About us
Darla and TJ are a mother-son duo with over 15 years of experience training between them! Darla is a CPDT-KA certified trainer and a CGC Evaluator and has won the Lagniappe Magazines Best of SWLA Pet Trainer category four years in a row. TJ has his CDTK through Catch Canine Academy, is an AKC Evaluator, and is currently pursuing his CBCC to become a Certified Behavioral Consultant. Both have earned accreditation trough PetSmart and PetCo!
Our training methods and values
Here at Bayou Pawsitivity, we use Positive reinforcement training! Positive reinforcement training involves rewarding your dog for the things they do right. The reward could be whatever your dog wants to work for, like treats! To some people that sounds like a bribe, not training, and they want their dog to obey just because they should. But positive reinforcement training is neither a bribe nor a gimmick. It’s based on the science of animal learning, and it’s incredibly effective. At Bayou Pawsitivity, we believe that a strong bond between dogs and their owners is the foundation of a happy and healthy relationship! By rewarding your dog for doing what you want, you are encouraging them to think for themselves and learn how to make better decisions.
