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...
Does your dog say ‘Please’?
If you think your dog could use a little polishing on their manners, or need to learn a bit more self-control, then this post is for you!
Train Your Dog to Come When Called
Training your dog to come when called is a very important lesson to tackle.
HIPAA and the Therapy Dog
It can be difficult to navigate HIPAA and privacy laws with your therapy dog volunteer work. Many facilities do not offer a detailed training, or do not offer therapy dog specific HIPAA training. My hope is that this hand-out, HIPAA and the Therapy Dog, from High...