Puppy Socialization:

For puppies 8-16 weeks of age (Puppies need to start before they are 14 weeks of age)

Early puppyhood is a critical time for socialization and learning. Puppy class can help your puppy reach their full potential! Our puppy class will teach you how to connect and build a relationship with your puppy through fun and rewarding experiences using positive reinforcement training. We will focus on socialization, exploration, problem prevention and basic training to help prepare your puppy for a lifetime by your side!

For more information on the importance of puppy socialization, please read the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) Puppy Socialization Position Statement.
https://avsab.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Puppy-Socialization-Position-Statement-FINAL.pdf

* Please note: Puppies need their first set of vaccines at least 8 days prior to the first class and a first de-worming.

Length: 5 weeks, One one-hour class per week.

Cost: $180.00

Basic Training:

For dogs 4 months and older.

Pawsitive Paws wants you to have a dog you can enjoy while at home or while out and about. Our six week basic training class will teach you how to effectively communicate and train your dog using positive reinforcement. We will focus on teaching basic skills such as attention, sit, down, loose leash walking, recall, wait, leave-it and stay in a fun and rewarding manner.

Length: 6 weeks, One one-hour class per week.

Cost: $180

Canine Good Citizen Preparation:

For dogs 6 months and older.

This class focuses on helping you and your dog pass the 10 part CGC test using rewarding methods. You will work on proofing the basics and good manners in the presence of people and other dogs.

For more information about the Canine Good Citizen test, please check out the American Kennel Club’s website.

Length: 4 weeks, One one-hour class per week.

Cost: $160

*This class is for dogs who have completed the basic training class.

Impulse Control:

For dogs 4 months and older.

This class focuses on exercises and games to help you teach your dog impulse control skills such as: attention, wait, settle, go to your mat and leave-it.

Length: 4 weeks, One one-hour class per week.

Cost: $160.00

Leash and Community Manners:

For dogs 4 months and older.

This class focuses on exercises and games to work on loose leash walking skills with distractions, impulse control, polite greetings with people and politely passing other dogs on leash.

It is also a great class to get you prepared for the CGC (Canine Good Citizen) prep class and the Out and About class.

Length: 4 weeks, One one-hour class per week.

Cost: $160.00

*This class is for dogs who have completed the basic training class.

Out and About:

This is a fun class that focuses on socialization and reinforcing manners and the basics in new situations. Every week we visit a new and fun, dog friendly location.

Length: 4 weeks, One one-hour class per week.

Cost: $160 (this does not cover the $5.00 parking fee at the tide pools or meals)

*This class is for dogs that have completed the Basic Training and Leash and Community Manners classes. Dogs need to be good with other dogs and people (they can not be reactive and/or aggressive).

Fun Tricks and More Class:

In this fun class you will learn how to teach your dog some fun tricks such as shake, high-five, wave, play dead, crawl, weave, jump through your arms, sit pretty, peek-a-boo, roll over and cheers. In addition we will do some nose work and play games to reinforce the basic cues.

Length: 3 weeks, One one-hour class per week.

Cost: $120

Fun Scent Games:

Dogs learn to systematically search boxes and other objects for hidden food with the level of difficulty increasing each week. It’s fascinating to watch the dogs catch a scent and make a find. This class gets a high rating for fun.

Length: 4 weeks, One one-hour class per week.

Cost: $160

Private Zoom Training Sessions:

If you would prefer one-on-one sessions rather than a group class or you are experiencing issues with your dog that can’t be addressed in a group class setting, Pawsitive Paws provides private Zoom training sessions for you and your dog. We will help you learn to communicate, train, and bond with your dog through gentle and effective methods, based on scientific principles, using positive reinforcement.

Pawsitive Paws will help you meet your training goals by creating a fun and rewarding program based on your individual needs.

Cost:

30 minute private Zoom training session: $65.00

One-hour training session: $125.00

* Private training sessions are only scheduled during the day on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

*Group training is not appropriate for aggressive or highly leash reactive dogs.
If you are not sure how your dog will do in a group class, we can arrange for an evaluation.