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.

Have you had a positive experience with us in 2025? 🐾As we look ahead to 2026, one of our goals is to reach as many Sout...
01/11/2026

Have you had a positive experience with us in 2025? 🐾
As we look ahead to 2026, one of our goals is to reach as many South Shore families as possible—so we can continue providing the same effective, kind, and fun training PAWSitively Obedient has offered since 1995.
One of the best ways to support a small business is by sharing your experience. Leaving a review on Facebook or Google, or simply sharing a post, helps us reach more families who could benefit from our training. Thank you for being part of our community! 💙

🐶 Training Markers: What Are They & Why Do We Use Them? 🐶If you recently signed up for our Good Manners Level 1 class, y...
01/09/2026

🐶 Training Markers: What Are They & Why Do We Use Them? 🐶

If you recently signed up for our Good Manners Level 1 class, you may have noticed a training clicker in your goodie bag—because we love training with markers.

What exactly is a training marker?
A training marker is a sound or word that tells your dog, “Yes! That was correct — a reward is coming!”
Most of our trainers use a clicker, but it’s important to know that a clicker is not the only option (even though we highly recommend it).

✨ Why markers matter:
Markers act as a bridge between the behavior and the reward. For example:
“Sit” → dog sits → MARKER → reward
That marker buys us time to deliver the reward and clearly communicates to your dog that they did the right thing. With a strong marker association, the sound itself becomes a promise that reinforcement is on the way. This is HUGE for clean training.

🔔 Why clickers are so effective:
A clicker makes a distinct, consistent sound that means only one thing to your dog: REWARD. This clarity helps speed up learning and reduces confusion.
There are many different marker systems, and we teach them progressively:
In Good Manners Level 1, you’ll learn marker basics
In Curbing Adolescence, you’ll be introduced to food or treat placement markers, which take things a step further by telling your dog where the reward will appear

Training markers are a powerful tool—and when used correctly, they make training clearer, faster, and more fun for both you and your dog 🐾
..and yes, all of those clickers were recently cleaned out of trainer Victoria's bag...🙃

Private Training Pup-dates from Victoria 🐾Highlighting these three fine gentlemen — Cooper, Benji, and Zeke!🐾 Cooper (Mi...
01/07/2026

Private Training Pup-dates from Victoria 🐾
Highlighting these three fine gentlemen — Cooper, Benji, and Zeke!

🐾 Cooper (Mixed Breed) had a recent in-home session where we worked on basic obedience skills and stationing during moments of heightened arousal (yes… toy play!). Practicing training during play is so beneficial for real-life distractions. It helps dogs regulate their emotions and respond to cues even when excitement is high — and Cooper absolutely nailed it!
Victoria is going to continue with Cooper to help address his nervousness around dogs with some counter conditioning protocols.

🐾Benji (Golden Retriever) has completed two in-home sessions and has been walking beautifully on a front-connection harness, earning lots of rewards for staying close to his person. We also worked on impulse-control skills like sit and wait at the door. Great job, Benji - he will continue sessions to work more on leash walking and attention with distractions.

🐾 Zeke (American Bully) worked on impulse-control exercises at the training center, practicing stay, drop it, and wait. Zeke gets easily excited, so learning to hold it together during times of arousal is key and these impulse-control skills help tremendously! Zeke has completed a number of group classes with us, and his humans just needed some helps applying the games from class to real life scenarios! We hope to have Zeke back for more training soon!

01/06/2026

This Pup Runs is back with us for select dates this month! Check them out on:
Wednesday 1/7
Friday 1/16
Wednesday 1/21
Wednesday 1/28!

We have spots available for current clients, including special pricing for our already scheduled Day Training clients! Interested in signing up? Shoot us a message!

01/05/2026

🚨 ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT! 🚨
Agility class starts Tuesday 2/3 at 6:15 PM—register now and don’t miss out! 🐾
https://pawsitivelyobedient.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=2052
Not sure if Agility is right for you? Try one of our Agility for Fun Workshops:
Sunday 1/25/2026 @ 2:00 PM
Tuesday 1/20/2026 @ 7:00 PM

📍 PAWSitively Obedient, Hanover
👩‍🏫 Janice Gifford, ADT
💲 $45 per workshop

🐾 Are you and your dog CGC ready? 🐾Find out in our CGC Prep Class, starting THIS Saturday (1/10) at 12:30 PM!What’s cove...
01/04/2026

🐾 Are you and your dog CGC ready? 🐾
Find out in our CGC Prep Class, starting THIS Saturday (1/10) at 12:30 PM!

What’s covered in our CGC Prep Class?
⭐ Accepting a friendly stranger
⭐ Sitting politely for petting
⭐ Appearance & grooming
⭐ Walking on a loose leash & through a crowd
⭐ Sit, down, and stay on cue
⭐ Coming when called
⭐ Reaction to another dog
⭐ Reaction to distractions
⭐ Supervised separation

Each CGC test item will be practiced and reviewed throughout this 4-week class, helping you and your dog feel confident and prepared.

🎉 Workshops GALORE this January! 🎉Join Victoria almost every Monday in January for 45-minute training workshops designed...
01/02/2026

🎉 Workshops GALORE this January! 🎉
Join Victoria almost every Monday in January for 45-minute training workshops designed to help you and your dog succeed 🐾

✨ Plus, Palestina will be hosting our Introduction to Therapy Dog Training Workshop (human-only session)!

📅 Workshop Schedule:
Polite Greetings
Monday, 1/12/2026 | ⏰ 5:00 PM

Come When Called
Monday, 1/19/2026 | ⏰ 5:00 PM

Introduction to Therapy Dog Training (Humans Only)
Friday, 1/23/2026 | ⏰ 6:00 PM

Loose Leash Walking
Monday, 1/26/2026 | ⏰ 5:00 PM

$45 per workshop
We’d love to have you join us! Brodey and Nash would hate for you to miss out.

01/01/2026

Wishing all our wonderful clients a Happy New Year! We can’t wait to see what 2026 brings us!

Address

56 B Street Unit D
Hanover, MA
02339

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+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!