I'm happy you are here. I help dog owners turn their distracted, young dog into engaged cooperative companions with training that is family friendly. I offer virtual 1:1 training sessions that are tailored specifically to you and your dog's needs and goals.
I have been training professionally for nearly 20 years but my experience with dogs has been lifelong.
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Positive reinforcement
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Private training in person or virtually. We offer packages that are customized to meet your goals and the needs of your dog to get you the best results. Turn that rambunctious young dog into a cooperative canine!
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5/5If anyone asks me to recommend a dog trainer, without hesitation I would recommend Erin Bessey. It was a pleasure to work with Erin. She is very qualified and respected in her profession. I even met a veterinarian who took her dog to Erin.
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If anyone asks me to recommend a dog trainer, without hesitation I would recommend Erin Bessey. It was a pleasure to work with Erin. She is very qualified and respected in her profession. I even met a veterinarian who took her dog to Erin.
I was discouraged with my efforts to train my pup. Under Erin’s skillful guidance things quickly improved. I now have a calm puppy who responds to commands, behaves, and our walks are no longer a struggle.Thank you, Erin.
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Erin Scally
5/5It was such a delight to work with Erin, owner of Bessey’s Positive Paws. She was accommodating throughout and always happy to communicate via email. She answered countless questions and helped us shape our pup, Arrow, into the dog that we hoped he’d be. It was incredible to see …Read full reviewClose full review
It was such a delight to work with Erin, owner of Bessey’s Positive Paws. She was accommodating throughout and always happy to communicate via email. She answered countless questions and helped us shape our pup, Arrow, into the dog that we hoped he’d be. It was incredible to see her work with Arrow - she had a calm presence that works exceedingly well with puppies. I’d highly recommend Erin to anyone interested in training their dog. And from personal experience, I can speak to the virtual sessions being just as beneficial as the in-person ones.
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Phyllis Meunier
5/5
We had the best experience ever working with Erin! "Libby the Lab", and I needed some new training techniques to keep her engaged and staying focused. The 1:1 sessions and support materials kept us both on target. As a bonus, we had such fun and laughed a lot while learning.
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Amanda Hight
5/5Erin is patient, understanding, and very knowledgeable. She is easy to talk to and made us feel comfortable asking any question or discussing any situation concerning our puppy. We did all of our sessions via zoom and we always felt that we got just as much information and help…Read full reviewClose full review
Erin is patient, understanding, and very knowledgeable. She is easy to talk to and made us feel comfortable asking any question or discussing any situation concerning our puppy. We did all of our sessions via zoom and we always felt that we got just as much information and helpful techniques from it as we would have in person. We now have videos we can always watch again and handouts to refer to whenever an old "problem" arises. Thank you, Erin, for being such a supportive and reliable trainer. Look no further than Bessey's Positive Paws!!
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LORNA HATCH
5/5
When we first started training, Lili was a loving dog but somewhat a "wild child". With Erin's guidance and patience, she had learned to walk without pulling, to exit the vehicle without pushing, and leave the treat without incident. These small accomplishments have made a significant difference in our interactions with our dog. I would highly recommend Erin Bessey as a trainer.
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