About Pivotal Dog Training

Approach

Pivotal Dog Training, led by owner and head trainer Kara Hoffman (with trainer Laurel Kaufman), uses a reward-based method. The site states a dog "should be rewarded for its successes" and emphasizes clear communication, consistency and structure, and transferring skills into everyday life.

Services

The site lists puppy training, obedience, and behavior modification covering aggression, reactivity, fear, anxiety, resource guarding, and separation anxiety. It also offers leash training, in-home private training, a "Stay and Train" board-and-train program (2-4 weeks), service dog training, group classes, and pack walks.

Good to know

Training is delivered in-home and in real-world environments across Pittsburgh and surrounding areas, with board-and-train hosted at the trainer's home. Kara is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Years in business are not stated on the site.