Pawsitive

Pawsitive Pawsitive was established in 2012 and is based in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town, South Africa.

Pawsitive teaches pet owners how to deal with behavioural problems their cats and/or dogs may be exhibiting. Our techniques are based on a gentle approach, using positive reinforcement, and includes educating pet owners by providing essential support in resolving these issues. This could be through basic training sessions (both individual and classes) or one-on-one consultations where a detailed

history is taken and the animal’s behaviour is observed in their home environment. This enables us to determine why the pet’s behaviour is occurring and provide owners with methods and techniques to resolve the problem. Training is often more about teaching the owner the proper techniques to ensure success and also involves improving the communication between the pet and owner. In some cases, the communication given by an owner can be inconsistent and confusing which can result in behavioural problems. An example of this could be that one member of the family encourages the dog to jump up in greeting and another member of the family reprimands and punishes the dog for this kind of behaviour. Some behavioural problems can also be the result of a medical condition so it is important that any animal behaviour consultant works with the animal’s vet to eliminate medical issues first.

29/06/2022
06/10/2017

It has been a while since I've posted anything and with 2 baby daughters there's not much "free" time left.
Often while I'm walking my own dogs I see things or think about animal welfare and I vow to get it down on "paper" when I get home only to be completely sidetracked, but over the next week I plan to set aside a bit of time in the evening to get back into it.
Please feel free to share with your friends and family.

05/11/2015

NSPCA - National Council of SPCAs

05/11/2015

When I see dogs that are supposed to be "excellent show dogs" I often see the future problems that dog may have or the difficulty that particular dogs struggles with on a daily basis. An example of this is the Pug who constantly struggles to breathe because their nose is to short. They also overheat on warm (not hot) days because their mechanism to help them cool down is obstructed.
I see those Show German Shepherds with the sloped back and the back legs that seem to sway and wobble and all I can think about is a dog who will struggle with his hips probably not to late in life either.

Today's question is... do you see these qualities as what's good in a certain breed or do you see the working dog version and prefer that dog? In the GSD the show dog will have the very sloped back but the working dog version will have a straight back and look like a "normal" dog.

04/11/2015

I finally watched the BBC documentary "Pedigree dogs exposed - 3 years on" the other day. It's a documentary on how pedigree dogs have been bred to their detriment. Some breeds suffer more than others but there is often a hereditary condition that afflicts most breeds. What I found astounding what the lack of interest or concern for the dog's welfare when some breeders were questioned. I must emphasise that not all breeders fall into this category and some are very concerned for their animals and their welfare and health.
This is a documentary (and the original BBC documentary - "Pedigree dogs exposed) is definitely worth a watch.

The question I put to you today is: Are looks or health more important to you?

03/11/2015

I'm not sure how many of you know about the evacuation of all the dogs and puppies from TEARS on Friday 23rd October. They've set up a page called "The Great Escape" where all their dogs and puppies found foster homes while the unrest settled and there were then able to return to their premises.
I've been following all the foster failures and how the dogs are doing in homes and people's attempts at trying to get their fosters homed rather than take them back to the kennels.
The thing I love most about this is that all these dogs got to show their amazing temperaments, love and general love of life and people to others who may never have seen this side of them. The foster families can then give first hand accounts of how these dogs have been at home while they were fostered. People can then also see how wonderful rescue dogs and cats are! They're not "broken" or "have something wrong with them", they're just dogs and cats who have ended up with the short end of the stick. They all deserve a second chance at a great life. This isn't limited to just TEARS dogs but to all dogs in rescue and welfare centres.

I volunteer at Animal Welfare Society and I get the pleasure of spending time with some absolutely wonderful dogs and cats. I get to see the side of them that people who just walk through the kennels looking at which dogs appeal don't see.

For all those who are unsure of getting a rescue, why not consider volunteering a couple hours a week to walk the dogs and then you can find your soulmate. By the time you take them home you will know each other and feel comfortable around each other and taking them home to a new place won't make them as anxious and getting taken away from what they new to a new house and new people. And most importantly be committed, give them time to settle in their new home and learn the rules of the house and be patient!

01/10/2015

Donations made for this last quarter!
Animal Welfare Society -Philippi. - R2 693.84
Raise 'n Rescue - R500
Mdzandanda Animal Clinic - R500
Lucky Lucy Foundation - R500
SA Mass Sterlisiation - R1 000.00
F.A.W (Fisantekraal Animal Welfare) - R1 080.00

01/10/2015

Do you have a new puppy? Need to join a training class? Why not contact me on nicole@pawsitive to find out more???
Classes starting up again soon!

27/08/2015

Where is your favourite place to walk?

27/07/2015
NSPCA condemns 'animal cruelty' on ship

NSPCA condemns 'animal cruelty' on ship

NSPCA and animal rights activists have come out in criticism of the transportation of animals bound for Mauritius after their images were made public.

27/07/2015

Pawsitive has sponsored 4 kennels for SA Mass South African Mass Animal Sterilisation Trust and 4 kennels for F.A.W (Fisantekraal Animal Welfare)
Please if you can spare a sponsor please sponsor just one kennel - it can mean the difference between surviving winter and not for some animals.

23/07/2015

Do you have a new puppy? Need to join a training class? Why not contact me on nicole@pawsitive to find out more???
Classes starting up again soon!

20/07/2015

Did you know... Pawsitive donates 100% back to charity!

18/07/2015

Donations made for this last quarter!
Animal Welfare Society -Philippi. - R2 362.05
Spaniel Rescue - R2 000
Raise 'n Rescue - R500
Mdzandanda Animal Clinic - R1 000
Lucky Lucy Foundation - R300

18/07/2015

Donation made to Animal Welfare Society -Philippi.
Please support them! They're in need of blankets, towels, sheets for the animals in their care. Hot water bottles are also very welcome for their hospital patients recovery.
Treats and biscuits and chews are also very welcome to keep boredom at bay for the dog in their care waiting for their perfect homes!

18/07/2015

What did you do for Mandela day?

12/06/2015
Weigh In! Should Those Who Surrender Dogs Be Allowed to Adopt Again? - The Dogington Post

I'm interested to see what you think! Do you think someone who has surrendered their pet to a local shelter should be allowed to adopt again? Should there be conditions? Let me know what you think!
http://www.dogingtonpost.com/weigh-in-should-those-who-surrender-dogs-be-allowed-to-adopt-again/

A photograph that went viral on social media last week showed dozens of dog owners, with their dogs ranging in size, age, shape, and breed, lined up outside the intake department of a South Florida kill shelter. Each person standing in line was there to surrender their dog, despite being told their…

10/06/2015

The Wuffington Post

A bone to the dog is not charity. Charity is the bone shared with the dog, when you are just as hungry as the dog.

03/06/2015

With the weather the Cape has been having and the front that's moving North please keep your pets warm, safe and dry. If you have a kennel ensure it's waterproof and windproof and again dry!
Also, spare a thought for those that are not as fortunate. If you have any old towels, blankets, coats, beds etc please pop to your local rescue centre and donate and maybe while you're there... take a pooch or 2 for a lovely walk and some human interaction. If you're a cat person... spend a bit of time with the cats! It will make you smile and it will definitely make the lucky animal's day, if not week!

03/06/2015
Why Do Dogs Roll in Disgusting Stuff?

Why Do Dogs Roll in Disgusting Stuff?

One suggestion is that they aren’t trying to get the scent on themselves, they are trying to get their scent onto the smelly stuff on the ground. This idea makes little sense to me, since dogs...

03/06/2015

SweetPups Rescue and Sanctuary

15/05/2015
Here's What 100 Years Of Dog Breed 'Improvements' Has Really Done To Our Loyal Companions

This is an interesting read. Humans have bred some breeds purely for look with little concern for health issues and the welfare of the dog.
Personally I prefer the 1915 examples!
http://www.sunnyskyz.com/blog/618/Here-s-What-100-Years-Of-Dog-Breed-Improvements-Has-Really-Done-To-Our-Loyal-Companions .01

This is a really interesting article we found on Science and Dogs that needs more exposure. The dogs on the left are from the 1915 book, Breeds of All Nations by W.E. Mason. The examples on the right are modern examples from multiple sources.

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