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Puptential - Positive Training & Care

Updated 2026-08-20 · 2,523 reviewed · 136 listed · Scored from 16 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(16) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Puptential - Positive Training & Care
Services
Pet Sitter, Veterinarian, Daycare & Boarding
Reviews
16

What recent reviews say

Lydia combines positive reinforcement training credentials with hands-on pet sitting and boarding. Reviewers consistently praise her responsiveness, her ability to tailor care to individual dogs, and her willingness to take on complex behavioral cases. Dogs return from stays eager to go back.

Praised for
  • personalized attention to each dog
  • responsive communication and updates
  • positive reinforcement training expertise
  • reliable, punctual, and trustworthy
  • compassionate case work, including rescue dogs
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Best for: owners needing training combined with trustworthy in-home or boarding care for rescue or reactive dogs

Strengths

  • Certified in positive reinforcement training (CPDT-KA, CATCH)
  • Combines training expertise with pet sitting and boarding
  • Personalized approach to each dog's needs and temperament
  • Provides written notes, video tutorials, and ongoing email/text support

Worth knowing

  • Owner Lydia holds CPDT-KA and CATCH certifications
  • Provides written training notes and video tutorials
  • Offers follow-up support via text and email
  • Willing to take on dogs with behavioral or rescue backgrounds
  • Dogs board in home, including on bed and outings like lake visits

What reviews say by service

Training Programs
Positive reinforcement training praised for results with reactive, fearful, and high-energy dogs; sessions include homework
Pet Sitter
Reviewers appreciate personalized attention, regular updates while away, and dogs' enthusiasm to return
Daycare & Boarding
Dogs enjoy home-based boarding with personal touches; one dog had so much fun he did not want to leave
Dog Walker
Service offered; no specific review evidence
Veterinarian
No veterinary services offered; reviews mention Lydia provided vet care resources as a resource person, not as a vet

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.75 average across the 97 pet sitter businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 28% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 90
Review volume 53
Review recency 97
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Contact

Last verified 2026-08-20

Opening hours

Monday
10:00-18:00
Tuesday
10:00-18:00
Wednesday
10:00-18:00
Thursday
10:00-18:00
Friday
10:00-18:00
Saturday
10:00-14:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Certified +R trainingbasic obedienceleash reactivity trainingprivate lessonsday trainingdog walkinghound hikespet sitting

Credentials claimed:Certified +R training

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

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Common questions

Does Lydia board dogs in her home or at a facility?
Dogs board in Lydia's home. Reviewers mention dogs sleeping in bed with her and going on outings like lake visits.
What training certifications does Lydia have?
Lydia holds CPDT-KA and CATCH certifications in positive reinforcement training.
Do I get updates or training materials after sessions?
Yes. Lydia provides written notes, video tutorials, and remains available via text and email to answer questions.

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Last updated 2026-08-20