PAWS'itive Pals Dog Training

I can’t say enough good things about Lauren’s PAWS’itive Pals facility, her training methods, and her staff. I came to her on a recommendation as I wanted to get my dog Greta off the pinch collar (which had previously been recommended to me), and get a better focus on me and learn some manners. Day one of training was amazing as Lauren already had Greta off the pinch collar and into the soft lead. I knew I had a lot of work ahead of me but getting her into the soft lead collar made all the difference in the world as she was now actually walking at my side and not trying to pull. Lauren’s training methods are amazing and so is she. I worked with Greta every day and within a few months she was my superstar! Greta is a very active dog and the weekly training classes and the interacting with other dogs helped tremendously in releasing her energy. She loves her weekly visits to Pal Pack, not only to see her dog buddies but to see Lauren, Sydney, and Brock, as she enjoys shadowing them wherever they go in the yard. My takeaway on this experience is that Lauren is an amazing trainer, understands behavior problems and knows the best course of action to correct it. I learned to be more patient with my dog and to not give up out of frustration, and that the 'darn' pinch collar had been a big hindrance in my earlier efforts to get Greta under control and truly bonding with me. Thank you Lauren, you certainly made a PAWS'itive difference in our lives.

We adopted Jack about a year ago and he was A LOT more than we anticipated. Severe separation anxiety. It was awful/heartbreaking having a dog that was terrified and fearful of being abandoned all the time. That’s when we started taking Jack to DSC. Then we attended basic obedience class. Wow! What a difference- Lauren truly understands dogs and teaches you to be a better owner. We now have a well behaved, socialized, well-mannered dog that we can confidently take anywhere. It dawned on me how far Jack had progressed after a road trip when Lauren asked how he did and I was able to report that we took him on a tour down into caverns, to a restaurant with goats and small children petting him with one hand and chicken nuggets in the other hand, we rode elevators, and had giant open spaces which Jack could have taken off but instead came when he was called. This is definitely not the same dog we had a year ago who wouldn’t let anyone pet him. Pawsitive Pals I would recommend to anyone! They saved my sanity.

Let me just say, this dog training is USELESS for $400, and my experience in trying to deal with this company regarding a request for funds be returned, was met with “YOU” didn’t show up due to Covid, your dogs bilateral hip dysplasia, and your birthday, OUR” company lost $1200 on your dog due to spots that “could have” been filled, and not even a partial refund being offered, rather “good luck with your dog” and a disconnected phone line. I was told on three separate occasions, I didn’t show up for class, and yet the 3 separate occasions when I took time out of my schedule to show up and class wasn’t even held, were met with “OOPS, sorry about that” and ZERO accountability on their part at all. Don’t waste your time AND effort! I followed the “homework” EVRY week I attended and my dog learned nothing. Your dog training $400 should amount to MUCH more than this company offers, PLEASE invest it in a company that meets this cost of training with your dogs needs. I’ve been told by others to avoid this company at all costs, and now I know why. Unfortunately I was told after my experience; let this warning keep you from wasting your hard earned $$ on your dog. Invest in a trainer who will actually offer something more for you $400. I’m not interested in their “pointing finger” response; I KNOW my experience, and I’d hope this helps someone in not wasting their hard earned $$ with a company that is ONLY concerned about THEIR income, rather than what they ACTUALLY offer.