My training experiences began years ago as a child and
teenager. I was involved for several years in training horses,
riding competitively, and instructing students in New York. In
1992, I moved to Florida, founded a local dog club, and since
then have been continuously involved in dog training and showing
in several different venues. I have experience training and
showing dogs in agility, obedience, rally obedience, tracking,
sheep herding, and frisbee. I also teach pet manners classes and
help prepare people and their dogs for therapy work. I attend
seminars and take private lessons from top trainers all over the
United States, England and Canada, so that I am able to stay on
the cutting edge of training techniques and can constantly update the methods used in the classes
I teach. Pawsitively Fun Dog Training Group is the result of pressuring I received from students,
friends, and local veterinarians to begin my own dog training school. Boy, am I glad I finally gave in!
The experience has been nothing short of wonderful!
Those of you who have taken classes with me before know that I take a personal interest in
helping each dog and handler reach their goals. While I am a very competitive individual and set
high standards for myself and my dogs, I appreciate and respect every student’s goals; whether
it be to just have fun with their dog and never enter a competition, to win their class at a
prestigious competition, or to do something in between. I am an energetic, creative and
resourceful dog trainer, with a good sense of humor. I believe in different training techniques
for different personalities of dogs and handlers because, when it comes to dog training, there is
no ONE correct method. I subscribe to a common sense approach to dog training. In simple
terms, this means I use a reward system when teaching new behaviors, offer assistance when
the dog has trouble performing a behavior and issue corrections for unacceptable behavior.
On the rare occasions corrections are administered, they are fair to the dog and are more
meaningful to the dog because they are conveyed without anger or emotion and in terms that
dogs understand. The finished product is a dog who is not fearful, but is obedient because it
understands that commands are not negotiable. The dog is not afraid to think or problem solve on
its own, and its spirit remains intact. I enjoy sharing my passion for dog training with anyone who
wants to learn, and hope to someday have the opportunity to meet you.
Thank you for visiting my site on the web. Feel free to send your comments, questions or
suggestions to me at
rachel@pawsitivelyfundogtraining.com.
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