Camp Doggone Pawsitive offers this unique private consultation service for people who want to add a canine companion to their lives.

Choosing the right dog for your family is one of the most important decisions that you can make. A dog will be part of your family for the next 12-15 years. Choosing the wrong dog can make both your family and the dog miserable. So don’t make that decision without being fully informed.

• Doggone Pawsitive can help your family select the right dog and correct personality for your household — purebred or mixed breed, adult dog or puppy.
• We have 14 years of experience seeing different breeds of dogs in classes and private consultations. Our head trainer grew up showing and training dogs.  Let us give you the real story on what a breed of dog is like so you can make a realistic informed decision.
• Many breeds of dogs will seem attractive in books — but in reality will not fit well into your life. Most books or magazines tend to glamourize a breed of dog and gloss over the pros and cons of the breed. For example, you may love the flowing hair and small size of a Lhasa Apso, but you can’t stand a dog that barks at the door. Then perhaps a Shih Tzu would be a better match as they tend not to bark as much and they in general less reserved with strangers than the Lhasa.
• Or perhaps you have fallen in love with your friend's Border Collie and are dying to get Border Collie puppy because you have heard they are so smart. But you have a busy life and three small children...wait you really need Choose the Right Dog for You or you may find your new dog herding you right into the looney bin!
• As part of our consultation we can refer you to reputable breeders so you buy a healthy dog with a good temperament.
• Many problems that we see in puppy class and adult dog training stem from a poor match between dog and owner - sometimes breed, sometimes personality - and sometimes both.
• Let our practical experience in dog and puppy behaviour help you make that perfect match.
• The consultation includes a home visit and written follow-up report.

Pricing: $225 + tax