Pawsitive Play Dog Training

Games-based, reward-driven training from a credentialed trainer

Pawsitive Play Dog Training is led by Michele Terlep, who lists a strong set of credentials: CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer), AKC Evaluator, and a Master of Education (MEd). The educator background shows in the philosophy – the approach is described as "positive, games-based dog training," built on the idea that "When training feels like play, dogs learn faster and remember better." Owners who want a clearly positive-reinforcement, play-driven method will find this a good match.

Locations and pricing

The site is refreshingly transparent on cost: single private lessons are $95, and a prepaid package of four lessons brings it to $90 each, alongside mini sessions and consultations. Training happens at two welcoming-sounding venues – the Beautiful Barn in Columbia Station and the Natural Pet Enrichment Center in North Royalton – with in-person classes and one-to-one training at both, plus mini sessions at local parks for real-world practice.

The site doesn't state how many years the business has operated, but the combination of a CPDT-KA credential, an education background, published pricing, and dedicated enrichment-center venues makes this a clear, well-defined option for owners seeking positive-reinforcement training in the Columbia Station and North Royalton area.