Pawsitive Training Center

Pawsitive Training Center PAWSITIVE reinforcement works by setting your learner up for success. He was almost 40 years old before deciding the time was right.

We arrange the environment so that the learner is likely to succeed and then reinforce good choices. Marty didn’t grow up wanting to be an animal trainer, he actually wanted to be a veterinarian as a small child. Knowing the responsibilities associated with having a dog, he waited until his lifestyle started to settle down before getting a puppy. All of Marty’s training with his puppy was that of

traditional training with corrections as the foundation. He now calls that his “yelling and yanking” training days. While working an aggression case he became frustrated at the lack of progress and searched hard for something other than the corrections and dominance methods he was learning. He came across clicker training and was intrigued by the force free nature. Wanting to learn more he found Karen Pryor’s book, “Don’t shoot the Dog” and then discovered she had a dog training school, the Karen Pryor Academy. That was his introduction into the world of positive reinforcement training and he’s been a training geek ever since. His learning about training all started because of the breed of puppy he had fallen in love with, the infamous Jack Russell Terrier. Marty prepared for his puppy in the months preceding her delivery as he had big goals for this pup. She was to be his mountain biking partner and needed to be very well trained for her distracting off leash environment. So he read several book on JRT training and each book had a similar theme, “These dogs are very active and are difficult to train. Recommended for experienced dog owners only.” Definitely a novice, he knew he had to learn how to train dogs, and learn fast. His puppy was a model of the breed characteristics and a very good teacher. He made several mistakes along the way, which only helped to further his education. He was successful at teaching his puppy off leash recall, to ride in his camelback on downhill stretches while mountain biking and even to like cats, something some had said couldn’t be done. Her untimely death from Acute Pancreatitis at the young age of 3 ½ years old was devastating and will always be a low point in his life. But, as tragic as this loss was for him, it was the catalyst for a career change and has brought him to where he is today.

My new student is so stinkin’ cute it’s hard to be a trainer and not a photographer. And yes, we started socializing at ...
12/06/2025

My new student is so stinkin’ cute it’s hard to be a trainer and not a photographer. And yes, we started socializing at 9 wks old under my strict guidelines. This highly social 12yr old Jrt was a perfect match.

12/01/2025

Multitasking while training Loose lease walking, no leash needed.

I often get asked about house sitters, so I'm sharing a highly responsible, honest animal lover and personal friend. He...
11/29/2025

I often get asked about house sitters, so I'm sharing a highly responsible, honest animal lover and personal friend. Her new business is Happy Tails and House Keys. Marty

Hi everyone! Ashton is offering Farm, Pet, and House sitting services!

With years of house-sitting and pet sitting experience topped with hands-on farm knowledge, your home and animals will be in safe, caring, and reliable hands. Backed by solid references, Ashton provides peace of mind while you’re out of town, ensuring your property and animals are well cared for.

Contact Ashton at 530-806-6440

"If the kindest souls were rewarded with the longest life, dogs would outlive us all." A. Nony Mous
11/21/2025

"If the kindest souls were rewarded with the longest life, dogs would outlive us all."
A. Nony Mous

Our current Board & Train came here without much socialization. This 1yr Lab has been here 8 days now and I’d say he’s ...
11/16/2025

Our current Board & Train came here without much socialization. This 1yr Lab has been here 8 days now and I’d say he’s getting pretty comfy around dogs.

Some dogs really know how to chill. I love the frog legs😊
11/14/2025

Some dogs really know how to chill.
I love the frog legs😊

We had so much fun training and socializing today!
11/12/2025

We had so much fun training and socializing today!

This beautiful pup is going to be huge, so her people thought it was good to invest in education. Good thought and exce...
10/18/2025

This beautiful pup is going to be huge, so her people thought it was good to invest in education. Good thought and excellent follow through, we started at 12 wks.

09/20/2025

If you need it, I hope this video puts a smile on your face like it did mine. ❤️

Belle at the beach!
09/04/2025

Belle at the beach!

I monitor this type of play and break it up often to redirect the pups onto toys.
08/27/2025

I monitor this type of play and break it up often to redirect the pups onto toys.

08/23/2025

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