Comprehensive training for puppies, covering potty training, basic commands, socialization, and early behavior management to set a foundation for adulthood.
Personalized sessions to address problem behaviors like reactivity, leash pulling, and anxiety, using effective, positive reinforcement techniques.
Customized training in your home or local area, focusing on your specific goals with flexible scheduling and thorough homework plans.
Guidance and planning before bringing your puppy home, helping new owners avoid common pitfalls and start training smoothly from day one.
Ongoing support with detailed lesson plans and resources to reinforce training between sessions, ensuring continuous progress.
Working with Kassandra has been one of the best decisions we’ve made for Archie. She understood him immediately. Her approach is calm, professional, and incredibly intuitive. Every session left us feeling more confident and connected with Archie. The progress has been huge: less reactivity, better focus, calmer walks, and an overall happier dog. We can see such a real difference in him. Thank you, Kassandra!!
Kassondra is amazing and I highly recommend her for anyone looking to train a puppy. As first time dog owners, she was so knowledgeable in helping us understand what our puppy Molly was going through during her 3-4 month growth spurt and helped us learn techniques that set her up for continued success as an adult dog. Our training sessions each week were a favorite part of our week and Molly loved her time in training. Kassondra's follow up homework/lesson plans were incredibly thorough and helped us make progress during the weeks. I'll be recommending her to anyone I know who gets a new puppy. Thanks Always Pawsitive!
I can't say enough good things about Kassondra's approach to training. I've worked with a number of dog trainers over the years, and she was the best. Very professional, approachable, and training techniques that were effective but not difficult. She was very kind with our dogs and taught us the best approach to correct problem behavior that we had been struggling with.
I contacted Kassondra about a month before bringing my puppy home, and she jumped right in to help me create a first-week plan. We began training the following week, and her guidance has been truly invaluable throughout this new puppy journey. We’ve just wrapped up our sessions, and I’m thrilled to say my puppy is fully potty trained, knows several commands, is well-socialized, and non-reactive. Most importantly, my puppy absolutely loved the entire experience. While the journey is far from over, I credit Kassondra for making it smooth—and for helping me avoid the dreaded puppy blues. I highly recommend her!
I cannot recommend this dog trainer enough. My only regret is not doing it sooner for my 10 month-old mini schnauzer puppy. Her training philosophy improved the relationship I have with my dog and I enjoy him so much more now! She is always on time to training sessions and is willing to work on whatever I have questions about. She doesn’t have a rigid program (good if you have specific training goals) but does have a lot of structure if you need it! If you have not had a dog before, like me, I would recommend setting up training with Kassondra before attempting any “bigger brand” and group pet training classes. Her prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend this business!!

Building confident dogs and happy owners through positive, personalized training.
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Always Pawsitive Dog Training, led by expert trainer Kassondra, offers professional, one-on-one dog training services in Durham, NC. Specializing in puppy training, behavior correction, and socialization, we use calm, intuitive techniques to strengthen the bond between you and your dog. With a 5-star rating from over 78 reviews, we provide thorough follow-up plans and flexible sessions tailored to your goals, ensuring success for first-time owners and experienced handlers alike. Trust us to transform your dog into a well-behaved, joyful companion.
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