Pawsitive Paws Dog Training LLC

14/11/2025

We had AMAZING sniffers in our Fun Scent Games I class this session! Such a fun and enthusiastic group! Buford, Larry, Lolly and Sissy - hope to see you all in the birch search class!🥰

13/11/2025

I have always tried to educate others on the dangers of shock collars and it's finally coming to light in a $1.9 million class action lawsuit on just how unsafe and damaging they can be to our best friends.

For trainers, celebrating use of shock collars, here's still yet more evidence, as Radio Systems is found to be guilty of false claims that their e-collars are safe and harmless in a $1.9 million class action suit. Shock collars are NOT safe and harmless, as I've been saying for years. Read the court results and my story here in link in comments - and this important to spread the word!

12/11/2025

Expanding my dog training services to doggy driver's ed😂

11/11/2025

A heartfelt thank you to all of our human and canine veterans.🇺🇸

09/11/2025

We had a great Get a Handle on Jumping class this morning with this adorable group!🥰

08/11/2025

Congratulations to Bailey, Chico, Kira, Molly, Mr. P, Phoebe and Piper for completing the advanced scent class today! This was an AMAZING group of sniffers and it was so fun seeming them all work!🥰

08/11/2025

Congratulations to Coco, Ecco, Jack, Larry, Mattingly, Millie and Otis for completing the Impulse Control class this morning!🥰

06/11/2025

Upcoming Leash and Community Manners Class!

When you are out in the community, does your dog lack attention, pull on leash or need help with appropriately greeting new people or politely passing other dogs? Then the Leash and Community Manners class is for you.

This class will focus on exercises and games to work on attention with distractions, loose leash walking skills (including stops and about turns), impulse control, polite greetings with people and politely passing other dogs.

This is a great class to help you prepare for the CGC (Canine Good Citizen) prep class.

Start Date: Sunday, November 16th at 9:15 a.m.
Location: La Mesa
Length: 4 weeks (no class on 11/30 - Thanksgiving weekend)
Cost: $160
****This class is only open to dogs that have completed the basic training class with us and is not appropriate for dogs that are aggressive or highly reactive with other dogs or people.

For more information or to register, please email us as [email protected].

02/11/2025

Congratulations to Barkley, Colby, Ginny, Jeppson, Luna, Mabel, Millie, Penny, Penny and Sweetpea for graduating from the basic training class this morning!🥰

31/10/2025

Happy Howl-O-Ween!👻🎃

Please Remember, Halloween can be a fun and spooktacular time for us humans, but is often a very scary and unsafe evening for our dogs. Here are a few Halloween Safety Tips to keep your dog healthy and safe:
👻Keep Candy Out of Reach: Chocolate, gum and xylito (a sweetener in some gum and candy) are toxic to dogs and other candy can cause an upset stomach, so make sure candy is out of reach and in a secure location.
👻Beware of Dangerous Decorations: Please note that some decorations can pose a threat to dogs. Fake cobwebs and rubber eye balls and fangs can be choking hazards. Glow sticks and fake blood can be poisonous, while lit candles are a fire hazard.
👻Be Cautious About Costumes: Most dogs prefer not to wear costumes, so don’t force your dog to wear something that he/she is uncomfortable with. If you do decide to dress-up your dog, take pictures right away, so they do not need to wear their costume for a long period of time.
👻Keep Your Dog in a Secure Room: Some dogs can be protective at the front door, while others like to sneak or bolt out the door. Dogs that are normally easy going with visitors, might have a different response on Halloween. People dressed up can be very scary for dogs and create a fearful or aggressive response. To keep your dog and trick or treaters safe, keep your dog indoors in a quiet and secure room away from the front door. Do not leave your dog in the backyard on Halloween night. It is not a safe place to be on a night with so many people walking the neighborhood and sadly, some find being cruel to animals fun.
👻Leave Your Dog Home: Outdoor decorations can be loud and scary, while people in costumes can frighten many dogs. So, if you go out, it is best to keep your dog at home. If you do decide to take your dog out , be sure to have them on leash and wearing up-to-date ID and reflective gear, so they can be easily seen by cars and trick or treaters.
👻Make Sure Your Dog is Wearing ID: Just in case your dog escapes, make sure he/she wears a collar and an up-to-date ID tag at all times. Also, please consider microchipping your dog, in case your dog’s collar and/or tags slip off.

Wishing you all a Safe and Fun Halloween!

27/10/2025

Congratulations to Bandit, Bear, Chocolate, Kinu, Lily, Mavis and Penny for passing the Canine Good Citizen Test today!🥰🎉🎉👏👏👏

26/10/2025

🐾🐾🐾Last Basic Training Class in 2025!🐾🐾🐾

Our last basic training class in 2025 starts on Saturday, November 1st at 9:15 a.m. in La Mesa.

The basic training class focuses on teaching the basic skills such as attention, sit, down, loose leash walking, recall, wait, leave it and stay in a fun and rewarding manner.

Cost: $180
Length: 6 weeks (no class on 11/29 - Thanksgiving weekend)
Location: La Mesa
*This class is not appropriate for dogs that are highly reactive or aggressive with other dogs or people

For more information or to register, please email me at [email protected].

We hope you can join the fun!