Initial Private Consultation — $119 Total
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Pawsitive Training Center
Pawsitive Training Center is a dog training business in Anderson, California offering Board and Train, Private Lessons, and Group Classes, with published programs from $99.
Anderson • CA • Home-based trainer • 5.0 ★ (20 Google reviews)
Last verified: Aug 21, 2026
Transparency Score
85 / 100
Highly transparent
How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.
- Price transparency
- 100%
- Method transparency
- 100%
- Program clarity
- 39%
About this program
What they say about themselves
Pawsitive Training Center is owned by Marty Strausbaugh, KPA CTP, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Marty describes moving away from correction- and dominance-based training after discovering clicker training and the Karen Pryor Academy. His continuing education includes seminars and coursework covering aggression, operant training, reinforcement strategies, canine play, tracking, and behavior.
Training is centered on private puppy instruction and customized board-and-train. Private lessons can begin with puppies as young as eight weeks and address potty and crate training, basic commands, biting and mouthing, socialization, resource guarding, separation anxiety, and jumping. Board-and-train costs $100 per day, generally lasts two to four weeks, and includes two to three short training sessions per day plus reinforcement throughout normal interactions. A private lesson is required when the dog returns home so the owner can learn the new behaviors.
The methodology is explicitly positive reinforcement and uses a mark-and-reward approach. Group classes have historically covered manners, loose-leash walking, AKC CGC preparation, Rally, tricks, and other specialty skills, though the site currently says classes are not being conducted. Home-style boarding provides a fenced grass yard, climate-controlled playroom, supervised interaction with a small number of friendly dogs, and overnight crate sleeping. Pawsitive Training Center serves Redding, Anderson, Cottonwood, Red Bluff, Palo Cedro, Bella Vista, and Shasta Lake City.
Getting started
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
What does Pawsitive Training Center charge for board and train?
Customized board-and-train, private puppy and dog lessons, initial consultations, home-style boarding, and published group and specialty classes are listed. Private work specializes in puppies and can address house training, crate training, basic obedience, biting, socialization, resource guarding, separation anxiety, and jumping. Group classes are currently paused according to the website.
Board & Train is $100 per day and usually lasts two to four weeks. Home-style boarding costs $35 to $40 per day. Private lessons are $99 per hour or $269 for four one-hour lessons, with a $119 initial 90-minute consultation. Published class rates are $120 for Basic Manners and $139 for Loose Leash Walking, though classes are currently paused.
Board and Train
Board & Train — $100 per program
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 2 weeks
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Board & Train | $100 per program | 2 weeks |
Private Lessons
Single Private Lesson (1-Hour Session) — $99 per session
Duration: 1 sessions
Four-Lesson Private Package — $269 per program
Duration: 4 sessions
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Single Private Lesson (1-Hour Session) | $99 per session | 1 sessions |
| Four-Lesson Private Package | $269 per program | 4 sessions |
Group Classes
Basic Manners I — $120 per program
Duration: 5 weeks
Basic Manners II — $120 per program
Duration: 5 weeks
Loose Leash Walking — $139 per program
Duration: 6 weeks
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Manners I | $120 per program | 5 weeks |
| Basic Manners II | $120 per program | 5 weeks |
| Loose Leash Walking | $139 per program | 6 weeks |
What training methods does Pawsitive Training Center use?
Marty uses positive reinforcement, clicker-based training, and a mark-and-reward system. Training focuses on teaching desired behaviors and helping owners understand canine body language, learning processes, and motivation. His site contrasts this approach with the correction and dominance methods he used earlier in his training career.
Method: Reward-based
Uses rewards and positive reinforcement only, without corrections or aversive tools.
How do we verify Pawsitive Training Center?
Certifications: AKC CGC Evaluator, KPA-CTP
Verification still pending or not yet requested. See our methodology for what verification does and does not mean.
Trust & facility details
Marty is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and current AKC CGC Evaluator. Board-and-train includes frequent daily training and a required owner handoff lesson. Home-style boarding uses supervised socialization, a fenced yard, climate-controlled indoor space, and limited availability. The website does not publish insurance information or a formal training guarantee.
Facility: Home-based trainer
Owner visits: not specified on their website.
Video updates: not specified on their website.
Overnight staffing: not specified on their website.
Insurance: not specified on their website.
Guarantee: not specified on their website.
Waitlist: not specified on their website.
Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.
Booking: Phone only
How does Pawsitive Training Center compare in Anderson?
Price: Published board & train pricing is still limited among other Anderson programs, so a midpoint comparison is not available yet.
Reviews: Pawsitive Training Center shows 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews among 1 published Anderson programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 85 out of 100 (price 100%, program clarity 39%). 1 of 1 Anderson listings show certifications; this business lists AKC CGC Evaluator, KPA-CTP.
What to ask Pawsitive Training Center
- Ask for proof of liability insurance.
- Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
- Ask whether you can visit during the program.
- Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.
- Ask for a written outline of daily structure, skills covered, and what follow-up support looks like after the program.
- Ask about current availability and whether there is a waitlist.
Location & hours
Pawsitive Training Center serves Redding, Anderson, Cottonwood, Red Bluff, Palo Cedro, Bella Vista, and Shasta Lake City, California. The website shows a facility map but does not publish a street address in the provided text. Parking and accessibility information are not listed.
7043 White Oak Dr, Anderson, CA
Friday: Open 24 hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Contact / request a quote
Reach out directly or send a quote request through Pawsitive Training Center.
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