Pawsitive Training Center

Group classes include Basic Manners I & II (5-week courses) and Loose Leash Walking (6-week course), all using positive reinforcement and clicker training. Private lessons are conducted in-home with customized plans for issues like potty training, biting, or reactivity. Board-and-train programs are offered at a home-style facility for intensive behavior modification or service dog preparation, with owners receiving hands-on instruction upon pickup.

Pricing Summary

Basic Manners I & II: $120 for 5 weeks; Loose Leash Walking: $139 for 6 weeks. Private lessons and board-and-train programs are customized with pricing available upon inquiry.

Pawsitive Training Center is a dog training business owned by certified professional trainer Marty Strausbaugh, KPA-CTP, offering group classes, private in-home lessons, and board-and-train programs in Northern California. Marty uses 100% positive reinforcement methods, rooted in clicker training and operant conditioning, and focuses on teaching owners the motivations behind their dog’s behavior to create lasting change. His training is fun, relaxed, and designed to build a strong human-dog bond. Services include puppy training starting at 4 weeks old, basic manners, loose leash walking, behavior modification for reactivity, fearfulness, and biting, as well as preparation for AKC CGC, therapy, and service dog work. Marty is a graduate of the Karen Pryor Academy and has extensive continuing education from leading experts in force-free training. He also offers customized home-based training for busy pet owners and a home-style boarding facility for intensive training programs.

The center serves pet owners in Redding, Anderson, Cottonwood, Red Bluff, Palo Cedro, Bella Vista, and Shasta Lake City, with classes held at their facility in Anderson, CA. Marty emphasizes hands-on learning, homework assignments, and follow-up support to ensure long-term success. Clients appreciate his patience, knowledge, and ability to train both dogs and their humans.

Additional services include board-and-train programs for puppies and dogs with challenging behaviors, and he provides personalized recommendations via text for ongoing support during boarding.

Marty’s personal journey—from struggling with traditional correction-based methods to becoming a certified positive reinforcement trainer after losing his beloved Jack Russell Terrier—drives his passion for force-free training and client education.

Accomplishments

Marty Strausbaugh is a certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP) from the Karen Pryor Academy, graduated in 2013. He is an AKC CGC Evaluator, Doggone Safe “Be a Tree” presenter, and has completed over 20 advanced seminars from experts including Kathy Sdao, Patricia McConnell, Grisha Stewart, and Ken Ramirez. He has trained service dogs and helped clients achieve AKC CGC and therapy dog certifications.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to call, text, email, or message via Facebook to inquire about availability. Group classes are currently not being conducted; private lessons and board-and-train programs are the primary services offered. Clients are advised to review the website before contacting.