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Always Pawsitive Dog Training

Updated 2026-07-20 · 1,089 reviewed · 117 listed · Scored from 79 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(79) 89 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Always Pawsitive Dog Training
Services
Training Programs, Puppy Programs, Pickup & Drop-off
Reviews
79

What recent reviews say

Kassondra's clients consistently report rapid behavioral progress in their puppies and adult dogs within weeks, from potty training and commands to managing reactivity and anxiety. Her in-home sessions feel personalized rather than scripted, she communicates why methods work, sends detailed homework sheets, and maintains a patient, kind demeanor that dogs respond to enthusiastically.

Praised for
  • one-on-one in-home training
  • calm and positive reinforcement approach
  • trainer's knowledge and responsiveness
  • customized programs and homework support
  • dogs love the trainer
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Best for: First-time dog owners and puppy buyers seeking personalized, confidence-building training in their own home.

Strengths

  • one-on-one in-home sessions
  • force-free, positive reinforcement methods
  • customized programs tailored to each dog and owner
  • thorough homework and educational materials

Worth knowing

  • Trainer name: Kassondra (also spelled Kassandra, Kossandra in reviews)
  • Puppy 101 program referenced in multiple reviews
  • In-home training model; trainer visits client's home
  • Extensive homework and reference materials provided after sessions
  • Consultation call offered before training begins
  • Clients report five weeks to several months of training
  • Strong emphasis on owner education alongside dog training

What reviews say by service

Training Programs
Clients see behavioral breakthroughs in weeks using positive reinforcement; adults and puppies both respond well.
Puppy Programs
Puppy training programs teach early obedience, socialization, and house training; puppies consistently enjoy sessions.
Pickup & Drop-off
No review evidence of pickup or drop-off service.
Dog Walker
No review evidence of dog-walking service.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.79 average across the 72 training programs businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 59% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 96
Review volume 83
Review recency 88
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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79
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Contact

Address
Turmeric Ln, Durham, NC 27713
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Last verified 2026-07-20

Opening hours

Monday
07:30-19:30
Tuesday
07:30-19:30
Wednesday
07:30-19:30
Thursday
07:30-19:30
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
07:30-19:30

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
In-home dog training for manners and obedienceReactive dog trainingPuppy trainingTeenage dog trainingManners & obedience trainingUnwanted behavior resolutionForce-free training

Credentials claimed:Certified dog trainer

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Common questions

How does Kassondra work with a new puppy before bringing it home?
She offers a consultation call to create a first-week plan and can begin training the week after the puppy arrives home.
Do owners learn the training methods too, or does the trainer handle everything?
Owners are taught alongside their dogs; Kassondra focuses on owner education and provides detailed homework sheets for practicing between sessions.
What breeds or behavior issues does she work with?
Reviews mention mini aussies, labs, hound mixes, rescues, mini schnauzers, and puppies; she works with high energy dogs, reactivity, anxiety, over-excitement, and obedience issues.

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Last updated 2026-07-20