Maureen's Pawsitive Training

03/20/2026

This is the mascot for Pets for Vets, a wonderful organization that trains and matches dogs with veterans who need them!

03/12/2026

02/08/2026

02/04/2026

Just a few seconds with the adorable Rosie and Nyx, 2 bulldog puppies, as I was trying to video our work on "drop it." They decided the phone with their pictures on it was more interesting than the toy we were playing with! 🤣

01/08/2026

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On New Year’s Eve, while the world prepared to welcome the new year with thunder and fire in the sky, a different kind of miracle quietly unfolded in Germany.

Outside, the night was restless—fireworks cracking like storms, streets echoing with fear for those who could not understand the noise. But behind the thick concrete walls of Cologne Bonn Airport, something rare existed: peace.

One by one, dog owners arrived, carrying more than leashes and blankets. They carried shaking hearts, wide frightened eyes, and the silent plea of animals who trusted them completely. Inside the terminal, the roar of celebration was replaced by soft footsteps, gentle voices, and the steady hum of safety. Glass and concrete stood like guardians, shielding sensitive ears from the chaos beyond.

Dogs who would have spent the night hiding under beds or trembling in corners slowly relaxed. Some curled up beside their humans, others cautiously explored the unfamiliar space, realizing—perhaps for the first time that night—that they were safe. No explosions. No fear. Just closeness.

Across Germany, airports became unexpected sanctuaries. Because fireworks are banned in airport zones, these spaces transformed into islands of calm in a sea of noise. Some airports even opened their doors early, inviting families to visit beforehand so their dogs could recognize the smells, the sounds, and the safety before the night arrived.

As the clock struck midnight elsewhere, here there was no panic—only quiet breaths, wagging tails, and hands resting gently on fur. It was a reminder that compassion doesn’t always come with grand gestures. Sometimes, it comes in the form of open doors, thick walls, and a simple understanding: fear deserves refuge too.

And as a new year began outside in flashes of light, inside these terminals, love chose silence—and won.

12/11/2025

I can't for the life of me remember who gave me 2 cartons of doggie "ice cream" mix, but whoever it was, thank you! I gave it to Leia for her 4th birthday! I love you, baby!!!

11/13/2025

Gus (Augustus ) is a 3yo golden retriever rescue who still behaves like a puppy because he was never trained. Just a few weeks of positive reinforcement training has helped him so much with house training, getting attention politely, and just being more chill!

11/10/2025

Mom only went to take a shower for 7 minutes! Rheya is a sweet, smart girl who loves training and is doing so great! But she loves tissues! We have to prevent the behaviors we don't want to happen. So for Rheya's family, this means not leaving not just used tissues lying around, but boxes of tissues she can get into, as well as a lot of It's Yer Choice training!

10/31/2025

Here's Luna, an incredibly quick, smart, energetic Aussie Shepherd , who is learning to "drop" the socks that she likes to pick up! Good girl!

10/20/2025

If your dog "won't" stay, you haven't taught them how! Teach in tiny little steps: 1 second, release, mark & treat, then 2 seconds, then 4, 6, 8, then 2 again (sometimes make it easier!), then 10, then jackpot and that session is done! Proof for duration, distance, and distractions (the 3 D's) separately, then together. It takes training!