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# Pawsitive Reactions

Perfecting Communication Between Dogs And Their People

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Pages

- [Debby McMullen, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC)](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/) - Pawsitive Reactions LLC specializes in private, in-home dog behavioral consultations and training, tailored specifically to you and your dog.
- [Testimonials](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/testimonials/) - Excellent Experienced TrainerDebby was recommended by a certified trainer I know in Tennessee. Our pup was 8 years old when we adopted her. We realized she was anxious and having difficulty adjusting. In order to make the best training going forward, we… Debby was recommended by a certified trainer I know in Tennessee. Our pup
- [Nutrition](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/nutrition/) - All information contained on this page is opinion only. It is not meant to replace your vet as a valuable resource for your dog's health. We include the information on this page because in many instances, what your dog eats can dramatically affect his behavior. As with humans, the safest way to avoid nutrition-related behavior
- [Services](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/services/) - At Pawsitive Reactions, LLC, we offer the following services: We offer remote sessions for some behaviors via Zoom! See the page on such for information on this offering. We offer in-home consultations within an hour and a half drive from our location in the city of Pittsburgh (travel fees may apply). Basic and advanced manners
- [Multiple Dogs](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/multiple-dogs/) - New! We now offer remote video consultations for multiple dog households with issues outside of our driving area. Certain conditions apply. Email us for more info. If you are strapped for cash and still need some multiple dog household assistance, this webinar may be of help. Multiple dog households are a joy to have but
- [About](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/about/) - Pawsitive Reactions, LLC is owned and operated by Debby McMullen. Debby McMullen is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through the IAABC (more info below). Debby began her training career in 1998 as a volunteer instructor at Animal Friends shelter in Pittsburgh. She taught various group classes at the shelter on a regular basis until about
- [Virtual consultations for Caucasian Ovcharka owners](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/virtual-consultations-for-caucasian-ovcharka-owners/) - Sometime bad situations create new opportunities. This is exactly what happened with the pandemic. Being forced to see local clients via Zoom meant that the client location no longer matters. It honestly never occurred to me to offer a specific service for fellow owners of this breed but since I understand the breed very well
- [Virtual Consultations](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/virtual-consultations/) - Sometimes bad circumstances bring silver linings. I have offered virtual follow up consultations for long distance clients for a couple of years but the pandemic created a need for virtual consultations for everyone. It was surprising how effective they can be even without an in person session. In fact, in many cases the dog is
- [Virtual sessions available via Zoom!](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/new-video-consult-offering-and-coronavirus-policy/) - The pandemic has been a bit of a scary time for everyone. We understand if people are concerned and putting off getting help for their dog because of the concern. So we are offering remote sessions for most behaviors via Zoom. Please email us for more information. Debby@Pawsitivereactions.com if you are interested in such an
- [Damon's Den Adoption Application](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/damons-den-adoption-application/) - Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Street Address *City *State *ZIP *Phone *Alternate phoneWhy are you interested in a Doberman? *What other breeds have you considered? *Please note which dog from the website, if any, that you are interested in.What are three characteristics that you find most appealing about the
- [Gallery](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/gallery/)
- [Pet Portraits](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/pet-portraits/) - Lifelike pencil drawings from your photographs. Pet portraits make a wonderful gift for the dedicated pet owner. We also offer human portraits. We can take internet orders for portraits. Please email for more information and pricing.
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## Portfolio

- [Pet Portraits](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/portfolio/pet-portraits/)

## Testimonials

- [Excellent Experienced Trainer](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/testimonial/excellent-experienced-trainer/) - Debby was recommended by a certified trainer I know in Tennessee. Our pup was 8 years old when we adopted her. We realized she was anxious and having difficulty adjusting. In order to make the best training going forward, we hired Debby for quite a few consultations. She guided us in best methods of directing
- [Highly recommend](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/testimonial/highly-recommend/) - We had Debbie assist us with our 2 golden retrievers when they were puppies and her positive training methods and rewards made a huge and lasting difference in our household. We highly recommend her.
- [Buster is making great gains](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/testimonial/buster/) - Buster is a Husky/American FoxHound Mix, adopted by us in early June 2012. His original owner wasn't able to care for him any longer due to health problems. Buster was fostered for a few months in a multi-dog household. Then came to live with us. In his 2 short years, Buster had been in three
- [Showed more of a concern for us and the dog, than her business](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/testimonial/sammy/) - We adopted a dog in 2006, a mixed breed Boxer/Beagle? who was about a year old. This was our first dog as adults and unfortunatly, we did some things that resulted in him having really bad separation anxiety. In my quest for help, this was at the first point that I heard of Debby. She
- [Our lives would be forever changed by this lady!](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/testimonial/i-was-told-that-i-either-needed-to-give-her-up-or-to-put-her-down/) - I adopted Lana as a puppy from Furkid Rescue. She came bouncing through my door and I instantly fell in love with her and knew she was the one. I remember my mom saying that she was going to be a handful but I just knew that she was meant to be with me. As
- [Debby's animal behavior toolbox--and now our toolbox!--is full of potential solutions to a huge amount of concerns](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/testimonial/debbys-animal-behavior-toolbox-and-now-our-toolbox-is-full-of-potential-solutions-to-a-huge-amount-of-concerns/) - Zinc came to us an underweight stray who engaged in manageable resource guarding behaviors and a dislike of other male dogs. Zeffy came to us as a stray from the South, who was in need of treatment for mange and heartworm, and who shortly thereafter was diagnosed with melanoma and needed a series of surgeries
- [Without your help, I am not sure that this would have been possible](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/testimonial/without-your-help-i-am-not-sure-that-this-would-have-been-possible/) - I cannot thank you enough for helping to teach us how to be better dog owners. I have had many pups in my day but none of them challenged me as much as my little Bunsen. I consider myself lucky to have found you to help me rise to the challenge. I struggle to find
- [Delilah has made remarkable progress under Debby’s guidance](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/testimonial/delilah-has-made-remarkable-progress-under-debbys-guidance/) - Delilah, our min pin-beagle mix, has made remarkable progress under Debby’s guidance. Taking her on walks used to be a fraught proposition. She would bristle, bark, and jump up at other dogs on the street, but now we’re armed with techniques to distract her and keep her focus away from passing dogs. As long as
- [Instead of teaching you how to "make" your dog do something, she teaches you how to help your dog make good choices](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/testimonial/instead-of-teaching-you-how-to-make-your-dog-do-something-she-teaches-you-how-to-help-your-dog-make-good-choices/) - Since moving to Pittsburgh 3 years ago, our rescue dog, Mozilla, had developed a tendency to lunge and bark at people while walking our busy streets or riding in the car. My wife and I had been trying techniques that we found online to address this but with little success. Walks were increasingly stressful for
- [I would definitely recommend Debby's services if you are experiencing any behavioral challenges with your own dogs](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/testimonial/i-would-definitely-recommend-debbys-services-if-you-are-experiencing-any-behavioral-challenges-with-your-own-dogs/) - I found Debby and Pawsitive Reactions through my employer's employee assistance program and her services have made a wonderful difference in our lives. I have three dogs: 2 Chihuahuas (Chimi and Nutmeg) and a Maltese (Snowy). My Chihuahua, Nutmeg, did not like my boyfriend (Joe) at all and would bark and snap and generally be
- [When everyone else told us that Lola would never have a good quality of life, Debby gave us the hope and tools to prove them wrong](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/testimonial/when-everyone-else-told-us-that-lola-would-never-have-a-good-quality-of-life-debby-gave-us-the-hope-and-tools-to-prove-them-wrong/) - When my husband and I adopted Lola, a special needs puppy, we really didn't know what we were getting into. Within the first month, we realized how far over over our heads we really were. Lola is a survivor of the distemper virus but it took its toll on her before letting her go. Lola
- [We have not seen any sign of his aggression](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/testimonial/we-have-not-seen-any-sign-of-his-aggression/) - Yogi is doing awesome. We have not tested him but we have not seen any sign of his aggression or guarding high value items. In the last few months, he seems so calm and gotten very comfortable living with us. We could have never done this without you. I know that because we were not
- [Thank you Debby for believing in Jasmine!](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/testimonial/jasmine-came-into-our-lives-fearful-starved-dirty-and-broken-in-spirit/) - We were new volunteers to our local Shelter rescue organization when the call came on a snowy weekend in February that three Shelties were being rescued out of a desperate situation. We said that we would foster one of them. The rescue happened despite a huge snowstorm and Jasmine came into our lives: fearful, starved,
- [You helped put my family back together when so many said that it wasn't going to be possible](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/testimonial/you-helped-put-my-family-back-together-when-so-many-said-that-it-wasnt-going-to-be-possible/) - I wanted to say thank you so much for taking the time to work with us. You helped put my family back together when so many said that it wasn't going to be possible. I wanted to also let you know that all last week I worked at home and was able to have all
- [It was the first time that Henry did not lose all self control/growl at a stranger](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/testimonial/it-was-the-first-time-that-henry-did-not-lose-all-self-control-growl-at-a-stranger/) - We wanted to share our story and relate how grateful we are to Debby McMullen of Pawsitive Reactions for her transformative work with Henry (and us!). Henry came to us as a sad, abused and malnourished puppy. He was the runt of a litter of 10, rescued along with their emaciated mother by a humane
- [Debby of Pawsitive Reactions has been the best investment for my dog](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/testimonial/leo/) - Debby of Pawsitive Reactions has been the best investment for my dog, Leo! She not only has great respect for animals, but she also respects the wishes of the pet owner as well. She has, and continues, to work with me in using positive reinforcement to teach obedience to my very excited and young Lab/Coohound,
- [Debby has helped us in establishing peace and balance](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/testimonial/king-family-bulldogs/) - Over the past 8 years, Debby has helped us in establishing peace and balance with our rescued Bulldogs. Her positive approach to training makes for both happy dogs and happy families. For us, having Debby just a phone call or email away, makes the decision to rescue another stubborn bully a simple one. Our crew
- [She clearly does not see her job as work, but as a passion and love for animals](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/testimonial/piper/) - As first time dog owner, our family called on Debby to help us with our Papillon puppy, Piper. We didn't understand our dog, and how she was trying to communicate with us. Debby changed all that for the better. Debby's wonderful personality, understanding of dogs, and clear love of her work transformed our relationship with
- [A lifesaver for my two dogs and me](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/testimonial/gozer-sally-and-miss-maia/) - Debby has been a lifesaver for my two dogs and me. Last fall my boyfriend and I adopted a little puppy that turned out to be quite the handful. She was hyper, somewhat stranger wary and dog reactive. Taking her on a walk was unbelievably difficult and frustrating. However, thanks to Debby and Pawsitive Reactions,
- [Fantastic that she does house calls](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/testimonial/chloe/) - I had found Debby online and asked her to come to my house and help me with my crazy dog, Chloe. This was fantastic that she does house calls because my dog is shy and timid out of the house. So she could see crazy Chloe in her full out spazz mode when people came
- [Our home is much more peaceful](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/testimonial/gracie-lola-roxie/) - Debby walked into a house of chaos. Our new English Bulldog puppy had turned things upside down to the point where we were not sure we could keep her. Among other things, there were brutal fights with our other two dogs, complete with bloodshed. Debby came with knowledge, insight, patience, tools, compassion and intelligence and
- [Finally...hope!!!](https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/testimonial/ares/) - Finally...hope!!! Debby McMullen just left; she came to do Ares first training/behvaior modification session. She is the FIRST dog trainer I have met that does not want to take away, hurt, or euthanize Ares and most importantly understands how bonded we are..." This is what I wrote in my "Ares Journal" on May 24, 2014