Let me start by saying I am a virtual client . All of the training I did with Michele was on line, FaceTiming and videos . It would have been better in person but she really has training that is unlike anything in my area. So I did it virtually . It still worked ! Michele is AMAZING!! She was born to train dogs and people :) I can not express enough how much I have learned from her !!!! Michele's training methods are understandable and extremely effective. Ive actually enjoyed doing the training with my Labrador and saw a difference almost immediately after a few exercises . It was great !!! I've enjoyed working with Michele she makes it exciting, fun and easy to understand !!! Anytime I had questions she was quick and thorough with her response addressing my concerns or problems. We adjusted a few things for my situation. She made sure I got it ! She spent the time needed with me and touched base with me throughout the training process! I could never have gotten my dog to start focusing on me and listening without her at 5 1/2 years of age ! I thought it was just not going to happen ! However, she walked me through even some tougher days ...IN TRULY GRATEFUl! I highly recommend her & her training methods . read more

Michele at Pawsitive Play came highly recommended, and after a series of very successful sessions with her I will wholeheartedly recommend her as well! The most important thing I learned from Michele dealt with socializing my Leonberger puppy, Bella. Michele provided not only specific steps to socialize in a way I had never done before, but also the reasons why this new approach works to establish a positive, trusting relationship. Once that trust is established, the rest of the training becomes so much easier! Before each class Michele would reach out to ask if there was anything specific I thought we should work on, so we had personalized, one-on-one classes that focused specifically on what Bella needed. Michele also explained why Bella (and dogs in general) behave the way they do, which really helped me understand which training tools to use in different situations. The written materials Michele gave me at each class allow me to practice the training exercises any time Bella and I need a refresher. Walking a 125 lb. 13 month-old puppy could be a disaster, but people are always amazed at how well-behaved Bella is when we're out and about. I attribute that to Michele and her incredible training program! read more

Thanks Michele for a wonderful start of training for our puppy Keela- and us! We're so glad we found you. You gave us personal training tailored to meet Keela's needs and ours. Thank you for accomodating our family and keeping a Covid compliant enviroment. Your understanding of dog behavior was translated to us in a practical way we could use. You gave us many suggestions and alternatives to make sure it would work for us and Keela. Your handouts were great for reference and to share with the family members who couldn't join the lesson. Our most important goals were to develop a loving companion in Keela and providing the structure and discipline she needed to be well mannered. Thanks for helping that happen as well as the fun you created along the way. Keela is a great dog and you helped bring our her best. We are thrilled at how responsive she has been to your positive lessons and suggestions for play. The way we have seen her focus and attention turn to us and not her surroundings is such a pleasure. She actually wants to stay with us and not get into mischief. Such a great approach compared to others we have tried with in the past. Thanks Michele! read more

Michele is absolutely amazing! We couldn't be happier with the progress we've made with our now 7 month old puppy! We are so grateful we found her and for all of the hard work and attention she has put in to teaching us how to communicate with our puppy Kenji. She is so well organized and makes personalized lessons with detailed homework. She made herself available to us all the time for questions and advice which was so helpful when things inevitably came up between sessions. She genuinely cares and is incredibly thoughtful and knowledgeable. Her genuine love for dogs and animals was apparent right from the start and has made training so much fun for us and our dog. Her approach to training is positive and unique which has helped us build a stronger bond with our pup! We always look forward to training sessions and Kenji does too! I strongly recommend reaching out to Michele even if you don't think your dog or puppy really needs training... She does a wonderful job educating owners to understand their dogs behavior which guides how we learn to communicate with them! read more

I would like to thank you for the amazing experience I had working with you in training Ozzie!! Your approach is unique and so insightful. You actually helped me to "think like Ozzie". I so appreciated the no judgement zone as well. I have had the opportunity to work with many good trainers over the past 11 years, but you are definitely in the top 2!! You helped me find the right approach for both me and Ozzie. You showed me how much fun training can be! I spend more time smiling and laughing while "working" with him that I forget we are "working"! I also very much appreciated all the hand outs you gave at the end of each session so that I would not forget all the things we worked on and could practice afterwards. I also liked the way you always checked in with me before each session to ask if there was anything in particular that I wanted to work on. Not many trainers have ever done that. I so look forward to continuing Ozzie's training under your guidance and cannot wait to meet again. read more

When you love your dog, you want your dog's life to be happy and safe. So many trainers are ready to help you with canine obedience or other activities. Michele of Pawsitive Play Dog Training provides you and your dog methods for a lifetime of companionship and happiness. Isn't that what dog ownership is all about? Michele teaches you to play with your dog in a way that helps your dog navigate our human world with love and positive experiences. My wire fox terrier, Watson, is a great dog but he can be stubborn, headstrong, and 100% terrier. Michele has helped me establish a loving and safe relationship through playful interactions that are easy to master and to adapt to our lifestyle. Besides Watson loves working with her and we have a great time together without stress. Recently, we worked on recall while laying and reinforcing the foundations of focus and self control (for both dog and human). We often receive comments about how well behaved Watson is. Pawsitive Play Dog Training works!!!! read more

Michele was incredibly helpful and fun to work with. We had tried a handful of other trainers and classes and not only were they not helpful, but it was always a stressful or frustrating experience. Working with Michele was the exact opposite. She listened to our concerns and developed a game plan, while explaining the "why" behind everything we were doing. We started with a chaotic nervous puppy and "finished" with a much more calm and confident dog. She was very insightful and helped us understand our dog and her behaviors and taught us how to correct or embrace them. I say "finished" because I don't think we're done yet, and we plan to continue to work with Michele for all of our training needs as they continue to arise. read more

My dog Archie and I had such a great experience with Michele! Being a retired teacher, she was able to explain dog behavior and the science behind how I could train Archie to be less reactive. We both learned so much ( increased attention, basic commands, boundaries) and had fun in the process. Michele only uses positive reinforcement, NO pronged collars, shocks, alpha/dominating behavior; which is important to me. The one to one sessions gave us her full attention to practice skills, and I received plenty of handouts to remind me the correct ways to do our homework! Archie now loves to train and I feel even more bonded with him. Archie & I highly recommend Pawsitive Play Dog Training. Thanks Michele! read more

I had a great experience training my Bernese Mountain Dog with Pawsitive Play. As first time owners of a large dog breed we wanted to make sure our pup was well trained. We had multiple one on one training sessions that helped us create healthy long lasting bonds with our dog. The staff was extremely responsive and helpful every step of the way. They explained the reasoning behind dog behaviors and how the training exercises teach your dog good behaviors. They also gave us fun training games to play with our dog each day to continue the training at home. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a dog trainer. read more

Michele was amazing to work with! Her love for animals is obvious, and she gave us the knowledge we truly needed to understand our puppy, Luna. Every lesson was well-planned and tailored to our specific needs, and the take-home handouts were so helpful at home. We truly appreciated the ongoing support; as Luna grew and new challenges popped up, Michele was there to help us problem-solve. She developed clear plans that effectively changed the behaviors we were seeing. We're so thankful for the skills she gave us to help Luna become a true part of our family! read more

Working with Michele at Pawsitive Play was an outstanding experience. I'm not sure who learned more, our dog Grace, or Ruth and myself. Michele has great depth of understanding about animal and human behavior. She has been most helpful in equipping us to help our Grace along the path of becoming the dog she was intended to be. We would most whole-heartedly recommend Michele to anyone who is looking for a healthy, hopeful and resourceful trainer such that you can learn useful skills to help your and your dog. Carl & Ruth read more

Michele has a great ability to hone in on the issues and provide practical, effective strategies to help understand your dog. She gave us so many tools to help us work with our dog to reduce her anxiety. Michele helped us better understand our dog and learn how to effectively train and encourage her. We have a better understanding of our dog's behaviors and had fun learning - Michele patiently answered our questions and encouraged us. We highly recommend her to anyone needing support and encouragement training their dog! read more

Michele is amazing! She has helped us understand our dog and help him overcome his fears and how to channel his anxiety. She makes each lesson fun and tailors them to your personal needs with your dog. She is very professional and patient and cares about your success with your dog. Our Ryder is now easy to walk and looks to us for direction instead of being reactive or pulling. We always had fun each lesson and were given handouts to reinforce the topics and practice at home. She is truly a dog whisperer:) read more

Our puppy had done a training class but needed help with more specific behaviors. Michele was referred to us by Jolene (Caring For Pets, LLC) and her recommendation was a great one. We have so many tools and different ways to train our pup and tire her out (which is hard to do). Our pup highly enjoyed going to training and we left there each time with a tool belt of ways to make our dog as well trained as we want her to be. read more

I reached out to Michele to learn how to train Lacey beyond the typical "sit, stay, and lay down". Lacey was a rescue dog that lived on the streets. Now she is a great family dog! Michele and her program has helped me teach Lacey how to trust me and focus on me. I really recommend reaching out to Michele to get all your dog training needs. She has a great program with lots of tools and games to make dog training fun! read more

Michele was highly recommended to me from someone that had used her for their dog training and I was so happy with her. She is so knowledgeable and experienced with dog training and she does it all in a positive way. I wish we had found her sooner! My dog and I both were excited to see Michele for our training sessions and we learned a lot! I definitely recommend Michele for anyones dog training needs! read more

I wish I could give more stars. Michele is amazing. she is so friendly and welcoming. her way of training is informative and she walks you through everything. I felt welcome and safe so did my puppy. she also still checks in on us and I love that! I love that I can contact her as things come up and she helps! legit the most wonderful experience! read more

I can't thank Michele enough for the time she spent teaching me as a handler and my dog Reya to grow in just the few sessions we had with each other! Her positive reinforcement throughout her training sessions and informative handouts made each training session easy to understand and follow! I would highly recommend her!!!! read more

Michele was wonderful to work with!! She was very responsive and willing to help with whatever problems we were having with our puppy Cooper. My dog absolutely loved going to training sessions with Michele and she always provided us with plenty of tips to work on at home in between sessions. Overall great experience!! read more