{"id":35,"date":"2015-06-26T19:36:19","date_gmt":"2015-06-26T19:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/72.29.73.167\/~adminpawcanine\/?page_id=35"},"modified":"2025-08-08T18:43:58","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T18:43:58","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Curly01Small.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"259\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Curly01Small-300x259.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Curly01Small-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Curly01Small.jpg 337w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/20170906_084914_1508603850227_resized.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/20170906_084914_1508603850227_resized-169x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/20170906_084914_1508603850227_resized-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/20170906_084914_1508603850227_resized-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/20170906_084914_1508603850227_resized-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/20170906_084914_1508603850227_resized.jpg 1494w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Welcome to Pawsitive Canine &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Our Mission:<\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"> Achieving a unique and realistic dog training program for each individual dog,&nbsp;following&nbsp;a passionate force free training philosophy that benefits the dog&#8217;s overall well being. Proper puppy socialization&nbsp; is at the heart of raising a well-rounded and happy dog to be.<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; <span style=\"color: #000080;\">Welcome&nbsp;everyone, and thank you for visiting our website:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Please watch this short video on <span style=\"color: #800080;\">TRANPARENCY IN DOG TRAINING AND CONSUMER PROTECTION&#8221; :<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Transparency in Dog Training\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XKyLqv4Q5kI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/CatherineHarvey-1-scaled-e1712957935435.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/CatherineHarvey-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Catherine Harvey\" class=\"wp-image-551\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">My name is Catherine <\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Harvey,&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">ACDBC,&nbsp;CPDT-KA.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Our industry is not regulated which makes room for untrained people to advertise that they &#8220;are&#8221; dog trainers and can offer the public a &#8220;quick fix&#8221; to their dog&#8217;s misbehavior. Dogs are not appliances or computers that can be fixed at the touch of a button&#8230; Whatever traumas or abused or simple training you wish them to conquer, it does take time to help them through the process.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>I am credentialed&nbsp; with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. and<\/strong><strong> with the Council of Professional Dog Trainers. To become a CPDT-KA,&nbsp;you must pass an independent, psychometrically sound and science-based exam to demonstrate knowledge in Instructional Skills, Animal Husbandry, Ethology, Learning Theory, Equipment, Business Practices and Ethics. The CCPDT&#8217;s and IAABC certifications are international certification processes for canine behavior consulting and training professionals. Trainers are experienced professionals who are committed to continuing education and professional excellence.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Credentials:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>. <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><b>Associate Certified Canine Behavior Consultant with&nbsp; the International Association&nbsp;of Animal Behavior consultants<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">. Certified Professional Dog Trainer with the Council of Professional Dog Trainers.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><br>. <\/strong><strong>AA<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>degree majoring in psychology<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;from Valencia College in Orlando.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>.&nbsp;Instructor&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>at&nbsp;the International College of Canine Studies<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>. Author of&nbsp;&#8220;From the Dog&#8217;sPoint of View&#8221;&#8221;.&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>In this class I demonstrate how Natural Conflict Resolution can be a viable training option when we encounter reactive\/aggressive dogs.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>.<\/strong> <strong>Member of the Pet Professional Guild, an International Organization dedicated to the collaboration of Force-Free Pet Professionals from around the world.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">. Member of the Force Free Trainer Network of &nbsp;Central Florida that emphasizes a higher science-based knowledge, and an absolute commitment to the education of the animals<\/span> <span style=\"color: #000080;\">entrusted in&nbsp;our care through training based on Positive, Reward-Based, Non-Aversive Techniques<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\">&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>TRAINING PHILOSOPHY<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"331\" height=\"215\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CathieHarveyPlay.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CathieHarveyPlay.jpg 331w, https:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CathieHarveyPlay-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Together with the benevolent dog owner I demonstrate\u00a0 how to change a dog&#8217;s unwanted behavior by using simple and gentle techniques.<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>\u00a0It is all based on science proven training. I always mentioned to my clients that training a\u00a0sea lion\u00a0uses the same techniques as training a dog.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Each dog has a unique personality and&nbsp;behavior modification should be accomplished&nbsp;&nbsp;according to&nbsp;your dog&#8217;s&nbsp;strengths and abilities, by minimizing&nbsp;its shortcomings. &#8220;One size doesn&#8217;t fit all, because&nbsp;different breeds of dogs mature at different ages&nbsp;and we now know that they even&nbsp;have different learning style like humans.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">What are the common misbehaviors in dogs?<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/th.jpg\"><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em><strong>These are some examples of atypical behaviors &nbsp;that should be addressed.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em>&#8211; Excessive barking.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em>&#8211; Digging.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">&#8211; <em>Defecation and urination in the house.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em>&#8211; Jumping on people<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em>&#8211; Rushing the front door when the door bell rings.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em>&#8211; Bolting out of the front door.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em>&#8211; Pulling on the leash.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em>&#8211; Extreme shyness, fear of strangers and new environments.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em>&#8211;&nbsp;Reactivity towards strangers, or other dogs.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em>&#8211; Separation anxiety, accompanied by all the following symptoms:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #000080;\">&nbsp;+ Panting, barking, pacing, jumping, self mutilation, chewing everything in sight, defecation, urination<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CathieHarveyTreats.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CathieHarveyTreats.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CathieHarveyTreats-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>I&nbsp;enjoy the privilege of helping&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>open-minded&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>and&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>self-motivated&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>dog owners.&nbsp;Those two traits&nbsp;are vital in the&nbsp;teaching of&nbsp;your dog.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Each experience is unique to the dog and its environment. I always stress that there&nbsp;is no &#8220;quick fix&#8221;and that&nbsp;<\/strong><strong><em>trust, respect and<\/em> <em>patience<\/em><\/strong><strong>&nbsp;are paramount if one&nbsp;wishes to be successful.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>I&nbsp;educate people and teach dogs&nbsp;following&nbsp;these principles:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><em>Patience<\/em> and more of it every day.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Achieve <em>Trust.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Keeping in mind the <em>dog&#8217;s point of view <\/em>by empowering yourself with the right knowledge.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Work off leash when it is safe, so that the <em>decision to obey comes<\/em> <em>from your dog<\/em><em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Establish a real relationship with your pet for maximum results.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Use positive training methods backed up by scientific research.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Relationship development training enhances&nbsp;your dog\u2019s confidence as he learns to trust&nbsp;you. From there&nbsp;you can trust him to &nbsp;make its own decisions, on many occasion these principles&nbsp;can save his life.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>We all admit that&nbsp;we live in a fast and immediate gratification society\u2026.Dogs do not work&nbsp;by remote control. <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong><em>Ben<\/em><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong><em>evolence and<\/em> <em>patience<\/em> will be our best allies in teaching our furry companions.<\/strong><\/span><br><strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><br><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style=\"color: #800000;\">THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAYING<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Dogs-Playing-in-Pool-1-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Dogs-Playing-in-Pool-1-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Dogs-Playing-in-Pool-1-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Dogs-Playing-in-Pool-1-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Dogs-Playing-in-Pool-1-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Dogs-Playing-in-Pool-1-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Dogs-Playing-in-Pool-1-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Dogs-Playing-in-Pool-1-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;\">Most of the time the importance of&nbsp;<em>PLAY<\/em> is&nbsp;overlooked in&nbsp; place&nbsp;of &#8221; obedience training.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;\">Play for a dog is VERY important. It&nbsp;is through play that puppies learn body coordination, socialization skills, mental stimulation, role playing and bite inhibition. It also increases the production of endorphin, one of the &#8220;feel good hormone&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;Welcome to Pawsitive Canine &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Our Mission: Achieving a unique and realistic dog training program for each individual dog,&nbsp;following&nbsp;a passionate force free training philosophy that benefits the dog&#8217;s overall well being. 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