K9 Pawsitivity Training Academy



Meet the Trainer

Gayleen Maurer, Certified Trainer
Gayleen is the founder of K9 Pawsitivity Training Academy, she combines training expertise with a genuine passion for helping dogs and their families thrive.
Gayleen’s approach uses positive and balanced evidence-based methods to build trust, confidence, and clear communication so the results you see last well beyond a training session.
Her goal isn’t just a well-behaved dog; it’s a calm, connected, and harmonious home.

Mission Statement

We are dedicated to enhancing the K9 and human bond while coaching, teaching, and communicating proper training techniques, obedience training, and behavior modification to dog owners, professionals, and volunteers.
Our Philosophy
Real-Life, In-Home Training
Our training goes beyond basic commands. We teach dogs how to behave inside the home using a real-life, home-style training environment.
Practical Skills that Matter
Along with core obedience skills and reliable recall, we focus on functional household behaviors and everyday skills that make life smoother dogs and their humans.
Goals that Grow with You
From well-mannered family companions to advanced obedience, AKC Canine Good Citizen, or therapy dog preparation, we build confident dogs and harmonious homes.

Our Programs
Real-Life Training, Real-World Results
With our two-month stay and train program, dogs live and train in a home-style environment where they learn how to behave in everyday life situations. Dogs learn structured basic and advanced obedience, are taught functional household manners and taken out in the real-world to visit pet friendly, public environments.

