Pawsitive Training By Dunewood

Pawsitive Training By Dunewood offers private lessons, which provide one-on-one instruction with flexible scheduling tailored to specific needs, covering basics, new behaviors, and skill improvement for puppies or older adolescents. Behavior counseling is available for owners experiencing challenges with specific behavioral issues such as separation anxiety, barking, housesoiling, or aggression, requiring more in-depth training.

While currently no group classes are being scheduled, the listed programs include Puppy Kindergarten for ages 8 weeks to 5 months, focusing on socialization, handling, bite inhibition, and basic skills. Good Dog 101 (Basic Training) is for dogs 5 months and older, utilizing positive reinforcement and training games. Advanced classes include Trek ‘n Train, which helps dogs focus and behave reliably in challenging outdoor locations, and Good Dog 200, which prepares dogs for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test. Additional fun classes are Tricks and Clicks, which refines clicker training skills, and Arfs & Crafts, where dogs learn to paint.

Pre-registration is required for classes, and class dates and times are subject to change. Class sizes are limited. Puppy classes are hosted at Haven Animal Hospital.

Pricing Summary

Puppy Kindergarten is $130.00 for 6 weeks. Good Dog 101 (Basic Training) is $150.00 for 7 weeks. Trek ‘n Train is $80.00 for a 5-week course. Good Dog 200 is $100.00 for a 7-week course. Tricks and Clicks is $80.00 for a 6-week course. Arfs & Crafts is $40.00 for a 3-week course. Private lesson pricing is not specified.

Pawsitive Training By Dunewood is a dog training business led by Carol M. Bordua, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) with over 25 years of experience. Carol specializes in helping pet owners develop their dogs’ social skills, ensuring they are a pleasure to be around both at home and in public.

Her training philosophy emphasizes a positive and fun approach, focusing on training *with* dogs rather than *to* them. Carol regularly attends seminars, conferences, and camps to continuously advance her teaching skills and stay current with training trends and techniques. She believes that training can prevent behavior problems and, quite literally, save a dog’s life.

Accomplishments

Carol M. Bordua is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers. She has over 25 years of experience helping people develop well-mannered dogs. Carol regularly attends training seminars, conferences, and camps to continuously advance her teaching skills and stay apprised of current training trends and techniques.

How to Get Started!

To obtain an application, clients should contact the business via phone or email. Pre-registration is required for classes.