Training Testimonials

After attending classes with another dog trainer in Bend and not being satisfied, I was happy to find Meredith Gage of Pawsitive Experience.  Meredith has helped with all three of my dogs - an anxious and aggressive miniature Dachshund, a stubborn and independent miniature... More

When we first adopted Joe, Meredith helped us with training and worked with Joe to help him overcome his shy behavior.  He has come a long way but is still shy and fearful of new people.  Last summer we went on a cruise and hired a pet sitter...  More

"After twenty-two years of formal obedience training the "old" way, I heard about a new trainer in town and decided to check out the new positive approach to dog training.  Having now completed two obedience classes and an agility class with Meredith, I can say that the new methods work wonderfully and that Meredith is a great instructor! ... More

upon coming to work with meredith, i had worked with another trainer that used a "heavy handed" method, believing that that's what my young australian shepherd needed. prong collars, forceful
corrections... More

We recently adopted a rescue puppy who had a wonderful temperament but ZERO TRAINING! The "sit, down and stay" were easy....walking on the leash and the "come" were impossible! ... More

Pearl did receive a 4th place MVA (Most Versatile Aussie) by doing well in herding, agility, Rally, and conformation. She also took High in Level one for agility. Her early positive foundation... More

Meredith, thanks for making it possible to have Gertie off leash and know that she will come back!!  She even found a few dead birds on the beach and listened when I said "leave it". ...  More

Behavior Testimonials

We adopted our dog Wheelie from the Humane Society and no one really seemed to know much about her past or even her exact age.  What was apparent is that she had not been socialized very much with other dogs... More

Ranger has turned into a fantastic dog!  Ranger had so many issues I was desperate for help.  When you met Ranger and ran through some basic tests, you were able to give us direction and guidance to get Ranger back on track.  His aggressive... More

After a bad experience with an aggressive dog, Jazmin became fearful and started communicating to all dogs to stay away by barking, growling, lunging and air snapping if the dog got too close... More

Meredith, CJ is doing great.  We have followed your recommendations in working with you to curb her alpha instinct and her need to control her environment instead of allowing us to do it.

She isn’t threatening visitors anymore by trying to bite or nip and is perfectly content... More

“Rudy had a history of nervously lunging and growling at any passing dog on leash.  After a session with Meredith, I learned to give Rudy a special command, followed by a food reward when he responded to me correctly.  Now, when we walk through the neighborhood, he immediately looks at me when a dog... More

Meredith has helped us on two occasions.  The first consult she helped us safely introduce our two dogs to our new baby.  She gave us great tips and it was also clear our newest dog, Sasha, could benefit from some training, so we were sure she listened to us with the new baby in the house.... More