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March 2024 by Lexi Stiller
I am a new resident of Seattle and I have a husky with separation anxiety. I asked Paul for an in-person visit because I wanted to have advice on how to train my dog from someone who's met him. I'd read a million articles online and felt super defeated since every article contradicted one another when it came to dogs with separation anxiety. Paul was super kind and immediately my dog loved him. Since my dog's a husky he's very stubborn but Paul was patient with him when most others haven't been. He gave us advice on not only how to lessen my dog's anxiety but gave us some tips and tricks to help with some other concerns we had with our dog. He also provided us with extra material to help with training and I couldn't be more appreciative. You can tell that Paul very clearly has a passion for these dogs and genuinely wants to help out. There's been a big difference in my dog's behavior since the visit even though it's only been a few days. I am very thankful for his help and would definitely recommend him if you're looking for a dog trainer!
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December 2023 by Jameison Snyder
Nice employee Paul
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October 2023 by Jackie G
Paul is incredible! He knows dogs, he speaks dog! His energy and approach was perfect with our new shelter rescue and we've already seen improvement with her. Often, he's training us humans on how to train our pups. He's realistic, sensible, and kind. Thanks Paul! We'll probably call you again for some tune ups!
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September 2023 by Michelle Clinton
Had a fantastic dog training session with Paul! It was like having weeks of training in one visit. He came to our home, and covered every single issue we had been having with our puppy. He then sent follow up notes to continue with the training. He said to call if we had any ongoing issues. Highly recommended! So glad we found Pawsitive Paul!
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July 2023 by Jacob Pollowitz
Paul made an in-home visit to meet Talia, who is our 11-year-old Border Collie. We really needed some consultation as Talia was an only child until our human son Camden arrived. Paul was so incredibly helpful in giving us tips and tricks to ease Talia into the transition. Paul also snuck in some extra tricks (i.e. not barking at the sound of a knock) that we really really appreciated. We look forward to working with Paul in the future as needed and would highly recommend for all interested dog owners : ).
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February 2023 by Bridget Criscuolo
If I could give 11 out of 10 stars I would! Paul was wonderful with our new pup! She was unsure at first and within minutes warmed right up to him---he was amazing! Paul is like having your own personal doggie translator!! His knowledge and understanding of our four legged friends is incredible!
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September 2022 by Cristiana Wallace
We’re so grateful for having Paul driving all the way to Bellevue to share all his knowledge and experience on dog training with us. Mia loves him, she was so happy during the entire training session.
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September 2021 by Sean Padden
We reached out to Paul soon after adopting a very active Pitbull mix to improve basic commands. His directions were easy to follow and research based!! Paul maintains a close relationship to all his clients, and is a quick phone call away with any new/worsening issues. We highly recommend contacting Paul with any level of behavioral issues, he always provides helpful advice regardless of the situation.
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May 2021 by Laura Garcia
We were impressed with Paul's technique and ability to get our 4 month old puppy to take commands, eat a treat right from his hand within the first 30 minutes of our session. He genuinely loves what he does and it shows. He is positive and encouraging throughout the session and provides plenty of information to take home to continue our training. I highly recommend Paul. You can't go wrong using Pawsitive Paul's Dog Training.
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April 2021 by Jenny S
Paul was so helpful. He met us where we were and helped us make a plan to address our specific concerns. Our pup is very reactive on walks. He's a good boy and does a lot of things right, but we've been lost on how to handle his reactivity. Paul listened to us and really paid attention to our dog's behavior and personality. He packed so much advice into our one on one session and we finally feel like we have a plan that makes sense.As the name would suggest, he has a very positive style of training, which is awesome. While some trainers would recommend using aversive training techniques to "control" dogs (no thank you), Paul's approach was to take our situation (excessive barking at other dogs on walks) and to make a plan that is fun and engaging for both us and our dog.It's going to be a big improvement in how we work with our dog. It will take work & intention to change our habits, but that's the whole thing with dog training. It's really us humans who need the training. There's no magic button to "fix" your dog. Paul helps you see that your dog is responding to your routines and the way you communicate with him/her, whether you're communicating on purpose or by accident. I should also mention that the plan he gave us is very doable--we are not very experienced with dog training & we have full time jobs, but we can definitely fit this training plan into our daily routines.We haven't had time yet to see the results, so I plan to update in a few weeks. I really believe that our plan can only make our dog (and us) feel happier, more confident, and far less confused about our communication.
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April 2021 by Alex Ehrenfeld
We just had our first session with Paul and our special needs fearful pup. Paul was nothing short of spectacular with her and us. His demeanor was cool, calm, and collected while giving us direction and helpful information on how to go about training our little one.I can't recommend him enough. He was kind and super friendly to work with. We can't wait for our next session!
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February 2021 by Samuel Goldberg
I'm very happy with my time working with Paul. Last August I brought home my rescue, Cooper. He's got separation anxiety and Paul helped me so much with figuring out the best way to approach the problem. He also helped me with some commands that have improved Cooper's manners a ton since I've had him.
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February 2021 by Kelsey Jesser
I had a great call with Paul where we discussed how to decrease my 9 mo sheltie's sensitivity to being brushed, his reactivity to other dogs, and how to improve his recall. I can't wait to start implementing Paul's tips.
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October 2020 by John Liebertz
From my experiences with Paul, he is very dedicated to his craft and clients. I was impressed with his level of care and attention. I'd recommend him to all dog owners, particularly individuals looking for assistance with new pets. We used him during the pandemic and his expertise, advice, and patience (even over zoom) greatly assisted our family.
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August 2020 by Tahira Smith
Paul is great! My dog loved him and was really excited about his lesson. I definitely recommend!
