The Pawsitive Center for Dogs Inc in Syracuse
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Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, US
Site: http://www.pawsitivecenter.com/
- Monday:11AM–6PM
- Tuesday:11AM–6PM
- Wednesday:11AM–6PM
- Thursday:11AM–6PM
- Friday:11AM–6PM
- Saturday:11AM–3PM
- Sunday:Closed
Leah is amazing! Honestly, my dogs sense her vibe as soon as they see her! We’ve done both home sessions and zoom now- everything is super helpful and super pertinent to our own dogs. Love the fact that she has resources too so you don’t forget things we received. I wish I was that organized! The commands are easy to learn and make a lot of sense so the dogs pick right up on what they’re supposed to do. It’s great having two crazy fur babes that listen to me now!
Leah was professional, punctual and you can tell she really has a passion for helping dogs & their families! She created an individualized training program for our crazy 10 month old bernedoodle and weve seen tremendous improvement in his house manners, recall, and much more. She was patient with our stubborn puppy and he responded so well to her positive reinforcement training methods. Highly recommend!
Leah is absolutely wonderful and patient while training my dogs. She is professional and is greatly knowledgeable about how to positively train dogs. I have 2 Golden retrievers with a lot of energy and needed training to strengthen their manners and interactions with others on walks. I have learned many techniques to continue to work with training my dogs and strengthen what they have learned.
I had a great experience with Leah and her dog Keno. Leah was very professional, patient and helpful with any questions or problems that came up. You can tell she loves her work! I have seen great improvement with my lab-mix rescue. Thanks for everything Leah!
Excellent Personalized Training at Very Reasonable Prices! Leah worked with us and formed a very personalized training plan that addressed our dog and our situation as we worked to acclimate us with the 10month old dog that we had adopted. She has a passion for helping people to understand and communicate with their dogs in order to nurture their relationships. Her genuine interest shows in every aspect of her training. She is clear, patient, kind and committed. I had done a fair share of reading and training on my own, but Leah taught me so much more than I could have learned from a book.
Leah has been an excellent dog sitter for us. We have always been able to count on her to take care of our dogs in our own home. It allows us to relax and have a good time while we are away, because we know they are getting excellent care with someone that they love, in a place that they are comfortable, and she is someone that we trust. Leah also gives us updates on how our pups are doing, which adds to our comfort level. We have always felt guilty leaving them in the kennel, and the dogs often seemed a little traumatized when we picked them up...no more of that! I should mention that our two dogs are rescue dogs who did not have the easiest lives in the beginning. Both have been skittish and reluctant to come to strangers, but from the very first visit, they took to her and bonded immediately.
Leah is fantastic. You can tell she genuinely cares a great deal for the dogs left in her care. The large outdoor area its securely fenced with plenty of space to play. Not only will your dogs get the attention and love they deserve, but Leah also works extensively with them to develop positive behaviors. If your dog cant be at home, theres no better place than Pawsitive Center.
Leah has been an enormous help since we met her. We rescued a dog from a puppy mill who had many issues. Another trainer told me that they didnt know how to help with some of the problems he came with and made me feel like we were doomed. Leah didnt flinch and reassured me that we could work with him. Mr. Wilson is a new dog. Weve had individual trainings at home and gone to group classes. Starting tomorrow we will be utilizing the dog walking services. We rescued another dog in May and became a little overwhelmed. Leah offered to come over on a Saturday night and talk us through everything! She even brought some toys and nylabone a that she thought our new dog would enjoy (the prices at her store are cheaper than any pet store!). We then started classes with our newest dog. Her patience and intuition with dogs is unbelievable. The support and knowledge she offers pet parents is second to none! I cant say enough good things about the Pawsitive Center.
Leah is wouderful with all aspects of the training and the care of our dog.She worked around my schedule which was so helpful to me. I never thought anyone could get my dog to learn how to walk on a leash and now I can take him out for walks and we have a wounderful time. I highly recommend her to anyone that needs any kind if training for the dog.
Leah has been a terrific dog sitter for our two rescue pups! They actually look forward to her coming to see them. I would recommend her without hesitation. Give her a try, you wont regret it.
Leah is the total package! She is responsive, punctual, dependable, friendly, and very fairly priced! She is very attentive to detail and made us feel very comfortable going on vacation and leaving her with “our baby” We felt extremely confident that all would be well taken care of. We can’t say enough great things, so if you’re looking for fantastic service for your pets… the buck stops here.
Leah was pawsitively wonderful. She took the time to explain each of the class fundamentals- and homework as well- to set the plan in motion. She would answer emails right away if any questions came up. I finished the intro obedience class and will be going back in the spring for the second class. I highly recommend this center for all your dog training needs! (And supplies- a variety of Kong toys, treats and other items are readily available to purchase!)I give her 5 PAWS!
Excellent service, great prices, genuine care for dogs!
Courteous, professional, these folks love animals!
Total reviews rating 4.9
24 Reviews for The Pawsitive Center for Dogs Inc 2023:
Review №1
2022-07-21Leah has been nothing short of amazing! Our 6 month old puppy has learned so much. Her Play & Train sessions with Finn are awesome and he enjoys learning with her. He is confident now in all types of situations, he listens well, he is happy and thriving. Leah has trained us to train him! She is patient with both dogs and humans alike. Her videos make following up with lessons so much easier to understand. We can’t say enough about her!
Review №2
2022-01-18My puppy needed some work with his manners and confidence. So I consulted with Leah and we worked with her. She was excellent. She was very responsive and helpful, any problem that came up she would troubleshoot with me. As a result of working with Leah my dog has gained a lot of confidence, better mannered, and just a overall better dog. As his owner I also learned a lot from working with Leah. Having her working dog Keno at some lessons was also very valuable and helpful. I highly recommend Leah as a dog trainer. She is excellent!! Leah is also very easy to work with. Both my dog and I enjoyed our time with her.
Review №3
2022-08-03Leah is amazing! She genuinely loves the dogs and it shows through her training! My two loved training days and working with Leah and Keno. She’s knowledgeable, patient, accommodating, and caring. Keno is just the best dog to help dogs gain confidence with being around other dogs. Highly recommend The Pawsitive Center for Dogs for all training needs!
Review №4
2022-01-28I rescued my puppy Luna in Oct of 2020. Luna had never been walked regularly on a leash. When we first got her I used to dread taking her on a walk. She would pull, zigzag try to go after other dogs. She also would jump on us and anyone that came to our house. She really needed some obedience training. I started looking at reviews online of different dog trainers and I found Leah. She is absolutely amazing! Luna LOVES Leah and that shows you Leah is amazing at what she does. She trains with positive reinforcement and has helped Luna tremendously. I would absolutely recommend Leah if you are looking for a dog trainer!!
Review №5
2021-05-08Leah is the best! She’s helped me with both of my dogs over the last few years. They respond so well to her positive reinforcement training and she really takes the time to get to know them and create a training plan. My one dog needed a ton of help with basic training when we first adopted him and later on with his non existent leash manners. I now get compliments from strangers about how great he is. My other dog has been making progress with leash and dog reactivity and it’s been amazing to see her build confidence. It’s clear Leah loves what she does and my dogs love working with her too.
Review №6
2021-02-22The difference we saw in our two dogs after working with Leah was incredible. Our dogs had difficulty with people coming into our house, and after working with them in training sessions with Leah they are now much more comfortable with new people coming into the home, and have better manners with greeting people that they do know as well. Leah is very patient and good at communicating, very quick to respond to questions. She helped us prepare the dogs for our son to be born as well and they are now very well behaved and gentle with our baby. I would recommend her as a trainer to any family or friends.
Review №7
2021-01-20I found Leah after working with multiple dog trainers with no success with a difficult breed as a puppy. As a new puppy owner, in way over my head and beyond lost and frustrated. Leah from day one has been amazing, and uses positive reinforcement in a way the quickly and effectively works with dogs. She is truly amazing! I highly recommend her for basic puppy manners, and more complex behavioral issues including separation anxiety, and dog reactivity (leash and car). She is beyond knowledgeable and truly a “dog whisperer.” She effectively taught myself and my husband how to establish ourselves as pack leaders!
Review №8
2021-05-23Leah is AMAZING. I have the classic “quarantine puppy”- unsure of new places and people, and overall extremely unconfident to the point where we couldn’t walk past another dog or human on the sidewalk (impossible when we live in downtown Syracuse). My dog is mainly cattle-dog: high drive, high energy, and his nerves made me think more than once about giving him to someone who could better handle him. IN COMES LEAH. She was able to enter my apartment on the first visit, and by the end of it had Goose fetching his ball for her. Third visit? He was letting her pet him and was playing on agility equipment. He found his first friend in her dog Keno (who has been an invaluable asset throughout training) and now is able to walk past people and meet other dogs on my terms. He’s so much more comfortable, and I’m so much more confident in handling him. Lately we’ve been walking past people who compliment me on how well he’s trained, and I give most of the credit to Leah (and the rest to Goose).I would recommend Leah to anyone who wants to train their dog positively, and is willing to put the time and effort into doing so. Goose and I still have our moments, but Leah is always just a text of support away, and I’m so incredibly grateful for that.
Review №9
2021-02-17Leah was a real pleasure to work with. She made specific training plans geared directly to our dog. She is great with working around your schedule and really knows what she is doing. I would highly recommend her services if you are in need of dog/puppy training!
Review №10
2021-01-05Leah’s training program is amazing! She is a dog whisperer. After each training session she provides you with a review of what was learned and a homework lesson. All the details (sometimes a video) are included. I am a first time puppy owner and feel like I know how to get desired behavior from my pup. She was patient with me. The puppy and I were a mess in the beginning but we ended every lesson with a new skill and the homework to continue it. Leah also has been there for me boarding my puppy when I hurt my ankle and was in a cast. I dont know what I would have done without her. The puppy loves her and so do I! I highly recommend her services! Try a lesson, you will not be disappointed!