Purely Positive Dog Training

Purely Positive Dog Training offers a variety of programs tailored to different needs and ages. The “Dog and Baby” program provides in-home lessons, including “Dogs and Storks” and “Dogs and Toddlers” programs, custom-designed to help families integrate their dog peacefully with newborns or toddlers. The “Family Dog Private Training” program includes six in-home sessions, an online family video training program (with content for parents, kids, grandparents, and nannies), and weekly homework emails, all customized to involve the entire family.

Group classes are held at the Isle of Palms Recreation Department and include “Kinderpuppy Class” (12-20 weeks, 6 weeks, focusing on basic commands, socialization, house-training, nipping, and jumping), “Just the Basics Class” (6+ months, 6 weeks, covering basic obedience and manners), “Puppy Junior High” (6-9 months, 6 weeks, for adolescent dogs to master manners with distractions), “Canine Good Citizenship Class” (6 weeks, preparing dogs for the CGC title and therapy work), and “Tricks and Parkour Class” (6 weeks, teaching various tricks and working towards the AKC Trick Dog title).

Private training options include the “Purely Positive Manners Package” for new dog/puppy owners focusing on basic manners, and the “Purely Positive Behavior Package” for serious behavioral issues like aggression, anxiety, or fear. The “Purely Positive Day Training Package” allows the trainer to work with the dog independently, with initial and final sessions involving the family. Virtual coaching and consultations are available worldwide via Zoom and Skype, offering real-time troubleshooting, lesson recordings, written notes, and video analysis.

Puppy-specific training includes private in-home sessions covering potty training, crate training, chewing, basic commands, and socialization. Virtual group classes for puppies and young dogs include “Puppy Preschool” (8-12 weeks, 4 weeks, focusing on routine, crate training, potty training, biting, and basic skills), “Smart Puppy Class” (12-24 weeks, 4 weeks, covering basic skills and polite greetings), and “Teenage Dog Fundamentals” (6-16 months, 4 weeks, for intermediate skills and manners with distractions). A “Trick Dog Class” is also offered virtually for dogs with basic obedience. For separation anxiety, a personalized treatment plan with daily exercises and ongoing support is provided through online sessions.

Pricing Summary

Purely Positive Dog Training offers various packages and session rates. For private training, the Purely Positive Manners Package includes three one-hour sessions for $425, the Purely Positive Behavior Package offers five one-hour sessions for $650, and the Purely Positive Day Training Package provides ten one-hour sessions for $1195 (first and final sessions include the family). Individual one-hour private sessions are available for $165 in the local service area. Virtual coaching and consultations are priced at $75 for a thirty-minute session and $115 for a one-hour session.

Group classes, typically six weeks long, cost $265. Virtual group classes, which are four weeks long, are priced at $125.

For private lessons, all purchased sessions must be completed within 90 days of registration, with value reductions after 90 and 180 days, and no value after 12 months. A $25 fee applies to process refunds. For group classes, missed sessions are not refunded or discounted, but a 30-minute make-up session can be arranged for $25. A $25 fee is charged for moving enrollment to a different class or location.

Policies

For group classes, cancellations made less than 48 hours before the start date are not eligible for a refund. A $25 fee applies for moving enrollment to a different class or location. For private training, appointments canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice will be billed and not rescheduled.

In both group and private training, changes in service due to COVID-19 (e.g., switching from in-person to online) are not grounds for cancellation or refunds, and Purely Positive Dog Training LLC reserves the right to change the mode of service or trainer as deemed necessary. All purchased private lessons must be completed within 90 days of registration; their value decreases by 50% after 90 days, 75% after 180 days, and becomes zero after 12 months. A $25 fee is charged for processing refunds.

Purely Positive Dog Training, led by Susan Marett, offers comprehensive dog training and behavior services with a focus on positive reinforcement. Susan is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT), and South Carolina’s only licensed Family Paws Parent Educator. She is highly respected by veterinarians, groomers, and daycare owners for her compassionate, customized, and results-based approach.

The business provides real-life solutions designed to fit into busy schedules, aiming to transform dog behavior and restore peace in the home. They specialize in addressing a wide range of issues from basic manners and puppy training to complex behavioral problems like separation anxiety, aggression, and fear.

Purely Positive Dog Training emphasizes involving the whole family in the training process, offering fun and effective methods. They provide both in-person and virtual training options, making their services accessible to local clients in the Lowcountry and online clients worldwide.

Accomplishments

Susan Marett is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), and a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT). She is also recognized as South Carolina’s only licensed Family Paws Parent Educator.

She has been passionately providing in-home training and behavior services since 1999. Susan is highly respected by veterinarians, groomers, and daycare owners for her compassionate, customized, and results-based approach to dog training.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients can schedule their first session directly, register for group classes, or schedule a complimentary consultation, especially for separation anxiety concerns. The business encourages potential clients to call if they are unsure about the best class or program for their dog’s needs and skill level.