Pawsitive Steps

Pawsitive Steps K9 is owned by Becky (Randall) Pelletier of Kittery, Maine.

The Pawsitive Steps K9 staff is comprised of some of the area's finest trainers.
Pawsitive Steps prides itself on a staff that has been both formally educated in
animal behavioral science and numerous years of being actively engaged in the animal
behavioral field.

Biographies

Becky (Randall) Pelletier, Owner

After marrying and relocating to Kittery, Maine with her husband Dominic, Becky
opened Pawsitive Steps, Eliot Maine Location. The Pelletier's live with their two
Rottweilers Diesel and Cora, as well as their two cats Steve and Lola. Occasionally,
a foster dog in need of a place to stay joins the family as well.

Very active in rescue, Becky is a canine evaluator and volunteer coordinator for
Rescue Rottweilers United with Friends and Family, Inc. (www.rruff.org)

Becky is well known in the greater Newburyport, MA area where she was born and
raised. In this area she has owned and operated several pet-related businesses.
Becky also taught for several years at a popular canine training facility in Rowley, MA.

Becky is a faculty member of North Shore Community College Animal Science Department
in Danvers MA. She receives accolades from students, colleagues, and superiors for her talents
each and every year.

Mark nnutsen, Ed. D, Dean of Health Profession for the college writes:

"Students value your expertise, teaching style and methods of instruction. On behalf
of the college and division, thak you for providing outstanding instruction."
-Current Student Evaluations

Becky can be reached at becky@pawsitivestepsk9.com .

Alyssa Morin

Alyssa Morin resides in Cape Ann, Massachusetts with her two dogs, a rabbit, a cat and a fish. Alyssa met Becky as a student in Becky’s Kennel Class at North Shore Community College. Becky was so impressed with Alyssa that when she moved to Maine and needed someone to run the kennel she managed in MA, Alyssa was her first choice. The rest is history! Alyssa has been working under Becky for numerous years learning everything from basic training skills to behavior modification.

Alyssa has her Associates Degree in Animal Care from NSCC. She has worked the full gamete of pet related jobs from veterinary receptionist to daycare and boarding manager. She also participates in rescue, working mostly with Greyhound and pit bull rescue, but is a sucker for any “bully breed” or Sighthound. She is active in the fight against BSL (Breed Specific Legislation) and breed discrimination. Currently she is the official evaluator for Pawsitive Steps.

Alyssa’s 8 year old Greyhound, Wally, is a CGC certified therapy dog, and loves participating in the Reading to Rover program that Becky runs. To him there is nothing in life better than being read to, and pet by children. Alyssa’s 1 year old Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog, Athena, has been working hard at agility; so keep your eyes open for her to start competing in the summer of ‘08! Alyssa has worked with personal protection dogs in the past and is currently dabbling in PSA. Hopefully you will see her on the field within the next two years, either with a dog or in a bite suit!

Alyssa can be reached at alyssa@pawsitivestepsk9.com.

June Krukenkamp
Pawsitive Steps welcomes June Krukenkamp as our NEW HANDLING CLASS INSTRUCTOR!
June is an all-breed handler with special interest and expertise in Dalmatian exhibition. June has spent over 30 years invloved with Dalmatians and has recently become involved with Bull Terriers. June and her husband Dr. Irvin Krukenkamp are the "humans" behind The Next Generation Dalmatians and Bull Terriers. When June isn't working with her dogs or teaching she also does free lance web design. To learn more about June and TNG visit www.tngdalmatians.com.

EXCITING NEWS!! HOORAY FOR ANNE AND PAIGE!!!
Two of our great trainer-friends have opened up their own training facilities!!! Please see below for more information!! Congrats Ladies!!!

Anne Springer

Anne lives in Ipswich, Massachusetts with her five dogs, three of which are registered
therapy dogs. Over the years, she has owned and trained exceptional family dogs from
nearly every breed group.

After a successful career in the trucking industry, Anne earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology, Cum Laude, from Salem State College. She is a member of the Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society. She holds a diploma in Dog Obedience Training from Thomson Education Direct,
and has taught beginner and advanced group classes for several years at a popular training
center in Rowley, Massachusetts as well as supervising actvie dog play groups. Certified by