The Pawsitive Center for Dogs Inc
Service area: In-home lessons are offered, primarily in the Syracuse, NY area, with public practice locations available nearby. Virtual training is available for those outside the travel range.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Fearfulness
- Biting / Nipping
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Video Calls
- Day Training
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ toys
Training involves teaching owners to teach their dogs, with results depending on owner practice and behavior severity. Basic obedience can take a couple of weeks, while fear/reactivity can take months. Lessons are typically weekly or bi-weekly.
Virtual lessons are 30 minutes with detailed notes and exercises emailed afterward. The 2-hour Train & Play is a drop-off lesson combining work at the trainer’s house, new environments, and field trips with play/free time.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
A 1-hour virtual consultation costs $50.00 + tax. A package of three 30-minute virtual lessons is available for $125.00 + tax. Payments are accepted via Cash, Check, PayPal, and Venmo.
About the Trainer
The Pawsitive Center for Dogs Inc. is dedicated to guiding you and your dog to be the best you can be, believing in science-based, force-free training. They use treats, toys, praise, and positive physical touch to make training a fun and successful experience, emphasizing teamwork, kindness, understanding, and trust.
They offer private training, virtual training, and a unique 2-hour Train & Play drop-off lesson where the trainer works with your dog at their house, in new environments, and on field trips for real-world training sessions mixed with play/free time. They work with all dogs, regardless of breed, age, or size, and provide support between lessons via email.
Accomplishments
Leah LeFevre is the Owner/Operator and Head Trainer. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and attended Animal Behavior College (ABCDT). She left her corporate job in 2015 to pursue dog training and has spent several years volunteering in local shelters and rescues, fostering for Recycle-a-Bull Bully Breed Rescue.
How to Get Started!
Clients can contact the business for information on availability and upcoming classes. The contact form requests dog name(s), age, breed, training needs, goals, preferred training type (In-Person Consultation or Virtual Training), street name & zip code, and preferred days/times for lessons.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Certifications
- Credentialed
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Location
2314 Brewerton Rd, Syracuse, NY 13211Listing Tools for Trainers
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