Pawsitive Directions

Our expert consultants assess canine behavior to create customized solutions for addressing aggression, anxiety, and other behavioral challenges. Using positive reinforcement techniques, we teach effective communication strategies that help dogs and owners build trust. With proven success in complex cases involving rescue animals, our approach focuses on creating long-term positive changes through practical, science-based methods.

Structured classes provide socialization opportunities and foundational training in obedience and manners. Instructors adapt lessons to accommodate different learning styles while maintaining consistent skill development. Participants benefit from personalized feedback in a supportive environment that encourages progress at individual paces through positive reinforcement techniques.

Tailored one-on-one sessions address specific behavioral goals while developing customized training plans that consider each dog's unique background. Our experienced trainers teach practical communication methods that improve household harmony. This personalized approach works particularly well for dogs with special needs or challenging behavioral histories.

Remote training sessions provide accessible behavior modification guidance through video platforms. This service extends our expertise to clients outside immediate service areas while maintaining personalized instruction. Consultants demonstrate techniques and provide real-time feedback to ensure proper implementation of training protocols.

Our educational programs cover canine behavior principles and training methodology for pet owners and animal professionals. Topics include socialization strategies, communication techniques, and behavior problem prevention. These sessions combine scientific knowledge with practical applications to improve understanding of dog training fundamentals.

Certified Dog Behavior Consultant with 32 years of experience. Holds a BA in Psychology and specializes in positive reinforcement training. Developed behavior modification programs for shelters and rescue groups. Active in AKC competitions with nine national titles.

We provide behavior consultations, private training, and small group classes addressing obedience, socialization, and complex behavioral challenges.

Yes, we specialize in helping rescue dogs overcome anxiety, aggression, and socialization issues through customized behavior programs.

We offer puppy manners classes and socialization guidance to establish proper behavior foundations for young dogs.

Our consultants assess each dog's specific needs and create personalized training programs that consider their background and household environment.

We employ positive reinforcement techniques that focus on rewarding desired behaviors rather than punishment-based approaches.

Yes, we provide video consultations for remote training guidance and behavior modification advice.

Jody is a phenomenal woman who cares and wants the very best for both the owner and their companion Second time using her and would not take my pet or myself to anyone else and Rosebud agrees.

Jody helped us out six years ago in an incredibly difficult situation. She helped us make a very sad decision that brought a house of mismatched inhabitants to the best solution for everyone's happiness. She made the solution not feel like a failure but a responsible step. A beautiful hard working dog is in its element. I researched better and found a breeder who chose my puppy that grew into the dog of my dreams. I was lucky enough to attend one of her seminars. Enjoyed very much. Can't wait to take a class with her for fun.

We hired Jody when we welcomed our new golden retriever in our home in April, 2018. We wanted to start off on the right foot, as a big dog with bad manners is never a good idea. Jody predicates her training on positive training, which made Finley adore training times with her, and with us. Her training focused to only his actions, but also our responses to bad behavior. Jody's 1:1 help and suggestions nipped bad habits immediately, and we watched our rambunctious puppy turn into a well behaved young adult.

With her guidance over three in home lessons (one every 1.5 months), we welcomed 30 people into our home for a Thanksgiving dinner, ages 3-89, without ANY incidents of jumping, begging our inappropriate dog stuff from Finley at age 9 months. She has practical solutions to every issue from mouthing to jumping and everything in between. You get what you pay for in dog training, and you want to do it RIGHT. I highly recommend Jody and will continue to use her as behaviors crop up for our dog. Thanks to her, we have a well rounded dog who is simply a pleasure to be around!

Jody was wonderful with our family situation and our high energy husky. A very difficult breed to train but the best thing we could have ever done! So patient with everyone and every dog. I think us humans need the most training to learn how to train the dogs and not think spoiling will work. The crate was the best tool and Bandit does great when we have to leave him home. He goes right to it! Thanks Jody. We will be back again for further training soon!

We took our 12 month old puppy here for puppy training and I'm so happy we did! Jody has some really great insights and ideas on how to help you out and get you motivated to train your dog in the way you want. Our dog was potty trained in under one month (okay a few accidents after a month, but still, we couldn't believe it!) I do think this had to do with going to doggy training, speaking with Jody, and working really hard every day (plus stopping home at lunch and den training). Jody brought stuff up we would have never considered! She always stayed after class to chat too if anyone was having any issues. Thanks for everything Jody! Our next pup is coming to you!