Why Positive Reinforcement?

At Pawsitopia we we promise to use only force-free and positive reinforcement training techniques. Positive Reinforcement is science-based and uses humane and ethical methods to train your pet. We utilize treats, praise and play to help your dog build positive associations with their environments while learning more desired behaviors. In the Positive Reinforcement world, we refrain from using outdated methods that are not based on today's science and can cause pain, stress or force with your pet.

What is your stance on Prong, choke, and e-collars?

Pawsitopia does not use, nor condone the use of prong, choke or shock collars. Training with positive reinforcement utilizes food, praise and play to help animals learn more desired behaviors. For walking, we use anti-pull harnesses and in some cases, gentle leader head halters for heavy pullers. Before working with a gentle leader we will spend time with the dog helping them learn to enjoy wearing the new equipment. We do not use any equipment that uses pain or force to work with or train an animal, regardless of its behavior. We gently try to guide our clients towards more humane methods of training if prong or choke equipment is something they are currently using. Together we can create a safer, and more positive relationship with animals without the use of pain or force.