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The Positive Pooch

Loretta Cleveland

The Positive Pooch

Loretta Cleveland, CPDT, is a certified dog trainer affiliated with the Council for Pet Dog Trainers and a proud member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). With over two decades of experience in dog training, Loretta serves as both the owner and trainer at The Positive Pooch, where she is dedicated to delivering highly effective and convenient solutions for her clients.


The services offered by The Positive Pooch include in-home dog training, group classes, dog walking, and pet sitting. In-home training is tailored to each dog's unique needs, while group classes provide a sociable and fun way for dogs and their owners to learn basic obedience training. Additionally, The Positive Pooch offers dog walking services for daily exercise and the Canine Good Citizen Test, certified by the American Kennel Club.


Loretta actively pursues ongoing professional development to stay updated on industry standards and has completed various courses, such as Living & Learning with Animals by Dr. Susan Friedman and Brenda Aloff’s The Engaged Dog courses. When not training dogs, she enjoys competing in obedience trials with her own dogs and is passionate about her work, aiming to meet the needs of both dogs and their owners.


The Positive Pooch is located in the areas of King of Prussia, Gulph Mills, Conshohocken, and Bridgeport, and has been positively reviewed by clients for the effectiveness of its training methods and the difference it has made in the behavior of their pets.

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