Frequently Asked Questions

This is a common and very understandable question. You love your dog and all the little things that make them and individual, you just want get some of those problem behaviors under control. The answer to this question is, No. What you will see is your dog's true personality in a better state of mind. It can be a big change to see your dog finally calm and relaxed, but this is a far better way for them to live and enjoy life. All of those little things that make your dog special will still be there and now you will be able to enjoy them more!

Yes. For your dog's safety all dogs are in crates when we are not actively working with them. While your dog is here training with us they are getting a lot of physical and mental exercise daily and come to view the crate as place for relaxation, down time, and meals. Even if you choose not to utilize a crate at home, it is import that dogs are comfortable in a crate incase of emergencies like extended vet stays, moving, and home repair.

YES! When your dog comes home from any training program there will be work for you to do. We, as trainers, are giving you a great foundation to build on with your dog, but if you do not continue to work with your dog and grow, all of that training will eventually disappear. The good news is that we set you up for success! You will have homework emailed to you to study, receive teaching videos during your dog's stay, and you will have lessons at the end of training with unlimited follow ups as needed. We will give you all of the tools that you need, all you have to do is follow through. Coaching for the human end of the leash is one of the most important part of any trainer's job. Here at Positive Energy Dog Training we faced on making sure that you have all of the tools necessary for continued success.

You absolutely can! We allow one visit per week so you can you and your dog can see each other. This allows us to see how they interact with the family versus how they behave when you are away, and helps us see if we need to make any changes in the training process.