Pawsitive Paws, LLC. Grand Forks, ND

11/28/2025

I'm thankful for all the support and love I've gotten throughout the years! What are you thankful for?

11/22/2025

We are looking for a passionate, trustworthy pet sitter to join our team! Please fill out an application at: https://www.indeed.com/m/viewjob?jk=a9559679c746f261

09/29/2025

We are officially 5 today! Thank you all for your support! I couldn't have done it without you!

09/28/2025

Happy International Rabbit Day! Let's see all your hoppy friends!

09/17/2025

Happy National Pet Bird Day! Show us some pictures of your feathery pals, and give them some extra love today!

09/14/2025

Today is Pet Memorial Day, a day to pause and remember the pets who filled our lives with love. Though they may no longer be by our side, they’ll always hold a special place in our hearts. Take a moment to think of the joy they brought and the bond you shared.

07/12/2025

Pawsitive Paws, LLC is hiring for a Pet Sitter/Dog Walker! Do you love pets? Are you dependable and trustworthy? Do you think walking dogs outside in snow and rain is a good time? If all of your answers are yes, this job is for you!

Pawsitive Paws, LLC

05/26/2025

Happy Memorial Day!

05/23/2025

05/15/2025

"My dog just needs more obedience."

I am NEVER going to tell you that your dog just needs more obedience. Your dog needs more patience and understanding.

Putting more obedience on a dog who has severe behavior needs is like putting a bandaid on a broken leg. Sure, it may stop the bleeding for a bit, but it doesn't address the underlying issue. It may make the dog lay down more, but it doesn't fix the emotion behind the behavior in the first place. That emotion is going to drive the dog's behavior in the future, which could lead to disastrous consequences or a well behaved dog, depending on how you go about your training.

Basic obedience and behavior modification are sometimes used interchangeably. Basic obedience is teaching your dog how to do something, like sit, stay, or shake. Behavior modification aims to change a dog's behavior by getting to the root cause of the issue. For example, this happens in cases of reactivity or anxiety.

So, no your dog doesn't need more obedience, they need understanding that the issue is beneath the surface and we should start there, not leave it for a last resort.