Pawsitive Experience (A)

Susan has been a huge part in the proper development and training of our dog, Macy. We enrolled Macy in the PAWS program and not only was Macy surrounded by great role models in the other dogs who go there, but was also in an environment where training through positive enforcement is integral to the experience. Macy was set up for success at a young age and Susan was incredibly helpful in teaching me how to effectively interact with my new puppy, always taking the time to answer any questions I had and also offering advice and feedback. I highly recommend Pawsitive Experience and Susan to anyone who is looking for foundational training, socialization, or boarding/daycare. You will not be disappointed!

A Pawsitive Experience is the most wonderful place to bring your dog for day care and for longer stays. Susan is so knowledgeable and caring when it comes to the care and understanding of your pet. She has created a comfortable, fun, safe and social environment for all kinds of dogs. I took my lab there for years and Susan took such good care of her.

Now I have 2 more labs who just started going (one with major anxiety issues) and within three days of going they get so excited to go and run right in to play. They are tired and happy when I pick them up. It is so wonderful to know your pets are in the right hands with someone who is so capable and caring.

Had my 2 golden doodles boarded with Pawsitive Experience for one week. I was so pleased, Susan posted videos and they were playing and tails always wagging. She would text updates so I was at ease. I took them by a few days later to drop off something and they were so excited to see her. Thanks for making my vacation worry free.

We had Susan come out to give us some insight on how to better build a relationship with our dogs. She was wonderful and came right to our house. I was amazed at how she was able to pick up on subtle body language cues from each of our dog's. She also got our kids involved to help them better understand how to interact with the dogs. We continue to work on the skills she has taught us and we continue to see growth in our relationship with our dogs.

We had such a great experience with her that we will be taking our dogs to her a couple days a week for daycare. It is nice knowing that they will be well cared for in a wonderful, safe, home-like setting.

It's not always easy to find good pet care and training and there's a certain energy that u need to have. Anyone who has animals that are well trained knows that it doesn't just happen without a lot of hard work and dedication. Susan, works tirelessly to care for her clients animals and her own. She's dedicated to each pet she cares for and her training techniques help shape your pet to have proper manners in all situations.

If your looking for someone to care for your animal while you're away or working she will make sure your animal is safe and in an environment that's beneficial to that animal. U may even find that your dog has picked up a few things while in her care for the betterment of there behavior. I so appreciate when people really take there time to ensure that everyone is on the same page and it's such a bonus to come away with knowledge and information that will help u or someone else down the line. I've already learned so much! Thanks Susan!

Susan is an angel in disguise! As a new dog owner and long time animal lover I knew very little about how to care for my 7 year old English Yellow Labrador who came to me after having 5 litters at a breeding kennel. Susan knew exactly what my girl needed! She offered her love, structure, consistency, and new friends. Honestly she offered her a 2nd home! Susan has also shared so much advice and help with the little challenges I never saw coming.

I'm sure there will be more of these and it's comforting to know that Susan will always take the time to help me figure these things out. Susan keeps the best interest of the dogs in her care in mind at all times. She individualizes her care based on what that particular dog needs. My dog is always happy upon her arrival to daycare. Susan has amazing hours and is a great communicator so if I have asked for some flexibility she has always been able to accommodate my dog.

Any dog young, old or in between would be lucky to be a part of the A Pawsitive Experience family! I strongly endorse Susan, her work/business and the environment she provides for the dogs!

I am very impressed with Susan at Pawsitive Experience. I brought my 5 month old Lab Grace there to her Lodge and Learn program. Susan has gone above and beyond not only to teach Grace, but also to teach me. I have had dogs all my life but my last litter mates are 12 years old and I have forgotten what it's like to have a puppy. I was getting frustrated with potty training and crate training. Susan has been available to answer all of my questions as well as encouraging me. Grace always has a wagging tail as do the other dogs I see.

I couldn't have picked a better caregiver for my new family member. Susan had also schooled me on which food, as well as leash, collar and tag is best for Gracie. Please don't hesitate to put your dog in her care. She is truly a special lady.

When I got my golden retriever puppy he was a hot mess and I knew he needed to be trained. A co-worker recommended Susan and I'm so glad she did. Since completing her puppy course, my puppy has completely changed. Susan created a program that was specifically catered to him and what he needed. While providing consistency and structure she gave him love and praise.

Since I live a bit far, I left my puppy boarded there. Throughout the entire process, she communicated about his progress, how he was doing and his overall growth. She reassured me he was having fun and enjoying his stay. Without Susan I would have been lost when it came to my new puppy. I HIGHLY recommend her and her services. She's very knowledgeable. My dog was always happy when he was under her care.

My husband and I have a very energetic 14 month old Border Collie - Susan was recommended to us by friends, and I can say that he is a totally new dog after going through the PAWS program! He is so much calmer and he has learned so many new skills. He doesn't bolt out the door like he used to, now he knows to wait for us to give him permission. Susan taught us how to handle him better as well, which has turned us into better dog owners!

We are both impressed with Susan's knowledge base, and we have seen significant improvements in our dog's behavior. I highly recommend Susan for both training needs and boarding! We will continue to take our dog to Susan once a week so that he can continue to work on his skills. We are so happy with our investment, and can definitely say we had such a "pawsitive" experience with using Susan as our trainer!

Finally, after struggling to find a place that really was who they pretended to be. Candor is refreshing here. No false promises. My vet sent me here first and I chose to check out other places. My mistake that will never happen again. If you go to the website, there are videos and links to reviews so you can really read the truth and not read extracted comments to convey what someone wants you to know.

There is no place like home and A Pawsitive Experience is a perfect example of how to treat and work with a dog. Leaving them overnight has never concerned me and all other facilities I tried left me with tears wondering what situation I had left my dog in.