A Pawsitive K9 Training, LLC

A Pawsitive K9 Training, LLC "Here dog training is play ... and that's the trick!" The area's original "positive" dog Trainer Licensed, Insured. Manners are learned in a safe environment.

Marj Spence, Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed Recognition since 2006; AKC Canine Evaluator since 2006. I offer years of experience and a variety of training methods for you to build your relationship with your dog. Positive reinforcement training will naturally create a more happy, willing obedient dog. We offer private lessons with one-on-one attention to build foundations

on your dog's focus. From there we go on to group lessons, where there is more proofing & socialization with people and their dogs. Assertive dogs are assessed and may be given desensitization training before joining groups. We are a 'PAY' as you train, as we know life HAPPENS. Lastly, we do believe that dogs and their people are happiest when they’re given the opportunity to learn new things as well as get regular exercise while doing so. Our fenced acreage, Obedience rings and agility equipment do offer this. We always mix play with training…and that’s the trick! So whether you’re looking for a basic obedience class, prefer one-on-one lessons, or want to check out a new dog sport, such as AKC's: Beginning Obedience, Companion Dog, Rally, Agility, Tricks, and Beginning Scent Work and Tracking. I have competed in all of these successfully since 2005! If nothing else, please start your dog right with AKC Puppy STARS class! please send text, email or call me for a talk and for more information! Puppy STARS includes:

Sit
Down
Stand
Leave it/ Get it
Wait
Walking nicely on a leash
Go to your MAT
Come when called
Sit-Stay
Down-Stay

My professional mission is to train animals and their humans using modern, effective methods based on sound scientific principles of learning and behavior, with an emphasis on positive reinforcement. We never use the "E" collar, a fluffy name given to the Electronic shock collar. "A Pawsitive Dog" training programs are based on behavioral science concepts developed by some of the most respected experts, in the field including Dr. Ian Dunbar, Karen Pryor, Dr. Patricia McConnell, Pat Miller, Leslie McDevitt, Trish King, Pamela Reid, and Susan Clothier. I have been fortunate enough to have attended Conferences with these listed Professional Trainers, and Dog Behaviorists above since 2008.

~Special Goodbye Memorial~When tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart…for every time you think of me, I...
05/20/2026

~Special Goodbye Memorial~
When tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart…for every time you think of me, I’m right there in your heart.❤️

Nancy Holloway’s Skywalker, a very handsome, sweet & smart German Shepherd crossed the Rainbow 🌈 Bridge yesterday. Very sad day indeed but it was the last gift that an owner can give to free a dog from pain.
There has been many pictures of him over the years here as we have known him since he was 7 weeks old as I helped pick him from a litter after 2 visits along with Nancy.
Sky grew into a well behaved, socialized dog. He accomplished much during his lifetime, thanks to Nancy being an excellent & responsible Dog Mom bringing him here to classes. Accomplished: AKC Puppy Stars, Canine Good Citizen and later earning AKC recognition in Performance events such as Rally Novice, Intermediate thru Advanced! To my delight and pleasure, Sky loved agility and he learned all the obstacles and he got his AKC Virtual titles but we kept going until he mastered Excellent/Master levels courses. He …rather WE had the most fun ever running challenging AKC Master Agility courses.
Run on ahead Sky! Find Jolie!

05/17/2026

Agility is kept positive & happy! Young Atlas and Handler/Mom having fun and learning skills as they run thru the Tire and Tunnel.

05/11/2026
05/06/2026

Cindy Harrington & Gracie doing Rally Obedience.

Rally obedience is a canine sport that uses a course of signs and instructions to test a dog's training and the handler's communication skills.

04/27/2026

Puppy STARZ graduate Atlas, now 24 weeks old. He works his heeling skills everyday (2x if not 3) in a calm environment for now and after play. So much easier to keep his focus after morning Zoomies!

Puppy STARZ students! Building good experiences with positive social time around nice humans and other good dogs.Basic o...
04/27/2026

Puppy STARZ students!
Building good experiences with positive social time around nice humans and other good dogs.

Basic obedience is taught in small successes, and keeping it all fun! Don’t forget to JackPot!

Meet 4 month old Scout! She is Half Mastiff, half Shepherd. Her new Dad & Mom rescued her from Lake City Humane last wee...
04/20/2026

Meet 4 month old Scout! She is Half Mastiff, half Shepherd.

Her new Dad & Mom rescued her from Lake City Humane last week. Bless their hearts!

She started her Puppy STARZ class early this morning.

1. She started with a really good Recall, ending in a sit in front of person.
2. “Watch Me”
3. “Touch!”
4. Beginning heel with a turn.
5. We touched her toes to prep her for Dremel pedicure. She learned that was “alright.’ Ear rubs and sing out Mathew McConaughey’s , it’s “all right, all right all right”!

During obedience, we took breaks to do a fun tunnel, and also she discovered how to maneuver across a Tippy board. Physical balance and hind leg awareness doing so!

Don’t wake the Cuteness!

04/17/2026

Happy obedience training at “A PawsitiveK9 Training LLC”

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Located Off SW 122nd St ; Connects Archer Road To Newberry Rd
Gainesville, FL
32607

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