Pawsitive K9 Academy
Ranked #2 in California and #45 in Maryland
Service area: Pawsitive K9 Academy serves Southern MD, specifically St Marys County, Calvert County, and Charles County. Clients have come from cities including California, Mechanicsville, Lexington Park, St Marys, Callaway, Great Mills, Prince Frederick, Leonardtown, Charlotte Hall, Ridge, and Lusby.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Fearfulness
- Stealing Food
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
Types of Dogs
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Doodles
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Pawsitive K9 Academy offers dog training programs designed to help dogs learn basic obedience, good behavior, and standard commands. The programs are tailored for any breed, any age, and any problem behavior. A key aspect of their training is teaching owners how to be consistent and understand their dog’s behavior, empowering them to become confident leaders. The trainer works with both the dog and the entire family, including pre-teens and teenagers, to ensure consistent application of training tools and techniques.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pawsitive K9 Academy offers discounts including 5% off for Military, First Responders, and Teachers, as well as multiple dog discounts. Specific pricing for programs or sessions is not provided.
Testimonials
“We highly recommend Pawsitive K9 Academy. Greg is the BEST! He’s patient, knowledgeable, and not that it’s required in a dog trainer, a genuinely nice person. Our puppy Levi was the ruler of our house. He bullied us into giving him constant attention. We walked him, played with him, and gave belly rubs on demand. We were pushovers! Greg has transformed our out-of-control puppy into an obedient member of the family. We’ve come to realize that training our puppy was the easy part for Greg, training us was the real challenge. He taught us that being consistent is key. We need to require Levi to follow the rules all the time, not just most of the time. We are confident that we can continue to become better puppy parents, but if we slip up and forget our role, support from Greg is just a text or phone call away.”
– Gayle Troan
“Best money I’ve ever spent! Greg is the best – he trained my dog Honey and me too! I’m more confident and Honey is so well behaved now.”
– Karen Stanley
“Greg was so great with our very energetic 18 month old golden retriever. Not only did Greg give us the tools to train our dog, but he ensured each family member was consistent with the training. He was very patient showing our pre-teen and teenager how to train and walk our dog. Greg spent a lot of time answering all of our questions, he was always available to answer questions outside of our sessions, and was very responsive. We would recommend Pawsitive K9 Academy to everyone trying to train their pup to be a wonderful, well behaved family member! Thanks Greg!!!”
– Theresa Miller Francis
About the Trainer
Pawsitive K9 Academy is a dog obedience training academy based in Southern Maryland, serving St Marys, Charles, and Calvert Counties. The academy provides dog and puppy training and instruction, drawing on 14 years of dog training experience.
Greg Rocheleau, the owner and lead trainer, has a lifelong passion for dogs and transitioned from part-time to full-time dog training, having trained hundreds of dogs over the past 8 years. His core belief is to help dogs become proper, obedient members of their households, bringing joy to their owners.
Pawsitive K9 Academy addresses a wide range of behavioral issues, including excessive barking, jumping, nipping, leash pulling, chasing, and getting into trash, as well as puppy potty training. They offer training for any breed, any age, and any problem, focusing on basic obedience, good behavior, and standard commands. The training emphasizes consistency and understanding dog psychology, with a strong focus on training both the dog and the owner to build confidence and a stronger bond.
Accomplishments
Greg Rocheleau, the owner and lead trainer of Pawsitive K9 Academy, has 14 years of dog training experience. He has trained hundreds of dogs over the past 8 years, building on a lifelong passion for dogs.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients can begin with a free consultation. For answers to frequently asked questions about dog training, individuals are encouraged to call or email Pawsitive K9 Academy.
Contact Information
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking