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  Hello. 
              Im Kathy Uzarski and I'm the owner of Pawsitive Behavior Dog 
              Training. Through the use of positive reinforcement training, 
              I have been able to turn a lifelong love of animals into a rewarding 
              opportunity to help dogs and their owners live peacefully together. 
  After graduating with a BBA degree from Grand Valley State University, 
              I spent many years working in bank management. When my children 
              reached school age, I left my bank job and began homeschooling them. 
              We spent six wonderful years learning together each day, and then 
              we decided it was time for them attend a traditional school. This 
              allowed me to turn a part-time hobby of dog training into a full-time 
              pursuit.
 
  Because many styles of training are harsh and inhumane, I knew 
              I needed to find an approach that would treat dogs with the kindness 
              and compassion they deserve. While researching different methods, 
              I found the work of renowned dog trainer Pat Miller. Pat is the 
              founder of Peaceable Paws Dog & Puppy Training Center, training 
              editor for The Whole Dog Journal, and a past president of the Association 
              of Pet Dog Trainers. I knew Pat was the person I was looking for 
              and so I traveled to Maryland to attend the Peaceable Paws Training 
              Academy.
 
  At the Academy, students study how dogs learn and how to humanely 
              achieve behavior modification. We also received hands-on experience 
              by working with local shelter dogs. At the conclusion of the course, 
              I graduated with honors and am now a Peaceable Paws Affiliate.
 
 
  I'm 
              also a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. 
  For more about the training method I use, please click 
              here.
 
  Or 
              if you're ready to get started, give me a call right now at 616-784-6917.
 
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