Target Training with…turtles!
I use target with all kinds of people and dogs! It's great for helping shy dogs learn confidence, it's a great way to refocus and over excited dog, and it's a hands-free way of re-positioning your dog. Did you know target training is often used in zoos as a way of...
Walk ‘n Wag Club
Does your dog LOVE pulling on the leash? Do you love keeping your arms in their sockets? Do you have 20 minutes to spare? If the answer is yes, then join our Walk 'n Wag Club! On the first Monday of the month from April to October, the Walk 'n Wag club will...
How to Potty Train an Adult Dog
There's lots of help and suggestions out there for potty training puppies...but what do you do when you bring home a new OLDER dog? Well, it's pretty similar! Crate Training One of the best things you can do, is crate train your dog. Dogs are naturally a “den animal”....
Registration closes March 31!
Wow! The registration forms are really rolling in and classes are filling up FAST. If you haven't sent in your payment and registration forms for April 2016 classes, get them to me as soon as you can...or you'll have to wait until August! The deadline is March 31, but...
Counter Conditioning with Drayton and Beau
This video was posted by Drayton Michaels of his work with his own dog, Beau. This is a wonderful example of our goal when we're counter conditioning our dogs to things that trigger them to be fearful, aggressive, or over excited. Dogs learn by association. They see...
How to Stop Problem Barking
Problem barking is a very common problem. You are not alone! There are many different types of barking, but it primarily falls into two categories: Barking at Owner and Barking at Other Things. If your dog is barking at you, they are likely “demand barking” and...
WinterPaws Dog Show
Mark your calendars for next Sunday, January 31st and come join in the fun at the WinterPaws Dog Show in Blowing Rock! You can bring your dog and enter one of six fun categories or just come for the entertainment. Doors of the Blowing Rock elementary school gym will...
Therapy Dog Training Classes
I am so excited that my therapy dog training classes will be starting back up in just a few months! I love working with all people and their dogs, no matter what they need help with. My passion is helping people learn how to connect with animals on more than just a...
Family Dog Manners – April 2016
Create a Positive Partnership between your dog and your whole family! This course is designed to provide a mix of discussion, demonstration, training, student participation and just plain fun! Many pet owners find traditional obedience classes to be rigid and...
2016 Open Sessions are a go!
Positive Partners Dog Training is excited to announce their Open Training sessions are returning for 2016! I will be offering Open Training Sessions on select Thursday evenings throughout the year at the Watauga Humane Society in Boone, North Carolina. These...