Building strong relationships between humans and their furry companions using positive reinforcement methods.
Start off on the right paw: Discover the secrets to raising well-behaved, well-adjusted pets with puppy and kitty kindergarten classes.
Solve problem behaviors: Transform challenging behaviors into desirable ones through behavior modification.
Services
Cat services: Virtual kitty kindergarten, virtual behavior consultations for specific behavior challenges, neonatal consultations
Dog services: Virtual puppy kindergarten, virtual behavior consultations for specific behavior challenges
Education: Seminars on dog and cat behavior, resources for pet parents Seminars are designed for shelter workers, volunteers, pet professionals and pet enthusiasts.
Blog: Posts about pet enrichment, safety, training, gear, reviews, and more
Why Positive Reinforcement?
Research-backed: Extensive scientific evidence shows positive reinforcement (R+) is the most effective and humane training method.
Bonding enhancer: R+ strengthens the bond between humans and pets, fostering trust, respect, and love.
Faster results: R+ builds desired behaviors faster than pain-based methods, leading to quicker success.
Long-lasting effects: Behaviors learned through R+ often persist even without ongoing reinforcement.
Why Pawsome Pet Pal?
Certified: Certified positive reinforcement trainer, ensuring I keep up with the latest research-based training methods.
Experienced: Successfully trained hundreds of dogs and cats in a no-kill shelter environment, along with the occasional bunny, ferret, rat, pot-bellied pig or rooster, as a volunteer and/or employee. Proven ability to modify problem behaviors, such as litterbox issues, stranger-danger issues, leash reactivity and nuisance behaviors like jumping, along with helping with issues like administering medication, prep for vet visits, and cat-cat, cat-human or cat-dog issues. Neonatal kitten foster.
Community involvement: Active member of the animal welfare community, leading playgroups at shelters and teaching body language classes.
Dedicated partner: Celebrating your successes and offering unwavering support throughout your pet's behavior modification journey.
Passionate: Driven by love for animals and a desire to improve the lives of people and their pets.
Unleash the potential in your furry companion. Book a consultation or sign up for training classes today!