Positive Puppy Dog Training LLC

Training begins with a 2-hour in-home consultation to evaluate the dog’s current skills, behavior history, and owner goals. Fran then develops a custom training plan and recommends a series of 1-hour sessions (minimum 4, often 6 or more). Programs are designed for basic obedience, behavior modification, competition training, or service dog certification. Boarding and training immersion programs are available for intensive results. After completing the program, clients receive one hour of free phone consultation support.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not explicitly listed on the website. Training begins with a 2-hour initial consultation, followed by a series of 1-hour sessions tailored to the client’s needs. Packages vary depending on the complexity of the training goals. One hour of free phone consultation is provided after completing a series of lessons.

Policies

No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated on the website. Clients are encouraged to contact Fran directly via email (franjewellppdt@gmail.com) for phone consultations or scheduling adjustments.

Positive Puppy Dog Training LLC, led by Fran Jewell, offers in-home behavior and obedience training for puppies and dogs of all ages, breeds, and backgrounds. Fran specializes in custom-designed training programs that focus on the unique relationship between dog and owner, using an individualized approach based on understanding each dog’s five basic drives. She provides services ranging from basic pet training and puppy socialization to advanced competition training, service dog certification, and severe behavior problem resolution. Fran is a certified NADOI President and has trained nearly 7,000 dogs across disciplines including obedience, agility, tracking, detection, herding, and therapy work. She also offers boarding and training immersion programs, companion dog placement for seniors, and detection dog training for professionals. Her philosophy emphasizes positive methods, leadership development for owners, and honoring dogs as pack animals, while rejecting one-size-fits-all training. Fran’s expertise includes puppy selection consulting and custom animal photography. She is the only full-time dog trainer in the Wood River Valley with 25+ years of dedicated experience.

Fran’s training programs begin with a 2-hour in-home consultation to assess the dog’s skills, history, and behavior issues, followed by a tailored series of 1-hour sessions. Clients receive one hour of free phone consultation after completing their program. She also provides national and international webinars and speaks at canine events, and her dogs have earned over 45 titles across AKC, UKC, SV, and Delta Society organizations.

Positive Puppy Dog Training LLC is the first program in the Wood River Valley designed specifically for individual dog-owner needs, attracting clients from across the country. Fran is the founder of Jewell Service Dogs, which trains mobility, guide, and hearing assistance dogs for the disabled since 2003. She is also a long-time 4-H judge and volunteer with Blaine County Search and Rescue and Pet Therapy programs.

Accomplishments

Fran Jewell is President of NADOI (National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors), one of only five certified NADOI instructors in Idaho. She has over 35 years of competition experience and over 45 titles from AKC, UKC, SV, and Delta Society in obedience, tracking, agility, and search and rescue. She has trained nearly 7,000 dogs across multiple disciplines and founded Jewell Service Dogs in 2003. Her dogs have been featured in books by Elise Lufkin, and she has been published in Sun Valley Magazine and FIDO Friendly. She has judged 4-H dog programs for nearly 25 years and completed a six-year apprenticeship before launching her business.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients should contact Fran Jewell to schedule a 2-hour in-home consultation. During this session, Fran assesses the dog’s skills and behavior history, discusses the owner’s goals, and creates a customized training plan. She also explains her Seven Components to a Healthy Relationship with your dog and outlines the recommended number of follow-up sessions.