Pawsitive Choices Dog Services

06/05/2025

Reactivity is ruff, but with the right tools (and treats 😉), we can help our dogs navigate the world more calmly 🐾✨

Here are 3 tips that make a BIG difference:

1️⃣ Create Distance – Space is your BFF. More room = less stress.
2️⃣ Desensitize & Counter-Condition – Reward your dog the moment they notice a trigger. “Yes, good quiet!” + treat = progress.
3️⃣ Stay Calm & Collected – Easier said than done, we know! But your dog feels your tension. Be their calm in the chaos 🧘‍♀️🐶

⚠️ Getting mad or yanking the leash? It actually amps up reactivity. Instead, be alert to triggers before your pup is, and be ready to pay up for good choices 💸 (aka treats!).

📣 Pro tip: Don’t run from triggers – turn it into a game! Try a “go find it!” and toss treats to shift focus and keep things light.

The goal? Make your asks more rewarding than their outbursts. Behavior change starts when we change the game 💚

Let’s be patient, kind, and proactive — our dogs are doing their best, and so are we 🐕‍🦺❤️

05/14/2025

soft energy. ✨

05/03/2025

04/08/2025

Happy 😋

Having to cancel on your clients & the pups waiting for you is never fun. I woke up this morning with a sore & swollen knee from soccer last night. Although I wanted to push through it & show up for my furry friends.. I knew that if I didn’t take care of it today it would take over my week. Grateful for understanding & loyal clients 🙏🏼

Lots of elevating, icing, wrapping & resting today ❤️‍🩹

04/08/2025

Why you shouldn’t you get mad at your dog for barking ‼️‼️ but rather encourage & teach them to do better!

It’s not your dog’s fault for barking because barking is a natural form of communication for dogs. They use barking to express themselves, whether it’s out of excitement, anxiety, curiosity, or as a response to something they see or hear. Dogs don’t have the same understanding of “social norms” that humans do, so they don’t realize that constant barking can be disruptive. In essence, barking is their way of reacting to their environment or trying to communicate something, like alerting you to a stranger or expressing discomfort. **** It’s up to us as pet owners to train and guide them to manage their barking appropriately.

To negatively reinforce your dog doesn’t make any sense to me, would you want to be taught that way?

Need help in teaching your dog to learn the Quiet command or just how to settle and remain calm around triggers? Email, text or dm us!

📧: [email protected]
🌎: www.pawsitivechoices.club
📲: 416 543 6646

03/20/2025

Unconditional love in furry packages ❤️
Happy Friday Eve 🥳🥳

Featuring Benson, Ellie, Aika & Leelo, Ellie, Stevie, Teddy, Tika, Maggie, Winnie, Spencer & Jack 🐾

02/12/2025

These friendships are fur real 💜

Little boops up close & personal: Ellie, Aika, Leelo, Cookie, Teddy, Jules, Hoss, Oatis, Enola, Goose, Benson, August, Finn, Cash, Chief, Oakley, Winnie & Sydney 🐾

02/12/2025

Communication >>>>>>>> Control
Using communication rather than dominance or force with your dog will help build a partnership based on trust, understanding, and mutual respect. When you communicate with your dog effectively, you’re teaching them how to behave, rather than just enforcing obedience through fear or control. When you allow your dog to make decisions within a safe framework, you’re essentially giving them a sense of autonomy. This boosts their confidence, mental stimulation, and emotional well-being.

Here are a few reasons why communication is key:

1. Positive Reinforcement: Using positive reinforcement when they make the right choices builds confidence & helps them connect their actions to rewards. Communication helps you guide them by showing what is expected, making it easier for them to learn and follow your cues.

2. Building Trust: When you communicate calmly and clearly, your dog feels safe and knows what to expect from you. They don’t listen out of fear or submission. This strengthens the bond between you and makes them more willing to cooperate.

3. Understanding Their Needs: Dogs can’t talk, but they do communicate through body language and vocalizations. By paying attention to these signals, you can better understand what they need—whether it’s food, attention, or exercise—and respond appropriately.

4. Reducing Anxiety: Dogs can become anxious if they don’t understand why they’re being controlled or if the communication is unclear. A dog that feels heard & understood is more likely to behave in a relaxed and confident manner.

*** Overall, it’s less about asserting dominance and more about fostering a partnership where both of you can coexist and enjoy each other’s company. Striking a balance—where you guide and communicate clearly, but also allow your dog to have a voice in the relationship. This helps them grow, learn, and trust you while still feeling a sense of control over their own actions.

06/18/2024

06/13/2024

HAPPY Thursday from our pack to yours 🐾

Featuring Finn & Lola, Marlee & Goose, Cookie, Brady, August, Spencer, Kasha, Ellie, Benson & Sydney and Leelo & Aika ❤️