Simply Pawsitive Dog Training

Congratulations to all the families who welcomed a new puppy this holiday season! Bringing home a puppy is exciting, heart melting, and also a little chaotic.😅And here’s something every new puppy parent needs to hear: Puppies don’t come trained.
Just like babies and toddlers they need guidance, structure, and a lot of patience while they learn how the world works.
The good news? It’s much easier to start showing puppies what we like now than to wait months (or years) and try to undo habits that have already taken root. That’s why Simply Pawsitive Dog Training offers limited-time puppy programs designed specifically for puppies 6 months and younger to help you build good habits from the start and prevent common problem behaviors before they escalate.
🐶 Puppy Program Options:
• Single in-home visit: $350
• 3 in-home visits: $699
• Virtual Puppy Program: $97/month
In all puppy programs, we cover:
• Puppy development phases (what’s normal vs. what needs guidance)
• Teaching the basics (without pressure or punishment)
• How to gently curb unwanted behaviors like chewing, jumping, nipping, and more
• Setting clear, kind boundaries that help puppies feel safe and successful
Our approach is force-free, relationship focused, and supportive for both you and your puppy. Because raising a puppy shouldn’t feel overwhelming or frustrating… it should feel empowering.
If you’ve recently added a puppy to your family and want help starting off on the right paw, we’d love to support you 🐾
Message us to secure one of our limited puppy program spots.

Struggling with your dog’s behavior but don’t want the cost or hassle of hiring a trainer for full sessions?

That’s exactly why I created Text a Dog Trainer — quick, clear, personalized help for everyday dog challenges… without the big price tag, long waitlists, or confusing internet advice. For just $25, you send me your dog training or behavior question by text or email — and I send back a custom plan with practical steps you can start using right away.

It’s perfect for those “what do I do now?” moments:
• Puppy biting that just won’t stop
• Barking at the window or door
• Pulling on walks
• Potty training setbacks
• Greeting guests politely
• Jumping on the kids
• Introducing a new dog or puppy to your home

No subscription. No hidden fees. No need to book weeks in advance.
Just real help, when you need it.

Because the truth is — most everyday dog problems don’t need a $500 training package. They just need clear guidance from someone who understands dogs, emotions, and behavior. Send me your question today and get a plan in your inbox within 24 hours: 🐾

Text-A-Dog-Trainer | Affordable Dog Behavior Help by Text or Email Get personalized dog behavior help for just $25 — no subscriptions. Ask your question and receive a step-by-step, force-free training plan.

“How can you offer 7 or 10 day training programs when most trainers require 3–6 weeks?” I get asked this a lot — and it’s a valid question.

Here’s the answer:
My work is dog-centered, not obedience-centered. It’s not about how long a dog can stay in a program. It’s about what the dog actually feels and learns during that time. I don’t teach dogs to “perform.” I help dogs feel safe enough to change — emotionally, cognitively, and relationally.

In many long training programs, the dog learns how to behave in a very controlled environment with tons of obedience and often without choices. The focus is usually on suppressing behaviors like reactivity, barking, leash pulling, or avoidance. But if the root cause (fear, confusion, nervous system dysregulation) isn’t addressed, those behaviors usually return once the dog gets settled back home.

You might notice that even after 4–6 weeks, many dogs who enter those programs with stranger danger still come out with stranger danger. Why? Because fear doesn’t disappear just because the behavior was interrupted repeatedly.

In my shorter, immersive programs:
✔️ I meet the dog where they are
✔️ I move at their pace
✔️ I teach the pet parent how to continue supporting emotional safety, not just obedience

We’re not just trying to “stop” a behavior — we’re helping the dog feel different inside their own body and learn to navigate the world around them. And that kind of progress? Is real — and it lasts. A dog who feels safe can learn. A dog who’s afraid may comply — but that’s not really the same as learning.

If you’re seeking lasting change that respects your dog’s emotions and individuality, I’d love to show you how a shorter, intentional experience can often do far more than a long one that misses on the whole dog approach. And I do this without force, fear, or punishment. Reach out to get help for your dog’s behavior and training needs. 🐾