Positive Obedience Training Programs for Dogs

Dog training programs that are positive offer a new approach to developing a dog's obedience. Dog training classes are typically known to be excessively strict. Instead of rewarding desired behavior, they tend to focus on punishing bad behavior. Negative dog training camps have been a target for negative media coverage, paving the way to the popularity of positive programs. Many dog training schools across the country offer positive obedience training.
  1. Puppy Kindergarten

    • One program Best Friends Training Center offers is a kindergarten course for puppies, called Puppy Kindergarten. Dogs learn basic manners and how to be a "Canine Good Citizen." Dogs are tested for good behavior, such as accepting a friendly stranger, appearance and grooming, sitting on command, walking through a crowd, sitting politely for petting, and reaction to distraction. This school believes that old dogs can learn new tricks, and offers private training programs for dogs at any age.

      Best Friends Pet Care, Inc.

      520 Main Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851

      203-846-3360

      bestfriendspetcare.com

    Drill Team Course

    • The Positive Motivation Dog Training Obedience program enables the dog owner to connect and develop a rewarding relationship with a dog, allowing the owner to continue training the dog as time goes on. A core belief and observation of this school is that a "gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." The Drill Team course focuses on rally and obedience, which is done as a group keeping the dogs in coordination with each other. It is commonly thought of as a course with negative reinforcement, however this school accomplishes the obedience training in a positive yet strong way.

      Positive Motivation Dog Training, LLC

      587 County Road 519

      Belvidere, NJ 07823

      908-475-5551

      www.positivedogs.com

    Platinum In-Home Training Program

    • John's Natural Dog Training Company provides the Platinum In-home Training Program that is a positive-oriented course with eight private in-home classes, plus access to group classes for the life of the dog. Some examples of the group classes include the Canine Good Citizen course and agility. The Platinum training program is a customized approach that resolves behavioral and obedience issues. This course is especially pertinent for puppies, rescued dogs with behavioral issues, dogs with aggression issues, new owners, owners who want dog therapy certification, and those who want obedience titles for their dogs.

      John's Natural Dog Training Company

      P.O. Box 462047

      Escondido, CA 92046

      877-447-8597

      johnknowsdogs.com