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 Positive Puppy Dog Training, LLC ...
was the Wood River Valley's first dog training program created specifically to meet the needs of the individual dog and their owners.  Positive Puppy offers expertise in basic pet dog training, to severe problem behavior solving, as well as instruction for the serious competitor.  People travel from all parts of the country to train their pet dogs,  puppies, older dogs and competition dogs with Positive Puppy.  

Supporting Our Community

Positive Puppy actively supports our community by contributing donations and time to non-profit organizations throughout the Wood River Valley, including St. Luke's Auxiliary, Expedition Inspiration, Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley, Positive Partners Assistance Dogs, Inc., Sage Brush Arena, Pioneer Montessori School, Southern Idaho 4-H, Blaine County Search and Rescue, Pesky Learning Center, Sun Valley Adaptive Sports, Citizens for Smart Growth, and Blaine Manor.

Prevention

The philosophy of Positive Puppy is prevention of unwanted behavior by the use of loving and humane methods.  It is a well proven fact that puppies, just like children, can be taught an enormous number of skills in early puppyhood - as early as 6 weeks old!  When training begins at home with their new owner at this tender age, the risks of communicable diseases associated with classes are reduced and a strong bond between puppy and their new owners can begin.  "Imprinting" positive behaviors is most effective BEFORE 16 weeks of age!  Positive Puppy gives the new puppy owner, the opportunity to start their new addition on the right paw with the most professional instruction available.

Professional Instruction...

Owner and Instructor, Fran Jewell has lived in Hailey for 28 years sharing herself and her dogs in numerous volunteer roles including Blaine County Search and Rescue, Pet Therapy at Blaine Manor, and as a 4-H Dog Leader and judge with the youth of our Valley and across Idaho.   Fran is Idaho's ONLY Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and  member of the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR CONSULTANTS. Combined with over 17 years of dog competition experience and over 37 titles on her own dogs, Fran did an additional six year apprenticeship to gain her professional knowledge as a dog trainer before starting Positive Puppy.  Her education came from internationally renowned training and behavior experts Ian Dunbar, Turid Rugaas, Morgan Spector, Terry Ryan, Virginia Broitman, and John Rogerson, and Donna Duford.  
     Her experience encompasses nearly 3500 pet dogs, Obedience, Pet Therapy, Air Scent Search and Rescue dogs, Detection Dogs, Agility, Tracking, service dogs for the disabled, and Schutzhund.  No one else in the Wood River Valley can boast those accomplishments.  Fran is also the founder, Executive Director and a Training Director for Positive Partners Assistance Dogs, Inc.

The PPDT Experience

When you call Fran Jewell for an appointment, typically she will recommend a series of private lessons, a minimum of 4, or 6 or more depending on your particular situation.  There are a few situations that might only require one lesson. The first lesson is usually a 2 hour consultation where Fran will inventory your dog's current skills, get history on any problems, and develop a training plan specific to your situation.  She also will discuss her approach and the Seven Components to a Healthy Relationship with your dog. You will both then set up a series of additional 1 hour lessons at a convenient time to round out the series. When you finish your series of lessons, Fran then becomes available to you for a total of one hour of free phone consultations.

Fran is available for some phone consultations depending on the severity of the issues. To set up a phone appointment with her, please send an email to: Fran@positivepuppy.com. 

Seminars

Fran also gives 2,3 or 4 day seminars in tracking.  Her background is in both Schutzhund and AKC tracking with her dogs.  But, what holds Fran's seminars unique from all others is that Fran was certified as a NASAR, SAR TECH 2 (National Association for Search and Rescue, Search and Rescue Technician 2), as well as man-tracking certified. She has several years of experience in man-tracking as a search and rescue worker without a dog and she incorporates man-tracking techniques to help the dog handler learn how to read "sign" to help the dog in its tracking. The course varies in man-tracking intensity and applying it to dog tracking based on the length of the seminar.

Positive Puppy can answer your questions, or lead you in the right direction. Give us a call!  578-1565 or email us at info@positivepuppy.com.  Peruse the following pages to discover more about Positive Puppy!    
Changing the world, one Dog at a time....

Member of
The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants

CERTIFIED AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
 

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Blaine County Search and Rescue
Intermountain Search and Rescue Dog Association
NASAR~National Association for Search and Rescue 
Delta Society
Big Sky Tracking Club of Montana
GSDCA-WDA (German Shepherd Dog Club of America~Working Dog Association)
Western Rescue and Schutzhund Club of British Columbia
Former President of
Snake River Canyon Kennel Club of Idaho

Positive Puppy Dog Training LLC
P.O. Box 806
Sun Valley, Idaho   83353
phone and FAX  208-578-1565
info@positivepuppy.com

Choosing an Instructor for your dog..       

        We believe that trainers who compete with their dogs are simply better trainers.   A trainer who competes or who has competed with their own dogs, can overcome tough training obstacles in difficult situations and have the  experience of training extremely complex behaviors.
       They are better resources not only to people that may wish to compete with their dogs, but to the pet dog owner as well!   A trainer's titled dogs and whose students compete and title  are testimony to you of their dog training ability and ability to instruct people.  They simply have more resources to help select the best avenue of training for you and your dog.
        Positive Puppy Trainers, Fran Jewell, Bridgette Aldrich, and Morgan Spector  compete on a regular basis  with their personal dogs obtaining an average of 3-4 titles a year.  They trial in a variety of different venues, including AKC, UKC, and the German SV.

        CERTIFICATIONS:  

     1.  Ask the trainer you are interested in what their certifications are and where they got them from.  Was it a reputable organization like the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI) or the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)?   Both these organizations require the applicant prove their training abilities with references, videos, and testing.  They require more than just a payment to join.  APDT (The Association of Pet Dog Trainers) allows a membership without certification or endorsement.  That means, all a "trainer" has to do is pay a membership to be listed in their directory.  They are not required to be certified as a trainer/instructor.
     2.  Be wary of certifications gotten through correspondence schools over the internet.  The certification may sound prestigious but, how do you learn to train a dog by correspondence?  Animal Behavior College is an example of a correspondence school.
     3,  Ask if the trainer apprenticed with someone reputable and for how long.  An excellent trainer will have apprenticed for several years, not just a few months, and they will have knowledge about several fields of dog training interest.
     4. Ask how many dogs they have trained.  Ask if their own dogs have certifications or titles.  This is indication of their experience and dedication to dog training.
     5.  What experience areas do they have:  Pet Therapy?  Agility? Obedience? Schutzhund?  Service Animals?  Detection Dogs?  Pet Dogs? Do they have a wide background to be able to better solve problems you are having.   A trainer with a varied background simply has obtained more tools to help you with.