Board & Train
A structured, immersive experience where your dog lives, learns, and practices with us daily for faster progress and stronger habits.
- Ideal for busy owners
- Daily structure and repetition
- Owner handoff + go-home education
🐾 Off-Leash Freedom • Houma, LA
Expert Dog Training for Real-World Results.
From puppy foundations to advanced behavior rehab, Pawsitive K-9 University builds confident, balanced dogs with clear communication, reliable obedience, and the kind of freedom owners can actually trust.
No dog too stubborn
No leash handed back until it’s done
#NoBadDogProject
100% Recommended by local families
Building confident dogs and teaching humans to speak dog.
🎓 Puppy Foundations
Start right. Stay right.
Start right. Stay right.
🛡️ Behavior Rehab
Calm. Control. Clarity.
Calm. Control. Clarity.
From Basic Manners to Advanced Off-Leash Freedom
Reliable obedience in the home, around distractions, and in the real world. We train for everyday life — not just perfect moments.
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The Pawsitive Promise
No Leash Handed Back Until It’s Done.
Most trainers give you sessions. We give you progress you can feel. Our commitment is simple: your dog does not leave the program until the work is clear, practical, and dependable. No fluff. No guesswork. Just a dog you can trust and a system you can keep using at home.
Clear communication: We teach owners how to lead, reinforce, and maintain the work.
Real-world reliability: We don’t train for a perfect room. We train for everyday life.
Results-driven structure: Every dog is evaluated based on what is actually needed in front of us.
Programs built for real families
Training designed for freedom, safety, and control.
Whether you have a young puppy, a strong-willed adolescent, or a difficult dog with serious behavior challenges, we build a plan around the dog in front of us — regardless of age, history, or breed.
Off-Leash Specialty
Freedom with accountability. We teach dogs how to stay responsive around distractions, outdoors, and in real-life environments.
- Reliable recall under pressure
- Public manners and neutrality
- Built for confidence and safety
Aggressive Behavior Rehab
For dogs labeled difficult, reactive, or unsafe. We bring calm, structure, and a path forward for owners who feel out of options.
- Reactivity and fear-based behavior
- Boundary and impulse control work
- Reassuring owner guidance
Why families trust us
Strong enough for difficult dogs. Safe enough for families.
We’re not interested in temporary compliance. We build practical behavior that makes life easier at home, in public, and around the people who matter most.
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Jr. Helpers & Family Safety
We value calm, respectful dogs that can live safely and clearly around children and family routines.
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Tailored Training Programs
No generic formula. Each program is customized to your dog’s age, issues, drive, and home environment.
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Support Beyond the Session
Training doesn’t stop at pickup. We stay available with check-ins, guidance, and next-step support after graduation.
Our philosophy
Trust. Structure. Consistency.
Our mission is simple: build confident, balanced dogs with off-leash freedom while teaching humans to communicate with clarity. We work with the dog in front of us — not a script.
Dogs Need Clarity
We remove mixed signals and build structure so your dog understands exactly what is being asked.
Humans Need Coaching
We don’t just train dogs — we equip owners to reinforce the results long after the program ends.
Real-World Performance
Reliable obedience only matters if it works at home, outdoors, around distractions, and under pressure.
Meet the Team
Kristi, assistant trainers, and Jr. Helpers working together to build calm, capable dogs.
About Pawsitive K-9 University
We work with the dog in front of us — regardless of age or breed.
Pawsitive K-9 University serves Houma families with training that is practical, serious, and compassionate. We believe dogs deserve structure and owners deserve honest answers, not empty promises.
Led by Kristi and supported by assistant trainers and Jr. Helpers, our team focuses on balanced dogs, reliable obedience, and real ownership education. Whether your dog needs a strong foundation or a full reset, we meet you where you are and guide you forward.
Community-focused: Built around the belief that there are no bad dogs — only dogs that need the right communication and structure.
Authoritative but empathetic: We understand how stressful difficult behavior can feel, and we know how to turn that chaos into calm.
Results with support: You’ll know what your dog learned, how to keep it going, and what to do next.
Success stories
Real dogs. Real progress. Real peace of mind.
⭐ 100% Recommended
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“The difference in our dog is night and day. We went from constant stress to feeling like we can finally enjoy life with him again. The off-leash progress blew us away.”
Patty Rivero★★★★★
“They were patient, direct, and incredibly knowledgeable. You can tell they care about dogs and the people living with them. Everything felt organized and honest.”
Jean Williams★★★★★
“We were scared we’d never get control of our dog’s behavior. Pawsitive K-9 gave us a plan, results, and confidence. It changed our whole household.”
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Aftercare support
Graduation isn’t the end of the relationship.
Dogs do best when owners feel supported. That’s why our graduates have a clear aftercare path, structured check-ins, and continued guidance when questions come up.
Graduate Check-In Process
Every family leaves with clarity on what was trained, what to reinforce, and what the next milestones should look like.
- Go-home handling instructions
- Routine reinforcement guidance
- Practical troubleshooting support
Support That Keeps Momentum
We want the results to stick. That means helping owners avoid backsliding and keeping communication open after the program.
- Follow-up accountability
- Behavior maintenance coaching
- Confidence for owner and dog alike
Contact & enrollment
Let’s talk about your dog.
Whether you’re dealing with basic obedience issues, puppy chaos, leash problems, or serious aggression, the first step is a clear evaluation. Tell us what’s going on, and we’ll guide you toward the right program.
📞 Primary Line: (985) 790-0323
📞 Backup Line: (504) 313-2769
📍 Serving Houma, LA and surrounding areas
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