“My training dog has made me more patient.  I think about him and hope my training helps him become adopted.”
- Pawsitive Works Student

The Human-Animal Bond Facilitates trust, patience and improved communication

We are dedicated to helping youth at risk through our curriculum based shelter dog training program.  Youth train a shelter dog with volunteer and professional dog training assistance and, in the process, learn some incredible life skills!    We are a 501c3 non-profit organization located in North Idaho and providing our program to communities in Idaho and Washington with the goal of expanding to communities all over the United States.

Our training, curriculum and activities are research based and focus on providing youth with a chance to experience the benefits of helping unwanted dogs become more adoptable. This helps our youth become involved in their communities and realize the benefits of giving back. Our reading, writing, and training exercises bridge the dog training to essential life skills for our youth.  To learn more about our research follow us here:  http://pawsitiveworks.com/about-us/research/

Help us make a difference… Every life, canine or human matters.  Your donation goes directly toward our program operation and expansion efforts.  All donations are tax deductable.