Pams Pawsitive Training LLC

Pams Pawsitive Training LLC offers behaviorist services focused on addressing canine fears, phobias, aggression, compulsive disorders, and anxiety. The trainer, a Certified Behavior Consultant, is trained to find the cause of behavior issues to ensure a proper treatment plan.

Examples of behaviors addressed include aggression, separation anxiety, resource guarding, fear, inappropriate urination, compulsive behaviors, hyperactivity, leash reactivity, prey drive, body handling issues, relationship building, and abnormal repetitive behaviors. The training approach is individualized, recognizing that each dog’s behavioral issues are unique.

The business utilizes positive reinforcement and behavior modification techniques to reduce unwanted behaviors, increase positive behaviors, and foster lasting relationships. Training is offered through individual sessions and dog classes, with a focus on creating an all-around better dog.

Pricing Summary

For dog classes, refunds are provided with a $50 deduction if a replacement for the spot is found. Individual sessions incur a $50 cancellation fee if canceled without a 48-hour notice (weekends not included), unless the spot can be filled. Packages are non-refundable unless approved, but they never expire and can be transferred to seminars, classes, or other dogs in the same household. If a refund for a package is approved, completed sessions will be billed at the individual session rate.

Policies

For dog classes, refunds are available with a $50 deduction if a replacement client is found for the spot. Individual sessions are subject to a $50 cancellation fee if canceled without a 48-hour notice (weekends excluded), unless the trainer can fill the spot with another client. Training packages are non-refundable unless specifically approved. However, packages never expire and can be transferred to seminars, classes, or other dogs within the same household. If a package refund is approved, any sessions already completed will be billed at the individual session rate, not the discounted package rate.

Pams Pawsitive Training LLC offers behaviorist services with positive reinforcement training to help dog owners achieve a better-behaved dog. The business is led by a Nationally Certified Behavior Consultant, Nationally Certified Dog Trainer, and Certified Dog Bite Prevention Educator.

The trainer’s main motivation is to save dogs by teaching owners to understand their dogs’ communication, with a passion for reading body language. They emphasize that dog behavioral issues are unique to each dog and require individualized treatment plans, providing assistance tailored to specific needs.

The services focus on canine fears, phobias, aggression, compulsive disorders, and anxiety. The trainer believes in using positive reinforcement and behavior modification techniques to reduce unwanted behaviors, increase positive behaviors, and develop lasting relationships between dogs and their owners. A Body Language Seminar is also offered.

Accomplishments

The trainer is a Nationally Certified Behavior Consultant, Nationally Certified Dog Trainer, and Certified Dog Bite Prevention Educator. Specific certifications include Certified Behavior Consultant Canine – Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA) from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (November 13, 2021) and Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) from the same council (April 10, 2021).

Additional credentials include CCTA Certified Dog Trainer (CCDT) from Catch Canine Trainers Academy (November 17, 2020), Official Mentor Trainer for Catch Canine Trainers Academy (September 16, 2021), Canine Communications Certification from DogNostics (July 19, 2020), Certified Dog Bite Prevention Educator from DogNostics (March 30, 2021), and Pet Psychology Certification from DogNostics (July 19, 2020).

The trainer is also an AKC Canine Good Citizen Trainer (August 4, 2020) and completed the Aggression in Dogs Master Course with Michael Shikashio (April 4, 2024). Other training includes Dogs Playing for Life Shelter Dog Playgroup Training in Chicago (June 15, 2018).

How to Get Started!

Clients can begin by submitting an application for training.