Simply Pawsitive Dog Training

04/07/2026

Spring Services & Pricing at Simply Pawsitive Dog Training
Spring is the perfect time to invest in your dog’s training and well-being! I’m excited to share my updated services and pricing, which will remain in effect for the rest of Spring:
In-Home Training Visits: $135
Board & Train (10 days): $1,950
Remote Behavior & Training Guidance: $95
Text a Dog Trainer: $25
These services are force-free, relationship-based, and tailored to your dog’s needs. The special Spring pricing allows families to access training support in a way that’s both effective and affordable.
All spots are limited and confirmed once payment is received. If you’ve been thinking about training your dog — now is a great time to get started! 🐾

02/13/2026

Potty Training Rescue Dogs: Let’s Make It Work
Okay, let’s be honest because potty training puppies can be a challenge sometimes but is pretty straightforward. It’s all about management, routines, and predictability. But a rescue dog? That can be a little more complicated.
The first week with a new dog is really just about setting them up for success. You’re helping them learn your routines so that potty breaks start to make sense. There might be a few accidents and that’s totally normal. I usually don’t worry if it happens occasionally but if it’s happening once a day or more then it’s time to start looking a little deeper.
Try to notice patterns. Pay attention to when and where accidents happen. Is it after meals? While you’re in the shower? Morning, evening, nighttime? Sometimes it’s about things the dog hears that you don’t like thunder, garbage trucks, motorcycles, or even construction a street or two over. Even small noises can startle a dog and trigger an accident.
Also notice where the dog goes. If it’s always the same spot like a bed, that might just be the place they felt safe to relieve themselves when they were scared or unsure.
Pay attention to their body language and how they may feel about things in general. Is your new dog anxious or nervous? A little fearful? Some dogs are just still adjusting to their new environment and routine. But other times it’s a signal to dig a bit deeper. And don’t forget that if there are multiple accidents, a quick vet check is always smart just to rule out potential medical stuff like UTIs.
You can start potty training your new dog like a young puppy even if they are an adult. You may not know if your rescue has been potty trained before so treat them like a puppy. That means:
Supervise them indoors at all times
Take them out after meals or any excitement
Take them outside on a schedule
For example: every hour on day one, every two hours on day two, every three hours on day three and so forth while adjusting back an hour if accidents happen.
Make It a Game for Yourself
Here’s a trick I like to share with clients: track potty success like it’s a little game and pretend that you are 100% responsible for all accidents. Give yourself a ✅ for a day with no accidents or an ❌ on a day that there’s one. Each day ask yourself: What does my dog need right now? What can I do differently to prevent accidents?
The first few days or even the first week can be work heavy on the human side. If you stay consistent things will improve and in 3–4 weeks potty training issues will be a thing of the past.
Patience, observation, and consistent routines are everything. Rescue dogs can absolutely learn and they may just need a little guidance, support, and understanding. Stick with it, and soon enough accidents will be behind you. 🐾

12/26/2025

Congratulations to all the families who welcomed a new puppy this holiday season! Bringing home a puppy is exciting, heart melting, and also a little chaotic.😅And here’s something every new puppy parent needs to hear: Puppies don’t come trained.
Just like babies and toddlers they need guidance, structure, and a lot of patience while they learn how the world works.
The good news? It’s much easier to start showing puppies what we like now than to wait months (or years) and try to undo habits that have already taken root. That’s why Simply Pawsitive Dog Training offers limited-time puppy programs designed specifically for puppies 6 months and younger to help you build good habits from the start and prevent common problem behaviors before they escalate.
🐶 Puppy Program Options:
• Single in-home visit: $350
• 3 in-home visits: $699
• Virtual Puppy Program: $97/month
In all puppy programs, we cover:
• Puppy development phases (what’s normal vs. what needs guidance)
• Teaching the basics (without pressure or punishment)
• How to gently curb unwanted behaviors like chewing, jumping, nipping, and more
• Setting clear, kind boundaries that help puppies feel safe and successful
Our approach is force-free, relationship focused, and supportive for both you and your puppy. Because raising a puppy shouldn’t feel overwhelming or frustrating… it should feel empowering.
If you’ve recently added a puppy to your family and want help starting off on the right paw, we’d love to support you 🐾
Message us to secure one of our limited puppy program spots.

12/05/2025

Simply Pawsitive Dog Training - Service & Price Update
After working with so many shut down, fearful, anxious, reactive, and overwhelmed dogs over the years I wanted my offerings to reflect the deeper work I do rather than traditional obedience.
Starting today my updated training and behavior services are officially live:
🐾 In-Home Training & Behavior Consult - $350
A focused session in your home where I assess the behavior, show you exactly what to do, and create a clear plan you can follow right away.
Many families only need one or two visits. No oversold packages.
🐾 The Breakthrough Behavior Program (The BBP) - $799/month
A powerful hybrid program for families who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or feel like they’ve tried everything (including other training programs) without real progress..
Includes:
• 2-3 in-home visits per month
• Weekly virtual coaching
• Daily text check-ins
• Emotional + behavior support for both dog and human
Stay enrolled only as long as you need it. No contracts.
🐾 10-Day Behavior Immersion Retreat - $2,850
A gentle, structured stay in my home designed as a behavior retreat for your dog. Perfect for nervous, fearful, overwhelmed, overstimulated, bratty or anxious dogs who need a full reset.
Dedicated to ONE dog at a time.
This is not a facility type environment.
It’s calm, intentional, and deeply supportive.
Your dog receives daily structure, emotional regulation work, decompression time, and real-life skills to help them return home calmer and more balanced.
Everything is now updated on the website if you’d like to look through the details:
SimplyPawsitiveDogTraining.com
Thank you to everyone who has trusted me with your dogs. I’m excited for the deeper level of support I can offer moving forward.🐾

12/03/2025

Simply Pawsitive Dog Training will be introducing updated programs and pricing for 2026.
These changes reflect the direction that the business is moving, the level of support families need, and the standard of care I hold for every dog I work with.
Over the next couple of weeks I’ll be announcing the new programs individually so you can see exactly what’s included and what makes each one effective.
Thank you for your continued trust and support.
I’m looking forward to providing even more focused, results-driven training options in the new year. 🐾

10/08/2025

Checking in to see how Sabi is doing with recall. Sabi has some learning challenges that are based in fear. She is so cautious and suspicious so our progress has been slow. That’s totally ok because there’s no rush. When I try to engage her into something new she acts like she’s in trouble and cowers away. We are spending more time on confidence and building curiosity around new experiences, new things. She surprised me with the recall just now. I honestly didn’t think she would do it so I am proud of her. Such a sweet girl. 🐾

10/06/2025

Meet Sabi 🐾
She is a 2 yrs old pup that is here to learn to listen better. Her family adopted her recently and she has a great personality but lacked training so let’s show her the ropes 🐾

08/14/2025

Struggling with your dog’s behavior but don’t want the cost or hassle of hiring a trainer for full sessions?

That’s exactly why I created Text a Dog Trainer — quick, clear, personalized help for everyday dog challenges… without the big price tag, long waitlists, or confusing internet advice. For just $25, you send me your dog training or behavior question by text or email — and I send back a custom plan with practical steps you can start using right away.

It’s perfect for those “what do I do now?” moments:
• Puppy biting that just won’t stop
• Barking at the window or door
• Pulling on walks
• Potty training setbacks
• Greeting guests politely
• Jumping on the kids
• Introducing a new dog or puppy to your home

No subscription. No hidden fees. No need to book weeks in advance.
Just real help, when you need it.

Because the truth is — most everyday dog problems don’t need a $500 training package. They just need clear guidance from someone who understands dogs, emotions, and behavior. Send me your question today and get a plan in your inbox within 24 hours: 🐾

Get personalized dog behavior help for just $25 — no subscriptions. Ask your question and receive a step-by-step, force-free training plan.

08/04/2025

Meet Bernie the mini Bernedoodle. This young pup is here for some puppy foundation training. It should be a fun filled week. 🐾

07/19/2025

“How can you offer 7 or 10 day training programs when most trainers require 3–6 weeks?” I get asked this a lot — and it’s a valid question.

Here’s the answer:
My work is dog-centered, not obedience-centered. It’s not about how long a dog can stay in a program. It’s about what the dog actually feels and learns during that time. I don’t teach dogs to “perform.” I help dogs feel safe enough to change — emotionally, cognitively, and relationally.

In many long training programs, the dog learns how to behave in a very controlled environment with tons of obedience and often without choices. The focus is usually on suppressing behaviors like reactivity, barking, leash pulling, or avoidance. But if the root cause (fear, confusion, nervous system dysregulation) isn’t addressed, those behaviors usually return once the dog gets settled back home.

You might notice that even after 4–6 weeks, many dogs who enter those programs with stranger danger still come out with stranger danger. Why? Because fear doesn’t disappear just because the behavior was interrupted repeatedly.

In my shorter, immersive programs:
✔️ I meet the dog where they are
✔️ I move at their pace
✔️ I teach the pet parent how to continue supporting emotional safety, not just obedience

We’re not just trying to “stop” a behavior — we’re helping the dog feel different inside their own body and learn to navigate the world around them. And that kind of progress? Is real — and it lasts. A dog who feels safe can learn. A dog who’s afraid may comply — but that’s not really the same as learning.

If you’re seeking lasting change that respects your dog’s emotions and individuality, I’d love to show you how a shorter, intentional experience can often do far more than a long one that misses on the whole dog approach. And I do this without force, fear, or punishment. Reach out to get help for your dog’s behavior and training needs. 🐾

07/09/2025

Separation Anxiety in Dogs: You’re Not Alone—And You’re Not Helpless.

If your dog panics when you leave—even just to check the mail—
If you feel trapped, emotionally drained, and unsure what to do—
This webinar is for you.

I’m Reather, founder of Simply Pawsitive Dog Training, and I specialize in helping dogs with anxiety, fear, and trauma.
And on Saturday, July 12th at 10:00 AM EST, I’m offering a live, information-packed webinar to walk you through exactly how to support your dog through separation anxiety.

This isn’t surface-level advice.
It’s the same process I’ve used to help rescue dogs, shelter dogs, and family dogs begin to feel safe again—even if they’ve struggled for years.

💻 Live via Zoom
💰 Only $25
🧠 Learn what separation anxiety actually is
🐶 Understand why your dog can’t “just calm down”
🛠️ Get a practical, step-by-step method to begin the healing process

Whether you’re at the beginning of this journey or you’ve tried everything you can think of—this webinar will help you make sense of what’s happening and what to do next. Let’s help your dog find calm, so you can finally find peace too.

📩 Click the link below to register:
https://tidycal.com/reather/separation-anxiety-solutions