About Think Pawsitively Dog Behavior , Training, & Consulting

Behavior-focused training in Missoula

Think Pawsitively Dog Behavior, Training, & Consulting in Missoula is run by owner and trainer Dr. Rhonda Hamerslough, who brings a background in education, psychology and behavior. She holds the CPDT-KA, is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP), a Fear Free Certified Professional and a Family Dog Mediator, and is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. She is a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers.

Approach

Rhonda describes a constructionist approach built on scientific, fear-free and reward-based methods, low-stress handling and cooperative care, tailored to each dog's temperament and energy level. Rather than focusing on a dog's mistakes, training aims to build a trusting relationship and an enthusiastic learner. As a family dog mediator she looks at learning, environment, genetics and the dog itself to understand behavior problems.

Services

She specializes in puppy and adolescent behaviors, fear-based behaviors and reactivity. Services include Everything Puppy, fear, anxiety and stress, reactivity, basic and advanced manners, board and train, and consultations for a customized program.

What to ask

Ask about pricing and session formats.