Heidi Palmer McNeil
Heidi Palmer McNeil founded
Pooch Pawsitive
in 2002. The organization has been part of the dog loving community for decades.
Training Philosophy
Pooch Pawsitive is dedicated to positive training. They pride themselves on being approachable, adaptable, caring, and effective.
Services
Pooch Pawsitive offers a variety of services, including:
- Puppy Kindergarten
- Basic Manners Classes
- Puppy Socials
- Puppy Academy (daycare program)
- Dog Daycare
- Play and Train program (personalized one-on-one training)
- Trick training
- Loose leash walking classes
- Orientation (humans only)
- Puppy Jumpstart (one-time class)
- Puppy Quick Start Package
- Social Butterfly Package
- Super Star Puppy Package
Specializations
Puppy training, basic manners, trick training, loose leash walking, socialization, daycare
Training Methods
Positive reinforcement training
Customer Reviews
Lucy, Kevin and Bunsen:
“Thank you for helping us restore health, balance and cheerfulness to our household: the positive training methods you taught us have literally saved our dog and our relationship with him.”
Jessic C. and Dodie: “Our favorite part of the program was “meeting others and seeing that we were not alone in feeling overwhelmed by the puppy stage.”
Mallory P. and Walter: “As first time dog owners, Heidi truly walked us through everything and gave us the tools to mold our Walter into an amazing pup.”
Alexis W. and Daisy: “My dog and I were both super anxious at the first class, but Heidi made us feel comfortable and my rescue dog is so much calmer and well behaved since taking the Basic Manners course.”
Jonathan P. and Ringo: “For me and my dog, it is a bonding experience where we can learn new skills and tricks together.”
Amy S. and Cooper: “We have now completed three training courses with Heidi and literally everywhere we go with Cooper, people comment on how well behaved he is.”
Media Appearances
Pooch Pawsitive was featured on WPRI TV’s Rhode Show program.
