Pawsitive Pups

12/14/2024

Georgia: 4.5 month old Teacup Poodle, 2.5 lbs!
Puppy training, separation anxiety, and teaching impulse control. Very smart little girl!
*She's getting her first Grooming soon. Taught owner how to desensitize her to touching different parts of her body. She's a confident and happy little girl.

12/14/2024

11/24/2024

🐾Friendly reminder:
- A dog needs consistency with training
- Desensitization training with things that cause anxiety. (Zoe used to try to attack the vacuum and bite at the handheld part)
- Go over training they already know (Just because they had it down before, doesn't mean you stop continued with it)
- Mix obedience into play! Make it fun
- Do activities to build your dog's confidence 😊

09/21/2024

Another successful Socialization training session 🥰 Nalu is 10 months old now.

09/07/2024

I'm sorry, but I need to be transparent and vent. It not only breaks my heart, but also upsets me, so see how many dogs people are trying to rehome. I understand when it is physical emergencies (such as allergies, death, etc...). But a dog is a commitment. They aren't just things to throw away or give away like a Christmas present that you no longer use. To say, "We don't have the time to dedicate to them" or "The dog needs more space" or "We just can't deal with the behaviors" "We don't have the finances" just baffles me.
I am a dog trainer with my own business.
1. There are so many resources out there to help you with your pup.
2. Every dog will have some sort of behavioral issue, even over excitement, etc... Search to learn about Dog Psychology and Body Language. There are so many trainers even online that have reels, links, etc...
3. I have seen homeless individuals, take better care of their dogs, than those with have money.
4. Dogs have emotions, every time there is a big change, it takes them time to decompress and adjust. This usually is accompanied by behavioral changes and issues.
5. There is a pandemic in CA, the shelters are flooded, rescues are full and do not have enough fosters.
6. You made the decision to get a dog, now keep that commitment, and do whatever it takes to keep your furry family member.

08/30/2024

❤️Update: A girl picked him up today and has experience with the breed! I'm going to help with any training and acclimating so that they all succeed! Me and another girl are also trying to help with housing resources. Thank you all for your desire to help! There is still good in this world 🥰❤️
🚨Emergency help for Dog🚨
There is a girl that needs to immediately rehome her pup. She's in a terrible situation, but knows she has to do what is best for him. She has been living in her car with her children. She can't keep her dog in the car, especially with the heat and her car overheated. She is in Anaheim. 1 year old Blue nose Pocket Bully. He's good with other dogs, great with kids. He is still intact. But he does not have behavioral problems. She doesn't want him just to go to anyone, for his safety. I have reached out to 2 rescues, but I haven't heard back. I'm just trying to help. She's heartbroken. He sleeps at her kids' feet every night. I have been in contact with rescues and I'm doing whatever I can to help.

08/26/2024

Nalu is now 9 months. She met two other labs yesterday. She is doing amazing with her basic obedience and socialization. Teaching her owner how to read her body language and the body language of other dogs. She's made a few friends in the last 2 weekends. So proud of both of them!

07/04/2024

A large percentage of dogs are afraid of fireworks 🎆
First: Make sure that your dogs have up to date identification: tags, microchips.
Second: Make sure to tired your dog out! Long walk, runs, mental stimulation activities, etc...
Third: If on hand, use a thunder shirt, CBD, trazadone (this is for severe anxiety).
Fourth: Desensitize your dog to firework sounds, YouTube, sounds on smart device, etc... Pair with positive, by treating and reinforcing calm behavior. Give a filled Kong, or frozen mental stimulation toy/activity, while sounds are playing.
Fifth: During Fireworks, Close blinds, turn on the TV or music on Loudly.

06/30/2024

Nalu! Beautiful, sweet, and smart girl! We have been doing puppy training since she was 4 months. She is now 7 months. This girl picks up everything quickly. She is a bit insecure, so we have been working on confidence building, desensitization, and socialization. She met her first dog off leash last weekend. She did AMAZING! Owner was so happy and impressed. This gave him peace of mind. More practice of what to look for when it comes to Dog Psychology (body language and communication), will lead to successful interactions.

06/30/2024

These 2 have come leaps and bounds. Both have anxiety and dominance issues. We have been teaching them how to properly deal with their emotions. Teaching them how to self-soothe, boundaries, and Manners. Owners were afraid of letting the older Frenchie Finley, correct the puppy Hayden. Folks, this is important to let happen. Dogs teach each other. As time passed, Finley didn't respect Hayden's boundaries, food, things. Leading Hayden to have to take things into his own hands. He would start by giving proper corrections. Finley would still go back. Leading to insecurity and fear within Hayden and him over-correcting.
After, a few weeks, both dogs and changed drastically. Teaching the owners about what is appropriate, and what to look for when it comes to body language, boundaries, and Manners. Both husband and wife report that they are like different dogs. They can now engage together in a healthy manner and are starting to build a strong bond again. So proud of all of them! Consistency and follow-ups lead to success!

06/30/2024

Working on Socialization, Desensitization, Obedience. This is Charlie Girl. Such a beautiful and smart girl!
Socialization doesn't mean introducing to dogs and people. It is taking in new environments, smells, sounds, etc... She is doing great. Her basic obedience is on point. We are working on heeling in exciting environments. So proud of her and her owner. ❤️

06/30/2024

I am so proud of this girl and her foster. A few weeks ago, Lana was exhibiting some of the worst dog reactivity on leash that I have seen in a while. With consistency, doing the homework, and practice, she has come leaps and bounds. I almost cried I was so happy. After only 2 weeks, she reacted to one dog on leash, but it was only for about 5 seconds. Her trigger is when a dog gives eye contact and starts reacting to her. Lana is only 7 months. We came across atleast 10 dogs. Progress and Success is achievable!! I love helping dogs and owners/fosters.

01/12/2024

Teaching a DIY Mental Stimulation activity to Rumpy. Every Dog needs some form of mental stimulation every day.
Rumpy: 3, French Bulldog, behavior modification training, reactivity and aggression brought on by fear and anxiety.