A Pawsitive Experience (Susan Ferry dba)

My dog Rico has attended A Pawsitive Experience for three years now and I don't know what life would be like without it. The knowledge and insight that Susan offers is second to none, She really is a translator between the dogs and their owners. She even noticed when Rico's behavior had changed even a little bit and suggested I take him to get a simple check at the vet, if that had not have happened, he may not be here with me today. I highly recommend any and all services offered through A Pawsitive Experience.

Susan has an understanding of dogs and dog behavior that I have never seen before. My husband and I took our puppy there for training and had a wonderful experience. Susan works as a translator between the dogs and humans, while teaching you how to read their language and behavior as well in order to best communicate and bond with your dog. I will admit that at first I was a little put-off when she told me that my puppy wasn't "bonded" to me. She followed me around all the time - of course we were bonded - or at least I thought so. However, over the next two months working with Susan, I realized what a true bond really was, and achieved that with my dog. I highly recommend Susan's training program and would definitely go back to her for training and boarding.

I first started going to Sue at a pawsitive experience about a year an a half ago, when I adopted my second rescue dog, Sparky. He was getting the basics at home, but was extremely shy and uncomfortable about all people, and I felt that taking him to some place so help him socialize and become comfortable with other people would help him tremendously, and I was right, but it also gave me a great opportunity to bond with him & build a great relationship. I didn't realize how important it was and how much I needed to have him in class for my sake & also for my healing, as I had just lost my first rescue dog about a month before, along with 3 family members. Sue could sense that something was bothering me and offered a friendly ear. Because of her assistance Sparky is a completely different dog than when I first picked him up; he is outgoing, friendly, and him and I have a great relationship. People that met him when I first got him, and see him now, can't believe how much he has grown and blossomed. So when I noticed my third rescue, Dottie, who I got in Sept of last year, was having some issues being around other dogs, naturally I called Sue. Dottie is now getting along much better with all the dogs she meets at Sue's place. They boarded with Sue for a long weekend recently, and they did beautifully! They even got along with her cat! (which they never do at home). I can't thank her enough for the help that she has given me and my dogs! She offers a wide variety of different classes and can suit pretty much anyone needs. I would definitely consider calling Sue for any training or boarding needs. She is knowledgeable, experienced, and willing to help you get any information, extra training, or anything else you need, which can further assist you and your pet(s).

We've been bringing our dog to Susan for the last 4 years, since he was a puppy, and wouldn't consider taking him anywhere else for daycare or boarding. For one thing, the facilities and grounds are more like a home than a kennel. There's a lot of open space for the dogs to play, not to mention a toddler-size swimming pool for the 'dog days of summer.' Every day that we take him there, our dog can't wait to get out of the car, he enjoys it that much. Susan has always been so caring and thoughtful with him, so we know he's in good hands and don't have any worries about him while we're out of town. Susan has an in-depth, instinctive knowledge of what makes dogs tick, as well as how to keep them healthy, and she's always ready with helpful advice and suggestions. Whenever we have any questions or issues with behavior, she's our 'go-to' authority.

Our lab Fletcher went through Susan's PAWS Experience and what a program. He's well adjusted to other dogs and is very interactive and happy to be around other people. Doesn't jump up on people and extremely well-behaved, which is a testament to Susan and her program. Following the PAWS program, Fletcher goes to daycare twice a week at Susan's and is always excited to go and hang out with Susan and his pals. he loves it there. Susan's Happy Hour programs on Saturday and Sunday are a great way for Fletcher to interact with other dogs too. He really enjoys it. We'll be boarding Fletcher for the first time over Easter and know he'll be in good hands. Can't say enough nice things about Susan and Pawsitive Experience.....we could not be happier!