky:
Our first instinct is usually to grab whatever they’ve picked up — but consistently doing this can backfire. If we’re always taking things away, puppies may start to feel the need to guard their “finds” or hide them from us. Instead of learning to show us what they have, they may become anxious, avoidant, or even defensive.

So what can we do instead?
Preventing resource guarding starts with building trust and positive associations. Here are a few simple strategies:

Teach a “drop it” cue early — before you need it in a high-stakes moment. Make it a fun and rewarding game!

Make trades instead of taking things — offer a treat or toy in exchange, so your puppy learns that giving something up leads to something better.

Play “implied leave it” games — like 1 for me, 1 for you or the distraction hand game, to teach impulse control and cooperative behavior.

By using these techniques consistently, you’re helping your puppy learn that your presence is a good thing, even when they have something valuable. That way, they’ll be more likely to come to you with their treasures instead of guarding or hiding them.

Private Training Pupdates! 🐾Here are four shining stars who recently had sessions with Victoria:✨ Sadie (Shih Tzu) just ...
11/09/2025

Private Training Pupdates! 🐾

Here are four shining stars who recently had sessions with Victoria:

✨ Sadie (Shih Tzu) just wrapped up her second and final session before spending the winter in the sunny South! She’s been working on leash-walking foundations and her “lay down” cue. Her humans are hoping to connect with a trainer down south for the winter — fingers crossed this cutie will be back with us in the spring!

🐾 Millie (German Shepherd Dog) has been working hard on muzzle acclimation and spending time away from Mom. Being separated from her favorite human hasn’t been easy, but her family has done an amazing job helping Miss Millie feel comfortable and confident when she’s on her own.

🌻 Freida (Dachshund) recently completed her final session! She confidently walked around her neighborhood and even did “find it” scatters near things that used to feel spooky. Freida’s dedicated human has been working so hard to boost her confidence and expand her world — and it shows!

✈️ Teddy (Maltese mix) has been learning to relax in his travel kennel in preparation for future flights. His humans and trainer have been proactively acclimating him over the past few sessions, and he’s also doing a great job practicing his “leave it” cue.

Great work, pups — we’re so proud of all of you! 🐶💛

Is your teenage dog testing boundaries? 🐾Struggling with distractions, jumping, pulling on leash, or impulse control? We...
11/08/2025

Is your teenage dog testing boundaries? 🐾
Struggling with distractions, jumping, pulling on leash, or impulse control? We’ve got just the class for you!
✨ Curbing Adolescence ✨
Designed for pups ages 6 months to 3 years, this class helps you transform those challenging behaviors into focus, calm, and connection — all through fun pattern games and positive training exercises.
📅 Next session: Monday, November 17th at 5 PM
👩‍🏫 Trainer: Victoria
🐶 Who can join: Current clients
Give your pup the tools to thrive through those teenage months — and strengthen your bond along the way! 💕
📸 Featured here are proud graduates Rogi, Albie, and Murphy showing off their progress!
👉 Sign up here: https://pawsitivelyobedient.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=2047

🎓 Big congrats to our two groups of Saturday grads! 🎉Victoria had such a great time working with all these amazing teams...
11/06/2025

🎓 Big congrats to our two groups of Saturday grads! 🎉
Victoria had such a great time working with all these amazing teams over the course of their classes.
🐾 Good Manners Level 2 Graduates:
Duke, Maisie, Zeke, Penny, and Shepard Rose!
Maisie got two pictures since she was hiding her diploma! 😆
These pups are on track for their CGC by 2026 and have become perfect, polite greeters.
🐾Good Manners Level 1 Graduates:
Otter, Charlee, and Charlotte!
These teens will be back soon for our Curbing Adolescence class — then moving on to Good Manners Level 2.

Ready to start training with us today? Check out our list of upcoming group classes here: https://pawsitivelyobedient.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx

Millie’s Muzzle Acclimation Journey 🐾Millie has been working hard on her muzzle acclimation with her dedicated humans — ...
11/05/2025

Millie’s Muzzle Acclimation Journey 🐾

Millie has been working hard on her muzzle acclimation with her dedicated humans — and she’s doing great! A muzzle will give Millie freedoms she might not otherwise have.

Millie can be easily startled by strangers or unfamiliar dogs, but she still deserves to explore dog-friendly places safely. Because the world can be unpredictable, her basket muzzle helps ensure everyone stays safe. It prevents any chance of a nervous or fearful bite and gives her humans the confidence to continue training around new distractions.

Millie isn’t bothered by her muzzle at all — in fact, she seemed quite proud trotting around the yard in it! 💛

If your dog is easily spooked, startled, or has bitten in the past, acclimating them to a properly fitted basket muzzle should be a top priority. A muzzled dog is not a dangerous dog — a muzzled dog is safe, protected, and deeply loved.

Want to learn more about basket muzzles and positive muzzle training? Visit muzzleupproject.com

🐾 Ready, Set, RUN and check this out!We’re thrilled to team up with This Pup Runs every Wednesday in November starting 1...
11/05/2025

🐾 Ready, Set, RUN and check this out!

We’re thrilled to team up with This Pup Runs every Wednesday in November starting 11/12 for a pawsome new way to get your dog moving! If your Pup is currently enrolled in DAY TRAINING on Wednesdays we have a ADD ON service for you!

✨ Not only will your pup practice their tailored training with your day training instructors but also work with our amazing partners Roberta and Ryan from THIS PUP RUNS— to burn off that extra energy in a fun, safe way!
This Pup Runs

💨 Add-On Slatmill Sessions
➡️ $20 per session if your dog is already attending

Give your pup the gift of movement this November — rain or shine, it’s treadmill time!

📩 Message us to reserve your spot or ask about adding a slatmill session to your pup’s visit!

Now Enrolling: Our Final Good Manners Level 1 Classes of 2025! 🐾Ready to strengthen your pup’s skills before the new yea...
11/04/2025

Now Enrolling: Our Final Good Manners Level 1 Classes of 2025! 🐾

Ready to strengthen your pup’s skills before the new year? Our Good Manners Level 1 class is the perfect way to build a foundation for a well-behaved, confident dog!

In this 7-week course, you and your dog will learn and practice essential skills in a fun, supportive group setting, including:
✨ Attention exercises
✨ Come When Called
✨ Sit, Down, and Stay
✨ Wait, Off, and Leave It
✨ Polite Greetings (no jumping!)
✨ Leash Walking & Side-Heel

Don’t wait — get started now instead of putting off training until next year!

Open to:
🐶 Graduates of Puppy Kindergarten
🐶 New students looking to start their training journey

Upcoming Sessions:
📅 Monday, November 10, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Instructor: Jackie Kelleher, CVT CPDT-KA
📍 PAWSitively Obedient, Hanover

📅 Sunday, December 7, 2025 @ 12:30 PM
Instructor: Janice Gifford, ADT
📍 PAWSitively Obedient, Hanover

👉 Sign up today: https://pawsitivelyobedient.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx

📸 George Washington, Day Training and Group Class participant.

✨ Pup-date on some of our clients who are recieving induvidualized coaching✨These teams have been working hard—some just...
11/03/2025

✨ Pup-date on some of our clients who are recieving induvidualized coaching✨
These teams have been working hard—some just wrapped up a training package, while others are just starting out!

🐾Hiccup is an adolescent Mudi (a hungarian herding breed) who is a bit nervous of our human world. Palestina has been working with this team for over 12 sessions. He has come such a long way, going from not being able to even share space with Palestina to now trusting her to walk him!

🐾Arlo is an adult labrador mix. Arlo has unforuntately had severe veterinay anxiety for most of his life. This has been a challenge to get him into the clinic for routine exams. He and his human just finished 8 sessions with Victoria where they have developed a routine for restraint and body handling for exam. He has had success with happy visits at the veterinarian and is hopefully well prepared for his annual exam come 2026!

🐾Coco a 11 month old poodle mix, has just begun her 4 private training sessions with Victoria. They have started addressing her stranger danger within the home utilizing mark and move tecniques, as well as some leash walking basics!

🐾Moose an adolescent daschund recently had a big startle during a group walk with his doggie friends. Unfortunately this encounter has caused him to be a little nervous of other unfamiliar dogs! Moose got together with Palestina to work on some confidence building skills - as well as introduce active management to help mitigate reactions to other dogs.
So proud of all these pups and their hard work! 💛🐾

Big shoutout to our recent Monday night graduates! 🎓🐾These awesome pups just completed Good Manners Level 1 and Good Man...
11/03/2025

Big shoutout to our recent Monday night graduates! 🎓🐾

These awesome pups just completed Good Manners Level 1 and Good Manners Level 2 with Jackie!

Good Manners Level 1: Robby (Mixed Breed), Cooper (Labrador Retriever), Ted (Australian Shepherd), Mags (Mixed Breed, a.k.a. “Yellow Dog”) and Cash (Australian Shepherd)
We hope to see you all for Good Manners Level 2 or Curbing Adolesence!

Good Manners Level 2: Mabel (Black Labrador Retriever), Adalade & Scout (Mixed Breeds)
Keep up the great work -- in no time these 3 will be on track for CGC Prep!
Congratulations to all of these amazing teams for their hard work and progress — we’re so proud of you! 💛🐶

Feel like you are missing out?! Do not fret - we still have space in Jackie's Good Manners Level 1 starting 11/10 @ 7PM. Don't delay register today: https://pawsitivelyobedient.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=1968

With shorter daylight hours, those evening walks and outdoor adventures with our pups might be cut a bit short. But it’s...
11/02/2025

With shorter daylight hours, those evening walks and outdoor adventures with our pups might be cut a bit short. But it’s still so important for our dogs to enjoy natural behaviors like sniffing, exploring, and running. It's good for the human end of the leash to get out of the house too.

If you’re looking for a fun way to let your dog use their nose and stay in the light, sign them up for one of our upcoming Introduction to Nosework classes! 🐶👃

This engaging sport is a wonderful way to build confidence and strengthen your bond with your dog — and it’s perfect for dogs of any age or experience level.

Want to learn more about what Nosework is all about? Check out this link:
👉 What is K9 Nose Work? https://k9nosework.com/about-us/what-is-k9-nose-work/

Maureen will be running Intro to Nosework classes on Thursday and Saturday — don’t miss out!
Thursday 12/4/2025 @ 5PM - https://pawsitivelyobedient.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=2037
Saturday 12/13/2025 @ 10AM - https://pawsitivelyobedient.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=2043

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56 B Street Unit D
Hanover, MA
02339

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Monday 2pm - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+17818371510

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We use positive reinforcement techniques to help you train your dog of any age! We specialize in puppy classes, as well as Good manners and Canine Good Citizen training! Positive reinforcement training uses motivation to help your dog learn how to behave while creating a bonding experience for you and your dog! We are here to help teach you how to train your dog!