Start Pawsitive Dog Training

Start Pawsitive offers four main programs: Private Lessons (one-on-one, customized to specific behavior goals), Obedience Classes (group sessions for puppies and adult dogs, including Canine Good Citizen prep), Group Walk (real-life socialization in a group setting), and Board and Train (intensive 2–3 week program in the trainer’s home with daily training and behavior modification). All programs use positive reinforcement and are designed to build confidence and strengthen the human-dog bond. Classes are structured in six-week blocks, with no mid-session drop-ins allowed except for Group Walk.

Pricing Summary

Group classes (Puppy Kindergarten, Canine Fundamentals, Next Level Canines, Canine Good Citizens) are $225 for a six-week session. Private lessons and Board and Train programs are available but pricing is not listed publicly; clients are directed to schedule a free consultation for personalized quotes.

Policies

Visits are not allowed during the Board and Train program to prevent regression. Clients are advised not to join group classes mid-session; drop-in training is available only through Group Walk. No other cancellation or rescheduling policies are specified.

Start Pawsitive Dog Training is a Tucson-based dog training business led by certified positive reinforcement trainer Rebecca. They offer personalized training solutions including private lessons, group obedience classes, group walks, and an intensive Board and Train program conducted in the trainer’s home. Their approach is science-based, compassionate, and focused on building trust and confidence in dogs while empowering owners with clear communication tools. Services are tailored to address behavioral challenges such as reactivity, separation anxiety, leash pulling, potty training, and resource guarding. The business emphasizes positive reinforcement techniques and provides ongoing support to ensure lasting results. Rebecca is a KPA CTP-certified trainer with hands-on experience helping reactive, anxious, and puppy dogs transform their behavior.

They serve dog owners seeking structured, results-driven training with flexible options for busy lifestyles, including in-home board and train, group classes for socialization, and one-on-one coaching. Clients consistently report dramatic improvements in their dogs’ behavior, communication, and confidence after working with Rebecca.

Additional services include AKC Canine Good Citizen preparation, puppy kindergarten, and intermediate/advanced obedience training. No grooming, boarding, or pet sitting services are offered beyond the Board and Train program.

Rebecca offers a free phone consultation to assess needs and create a customized plan, and she is known for her responsiveness, honesty, and dedication to both dogs and their owners.

Accomplishments

Rebecca is a certified Training Partner through the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA CTP). She has extensive hands-on experience working with reactive, anxious, and puppy dogs, including a parvovirus survivor. Her training approach is grounded in science and compassion, and she has helped numerous clients achieve dramatic behavioral improvements, including dogs with severe resource guarding, separation anxiety, and reactivity.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with a free, complimentary phone consultation with Rebecca to discuss their dog’s behavior, goals, and needs. After the consultation, they can book private lessons, group classes, or the Board and Train program via the online scheduling system.