Purely Positive Dog Training

Purely Positive Dog Training Certified dog trainers specializing in separation anxiety & gentle solutions. Charleston, SC area.

06/24/2026

There is something so beautiful about dogs. They love unconditionally. They give us their best when we are at our worst, and even in the most trying times, they still will lick your face and try to ease the pain.

Purely Positive training methods are meant to help grow your bond with your dog while also creating a path for success. Meaning that they can come out with you without you having to worry, you can take them to dinner, the park, a vacation, all without worry. You can leave them at home without any stress, you can take them on a walk, knowing it’ll be calming and enriching.

Our goal is to create the best system for you and your dog, no matter what it might be.

06/23/2026

Dogs are bred to work, so give them something to work towards that’s productive and enriching!! Join us for the next round of Tricks and Parkour Classes, taught by our Class Lead Christine Luttrell

Now enrolling for the following start date: September 14th at 7:30 PM. Class
at the IOP Recreation Department.

Ready to have some fun in our Tricks Class? Teaching your dog tricks is a rewarding experience for both you and your dog. There’s no right or wrong — only fun! Build a better relationship and stronger bond with your dog, and enjoy doing it.

Tricks such as sit pretty, say your prayers, spin, bow, wave, high five, play dead — and many more— will be included over six weeks of class. Come with a great imagination and lots of treats.

For those who wish, we will help you work towards achieving the new AKC Trick Dog title. At the last class you will have the opportunity to be tested for this title.

The fee is $265.00.

We see a lot of people who get easily frustrated when their dog doesn’t listen to them right away, even though they have...
06/18/2026

We see a lot of people who get easily frustrated when their dog doesn’t listen to them right away, even though they have equipment, they have traits, and they think they’re doing the right thing.

No fault on anyone, unfortunately the process to get a dog is pretty simple and most owners don’t have the tools that they need to set their dog up for success. No one needs to go through any sort of training to have a dog, which is where a lot of people go wrong.

Positive reinforcement works, it has been proven scientifically that it is effective. If you’re confused while your dog isn’t listening to you, why they don’t want to treat, or why they’re still pulling on their equipment, you might need to look at the situation and troubleshoot problems. There’s no reason to give up and resort to any sort of aversive training.

06/17/2026

Everyone is inherently clumsy. We’re prone to falling, dropping, misplacing things, and that can prove fatal if we leave the wrong thing in the right spot for your dog.

Teaching a cue like leave it teaches your dog that they don’t have to rely on their scavenger instincts to be rewarded, they can be rewarded for being impartial to something we might drop or leave on the ground, table, etc.

It’s a great thing to train at home, and it’s also really easy if you’re cooking, Cleaning, or have an extra 15 minutes to spare.

if your Parent, it’s also really helpful to teach your dogs not to use your children as a free food dispenser. It teaches control for your child and for your dog.

Adolescence makes you question why you decided to get a dog into the first place, and we are here to tell you that’s com...
06/11/2026

Adolescence makes you question why you decided to get a dog into the first place, and we are here to tell you that’s completely normal.

No one is telling you that you have to be in love with your dog every single day. It’s the fact that you keep showing up and making an effort to the a good dog parent is what matters. You are allowed to have bad days, the same as they’re allowed to have bad days. And it’s OK if you both need space from each other.

let yourself feel those feelings without guilt, do the things that you wanna do, and don’t let being a dog parent get in the way of you being a human being who’s also living on this earth for the first time.

06/10/2026

We decide how we want to manage our frustration when we are training. It’s imperative to realize your dog is living for the first time too, and they are being raised in a world that is not made for them.
It is a privilege and a responsibility to own a dog and to raise them. WE have to teach them how to be a good citizen.

So if you think your dog is being manipulative or conniving, and they’re trying to mess with you, they’re not. They’re simply trying to understand all the crazy things you’re asking them to do. They’re trying to please you, to give them some grace while you figure it out together.

06/08/2026

The belief a dog just needs to “work it out” when they get scared is harmful is so many ways, and breaks their trust or will to build relationship with you.

Fear is normal in almost all animals, and “working it out” doesn’t help a dog feel safe or comforted by you. When you force them to have to regulate on their own, they don’t see you as a source of trust or help. And then you said they’re wondering why they don’t want to practice recall or sit when you ask them to.

Being physically emotionally present for your dog when they are experiencing fear is not only gonna help them see that you are a trustworthy person, but that you are the person that they can go to when they get scared. You chose to bring a dog into your home, treat it with kindness and love.

Summer is here folks and it is BRUTAL. Keep everyone cool this summer with some Dog Heat Prevention Tips 😎☀️🌊
06/05/2026

Summer is here folks and it is BRUTAL. Keep everyone cool this summer with some Dog Heat Prevention Tips 😎☀️🌊

06/03/2026

Charleston heat is NO joke and after hours in the sun, sweat, and humidity, we feel like diving into a pool with Nala and letting the day wash away.

06/02/2026

If you haven’t been able to join us for our previous classes, join us for the next round of Tricks and Parkour Classes, taught by our Class Lead Christine Luttrell

Now enrolling for the following start date: September 14th at 7:30 PM. Class
at the IOP Recreation Department.

Ready to have some fun in our Tricks Class? Teaching your dog tricks is a rewarding experience for both you and your dog. There’s no right or wrong — only fun! Build a better relationship and stronger bond with your dog, and enjoy doing it.

Tricks such as sit pretty, say your prayers, spin, bow, wave, high five, play dead — and many more— will be included over six weeks of class. Come with a great imagination and lots of treats.

For those who wish, we will help you work towards achieving the new AKC Trick Dog title. At the last class you will have the opportunity to be tested for this title.

The fee is $265.00.

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Mount Pleasant, SC
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