Pawsitive Behavior LLC
Service area: Grand Rapids, Zeeland, Rockford, Wyoming, Allendale
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Jumping on People
- Recall
- Barking Excessively
- Resource Guarding
- Reactivity / Aggression
Training Formats Offered
- In-Home
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
Pawsitive Behavior offers in-home training sessions. The process begins with a phone consultation to identify specific behaviors clients wish to address. Following this, a detailed questionnaire is sent to gather comprehensive information about the dog and any problem areas.
This pre-session information gathering allows training sessions to concentrate solely on practical training. Programs are customized for each unique dog-and-owner relationship. Topics covered include how dogs think and learn, what motivates them, how to use positive reinforcement and clicker training, how to eliminate unwanted behaviors, and common training pitfalls to avoid. The goal is to make training successful and enjoyable for both the owner and the dog.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing is provided via a quote after an initial phone consultation.
Testimonials
“We are very thankful that we found Kathy and started working with her. She was not only patient with our dog, but she also was very kind and patient with us. It was very frustrating in the past when we called Penny to come and she ignored us. Kathy showed us how to use positive reinforcement to change this and now Penny actually comes running when we call. It’s obvious she loves working with dogs and now we enjoy working with our dog also.”
– Ted and Marian, Zeeland
“What a difference this training has made. We went from thinking our terrier was untrainable to realizing he just didn’t understand what we wanted. It is much easier working with him now that we know how to motivate him.”
– Bob and Sandy, Grand Rapids
“I had never heard of clicker training before and didn’t know what to expect. Since I started using the clicker with Jake he has improved so much and, even more importantly, we are both having so much fun.”
– Kelsey, Rockford
About the Trainer
Pawsitive Behavior LLC is a dog training business owned by Kathy Uzarski, who has turned her lifelong love of animals into a rewarding opportunity to help dogs and their owners live peacefully together. She specializes in positive reinforcement training, which she believes treats dogs with kindness and compassion.
The business focuses on in-home training, offering a convenient way to accommodate busy schedules and allowing all family members to participate. Training sessions are conducted in the comfort of the client’s home, ensuring both the dog and owner are relaxed.
Pawsitive Behavior helps turn energetic dogs into well-mannered companions, addressing problem behaviors and providing basic obedience training. Kathy creates customized training programs that are effective and easy to follow, focusing on how dogs think and learn, what motivates them, and how to use positive reinforcement and clicker training to eliminate unwanted behaviors.
Accomplishments
Kathy Uzarski, the owner of Pawsitive Behavior LLC, holds a BBA degree from Grand Valley State University. She graduated with honors from the Peaceable Paws Training Academy.
Kathy is a Peaceable Paws Affiliate and a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). She was trained by renowned dog trainer Pat Miller, who is the founder of Peaceable Paws Dog & Puppy Training Center, training editor for The Whole Dog Journal, and a past president of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients should call for a phone consultation to discuss desired behaviors. After this, a quote for services will be provided. A detailed questionnaire will then be sent to gather information about the dog and specific problem areas before training sessions begin.
Contact Information
Associations
- APDT
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Location
2551 Valley Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544Listing Tools for Trainers
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