A Pawsitive Experience (Susan Ferry dba)

Susan is truly fantastic, no other way to describe her. From personal experience A Pawsitive Experience with Susan is the only place I would trust to bring my dog for day care and for longer stays. One can leave his/her dog and know that their pup will be in good hands and have the time of their life. Additionally, she will keep you updated on how your pup is doing and is very transparent and honest!!!!! I left Leo with Susan for three months and not only has Leo gotten super responsive and calmer. Highly, HIGHLY recommend! Truly understands dogs, owners and the importance of training for building a loving relationship between the two.

When I decided to get a Golden Retriever puppy I knew I would need some guidance. I got Coco at 8 weeks old. I was a bit overwhelmed so I started searching and reading reviews for places that have puppy training. I came across A Pawsitive Experience and saw the 5 star reviews so I decided to give Susan a call. I'm so thankful I made that call. Coco attended the PAWS program and has continued to attend Susan's daycare for the past 10 months. Susan is very knowledgeable and has provided invaluable advice on how to communicate with my dog in a positive way, thereby building a healthy and happy relationship. She taught me to look at my actions and reactions when interacting with Coco. I've learned so much and it has made me a better dog mama! A Pawsitive Experience provides a safe and nurturing environment where my dog can socialize and be cared for by someone I trust, and I'm learning a lot along the way. I will forever be grateful for the positive impact Susan has had on my life with Coco.

I have been entrusting my dogs to Susan at A Pawsitive Experience since 2007, so when I was finally ready for a puppy I knew there was nowhere else that I wanted to take him for training and daycare! I enrolled him in the PAWS program (5 days a week for 4 weeks), and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the results. Susan’s positive approach to training is amazing, and both Arlo and I learned a lot – she trains the person as well as the dog 😊. From day one he was exposed to dogs of all sizes, personalities, and ages, as well as cats. And he was subjected to “real life” experiences (doorbells, deliveries, people he didn’t know, etc.) which helped him learn how to cope with them. I still take him to daycare twice a week, and I know that he is safe and happy and well taken care of. I can’t say enough good things about Susan - I would highly recommend A Pawsitive Experience to anyone who needs training, daycare, or boarding!

After our 10 month old highly energetic, yet also anxious, black lab flunked out of another doggy daycare after 1 day, we were referred to Susan. She encouraged us to enroll our dog in the 4-week PAWS program. It helped him immensely. The amount of nervous behaviors (drooling, barking, etc.) have been drastically reduced. When we take him for walks at home, he's so much better on the leash. He's learning how to get along well with other dogs through appropriate play. Our dog now loves going to daycare a couple times a week with "Ms. Susan."

Susan has been a huge part in the proper development and training of our dog, Macy. We enrolled Macy in the PAWS program and not only was Macy surrounded by great role models in the other dogs who go there, but was also in an environment where training through positive enforcement is integral to the experience. Macy was set up for success at a young age and Susan was incredibly helpful in teaching me how to effectively interact with my new puppy, always taking the time to answer any questions I had and also offering advice and feedback. I highly recommend Pawsitive Experience and Susan to anyone who is looking for foundational training, socialization, or boarding/daycare. You will not be disappointed!