At PAWS'itive Pals Dog Training, our Basic Obedience course is where effective communication with your dog begins. We differentiate ourselves by working with the physiology and instincts of our canine companions, using positive reinforcement methods.

In our Basic Obedience course, you will learn how to train your dog on important vocal commands such as Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Watch Me, Leave It, and Loose Lead Walking. We believe in practical training, so we use real-life scenarios to assess the skills you and your dog have learned. This assessment, called "Town Training," takes place in the dog-friendly Downtown Grass Valley area. Successfully completing this course will prepare you and your dog for the AKC Canine Good Citizenship test.

We understand that each dog and owner have their own unique learning curve and background. If you are starting with behavioral concerns, you will begin to see significant improvement by week 3 of the course.

To ensure success, we encourage you to dedicate at least 40 minutes a day for training your dog, and the course runs for a minimum of 5 weeks with one session per week. Our goal is to make sure that when you graduate, your dog can perform the trained tasks, remain manageable in crowded environments, handle distractions, and accompany you on various outings such as running errands in town, visiting a dog park, or enjoying a dog beach.

Our small group classes accommodate up to 6 dogs in a series. During the summer, classes are held outdoors, and during the winter, we move indoors to continue training.

By joining our Basic Obedience course at PAWS'itive Pals, you will gain the necessary skills to effectively communicate with your dog and build a strong foundation of obedience and behavior.

Price $300

At PAWS’itive Pals we understand that not ALL dogs have the same skill set, let us help your pal develop some healthy social skills to engage properly with people and other dogs. We offer this course to those pals that need that extra effort, training and management. These classes are offered 2x each week, of which your pal can partake in both. On Tuesdays and Thursdays we use our reliable pal pack members to train your pal the manners they need. ($85)

ALL NEW patrons are required to start with a Peaceful Integration.

Are you leaving town and you want your fur companion(s) to have a warm and inviting retreat to stay, consider PAWS’itive Pals Dog Training for their playcation.

Our warm and inviting semi-private PAWdocks are well insulated, painted, with laminate flooring and provide both indoor and outdoor safely secured yards.

Every day’s stay includes 2 fifteen-minute human engagement periods and a minimum of 4hours of pack engagement— We believe that your dog’s behavioral health depends on contact with humans. Starts at $70/24hr period.

During the Peaceful Integration, you will drop off your dog and we will observe their behavior and interactions. We remove you, the owner, from the equation to understand your dog's communication and anxieties. Our skilled companions, known as Chief Integration Officers, assist us in building a pack around your dog and evaluating their responses to different dogs, staff members, and situations.

Under 6 months Mon/Wed/Fri mornings

Over 6 months Tues/Thur afternoons.

Do you need some help with a ride? Do you want a dog lover to give your pooch a kiss and walk? Would your dog do best staying at home? We offer a variety of ala carte services, feel free to ask :)

We have the best in town! Melissa Eattock of Country Grooming. Cruise over to our Grooming tab to learn more.

Would you prefer to work with minimized contact? We know that not all dog people are also people-people. We can work with you via digital forums.

We offer 1:1 training sessions/packages, at or facility and in the comfort of your home.

We understand that your furry companion may need extra exercise and a place to work on their obedience skills while you are at work or away. That's why we offer Daytime Socialization Classes to entertain and train your pal!

Our Daytime Socialization Classes are available at various times to accommodate your schedule.

Apr/May Thursdays Series classes offered at 2:30pm or 5:45pm; 4/18/24, 4/25/24, 5/2/24, 5/16/24, and Town Training on 6/1/24 at 9:30am.

Apr/May Saturdays offered at 8:ooam; 4/20/24, 4/27/24, 5/4/24, 5/18/24 and Town Training on 6/1/24 at 9:30am

June Thursdays Series classes offered at 2:30pm or 5:45pm; 6/6/24, 6/13/24, 6/20/24, 6/27/24, and Town Training on 7/6/24 at 9:30am.

June Saturdays offered at 8:ooam; 6/1/24, 6/8/24, 6/15/24, 6/22/24 and Town Training on 7/6/24 at 9:30am

July/Aug Tuesdays Series classes offered at 2:30pm or 5:45pm; 7/23/24, 7/30/24, 8/6/24, 8/13/24 and Town Training on 8/24/24 at 9:30am

July/Aug Thursdays Series classes offered at 2:30pm or 5:45pm; 7/25/24, 8/1/24, 8/8/24, 8/15/24 and Town Training on 8/24/24 at 9:30am

Aug/Sept Tuesdays Series classes offered at 2:30pm or 5:45pm; 8/20/24, 8/27/24, 9/3/24, 9/10/24 and Town Training on 9/21/24 at 9:30am

Aug/Sept Thursdays Series classes offered at 2:30pm or 5:45pm; 8/22/24, 8/29/24, 9/5/24, 9/12/24 and Town Training on 9/21/24 at 9:30am

Sept Wednesdays Series classes offered at 2:30pm or 5:45pm; 9/4/24, 9/11/24, 9/18/24, 9/25/24 and Town Training on 10/19/24 at 9:30am

Sept/Oct Tuesdays Series Classes Offered at 2:30pm or 5:45pm; 9/17/24, 9/24/24, 10/1/24, 10/8/24 and Town Training on 10/19/24 at 9:30am

Sept/Oct Thurdays Series Classes Offered at 2:30pm or 5:45pm; 9/19/24, 9/26/24, 10/3/24, 10/10/24 and Town Training on 10/19/24 at 9:30am