CONFIDENCE AT BOTH ENDS OF THE LEAD™
Raise a puppy who feels safe, confident and understood.
From puppyhood through to adolescence, we help you raise a confident, well mannered dog using reward-based training that fits into everyday life.
Kind. Evidence-based. Supportive.
No jargon. No pressure. Just practical coaching that works.
THE POSITIVE START METHOD™
Every puppy is an individual, with their own personality, experiences and way of learning. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to raising a confident dog.
At Positive Start Puppies, we believe that when we understand the whole puppy, and not just their behaviour, we can create a training plan that is enjoyable, effective and built for real life.
The Positive Start Method ™ is centred around 4 key principles. Together they provide the foundations for raising a happy, well-rounded dog while giving owners the knowledge and confidence to enjoy the journey together.
CONFIDENCE
Confidence is at the heart of everything we do. We help puppies develop the resilience to cope with new experiences, recover from set-backs and safely navigate the world with their family guiding them.
Because confidence grows at both ends of the lead.
SKILLS
Training isn’t about perfect obedience, it’s about developing the real-world skills that allow puppies and their families to enjoy everyday life together.
From recall and loose-lead walking to settling in public, greeting visitors and making good choices, every skill has a purpose.
UNDERSTANDING
When you understand why your puppy behaves they way they do, training becomes clearer and more rewarding.
We help owners understand canine behaviour, development, body language and communication, so they can make informed decisions with confidence.
FULFILMENT
Every puppy has their own personality, natural instincts, breed characteristics and emotional needs.
By providing appropriate enrichment, opportunities to express natural behaviours and meeting their physical and emotional needs, we help create happier, calmer and more balanced dogs.
Your puppy’s journey with Positive Start Puppies
