About Us

Our Story

Established in 2005, Pawsitively Pooched was inspired by the love and compassion that so many of us feel for our loyal four-legged best friends. Our goal is to offer a facility that exceeds owners' expectations, a facility that cares for the dogs and clients as though they are our own

Our structured & personalized approach to each individual dog's care offers a unique low stress environment that makes every dog feel like part of our family, while having the time of their lives

Meet the Paws Family

Erin

Erin - Owner/Hydrotherapist

Erin's love for dogs has always been strong, but her passion, dedication & love made owning a dog daycare & becoming a Hydrotherapist an obvious choice. She is dedicated to making Pawsitively Pooched the best place to bring your dog in Canada, with the best customer service, & care like customers would give their dogs at home. She loves Bernese Mountain Dogs, but also has a soft spot for French Bulldogs. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her son & husband

Amber

Amber - General Manager

Always having an interest in dogs, Amber's first daycare job sparked her true love & dedication for the industry. Since then Amber has completed courses in vet studies, dog training, grooming, & specialized course on aggression & fearful dogs. She is certified in Pet first aid & Animal behavior & Welfare. In her spare time she loves to take her dog Stella to the mountains to hike, Kayak, SUP, & camp. Her dedication to bettering the business, & bubbly personality make her an integral part of the Pawsitively Pooched team.

Melissa

Melissa - Operations Manager

Melissa came to daycare with a passion to deliver the best care for dogs, and an interest in all things dog behavior related. She's currently finishing up a pysch degree, with hopes to further her education further in the future. In her spare time, she loves to play with her cat, TJ, hike, and read. Melissa is a vital part of the Pawsitively Pooched with her patience, dedication & gentle personality.

Jason

Jason - Trainer/ Canine Care Specialist

Jason's love for dog training brought him into daycares, where he worked hard to learn as much as he could, recently getting certified as a dog trainer. He finds passion in helping owners build strong bonds with their dogs through positive reinforcement training, and helping dogs reach their potential. In his spare time, he loves hanging out with his son, Xander, and family, and taking his 3 dogs out for walks. With his hard work ethic, and passion for training, Jason is an integral part of the Pawsitively Pooched team.

Raina

Raina - Groomer/Canine Care Specialist

Loving dog's happy-go-lucky attitudes, and admiring how happy they are to see everyone, Raina ventured into the grooming world, striving to help dogs look & feel great after their grooms. She soon started in the daycare department as well, helping provide a structured, fun day for all our canine clients. In her spare time, she loves going to the mountains, and hiking. Raina's dedication & love for the job make her a fundamental part of the Pawsitively Pooched team.

Peeta

Peeta - Canine Care Specialist

Always having pets growing up, it was a natural path for Peeta to start in daycares. His desire to learn & love for dogs helped him become an excellent care giver for any nervous dogs. He loves to spend his time with his dog Vinny & his 5 cats, play video games, read & draw. Peeta also volunteers at the Meow foundation once a week. His dedication, hard work & positive attitude make Peeta a key part of the Pawsitively Pooched team.

Kayla

Kayla - Groomer

Kayla has always loved dogs, and being creative, this led her to grooming, where she continually strives to create hair master pieces on all her client's dogs. She is dedicated to ensuring all her grooms are top quality, and that she provides the best customer service. Her favorite breed to groom is the Shih Tzu, and her favorite dog breed is the Irish wolfhound.

Raina

Victoria- Hydrotherapist/ Canine Care Specialist

Victoria's love of dogs started early, naturally leading her to an interest in a dog based career. She began in dog daycare, with an interest in canine rehabilitation. Her dedication to each dogs care & comfort led her to a career in Hydrotherapy, where she continues to work hard on improving each dogs well-being. Victoria's hard work ethic, and passion make her a vital member of team

Paws in the Press

Dealscore of 83. Ranked #1 dog daycare in Calgary. Voted as the Best Place to Spoil your pets in Calgary in 2009 and 2013. Loved by over 3,000 pooches and parents. Established in 2005, over eight years of expertise.

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Testimonials

Daycare

I just generally want to thank everyone over there at Pawsitively Pooched... Hurley seems to really love it there and you are really helping us out as a family when you take him for us. I go away a lot and you keep Hurley entertained when I'm not here so he doesn't get lonely and sad! And you are always so wonderful to deal with. Thank you so much!

Wendy Spragins - and Hurley

Swimming

Want to thank Amy for her help with our Briard, Danny Crane. Over a few months of assited swimming, we have seen him increase his rear leg strength and boost his confidence - we love to see this improvement! Denny Crane went from being fearful of the pool to being excited to go; when we told him we were going to see Amy, he couldn't wait to get in the car. Amy is calm, patient and encouraging. She works with the dog's ability and confidence, and has helped our dog gain a happier and more comfortable outlook on life! A big thank you to Amy and the gang at Pawsitively Pooched!

Bev, Jeff, Denny Crane and Echo

Obedience Training

I must extend a huge THANKS from Lacey, Lincoln and myself to Joyce! We have learned so much during our sessions. I have appreciated Joyce's patience and ability to modify an exercise when the "person" was not understanding the concept! Â You have been able to offer practical suggestions to real life "potential" situations. Simply put, we are a better, more confident team...thanks to your guidance. Again, thanks for everything!

Lana, Lacey and Lincoln