Pawsitive Interaction Dog Obedience
Ranked #3 in Pleasanton and #272 in California
Service area: Dublin, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Livermore, Danville, Alamo, Blackhawk and surrounding areas.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Stealing Food
- Recall
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Pawsitive Interaction Dog Obedience offers a variety of training programs designed to shape, motivate, and reinforce good dog behavior, providing personalized attention to dogs and their owners. Programs are structured to accommodate busy schedules and focus on consistency.
Specific programs include “Puppy Head Start,” a 5-week course for puppies 8-12 weeks old, covering socialization, bite inhibition, positive reinforcement, and basic commands like sit, down, up, recall, and focus. This course is recommended before or alongside “Basic Puppy 101.”
“Good Handling Manners” is a 5-week course for owners to learn leash handling techniques for various situations, while reinforcing basic and intermediate commands. “Basic Puppy 101” is a 5-week course for Puppy Head Start graduates aged 10-18 weeks, emphasizing verbal and hand commands, recall, focus cue, socialization with distractions, and off-leash behavior.
For older puppies (5 months+) or adult dogs with no prior training, “Beginning Dog” is a 5-week course introducing good manners, socialization, and basic commands, focusing on improving communication. “Behavior Problem Prevention” is a 5-week course for dogs 14 weeks and older who have completed Puppy Head Start or Beginning Dog, addressing issues like biting, barking, jumping, bolting, counter surfing, house soiling, and digging.
“Advance Dog Training” is a 5-week course for mature and previously trained dogs (1 year+), focusing on active on-leash and off-leash verbal and hand commands, reinforcing socialization, focus, active play, and potential for agility. Custom dog programs can also be developed. Adam provides progress reports and personalized homework after training sessions to help owners continue working on their dog’s specific needs.
Pricing & Policies
Policies
The business offers flexible scheduling and is willing to reschedule training sessions without hassle to accommodate client needs.
Testimonials
“After a few sessions both dogs have been transformed by Adam. He has also taught us a lot about dog behavior and their motivations. Adam is also extremely organized and truly cares about both his human and canine clients. We would give Adam and Pawsitive our highest possible recommendation.”
– Brad P.
“Adam has been a life-saver. He makes training fun, and easy to understand and the puppy is really learning so much!! Would totally recommend.”
– An F.
“Adam, the trainer, takes the time to meet with your furry friend and develops a training program specifically for you and your dog’s needs. It was obvious the first time we met he has a special connection with dogs and so far has greatly improved the behavior of our little guy. Adam made himself available whenever if we had any questions and provided progress reports on how the training sessions went. If you want to make sure you provide the proper training your dog needs, I’d recommend this place completely.”
– Stephen A
About the Trainer
Pawsitive Interaction Dog Obedience is a dog training business operated by Adam and Valerie Molina, based in Pleasanton. Adam Molina is the private dog trainer, offering personalized attention to dogs and their owners through various training programs.
They emphasize positive reinforcement to shape, motivate, and reinforce good dog behavior, and they work to understand triggers for bad behavior. The business is currently accepting new dog training engagements on a part-time basis.
Adam is noted for his special connection with dogs, his patience, and his ability to provide clear instructions to owners. He offers flexible scheduling and provides progress reports and personalized homework to ensure continued improvement.
Pawsitive Interaction also highlights the importance of the human-canine bond and the benefits of training for both dogs and owners, including strengthening the bond, mental stimulation, reducing bad behavior, and improving safety.
Accomplishments
Adam Molina received his training and certification from Animal Behavior College. He has been training dogs since 2015 and has over 11 years of experience in the pet services industry. Adam also volunteers at the East Bay SPCA, working with shelter dogs.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients can start by calling Pawsitive Interaction Dog Obedience to learn more or to request a free in-home consultation or dog evaluation.
Contact Information
Certifications
- Credentialed
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking