Pawsitively Canine Dog Training Services

09/05/2026

We've opened up another Pawsitive Foundations group class in September! Join us Sept 27th(Sundays). Perfect for older puppies and adolescent dogs ready to build reliable obedience, focus, and impulse control in a supportive, force-free environment.
5 Weeks
$225 + GST
Head over to https://www.pawsitivelycanine.ca/pawsitive-foundations

09/05/2026

Can’t wait! This will be the last class running until about March!!

You know that feeling when you're walking your dog, see someone else approaching in the distance, and immediately cross the street or turn around?

If leash walks have become stressful instead of enjoyable, you're not the only one. Barking, lunging, or reacting on leash can mean a dog is feeling overwhelmed or unsure.

Growly Hounds is designed for dogs that need extra space. We use visual barriers, space, and keep class sizes tiny so your dog isn't put on the spot, and you can both actually relax while learning.

Classes start Sunday, Sept 20 at 9:00 AM in Vernon (5 weeks, $499 + GST).
check out the full details or register here:
https://www.pawsitivelycanine.ca/growly-hounds (link in bio)

09/04/2026

Wow!!

New research! 🔥
Excited to see new research from Jade of Animal Behaviour Matters out this week! These two studies were undertaken with the Scent Detection Research Group at the The University of Waikato in New Zealand.

🦴 Dogs were given breakfast before or after completing a scent-detection task.

❌ When working prior to eating, dogs made significantly more false alarms.

🐺 Being hungry may cause a mild increase in frustration-related behaviour during scent work for some dogs.

🐕 Dog’s hunger state can influence both scent-detection performance and behaviour.

Yee et al. (2026) found that dogs working before breakfast produced more false alarms, suggesting hunger may increase dogs' tendency to respond to non-target odours.

Fountain et al. (2026) found that unfed dogs showed more whining and interaction with the equipment, indicating mild frustration associated with hunger. However, frustration behaviours were generally infrequent and varied between individual dogs.

Links to both of these open access articles will be in the comments or search them on google scholar/research gate.

Fountain, J., Yee, J., Hazel, S. J., McWhorter, T. J., McNutt, T., & Edwards, T. L. (2026). Effects of feeding on dogs’ frustration-related behaviours during a laboratory-based scent detection task. Behavioural Processes, 105430.

Yee, J., Downie, I., Fountain, J., & Edwards, T. L. (2026). The breakfast effect revisited: Dogs’ scent detection performance before and after a meal. Learning and Motivation, 95, 102328.

09/04/2026

Navigating life with a reactive or sensitive dog can be tough, but you don't have to do it alone. This specialized 5-week class is designed to help you and your dog learn coping strategies in a controlled, supportive environment.

Starts September 20 from 9:00 am – 10:00 am in vernon
https://www.pawsitivelycanine.ca/growly-hounds

09/03/2026

Due to popular demand,weve added another set of pawsitively puppy group classes. and they are on SUNDAY! Give your new furry family member the best start with force-free, positive-reinforcement training covering socialization, basic manners, and foundational cues.
Start Date: September 27
head over to www.pawsitivelycanine.ca to grab your spot

08/31/2026

You know that feeling when you're walking your dog, see someone else approaching in the distance, and immediately cross the street or turn around?

If leash walks have become stressful instead of enjoyable, you're not the only one. Barking, lunging, or reacting on leash can mean a dog is feeling overwhelmed or unsure.

Growly Hounds is designed for dogs that need extra space. We use visual barriers, space, and keep class sizes tiny so your dog isn't put on the spot, and you can both actually relax while learning.

Classes start Sunday, Sept 20 at 9:00 AM in Vernon (5 weeks, $499 + GST).
check out the full details or register here:
https://www.pawsitivelycanine.ca/growly-hounds (link in bio)