Like anything in life, you will get out of this course what you put into it. While we do offer a 30-day money-back guarantee, the results you get are up to you. We can promise that if you commit to the process and put in the work, you will be happy you invested in your pup.

Pawsome University uses science-backed positive reinforcement training and behavior modification methods exclusively. As IAABC Certified Canine Behavior Consultants, we follow the LIMA principal; The least intrusive, minimally aversive strategy out of a set of humane and effective tactics likely to succeed in achieving a training or behavior change objective. There is a significant body of scientific research supporting the use of positive reinforcement dog training over aversive (punishment) training methods.

Several studies have demonstrated that positive reinforcement is superior in modifying dog behavior, particularly in improving obedience and reducing and modifying undesirable behaviors. For example, a study published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior found that dogs trained with positive reinforcement had better obedience scores and fewer problem behaviors than those trained with negative reinforcement or punishment-based methods.

Other studies have found that positive reinforcement training is associated with fewer negative side effects compared to aversive training methods, such as fear, anxiety, and aggression. A 2017 study published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior found that dogs trained with aversive methods showed significantly more stress behaviors and vocalizations than those trained with positive reinforcement, and concludes that trainers and handlers should rely on positive reinforcement training techniques and avoid positive punishment and negative reinforcement.

Furthermore, positive reinforcement has been found to be a more enjoyable and effective training approach for both dogs and their owners, which leads to better long-term retention of learned behaviors and stronger human-animal bonds.

For these reasons, and more, we only utilize fear-free positive reinforcement.

Forever! We want you to watch at your own pace and revisit as needed. Many sections of this course, especially the tail end of it, are designed to address issues that will likely arise over the next few years. (That said, please don't share your account with other families. It will result in losing access to your account.)

Start to finish, this course can be consumed in about 6-7 hours. This doesn't factor in the hands on practical training you will do with your pup.

But don't worry! We split the entire course into smaller lessons so you can watch and learn at your own pace, and you'll have strategies to implement after just the first module.

Yes! It is never too late to implement what is covered in this course. Additionally, what you'll learn in this course is not exclusively proactive approaches.

Yes! This curriculum for this course was created after countless training sessions with families across the US and Canada who were already having issues with their dog(s) & Baby(ies). What you'll learn in this course is not exclusively proactive approaches.

The course was created and is taught by Jaime Caponetta, a certified dog trainer through Animal Behavior College, and a Certified K9 Behavior Consultant by the IAABC. Jaime was ranked the #1 Remote (Virtual) Dog Trainer in the US, 2022, by Sniffspot.com. Jaime is also a Mom, and was actually 37 weeks pregnant with baby #2 at the time the course was finished!