Attention is the foundation for everything in dog training.

Because large class sizes can be overwhelming to the dog and owner, Paw-sitive Way limits their class sizes to 6.  This also allows your trainer to give each handler/dog the individual attention that they deserve. We specialized in positive reinforcement training designed to get results using reward based, non aggressive, and no harm methods.  Yes, we use treats!  Using rewards (treats) gets your dog's attention and motivates the dog.  If you don't have attention or motivation you will not have successful training.  

Success Stories

Dianna Lynn
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Lisa is an amazing instructor. Our new puppy came to a private lesson knowing two basic commands and left knowing a ton!! We went over potty training, positive reinforcement, socialization, interactions with children, and so much more!!! I came home and showed my husband everything that she learned and he was impressed! Now our whole family enjoys working with our puppy on the basic commands that Lisa showed us. I owe it all to Lisa and her expertise. She is so knowledgeable and definitely loves what she does! I highly recommend her classes!!! We will definitely be doing more classes from Lisa! Thank you so much!

Dianna Hill

  

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Sarah Tilloston

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UPDATE! 
Cisco has been home now and the changes we have seen are incredible! He is no longer the skittish troublemaker who refused to listen or relax. He is no longer chewing on children's toys, will leave food dropped by our children alone, stay within my sight when outdoors, come as soon as he's called, walk beautifully on his leash, and stay in his bed even when I leave his sight! He snuggles so much more and is much calmer. His anxiety used to mean he would never sit still. I couldn't be happier with the results of his training with Lisa! All my future dogs will spend time training with her. We really have the most perfect family dog now!! Thanks Lisa!!
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I sent my dog Cisco to Lisa for puppy boot camp! The difference in him is already amazing after just a couple weeks!! He has gone from being skittish and timid to friendly as can be! He also has gotten so solid on many of his basic commands. I'm excited to see what more he learns and to be able to have him well behaved at home! With Lisa's help, he is becoming the perfect family dog!!

Paw-sitive Way Dog Training

Sarah Jo Tillotson

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Lisa is amazing and incredibly talented! I like the idea of training through positive reinforcement vs shocker collars and painful reinforcement. Lisa is easy to understand, I attended her classes with my 7 year old daughter and her puppy. Lisa was able to explain things in such a manner that my daughter was able to train her puppy with little help from me. My daughter was able to practice with her puppy at home and repeat back what she learned to do and why she was doing it. It is very evident that Lisa has a passion for what she does and her knowledge base is immense. I would recommend Lisa and Paw-sitive Way Dog Training to anyone who wants to train their dog whether you have a puppy or an adult dog. Lisa will help you meet the behavior goals you have for your dog.

Donna Hart Kirt

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Lisa Bourman

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Just finished my first Ever dog training class. Lisa made it easy to learn, and Oh my goodness I now have a Well behaved dog... Would recommend her training methods to Everyone...

Lisa Bourman

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Sherri Crotteau

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Loved Lisa ' s class! I've obedience trained many times in the past the traditional way with a choker chain & non treats. It was nice to learn without the choker & found treat training was a good way for positive training. Frankies listening better now! Thanks Lisa!

Sherri Mitchell-Crotteau

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Lisa is great at teaching the owner about their dog. This was the best experience for me in learning about Alice. Alice is an Aussie that is very high energy and still wants to play all the time, but with the basic obedience class we took she has been fun to train and it has taught me patience. Lisa has handouts for each class to take home that are a great help. Her love of dogs and teaching about them was great at easing me and giving me confidence in working with Alice.

Sherri DeYoung
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Lori Pankratz
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I have known Lisa for 24 years and she is one of the kindest, fun loving, genuine people I know. She started with dogs and horses and has added several other farm animals to her list of talents. She is a miracle working when it comes to animals. I know this is a dog training review but she is an animal whisperer. She has worked with me and my golden doodle and it has made a huge difference in Bentley’s behavior. Lisa makes it looks so easy and I had my doubts my dog would be smart enough. But I am telling you that if you listen and follow the instructions and are faithful to follow through with your weekly assignments your too can have success. I am thrilled that my family pet is turning into so much more with Lisa’s help. She has a long way to go as she is a pup of 8 months but what I have tried and seen so far is not only helping her become all she can be but the bond it creates when interacting with your pet in a positive way is so rewarding. Start your pup off right and get starting in a kindergarten class. If your dog is beyond that age range and not learning what they need on your own don’t give up hope. Be a responsible dog owner and enroll in a class with Lisa. Soon your dog will be on the right page and you will have many years to enjoy a well behaved fun loving pet.

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Carol Barnett

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Brandy, our high energy lab, completed Puppy Kindergarten. Lisa was great teaching according to the different breeds in the class. Brandy's behavior has greatly improved, she is attentive and much calmer. Being food driven, she was quick to pick up on commands and has retained them. People that hadn't seen her since before the class are impressed with how well behaved she is since completing the class. Thanks Paw-sitive Way Dog Training.

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Lisa is such a great dog trainer! Full of knowledge and lots of tips and tricks.  Puppy kindergarten was a lot of fun and I definitely recommend Lisa! Can't wait til we can do obedience classes and puppy social is a great opportunity for puppies to go play together and learn how to interact

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