Dog & Puppy Training

“Loretta was great! Our puppy loved working with her and learned so much. Highly recommend The Positive Pooch!

“I have used positive pooch for training all three of my dogs and always had a great experience. They learned quickly using her techniques. I have used her to walk my dogs also on numerous occasions and have always been more than satisfied. I would highly recommend her to anyone who wants to attend her training classes or use her as a dog walker.”

“My dogs have been going to Loretta, at Positive Pooch, since 2012. Her classes are fun and informative and the dogs love them! You will see such a difference in your pup, only a few weeks in the Puppy class! Loretta teaches new things to keep it exciting for the dogs, as they move up to the more challenging classes. Positive Pooch is a five star dog training school!”

“Adding a new puppy to our family has been fun...and challenging! Loretta Cleveland expertly addressed "the puppy issues" in class and provided sage advice to make home life easier. From nipping and chewing to jumping (on everyone and everything!), The Positive Pooch offered real-life solutions to successfully navigate puppy-hood and to help our little guy become a cherished and well-mannered family member.”

“I took the beginner class with our new 6 month old rescue, Bree. In only 5 classes, she learned a number of commands, but more importantly, I learned how to have her do them too. I’m amazed at how well she remembers, and we have fun working on the commands at home. I really didn’t expect Bree to learn that much because she was so frightened the first time, but she caught on quickly, and I gained confidence in handling her.”

“The training classes have made a tremendous difference for my dog, a 2-year old adult rescue, when first adopted didn't even know basic commands and has since not only learned them but has moved on to the advanced training. The best part is he looks forward to the sessions, familiar people & pets and has fun, especially with the agility tunnel.”

“I highly recommend Loretta from the Positive Pooch for both her group training classes and her private sessions. My puppy was exhibiting behaviors such as nipping, stealing, and jumping that turns out are completely normal but somewhat jarring for a novice puppy owner. She has helped me to understand what is behind my dog's actions and to literally "nip" them in the bud with practical solutions. Her approach is very positive and fun for the dogs, but also lets them know who is boss in a clear way with gentle corrections. In addition to helping my dog learn to obey and behave in a group setting, we also get to socialize with other pups and owners in the Puppy and Intermediate classes. It is amazing how quickly he has been able to learn in class and also translate the learning at home.”

"Loretta is the best of the best! My fiancé and I started training our mini goldendoodle Remmy with her when he was a puppy and he has come such a long way. She taught us how to be firm with him (which was tough for me in the beginning!), but he has learned to listen very well and we are so grateful. He loves going to class every week and enters with his tail wagging. It is apparent that Loretta is a dog lover and all the dogs love her back. You won't regret training with her - it will improve the relationship between you and your furry best friend!"

"Hudson just finished the puppy class w Loretta and I could not recommend her more! Looking forward to doing the intermediate classes next. She knows so much about our little fur babies and really helps make life so much easier at home w a puppy. She’s the best trainer I’ve ever experienced w my dogs :)"

"Great experience with my seven month old that has a lot of energy to burn. Loretta made it informative with simple tasks and homework for the week that really changed the way our puppy behaves at home. The space is nice. The length of time of the class is just right Loretta is firm but kind and my puppy got very excited every week as we pulled into the driveway. Highly recommend this class."

"I now have my 4th dog in training with Loretta. I trained 3 German Shepherds with her years ago. And now my 5 month old Aussipoo just finished puppy classes, and we’re ready for intermediate. She really knows her stuff! I really like that the dogs train alongside other dogs and learn to be focused in a group environment."

"We had a great experience with Loretta. She is so calm but assertive and was so helpful to all of us in the class. She took the time to help each and every pup and their human. She is wonderful and teaches positive reinforcement which was important to me. Looking forward to continuing my Hanks training with Loretta!"