Pawsitivity Pet Behavior Solutions

Pawsitivity offers customized training programs including private in-home sessions, virtual coaching, puppy training with socialization, board and train programs focused on socialization and manners, and small group classes. Programs are tailored to each dog’s age, behavior, and the owner’s lifestyle, with options for one-time consultations or ongoing support. The board and train program includes daily training in a home environment with enrichment and personal attention.

Pawsitivity Pet Behavior Solutions is a dog training business led by Kayla, a professional trainer with over 16 years of experience working with animals. Kayla offers personalized training services for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs, focusing on lasting behavior change and strengthening the bond between dogs and their owners. Services include private in-home training, virtual consultations, puppy training, board and train programs, and group classes. In addition to training, they provide in-home pet care services such as pet sitting, dog walking, dog grooming, and vet nurse services like medication administration and post-surgical care. Kayla also offers specialized services like flight nanny transportation, wedding pet handling, and polished pet portraits. Her approach is rooted in positive reinforcement and science-based methods, informed by her certifications in Fear Free® training, AKC CGC, and animal behavior from Duke University and the University of Edinburgh.

Kayla’s background includes professional work at SeaWorld and the San Antonio Zoo, bringing marine mammal training expertise to canine behavior. She emphasizes individualized plans tailored to each dog’s needs and the owner’s lifestyle. The business also sells recommended training supplies and pet care products through affiliate links, all of which Kayla has personally tested and endorses.

Clients appreciate her clear communication, follow-up support, and ability to transform challenging behaviors into well-mannered companionship, with many noting dramatic improvements in their dogs’ behavior after working with her.

Accomplishments

Kayla has over 16 years of professional animal experience, including work at SeaWorld and the San Antonio Zoo. She is an AKC Certified CGC Trainer & Evaluator, Fear Free Certified®, AKC Temperament Test Certified Evaluator, and holds certifications in Robertson Canine Massage Therapy, Animal Behavior and Welfare from the University of Edinburgh, and Dog Emotion and Cognition from Duke University. She also has an American Veterinary Medical Association Preventive Healthcare Certification.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to discuss needs and goals. After the consultation, clients can book a behavior evaluation or direct training service based on their dog’s age and behavior concerns. All services are scheduled through the online booking portal.