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At Pawsitive Transformations my work is finding your dog's drive, using games and techniques that your pup finds fun. I will work with you, teaching you how to keep your dog's attention and engagement as your dog learns through positive reinforcement and successive approximation. The other key factor is successive approximation. Shaping, or as it's formally known, āshaping by successive approximat
I want to apologize for being a little quieter than usual on this page.
Many of you know that PAWSitive Transformations is more than a dog training business to me. The support and trust youāve given me not only helps provide for my family, but also gives me the ability to help our unhoused neighbors and their pets through Atypical Place for Transformations.
Lately, it feels like there is a war being waged against our unhoused neighbors. What started as helping my friends and their animals has evolved into advocacy, public speaking, and fighting for solutions. If you know me, you know I hate public speaking, but my heart keeps leading me back to the same place: Chattanooga needs more compassion and a truly low barrier shelter that helps people where they are AND their pets.
The beautiful guitar music at the beginning of this video is from one of our unhoused neighbors. Behind every tent is a human being with talents, stories, and value.
Iād also like to introduce Ryder! Weāre working on heel, and you can see him beginning to understand that when I stop, he should automatically stop and sit too, even when my attention is on Lucy. Itās not perfect yet, and thatās okay. Learning is messy.
Toward the end, youāll see me using leash pressure to work on his sit. Heās still figuring it out, so I adjust and help him find the right answer. Training is all about communication and helping dogs understand one small step at a time.
Ryder is progressing phenomenally, and Iām so proud of him.
Thank you to everyone who trusts me with your dogs. Your support helps more people and animals than you know. ā¤ļø
05/07/2026
One of the biggest things I try to teach owners is that training is not just obedience. Itās about biological fulfillment.
Rain or shine, dogs still need to go outside. They still need movement, structure, exploration, sniffing, problem solving, and healthy outlets for their energy. So many ābehavior problemsā are actually unmet needs.
Yesterday I went on a walk with Meredith , working with Winnie and Buckley. Their neighborhood has had loose dogs running up while theyāre out walking, which has caused some struggles with excitement levels, impulse control, and listening through distractions. These are real life situations and exactly why dogs need continued exposure and guidance.
The puppies also recently got an electric fence so they can safely run and play freely outside, which is wonderful for them physically and mentally. Winnie accidentally got shocked going out the front door though, so Iāve been helping her rebuild confidence and understand the difference between when sheās free to move through the door and when boundaries are in place. Dogs learn through experiences, both good and bad, and itās our job to guide them through those moments clearly and fairly.
If your dog is acting out, before labeling them ābad,ā ask yourself:
Is my dog biologically fulfilled?
Are they getting enough physical exercise?
Enough mental exercise?
Enough structure?
Enough decompression?
Enough opportunities to simply be a dog?
A tired dog is not always a fulfilled dog either. Fulfillment comes from meeting their instincts and needs in healthy ways.
And if life gets busy and you need help, I highly recommend and her amazing dog walking company. Having someone dependable helping meet your dogās needs can truly change their behavior and quality of life.
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