Pawsitive Steps Dog Training

Specialties

«Helping Best Friends Build Unique Relationships!» Since 1997, Gayle Ballinger, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, and Pawsitive Steps Dog Training has helped families enjoy their dogs more. Specializing in family pets, we help you raise your puppy, newly adopted or rescued dog to be the family member you dreamed of when you first considered adopting a dog into your life and home. We solve common «dog problems» with easy-​to-​follow, customized programs designed to address your specific needs and to help you reach your individual needs and goals.

History

Established in 1997.

In 1989, Gayle was given an Alaskan Malamute puppy, Yukon, who was smart, but wild and unmanageable. They needed help! After attending several dog classes, Gayle found that training changed their life! Life went from being a physical and mental battle for control to orderly, pleasant, enjoyment of each other. Their relationship developed to where living together was harmonious. Walks were fun for both of them!

Gayle started Pawsitive Steps in May, 1997 after doing an apprenticeship with a local dog training center. Her mission is to help others enjoy living with their dogs. She understands the frustration and heartache of loving an out of control animal. Her greatest joy is helping families and dogs! For several years, Gayle taught at the Seattle Humane Society. Gayle still attends conferences and workshops, has earned her CPDT-​KSA certification, and currently holds classes and workshops in 2 NNorth Seattle locations as well as private in-​home training and behavior consultations.

Meet the Business Owner

Gayle B.

Business Owner

Even as a young child, Gayle was in-​tune with the animals around her. She gravitated towards every dog and cat she met and spent hours playing with her neighbor’s pet skunk. At the age of six, Gayle discovered that even the local squirrels would perform tricks in exchange for bits of her peanut butter sandwiches. This passion for working with animals has been a driving force behind her career and life choices. After all these years, she’s still sharing her peanut butter sandwiches.