Pawsitive Signs Dog Training

Pawsitive Signs Dog Training Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainer offering one-on-one training sessions for: General Obedience, Loo

I have always had a passion for helping animals and began working with family pets (dogs, cats and horses) from a young age. While living in Calgary, I volunteered with the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) to assist at their shelter (feeding, cleaning, walking, administering medications, etc.) with both dogs and cats until they could either be released (if they are a cat from the TNR pro

gram) or placed in a foster home. I successfully completed my Pet First Aid while working for them and learned a lot about medication administration, as well as disinfection protocols surrounding easily transmittable diseases (such as mange, leukemia, etc.). Upon moving to Nova Scotia, I volunteered with Homeward Bound (walking dogs) and began working with Good Bones Dog Rescue fostering dogs until it became clear to the Founder of the rescue that I had a natural talent for helping dogs to overcome difficult behavioral problems. She encouraged me to take the Dog Trainer Apprenticeship Program under Tristan Flynn at Jollytails Dartmouth, and promoted me to Foster Coordinator and Dog Trainer within her organization. I continue to volunteer my services to help many of the dogs within their care, often creating training plans for the adopters (if they are open to that) and their dogs to ensure the dogs are set up for success moving forward. I have been steadily taking courses, attending seminars, reading books, and listening to podcasts to ensure I stay up to date on how dog training is evolving and how to navigate the quickly growing field of dog training. My natural inclination seems to revolve around reactivity and leash work, however my passion is to help people understand their dogs, and alternatively to ensure their dogs understand them to foster a deeper connection between dog and owner.

These analogies are so helpful to put things into perspective.
01/30/2026

These analogies are so helpful to put things into perspective.

Sometimes the best way to explain things so people can understand them is to use a relatable analogy. These analogies were found in a wonderful Facebook group.

09/07/2023

Stop the pressure!

Thank you Mike for a wonderful program surrounding Dog Aggression! I highly recommend anyone working with dogs in any ca...
04/18/2023

Thank you Mike for a wonderful program surrounding Dog Aggression! I highly recommend anyone working with dogs in any capacity to take this!

Demand Barking/jumping/mouthing - a good read!
03/30/2022

Demand Barking/jumping/mouthing - a good read!

I have a need! Demand behaviors and how to “fix” them by dogdefined | Nov 16, 2019 | Behavior modification, Uncategorized | 2 comments Barking. Jumping. Pawing your leg. Whining. These are what typically come to mind when demand behaviors are brought up. What if I told you that not all demand be...

Excited to add this to my skillset to be able to help more dogs 🤩
01/20/2022

Excited to add this to my skillset to be able to help more dogs 🤩

Play Way! For Reactivity and Aggression Challenges Can you make your dog laugh? Can you interact in play socially without your dog going over the top, or just leaving you for better things? Social play is fun and therapeutic, but doesn't always come naturally to us! Come learn with Amy how to connec...

What an INCREDIBLE video on real-time engage/disengage training from the very talented dog trainer, Emily Larlham! She h...
08/25/2021

What an INCREDIBLE video on real-time engage/disengage training from the very talented dog trainer, Emily Larlham! She has some other fantastic videos on her youtube channel , or through her website Dogmantics Dog Training!

This is an in depth professional dog training video tutorial on the Protocol for Raising Criteria for Emotional and Behavioral Modification By Emily Larlham....

08/05/2021

I'm not sure why we teach little kids to hold out their hands when they're meeting dogs. We say "let him smell you" as though he couldn't smell what we had for breakfast when we were still six feet away. It simply isn't necessary.

Let the dog choose - and make sure they don't regret their choice by going slowly, giving lots of space, and letting them tell you when they want more, and when they want less!

Anyone looking to learn more information about dog body language should check out this website!
07/29/2021

Anyone looking to learn more information about dog body language should check out this website!

For an overview the Introduction to Dog Body Language is a good starting point, if you are new to dog body language. Start here Curving – Dog Body Language by Martha Knowles | Jul 30, 2019 | Dog Body LanguageThe deliberate dog body language of curving is used in polite greetings, negotiation, or a...

Harley did so great remaining calm while another dog was barking at him from a distance. He was able to take in the info...
07/20/2021

Harley did so great remaining calm while another dog was barking at him from a distance. He was able to take in the information from his surroundings when previously he would have been reactive. So proud of this adoptable boy!

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