Purely Positive Dog Training

Training is delivered through structured, multi-session packages tailored to specific needs: Manners Package for basic obedience and new puppy owners, Behavior Package for anxiety, aggression, or fear, and Day Training for owners with limited time. Each session is customized, in-home or virtual, with follow-up materials including videos and written instructions. Progress is tracked across sessions, and clients receive ongoing support via email or phone between sessions.

Pricing Summary

Private training packages include: Purely Positive Manners Package (3 one-hour sessions for $425), Purely Positive Behavior Package (5 one-hour sessions for $650), and Purely Positive Day Training Package (10 one-hour sessions for $1195, with first and final session including the family). Virtual coaching is $75 for 30 minutes or $115 for 1 hour. All pricing is fixed per package; no hourly rates outside packages.

Purely Positive Dog Training is a professional dog training service led by Susan Marett, a certified dog trainer with over 20 years of experience since 1999. She specializes in positive reinforcement methods to address behavioral issues such as separation anxiety, leash reactivity, fearfulness, aggression, jumping, barking, and potty training. Services include private in-home training, virtual coaching, and family-friendly puppy and dog training programs tailored to busy lifestyles. Susan offers customized plans that fit into clients’ routines, with detailed session summaries, videos, and written instructions provided after each session. She works with dogs of all ages—from puppies to seniors—and supports families with children, fostering safe, joyful interactions between pets and kids. Her approach is science-based, compassionate, and focused on building trust and improving the human-dog bond.

She provides day training for clients with hectic schedules, where she trains the dog while the owner is away, then teaches the family how to maintain progress. Virtual sessions are available worldwide via Zoom or Skype, making her services accessible beyond her local service area. Susan is highly recommended by veterinarians, groomers, and rescue organizations for her results-driven, gentle techniques.

She also offers specialized programs for separation anxiety, puppy manners, family integration, and behavior modification for reactive or fearful dogs, with packages designed for quick, lasting results.

Accomplishments

Susan Marett is a CPDT-KA and CSAT-certified trainer with over 20 years of experience since 1999. She is highly respected by veterinarians, groomers, and rescue organizations for her compassionate, results-based approach. She has trained hundreds of dogs, including rescue animals with severe behavioral issues, and has helped families successfully integrate dogs into homes with children and other pets.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin by selecting a service package (private, day, or virtual) and completing the corresponding registration form. For separation anxiety, a detailed questionnaire is required before scheduling. No free consultation is offered; clients commit to a paid package upfront.