Santa Monica, CA 90405
Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to research and select a dog trainer for your pup! At Pawsitive K9 Solutions, we are committed to building unbreakable bonds between dogs and their owners. We provide dog training services for dogs of all ages with a special focus on puppy training and behavioral therapy to help your puppies transition into well-mannered dogs, you can take everywhere you go with confidence.
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21 customer reviews
Denise Sanchez
Dog Training
Lori is great with our puppy. Love that she sends us videos of our puppy being trained along with helpful teaching methods for us to practice with our puppy at home.
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Thanks for sharing your positive experience with Pawsitive K9 Solutions! We're glad you love the training videos and teaching methods. Consistent training at home is essential, and we appreciate your commitment to your pup's growth. Looking forward to working with you both! -Lori
Helen Onusconich
Dog Training
Provided videos and follow up.
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Thank you so much Helen! We appreciate you and Toby!
Tyrone Walter
Amazing customer service 👍🏾👍🏾 …
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Thank you so much Tyrone! We appreciate you!
Paul Peddinghaus
We have used "Pawsitive K9 Solutions (Animal Magnetism)" for dog walking services while we were out of town or had work conflicts and we were very happy with the level of care and attention our dog received. They were reliable and professional and we will definitely use them again when the need arises. More...
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Thanks so much Paul!
Michele Steiner
Lori is the BEST! She's an amazing trainer, gives great advice, and always goes above and beyond!
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Thank you so much Michele! We appreciate you and Georgie!
Sara Darsky
Lori and Heather have been so loving with our pup Kona. We trust them wholeheartedly, with both walks and boarding.
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Thanks Sara!
Mike Osborn
I can't say enough good things about Lori and her entire crew. They did such a great job training our puppy. We will definitely use them again with future pups!
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Thanks Mike! We appreciate you and Harley!
Michael Siegel
Lori has been working with us and our new puppy. She is patient and understanding with both the four legged and two legged clients. Great to work with.
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Thanks Michael!
Carolina
Proud senior rescue mom over here & I'm so happy that Nelson (my doggo) has been working with Lori & Heather. It's been mostly dog walks & sitting, but I can already tell that his discipline has improved from their training whenever in his care. I 100% know that he's become more social with dogs since working with them and that honestly means the world to me! More...
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Thanks Carolina!
Rory
The best part of the service is Lori. She doesn't just help teach your dog, she helps to teach you how to become the best dog owner you could possibly want. Any questions or worries she is there for. Between her videos and lessons she helps put our puppy on the right path... oh and she brings great snacks for the dog More...
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Thanks Rory. I appreciate it!
Johanna Astaire
Exceptional service, quality, staff, and responsiveness. A+, 10 out-of-10, if you need help call Lori, she and her team are pawsitively great.
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Thanks Johanna!
Edith
Amazing experience with Lori. She is so calm, gentle and patient with our pet. Highly recommend!
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Thanks Edith!
Daniel Choi
Lori provided incredible training and care for our puppy during his boarding & training sessions. She was always thoughtful and patient with listening to my questions, and very thorough in explaining the best approach for each issue.
Great value and experience overall working with Pawsitive K9 solutions, and would highly recommend to all dog owners.
Lori was also very easy to communicate with via phone or email before, during, and after our training.
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Thanks Daniel!
Carrie
Lori is the best dog trainer I’ve ever encountered bar none !!Our puppy Baloo has come so far with her and her team in such a short amount of time. She and her staff are kind and supportive and is just the best experience I could ever imagine having ! She works with my 11 year old son and our puppy and is so patient and makes it fun for both of them. Can’t say enough amazing things about Lori ! Blessed we have found her ! More...
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Thanks Carrie! We appreciate you and Baloo!
Elsa
Our family has worked with Lori for a number of years and most recently she has been training our American Akita puppy. Our puppy has been the most well behaved puppy out of all of the dogs we have ever had. Cannot recommend Lori enough, her and her staff are all wonderful! More...
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Thank you so much Elsa! We appreciate you and Louis!
Allie
Lori is wonderful with dogs, especially training young puppies. Lori gives excellent training advice to first-time pet owners and is a trusted professional when it comes to pet caretaking and training.
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Thanks Allie!
Simone
Lori has been a life changer. Her expertise and insight during our private training session has resulted in huge progress for my 3 month old bernedoodle.
She stays available to give advice and it has really helped. I know there are a lot of trainers out there, especially in the LA area, but I can tell she really cares about the dogs she trains and is a proud dog owner herself. So she understands. I highly recommend her and her company.
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Thanks Simone!
Tara
Lori and team’s knowledge, love and compassion for our Fur Family members is wonderful. My now one year old puppy, came from a rescue situation at age four months and had a bully appearance.
We had a negative experience with another trainer using choke collars etc.. that was not positive. It took a few tries to finally find the right trainer for my fur baby.
My guy has flourished under Lori’s training and school and is happy, well-adjusted, confident and a social butterfly. He LOVES Lori and team. I highly, highly, recommend Lori and Pawsitive K9 Solutions. I have recommend her to others, and I trust her insight regarding everything dog!!!
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Thanks Tara!
Amanda
There is not enough space for me to write all the reasons why Lori and her team at Pawsitive K9 Solutions are amazing. Lori's team is so kind, helpful, attentive and organized. They did a wonderful job training our puppy, and in fact, it's entirely possible our girl Willow enjoys her time with Lori and her team more than with us! We could not recommend her business more highly and will continue telling anyone with a new puppy about the best training team around :). More...
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Thanks Amanda!
Melissa Milo
I highly recommend Lori for one-on one training sessions! I was training my 7 month old French Bulldog puppy at home until I finally admitted to myself that I needed help. That’s when I reached out to Lori about command training, jumping, separation anxiety, and recall. Lori is a great listener. She took extensive notes, helped me set realistic goals, and demonstrated useful techniques to improve these behavioral issues. My puppy loves Lori, and looks forward to her training sessions. Lori is always available to answer questions, and emails helpful videos and information for continued success. More...
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Thanks Melissa! I appreciate you!
Sheila Siegel
Dog Training
Individual training and board and train. Lori is just great and really helpful.
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Thanks Sheila!
What do you love most about your job?
Meeting new dogs and learning what their owners needs are and how I can bring my knowledge and expertise to help them have a more fulfilling relationship with their beloved pet. I love watching the transformation and connection of a new dog or puppy with their family. I assist them with communication so that they can connect and live together in harmony.
What inspired you to start your own business?
After working with animals pretty much my whole life, I knew that working with them was my future. Successfully founding and co-managing a dog walking services business, I saw a missing link that was needed for training. My passion is working with owners and their dogs to transform their dogs into well behaved, loving pets.
Why should our clients choose you?
I am a certified dog trainer with over 22 years of experience of working closely with dogs and their owners. In the past, I co-founded Animal Magnetism Pet Professionals which has been firmly established in the industry for over two decades.
In addition to my hands-on experience in professional dog training and other services, I am a member of Pet Sitters International and a Certified Pet First Aid and CPR provider. I am also a Karen Pryor Puppy Start Right Instructor and an Animal Behavior College graduate. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the California State University at Dominquez Hills.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I can provide services in person, Zoom and also have an online school with videos and materials.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
We're very careful with handling surfaces that are frequently touched, cleaning between clients/dogs as well as masking up.
Private Dog Training $200hr Bark.com Rate
Our customized private 1-hour sessions are centered around your goals and needs for your pup. They include real life demonstrations of recommended training techniques. Private dog training lessons are conducted in your preferred environment, and we work towards behavior modification and basic obedience based on your dog’s needs and the results you wish to achieve.
Unwanted behaviors we solve:
Lunging, Barking at other people and dogs, Jumping on you, other dogs, and visitors, Pulling on the leash, Hyperactivity, Recall, not coming when called, Potty training, Biting, Mouthing, Chewing, Counter surfing and
Communication issues.
What you get:
- One on one training with you, your dog, and a Certified Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainer
- Assessment of goals and expectations
- Customized recommendations of next steps for success
- Solutions for unwanted behaviors such as biting, mouthing, chewing, barking, jumping, counter surfing, leash pulling, communication, and potty training
- Lifetime Access to our exclusive Pawsitive K9 Solutions Online dog training library
New Year's Special....20% off Board and Train Packages!
Our popular Board and Train program is a home-based program where your pup lives with a certified professional in a structured environment, essentially a “Puppy Bootcamp” where he/she learns manners and gets the individualized care and attention they need to succeed.
We offer Board and Train for one or two puppies at a time. Our Board and Train program focuses on puppy appropriate socialization, problem prevention and foundational manners. This involves training sessions, field trips, plenty of play time, nap time, enrichment, and lots of love. We teach general foundational skills, but each puppy training plan is tailored to you and your goals for your pup.
This program is also great for teenagers and older dogs too!
What’s Included:
- Daytime Puppy School ($200 value)
- Foundation Training
- Fast tracked dog training in a fraction of time
- Socialization with other dogs during the most critical time of their lives
- Trainer in your pocket to give you wisdom via e-mail, text messages, and messenger
- Access to our exclusive Pawsitive K9 Solutions Online dog training library
- Transportation (To & From School)
New Year's Special....20% off Puppy/Dog Day School Packages!
Training and socialization for young puppies is critical for their healthy development. Classes are structured like regular school programs to set your puppy up for success. All Day Puppy Camp is for an entire semester, so that we can establish and maintain a daily routine with your puppy, which promotes effective learning.
What’s Included:
Comprehensive socialization including field trips
Enrichment activities and training
Healthy positive reinforcements with other dogs during the most critical time of their lives
Certified Positive Reinforcement clicker trainer
Daily report card of pet's progress complete with videos and homework.
Access to our exclusive Pawsitive K9 Solutions dog training online library and
Daily Pick up and drop off service, Monday – Friday