Pawsitive Training Center - Anderson, California

Andrew Dempsey

From our first training session I could see the love Marty has for his pups and the passion for positive training. I had no idea how to train a puppy, all I knew is I wanted a well trained dog. Marty has helped with every step from crate training, potty training, name recognition, recall, loose leash training, “mine & take it”, socializing and many other commands. That’s a lot when I think about it and there is no way I could have ever done this alone.

Bailey is doing amazing and is a total joy. She is a well behaved dog. I enjoy each of our training sessions and look forward to the next! Thanks Marty, Bailey & I could not have done it without you. See you soon.

Anne Usrey

I don’t know how we would have survived bringing home a puppy without Marty. His endless knowledge, years of experience, and clear affection for all dogs makes him an asset to anyone with a dog. His prices are more than fair, and his training methods are clear and beyond helpful. We are so grateful for his help with our rambunctious golden retriever!

Alisha Inthavongsa

We are first time pup parents and were nervous about the training process for brodie especially because we ended having him unexpectedly! However, after making the BEST decision to go with Marty..brodie came home after two weeks of Marty’s boarding and training and we saw a great change in him overall! I went from having to chase him around the yard to get him inside to now a simple call! Among other improvements, he is now crate trained..and crate trained very well ? we appreciate Marty so much! What was also very helpful was Marty’s recommendations/suggestions he sent through text for better training and food/snacks. He walked us through brodies training in a way that was not overwhelming and we can clearly see how passionate and knowledgeable he is with training or just dogs in general! There’s much more I can say but I’ll end it with highly recommending Marty, you won’t regret it!

Alice Tong

Marty at Pawsitive Training Center is an amazing dog trainer and puppy trainer. His professional certifications, positive reinforcement methods, and kind way of interacting with people makes him one of the best dog training services in Redding and Anderson!

Don McHenry

Marty gave our little girl such a great start in life. Her board and train experience was very positive and taught her skills that we continue to help her learn. He took time to teach us how to work with her. It is so worth it to have a well-behaved puppy. Marty was able to socialize her with other dogs and people. When he is working with your dog, his focus is 100% on helping her or him be the best they can be.

Hannah Prewett

Marty is an incredible trainer. Our 13 week old mini aussiedoodle just completed a two week board and train and we already see such vast improvements in her behavior. The best thing about Marty, aside from his obvious love for every dog he trains, is that he teaches dog owners to recognize signals and behaviors from their dogs that help them become better owners and better trainers themselves.

He's also very compassionate. A few weeks ago, I had a day where I felt completely overwhelmed as a new puppy owner and felt like I was doing everything wrong. Marty talked me through some of the training issues and questions I had on the phone for about an hour. He was so kind and affirming. By the end of the phone call I felt much better and less likely to dissolve into a puddle of tears. 😉

We highly recommend Marty for anyone looking for an excellent dog trainer, and we're looking forward to taking more classes with him in the future!

Heather Bartlett

We had a great experience with Marty. I brought my high energy Pyrenees pup (6 months and over 50lbs) and my six year old daughter. Marty was fantastic with both. I saw a change in how my dog responded to me after the first class. It was amazing to learn how much my attitude and behavior affected my dog. My big victory is that i was able to call my pup back to me after she jumped a fence at home. It is very reassuring to know that the tools to communicate with your dog are not complicated, and just takes some dedication. If you feel like you would like to connect with your dog more, and build some positive habits, take a class with Marty.

brianna enderson

Marty is the BEST trainer! We did private in home lessons and board and train for three weeks! My French bulldog came home a much better behaved and mature dog. I highly recommend Marty as a trainer and I love his Pawsitive training techniques we’ve learned!