About Pawsitive Pup Training

Who runs it

Pawsitive Pup Training is run by Destiny Stratton, who describes an unusual route into the trade. She took a bachelor's degree in zoology at Mars Hill University and worked as an animal keeper in Alaska, where she "began to train Alaskan native animals (black bear, wolves, Canadian lynx, red fox, etc.) for behaviors that would benefit them for veterinary check ups and just their overall well-being." She then "attended National K-9 School for Dog Trainers in Ohio", and writes that "Pawsitive Pup Training was established in 2018 in Barboursville, WV and has provided exceptional training and boarding services since."

How the training is described

The framing is program-first and individual: "Customized training catered around you and your furry friend", with the program chosen jointly after a free evaluation. She writes that "I know each animal is different, and I'll work with yours to give them the specific guidance they need."

Programs published

The programs are graded by length and by goal. The Puppy Program is for ages sixteen weeks to eight months and pairs obedience with common puppy problems such as jumping and leash pulling. The No Pull Program is "a 3 day train and board program" aimed squarely at walking. The Good Dog Program is "a 5 day train and board program that focuses on basic obedience and teaching your dog better manners." The Great Dog Program is a ten-day program "for the owner who doesn't even know where to start", where multiple issues are in play. The Dream Dog Upgrade adds days to the Great Dog Program "to teach your dog to be off leash." A ten-day Behavior Modification Program covers, in the site's words, "From fearfulness to leash reactivity," teaching the owner to handle the dog as it learns basic obedience. A three-day Refresher is open to graduates.

What else is offered

Boarding runs alongside the training and is presented as a home-style alternative to a kennel rather than an add-on. Training starts with an evaluation, which the site describes as "a free service required before signing up for a training program."

Practical details

The business is located in Barboursville, West Virginia. Bookings and the free evaluation are arranged through the site's contact page.