Pup Pawsitive

Programs include Puppy Preschool (6-week course leading to S.T.A.R. Puppy certification), Obedience (beginner to advanced), Rally, Agility (seasonal, April–October), Trick Training, CGC certification, and Temperament Testing. Group classes are held weekly at two locations, while private lessons are tailored to individual needs, including behavior modification and service dog training. Board-and-train options are available after evaluation for select clients.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed. Clients are encouraged to call or email to arrange appointments and discuss rates for group classes, private lessons, and board-and-train services.

Policies

Private lessons and group classes require scheduling through phone or email. Limited availability for home visits and board-and-train programs requires an initial evaluation. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated.

Pup Pawsitive is a dog training business founded by Josette Stenbom, a licensed AKC CGC, S.T.A.R. Puppy, and Trick Dog evaluator with over 25 years of experience working with dogs, including Guide Dogs for the Blind and police K9s. Josette and her son Ty offer personalized training services in Silverdale and Poulsbo, WA, focusing on positive reinforcement methods. They provide group classes at two facilities—Indoor at Naturally 4 Paws in Silverdale and Outdoor on Hwy 3 in Poulsbo—and offer private home visits on a limited basis. Services include Puppy Preschool, Obedience, Rally, Agility, Trick Training, CGC & S.T.A.R. Puppy certification, Temperament Testing, and Service Dog Selection and Training. Their approach emphasizes building strong, enjoyable partnerships between dogs and their families through fun, structured learning.

Ty Stenbom specializes in working with skittish or fearful dogs, using his calm demeanor to help them feel secure. Both Josette and Ty have extensive competition experience in AKC and ASCA events, including Conformation, Rally, Obedience, and Juniors Showmanship, and have consistently ranked high at the Washington State Fair. They also offer limited board-and-train opportunities after an evaluation.

Pup Pawsitive’s training philosophy centers on lifelong partnership, with an emphasis on reinforcing good behaviors and helping dogs succeed in real-world environments. They serve clients across the Kitsap Peninsula and offer flexible scheduling for group and private lessons.

Accomplishments

Josette Stenbom is a licensed AKC CGC, S.T.A.R. Puppy, and Trick Dog evaluator with over 25 years of experience training Guide Dogs for the Blind and police K9s. She has titled dogs in Conformation, Trick, Rally, and Obedience and is working on her first Agility titles. Ty Stenbom has qualified for the Washington State Fair for six consecutive years in AKC and ASCA events, consistently ranking high in Juniors Showmanship, Conformation, Rally, and Obedience.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients should call (360) 471-4158 or email josette@pup-pawsitive.com to schedule an evaluation, discuss training needs, and arrange group or private lessons. Private home visits and board-and-train options require an initial assessment.