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 absolutely adorable!
05/26/2026

My new student is absolutely adorable!

This 13 wk old pup had a great time socializing w/ a huge 5.5 mo old pup and an adult doodle.
05/20/2026

This 13 wk old pup had a great time socializing w/ a huge 5.5 mo old pup and an adult doodle.

Belle and I would absolutely love to take your new puppy for a few weeks of board and training! But, please plan months ...
05/17/2026

Belle and I would absolutely love to take your new puppy for a few weeks of board and training! But, please plan months in advance to make sure I’m available. Right now I’m booking for Aug for B&T, private lessons available in a few days.

Saturday mornings are for relaxing.
05/16/2026

Saturday mornings are for relaxing.

Belle and my new Board and Training student are bonding quickly. Big pups, little pups, they all love her energy.
05/11/2026

Belle and my new Board and Training student are bonding quickly. Big pups, little pups, they all love her energy.

I got to puppy sit for a friend!! I might have snuck in some training between pics.
05/02/2026

I got to puppy sit for a friend!! I might have snuck in some training between pics.

My lap isn’t big enough.
04/20/2026

My lap isn’t big enough.

Current training student, first time boarding, this pup knows how to relax!
04/18/2026

Current training student, first time boarding, this pup knows how to relax!

My day trainers taking a break after a good morning session.
04/15/2026

My day trainers taking a break after a good morning session.

My new 12 wk old student. Luring might work to get a pup into a crate or play pen, but it creates unreliable behaviors....
04/13/2026

My new 12 wk old student. Luring might work to get a pup into a crate or play pen, but it creates unreliable behaviors. By luring, you’re not teaching as much as you’re tricking your puppy. And once he figures it out, game over and you wasted a bunch of valuable time. Much better to reinforce good choices after they’ve happened. Happy Training!

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