Pawsitive Training Works!

PAWSITIVE WORx’ positive reinforcement and behavior science based training and behavior solutions strengthen your relationship with your dog and develop a more confident, happy and well-behaved pup.  We offer convenient, custom, in-home training.

About The Trainer

Stacy Block, KPA-CTP, CNWI is a certified positive reinforcement based dog trainer and a certified nose work instructor. She earned her training certification from the renowned Karen Pryor Academy.

Stacy is committed to and uses the most current, gentle, science-based, positive training and behavior modification techniques. She follows modern behavior science models and methods of the industry’s positive reinforcement leaders including Ian Dunbar, Sophia Yin, Patricia McConnell, Karen Pryor, Jean Donaldson, Grisha Stewart, Emily Larlham, Susan G. Friedman, Nicole Wilde and others. Committed to lifelong learning, Stacy regularly attends continuing education seminars conducted by national and  international leaders.

Stacy is also a certified K9 nose work instructor (CNWI) and teaches Nose Work group classes. She earned her certification from the the National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW), the only certifying organization in the sport and the very first organization in the sport. She’s also a member of  the United States Canine Scent Sports (USCSS) associations\. Stacy started in this sport with her dog-reactive dog Jett (who has since passed away) and now enjoys the sport with her dog, Stella.

Stella: NACSW NW3, NW2, NW1 , ORT, USCSS Detection Dog Class Novice

Jett: NACSW NW1 title, ORT USCSS Detection Dog Classic Novice