Pawsitive Pets, LLC

Pawsitive Pets, LLC specializes in force-free, science based methods of learning that promote and strengthen specific desirable behaviors while providing basic care for and enriching the lives of your pets. We offer a variety of services including: dog training, pet sitting, midday visits, canine massage, basic grooming (no haircuts), pet taxi services, and medication administration. Please contact us via phone (765) 325-PAWS (7297) or email [email protected] for rates or more information. About Pawsitive Pets, LLC Co-Owners:

Hilary Briggs
Hilary is originally from Indianapolis, but has been living in the Lafayette area since June of 2011. She graduated from Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Indiana in 2009 with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. She attended Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine for two years before deciding to explore other careers with animals, particularly in relation to animal behavior. She received her certification in Canine Massage Therapy through the Brandenburg Massage Therapy Canine Massage Therapy Training & Certification Program. She has worked at a couple local kennels with off-leash dog play programs as well as a local veterinary clinic since moving to the Lafayette area; she also worked for a veterinary hospital in Indianapolis throughout her undergraduate career. All totaled, she has worked with animals in some capacity for 10 years, but has had a passion for animals her entire life. She is owned by a feisty Jack Russell Terrier named Penelope and a goofy Yorkshire Terrier named Howie. Patrick Holland
Patrick has been working with animals for the past 6 years and in that time has learned a great deal about behavior and how to effectively implement force-free training techniques. Patrick graduated from the Animal Behavior College with a Certificate of Achievement in Dog Training in 2012; he then went on to earn his Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) certification through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) in 2015. He also graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences with a concentration in Companion Animal Behavior in 2014. Patrick worked at a local kennel with off-leash dog play and was an independent contractor for another private pet sitting business. Patrick is owned by a mixed breed pooch named Miley and a senior Border Collie named Bear. Patrick and Hilary met while working at a local kennel with an off-leash dog play program. They started as coworkers then quickly became friends. They realized that they both had a passion for animal behavior and educating others on how force-free methods could positively influence animal care. While both Patrick and Hilary had individually dreamed of having their own pet care businesses, they realized together that their dream could be achieved, thus Pawsitive Pets, LLC was born!