Simply Pawsitive Dog Training

02/03/2025

Stella Rae joined us yesterday for puppy training. We have already been practicing sit and leave it. We are currently working on place and down. She is a smart pup! 🐾

12/17/2024

It is with great pleasure that I would like to announce a decrease in board and training prices for 2025! It has always been my mission to make dog training more affordable to help families with their dogs. With that said, board and training prices are being reduced 20%-33%. The updated pricing is listed below for all services:
7 Days Board & Train $1250
10 Days Board & Train $1500
Family Dog Mediation $250
-single in home visit
Family Dog Essentials $550
-3 in home visits
Virtual Consultation & Coaching $100
For dogs with reactivity or aggressive behavior, training programs start at $2000.

I am opening up the 2025 schedule so reach out to get your dog or puppy scheduled before spaces fill up. 🐾

11/16/2024

Do you have a dog training or behavior question but don’t feel that you need a home visit or lacking the funds to hire a trainer? Or maybe you just need a little direction about an issue or concern that you have about your dog. Well now you can text the trainer for help! Order anytime for only $25 and start getting answers to your dog related questions right away. 🐾

Online appointment scheduling and payments for Simply Pawsitive Dog Training

09/10/2024

Lucy is learning recall. She has it down with sound so now need to pair it with come or here. 🐾

09/09/2024

🐾 Unlock Your Puppy’s Potential with Puzzle Toys!
🧩Did you know that puzzle toys can be a game-changer for your puppy’s development? Here are some amazing benefits:Mental Stimulation: Puzzle toys challenge your puppy’s brain, keeping them engaged and mentally sharp.
🧠Reduces Boredom: These toys provide hours of entertainment, preventing boredom and destructive behaviors.
🐶Eases Anxiety: Puzzle toys can help soothe anxious puppies by providing a fun and rewarding distraction. 🧘‍♂️Encourages Problem-Solving: Your puppy will learn to think critically and solve problems, boosting their confidence and skills.
🕵️‍♀️Promotes Healthy Eating Habits: Puzzle feeders can slow down fast eaters, aiding digestion and preventing overeating. 🍽️Physical Exercise: Engaging with puzzle toys can also provide a light workout, keeping your puppy active and healthy.
🏃‍♂️Give your puppy the gift of fun and learning with puzzle toys! 🐾

09/08/2024

Lucy is here for one week of puppy training

06/16/2024

Meet Skeeter 🐾
Skeeter is a shepherd mix that is just under 1 year old. He is here to work on typical teenager stuff like leash manners, counter surfing, jumping and mouthing during play. Skeeter is available for adoption through Friends of Etowah County Animals and Others 🐾

05/30/2024

Meet Iggy 🐾
Iggy is a 3 yr old Australian Greyhound. He arrived from the Ocala area last night. He has a family that loves him already. He has been showing some resource guarding of anything he considers valuable and dominantly demanding whatever he wants with force. He is still learning what living in a home is supposed to be like so let's see what I can do to help figure him out and come up with a plan so that he can be the happy dog that he is intended to be. 🐾

05/09/2024

Meet Nova 🐾
Nova is a semi feral shepherd mix that is just under a year old. She lacks socialization with most things and experiences includingthe leash. She frightens easily and is very suspicious of any movements. Let's see if we can teach this pup to trust and build some confidence so that she can find a forever home. If you would like to donate to her rescue group, the link is below. 🐾
https://friendsdontfurget.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0IJPbQOf4ePQgNYIb4ZgN4v-YysGxBeOr7SvbndY5HwGhAhIiWBlMzT_g_aem_AcJfTFkXwgEuaoxN0ZKhjKpY5ZjOJUKD0B2YRnwk87XkNmD42QJZc1fVICOgnkpykcks4HicZN5gfCbopmI8_IgH

04/29/2024

🐾 Discover the Magic of the Sniffari for Your Furry Friend! 🐾

🌿 What Is a Sniffari? A sniffari is more than just a walk—it’s a sensory adventure for your canine companion! 🐶 Imagine giving your dog the freedom to explore the world through their extraordinary sense of smell. Here’s the scoop:

Definition: A sniffari (a delightful blend of “sniffing” and “safari”) is an on-lead exploration where your dog gets to lead the way. 🌍

Purpose: During a sniffari, your furry explorer is encouraged to follow their nose, set the pace, and decide which scents to investigate. 🌬️

Benefits: Let’s dive into why sniffaris are pawsitively amazing for your dog:

Decompression: Just like humans need downtime, dogs benefit from decompressing. A sniffari allows them to unwind, de-stress, and recharge. 🌟

Empowerment: Your pup becomes the captain of their olfactory ship! Making decisions about where to sniff and what to explore boosts their confidence. 🚀

Quality of Life: A sniffari enriches your dog’s life by engaging their senses and providing mental stimulation. It’s like a captivating novel written in scents! 📖

Boredom Buster: Say goodbye to canine boredom! Sniffaris keep your dog engaged, preventing destructive behaviors. 🐾

Smell Superpowers: With 300 million olfactory receptors (compared to our measly six million), dogs are true scent detectives. A sniffari lets them use their “nose brain” to decode the world. 👃

Social Intelligence: By sniffing the scents left behind by other animals, your dog learns about their neighbors and potential playmates. 🐕

Optimism Boost: A content, fulfilled dog is a happier dog. Sniffaris contribute to their overall well-being. 🌈

🐶 How to Sniffari Like a Pro:

Length: Aim for at least 20 minutes to satisfy your dog’s curiosity.

Safety First: Keep your pup on-lead to explore safely.

Variety: Mix up your sniffari locations—parks, trails, and quiet streets all work!

Observe: Watch your dog’s reactions—they’ll lead you to fascinating discoveries.

Remember, every dog is unique, so tailor your sniffari to their preferences. 🐾 And most importantly, enjoy the journey together! 🌟

04/21/2024

Meet Nugget 🐾
Nugget is a young pup that is just under a year old with alot of rambunctious puppy behavior. He likes zoomies, chewing things, and resource guards. I was suprised to hear that he failed the tests to join two other training camps. While he is insecure about alot of things he is super sweet. We are going to work on some of his puppy behaviors, resource guarding, and dog-dog socialization all while having fun. Welcome to fun learning camp! 🐾

04/19/2024

Board & Train availability. 🐾
The summer schedule is mostly full so whether you have a puppy that you want to get started training soon or an adult dog that you want to get trained, book now and don't wait until little behaviors become big problem behaviors. Availability is listed below:
May 20th
June 16th
July 11th
August 4th
Reach out to get on the schedule! 🐾

03/11/2024

Bashful Bob made his way to Florida last night. He was an owner surrender. I usually keep what others say about a dog in the back of mind but I really don't put much thought into what is said because I never want to pre-judge a dog. Bob is ready for a new beginning so he is hanging with me while I figure him out. If you would like to show your support to his rescue, you can go to https://greyhoundsinmotion.com and click donate from the menu. 🐾

02/07/2024

Have you been wanting to train your dog or puppy but don't want to send your dog away for several weeks or go to group classes? Let's be real for a moment. It's so hard to trust people with our furry friends and dog training is so expensive. The going rates for dog training ranges $200-$1000 for group classes, $200-$500 for a private session, and $2000-$4500 for board and training.

What if your dog could have get board and training quality training in the comfort of your own home with you as their guide for a fraction of the cost of other board and training programs? Well now you can! I am launching the 30 Days DIY Board & Training Program. This will be done through a private Facebook group where I will guide you for 30 days through how to videos, challenges, check-ins, group calls for Q&A, and much more. It will be an active group so you will have daily guidance and support. So what's the cost? $450 which is more than a quarter of the cost of other board and training programs and within the range of a single private session. Purchase now with the link below and let's train your dog together.
https://py.pl/1pOTPR
I will send you an email within 24 hours of purchase 🐾

02/06/2024

I worked with this little guy this morning on relationship building with his human. He was always a good dog until more recently when he started biting his mom. We started with Reiki a couple of weeks ago and when I arrived today their relationship has already improved drastically. We went over the importance of personal boundaries for both parties, walks, and mental stimulation and how they will work together to continue to improve their relationship. 🐾
Whether your dog needs training or energy work, we can help! 🐾

02/03/2024

Dahlia is available for adoption through Seminole County Animal Services. Dahlia was born on 12/7/2022 in the shelter and spent 13 months there. She is believed to be a Malinois mix or Dutch Shepherd mix. The shelter named her Delilah but I am calling her Dahlia. While the shelter staff took great care of her, she had limited interaction and socialization due to her mom being part of a confiscation case. When I heard about Dahlia I offered to temp foster her for a couple of weeks to show her that life can be great while providing training and teaching her to live in a home. Dahlia was timid of many things and lacked confidence as the shelter life was all that she has known. She has learned many commands and is very sweet however she prefers to not interact with other animals as she doesn't know how to engage with them. She would continue to thrive as an only pet.

Some of things that she has learned while here are:
Sit
Down
Come
Place
Drop it
Leave it
Leash walking

Dahlia is both playful and calm. She is medium energy level and very affectionate. She is curious and will mouth objects since she didn't get to experience many things that most puppies get to experience. She hasn't destroyed anything while in my home. Dahlia doesn't have any separation anxiety and is good in the crate. She loves nylabones, stuffed toys, and ball. She is working on potty training and is doing much better.

Dahlia will be with me until 2/13 so let me know if you would like to meet her or have any questions about her. While I'd love to foster her longer unfortunately I will not have the space for her as I have other dogs scheduled for training. On 2/13 she will return to the shelter unless a forever home is found or a rescue wants to take her in.
If you are interested in adopting Dahlia or even fostering her for SCAS, please send an email to [email protected].
Let's find Dahlia (Delilah) her happy ever after! 🐾

01/26/2024

Updates to services & pricing for training and consultations. We are switching some of our services over to Google to see how that booking system works for us and have marked the prices down 20% during the testing phase. Please use the following links for booking services:

Virtual Coaching & Training $100 per session.
https://calendar.app.google/mRddNjsoJri55vYR6

In Home Dog Training Session $200 per visit
https://calendar.app.google/fGFAwPQJRNrt1rMN8

Board & Training $1400 per week
1 week for basic obedience with no behavior issues
2 weeks for basic, advanced, perception modification (behavior modification
All board and train intakes will be on Sundays and go home on Saturdays
https://calendar.app.google/xX2bnRbNBVuuQpPJ9

01/16/2024

Amos & Mia are here to work on listening to commands without using food and more positive interactions with strangers. Both have had previous training and listen well with the use of food but not as well without food. Amos can be nippy to strangers indoors. He is also fearful of sounds and will hide and shake. Mia can be nippy to nervous people and when you stop petting her. She can also be leash reactive.

They have only been here for a few hours but I have noticed that both are fearful and lack confidence. Both are also very sweet. They will be here less than a week so let's see what we can accomplish during their visit. 🐾