Positive Results Dog Training

Positive Results Dog Training offers Private Manners Training through in-home lessons, with initial sessions lasting 1.5 hours and follow-ups lasting one hour. These sessions are reward-based, focusing on teaching owners how to effectively use food in training. Handouts and instructional video links are provided at no additional cost to private clients.

Behavior Modification services address various challenges, with potential clients required to complete an online behavior questionnaire before scheduling an initial consultation. The initial consultation is 1.5 to 2 hours, followed by one-hour subsequent sessions. Remote consultations via Zoom are available for clients whose dogs are too distressed by a stranger visiting their home or for those in distant geographical locations. Group classes in family pet manners, agility, and dog sports preparation are instructed by Nancy Fitzgerald at an external facility.

Pricing Summary

For Private Manners Training, initial 1.5-hour sessions cost $120, and subsequent one-hour follow-up sessions are $90. These sessions are commonly scheduled one to two or three weeks apart, based on client needs and scheduling availability.

For Behavior Modification, the initial consultation, lasting 1.5 to 2 hours, is priced at $200. Subsequent one-hour follow-up sessions are $120. Clients can book as many or as few sessions as desired to meet their goals or fit their budget and schedule.

Positive Results Dog Training LLC, led by owner Nancy Fitzgerald, has been assisting dog owners in achieving happier lives with their pets since 2008. The business offers reward-based training, explicitly stating they do not use aversive devices such as shock collars, choke chains, or prong collars. They focus on teaching owners to use food liberally and effectively, emphasizing that training should be fun for both dog and owner.

Services include private manners training and behavior modification, primarily offered as in-home lessons within a fifteen-mile radius of Wilmington, Delaware. Remote consultations via Zoom are also available for clients whose dogs may be distressed by visitors or who are geographically distant. Nancy Fitzgerald also instructs group classes in family pet manners, agility, and dog sports preparation at an external facility in Exton, PA.

Additionally, Positive Results Dog Training carries a limited selection of dog-friendly training products, such as no-pull harnesses. Nancy Fitzgerald is also the author of two training books specifically geared towards rescued dogs and their needs, which are available for purchase.

Accomplishments

Owner Nancy Fitzgerald holds certifications as a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge and Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA) and a Certified Behavior Consultant Canine – Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA) from the Council for Professional Dog Trainers. She is also a graduate of two internationally recognized trainer education programs: Pat Miller’s Peaceable Paws intern academies and the Karen Pryor Dog Trainer Professional program.

Ms. Fitzgerald has extensive experience working with rescued dogs in both shelter settings and post-placement. She is the author of two training books: “Adopting? PLAN SMART” and “Recipes for Rescues: Formulas for Success with Your Adopted Dog.” She is frequently recommended by former clients, veterinarians, and rescue groups for various behavior challenges.

How to Get Started!

To begin Private Manners Training, clients can contact Positive Results Dog Training by email or phone to arrange for private lessons. For Behavior Modification services, potential clients are required to complete an online behavior questionnaire in advance of scheduling an initial consultation. This questionnaire helps determine the best next step for the dog and owner, and if the case can be accepted.