Pawsitive Results Critter Academy is owned and operated by Laurel Scarioni, and offers training and behavior modification services throughout Sonoma County, California. Laurel Scarioni is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and a graduate (with honors) of the San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers. Her dog, Tina (bottom left) came to her in 1996 from the Petaluma Animal Shelter with serious fear and separation issues. Now she has her Canine Good Citizen certificate, has titled in agility up to the Excellent level, and assists Laurel in private lessons and group classes. Butch (bottom right) was adopted from the Bakersfield SPCA in 1995 and quickly fell into the role of professional couch potato. Laurel is holding Edgar, who was adopted from Border Terrier Rescue on May 21st, 2006 at the age of 1 1/2 years. Although he arrived with no prior training, Edgar has proven to be a quick learner and enthusiastic student. He has titles in both agility and obedience and is in training for nose work competitions. The newest addition to the family is pictured under the family photo. Myrtle Mae was adopted from Cattledog Dreams Rescue on January 1st, 2009. She recently earned her Nose Work 1 title and has just started competing in agility.
Laurel loves working with animals, but feels her real job is helping owners learn to communicate more effectively with their companions. Once owners understand their pets' needs- and can communicate their own needs clearly to their pets- wonderful relationships blossom!
While animals need clear leadership, the use of aversive training techniques is often counterproductive. Laurel utilizes state-of-the-art, scientifically-based training techniques that help you become a leader that your pet WANTS to follow! Since Laurel's training techniques do not rely on physical force, they can be safely used by anyone, and with any animal!
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