Pawsitive Vibes

09/06/2026

🐾 Reactive Dog Training Tip: Calm Observation

Does your dog become overwhelmed, overexcited, or reactive when they see people, dogs, cars, or other triggers?

One simple exercise that can make a big difference is teaching your dog to calmly observe their environment.
Instead of always walking, find a quiet spot and simply sit with your dog. Give them time to take in their surroundings. When they notice a trigger and remain calm, reward that behavior.

You’re teaching them: “You can notice something without reacting to it.”

Training doesn’t always need to be a long walk or an overstimulating environment. Sometimes, the most productive training session is simply giving your dog the opportunity to decompress, observe, and practice calmness.

Remember: calm behavior is a skill—and skills get stronger with practice. 🐶🧡

Ready to work on your dog’s behavior?

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Happy pets. Happy parents. That’s our vibe!

09/05/2026

🐾 Meet Shelby & Reese! 🐾

We’re so excited to welcome these two sweet girls to the Pawsitive Vibes Pack! 🧡🐶

Shelby is a 7-year-old Shepherd mix, while Reese is a 9-month-old German Shepherd who is still learning and growing into her big personality! We recently started providing 30-minute drop-in visits a couple of times a week, and we’re loving every minute with them.

Their visits are more than just a quick check-in! Each visit includes outdoor playtime, training, and enrichment to help keep them happy, engaged, and mentally stimulated while their family is away. 🐾✨

We’re so happy to be a part of Shelby and Reese’s routine and to help support them with consistency,

Happy pets. Happy parents. That’s our vibe. 🧡💗

Looking for someone you can trust to give your dog more than just a potty break? Let our team provide professional care, enrichment, and training-focused visits tailored to your dog’s needs!

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More than a sitter, we are a partner in your dog’s happiness. 🐾

09/03/2026

We understand that our rates may be slightly higher than some pet care providers, but there’s a reason for that.

We’re dog trainers—not just dog sitters. When your dog is in our care, we don’t simply provide the basics. We reinforce the training and routines you’ve already established, encourage appropriate behavior, and know how to safely work through unwanted behaviors when they arise.

Here are just a few examples from our drop-ins and overnight stays:

🐾 Reese: Reinforcing her “crate” command and rewarding her once she settles inside.

🐾 Frankie: Practicing polite meal manners and using puzzle toys for mental enrichment.

🐾 Nani: Continuing to practice loose-leash walking.

🐾 Quincy: Practicing doorway manners and checking for other dogs before walks due to his reactivity.

🐾 Reese & Shelby: Working on polite greetings and reducing jumping and mouthiness.

🐾 Dash: Maintaining his existing prong-collar walking routine while practicing polite street crossings. (This is not our training philosophy, but we are well educated in
all training tools to keep up this training style)

🐾 Mouse: Using a treadmill for additional exercise and supporting her reactivity management.

🐾 Molly & Emmett: Continuing their current training plan, including walking together with one handler and working around dog reactivity.

🐾 Bailey: Practicing patience and waiting for her “break” command before eating.

No request is too much, too small, or too silly. If there is something specific that you have worked on with your dog, we are happy to incorporate it into their care whenever appropriate.

Our clients aren’t simply paying for someone to “watch” their dogs. They’re investing in knowledgeable care, consistency, enrichment, training support, and individualized attention.

We strive to make sure your dog receives the same love and structure they would receive if you were home.

We’re more than dog sitters. We’re partners in your dog’s happiness.

Happy pets. Happy parents. That’s our vibe! 🐾

Contact us now to schedule your customized booking!

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08/31/2026

Meet Quincy! 🐾💙

We had the pleasure of spending the weekend with Quincy, and we enjoyed every minute of it! 🥰

It took him a little time to warm up to us, but with patience and plenty of positive interactions, he quickly came out of his shell and showed us what a sweet, playful cuddle bug he is! 🐶❤️

During his stay, we enjoyed porch sunbathing, training sessions, long walks, and of course… plenty of tug! 🪢☀️🐾

We’re already looking forward to spending next weekend with Quincy and getting to know even more of his fun personality! 💕🐶

Every stay is about more than just pet care—it’s about building trust, creating happy memories, and making sure your pets feel right at home while you’re away! 🐾

Contact us now to book your customized service!

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Happy pets. Happy parents. That’s our vibe! 🐾✨

08/27/2026

🐾 Meet Jack, Sky & Henry! 🐾

We had the pleasure of spending some much-deserved playtime with these three sweet pups at Cumberland/Lincoln Animal Control, RI! ❤️🐶

Jack & Sky are both 4 years young and are the BIGGEST love bugs! 🥰 They definitely have the famous Husky Howl, but that doesn’t stop them from being such well-behaved, loving pups. They’re ready to find their forever family!

Henry is our young guy at around 1 year old! 💙 He’s a bundle of energy who is still working on his manners and doggy socialization skills. Our trainers will be visiting him regularly to help him learn all those good-boy manners and show him that other dogs aren’t so scary! 🐕✨

Henry would thrive with an active family or handler who can keep up with his energy and continue helping him build confidence and socialization skills.

🐾 Could one of these sweet faces be your next best friend? 🐾

If Jack, Sky, or Henry caught your eye, schedule a meet & greet with the Lincoln/Cumberland Animal Shelter or stop by Monday–Friday between 11 AM–2 PM!

These pups are ready to find their forever families and can’t wait to meet you! 🏡❤️

08/26/2026

Can your dog sit patiently while you put on their walking or training equipment? Rylie sure can! 🐶✨

We’ve been working with Rylie consistently every week since December, with a primary focus on improving her dog reactivity and building better skills for everyday walks.

One of our first goals was teaching Rylie to walk politely on leash with her new training setup. We also worked on teaching her that sitting calmly while her equipment was being put on was part of the routine.

At first, Rylie needed guidance to understand exactly what behavior we were looking for. Through consistency, repetition, patience, and positive reinforcement, this behavior became predictable and natural.

Now, before a walk, Rylie automatically sits and waits for her equipment—without needing a command or cue!

This is the power of consistent training! We aren’t just teaching commands—we’re helping dogs develop habits, confidence, and better everyday behaviors. 🐾

Need help with your dog’s behavior or leash skills?

Whether you’re working through reactivity, leash manners, impulse control, or simply want a better-behaved companion, we’d love to help!

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Let’s turn those challenging behaviors into calm, confident habits—one walk at a time! 🐕💛

08/17/2026

Meet Kona, Bouy, Bow, Peggy, R***r, Leia, Frank, “The Ladies,” and Snoot! 🐾

We just wrapped up our biggest puppy slumber party yet! We spent 5 nights and 6 days with this amazing pack and had such a wonderful time getting to know each of their personalities. From sunbathing and wrestling to plenty of cuddles and quality time, these pups kept us smiling throughout their stay! 🐶

We’re so grateful to their family for trusting Pawsitive Vibes to care for their pack while they were away. It was an absolute pleasure keeping them happy, comfortable, and on their normal routines while their family enjoyed their time away! ❤️

Planning your next trip? Let us take the worry out of leaving your pets behind! 🐾 Reach out to Pawsitive Vibes to learn more about our pet sitting and overnight care services.

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08/16/2026

Meet Mouse! 🐾💗

We recently finished up a 5-night, 4-day stay with this sweet girl, and we had such a blast! Mouse loves her sniffy walks, but when it’s too hot outside, she’s happy to hop on the doggy treadmill instead! 🐕‍🦺

She absolutely LOVES training and learning new tricks, and during her stay, we taught her how to identify the colors blue and yellow using frisbees! 💙💛 When Mouse isn’t busy learning new things, you can find her happily snoozing the day away. 😴

We loved getting to spend time with Mouse and learn all about her! We’re so happy to be her trusted pet sitter and can’t wait until we get to see her again! 🐾

Planning your next trip? ✈️🐾 Give your pup a vacation of their own! From overnight stays to drop-in visits, we’re here to make sure your furry family members are happy, comfortable, and cared for while you’re away. ❤️

Ready to book your pup’s next stay? Reach out to us today and let Pawsitive Vibes take care of the rest! 🐶

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08/14/2026

Check out Rylie’s recall progress! 🐾

Before starting her consistent training schedule, Rylie had a few individual sessions with her pawrents, where they built a strong recall foundation. Because of their hard work, we were able to jump right into distraction recall.

We started on a long leash with one of her FAVORITE distractions… a ball! 🤣🎾 We first focused on her VERBAL recall. You can see her hesitation between choosing us or the ball, but with practice, she began making the right choice faster and faster!

Once her verbal recall was solid, we introduced a backup/“consequence” using vibration. This is ONLY used if she does not respond to her verbal command. When she responds to the vibration and returns to us, she is rewarded.

We ALWAYS teach the verbal command first and make sure the dog understands what we are asking before introducing a consequence. The goal is for the verbal command to work—not to rely on the tool.

Rylie is now practicing recall in public, around new distractions, and on a long leash for safety. She responds to her verbal recall about 99% of the time, so if she responds verbally, NO vibration is used! 🙌🏼

As a Plan C, Rylie is also professionally conditioned to the stimulation setting for EMERGENCY recall situations so ONLY if her verbal recall or vibration isn’t enough to keep her safe. This is only used for recall and never as a general training tool.

Reliable recall takes time, consistency, and gradually increasing distractions. We’re SO proud of Rylie and her pawrents! ❤️🐾

Interested in building a more reliable recall? Contact Pawsitive Vibes LLC!

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08/03/2026