
About Us


Pawsitive Furkids Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore registered dog training academy founded by lifelong dog devotees and accredited trainers, Patrick Koh and Veronica Tan. In 2012, their devotion and boundless love for their furkids inspired them to seek out better methods of pet training. Pawsitive Furkids' mission is to transform pet training into a Pawsitive experience for both furkid and human alike. We are ardent advocates of positive reinforcement pet training methods as it creates a safe, stress-free and happy environment conducive to learning.
Patrick Koh
Patrick has honed his methods under the expert tutorship well-renowned animal behavioural expert, Peggy O. Swager, is Low-Stress Handling® Silver Certified and is a certified Project ADORE trainer with SPCA. Patrick’s success in coaching his canine charges is a testament to these techniques which he has used to successfully communicate with dogs of all types. He is well experienced in coaching shy, stubborn or even unfriendly dogs. In his capable hands, frightened dogs will become confident, and rowdy pets will be transformed into obedient furkids.
Veronica Tan
Veronica is a Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI) and Canine Conditioning Fitness Coach (CCFC), with Do More With Your Dog!, the world’s leading trick dog organisation. She was awarded Trainer of the Year by CTDI in 2020. Veronica has trained countless dogs to achieve the highest attainment – the prestigious Trick Dog Champion title. She believes that showmanship breeds mutual understanding and a more fulfilling relationship. Her classes on dog tricks build confidence, respect, and abilities; elevating canine friendships to a higher level.
Credentials

APDT Membership Certificate – Association of Professional Dog Trainers
Application of Positive Training Techniques in Obedience & Rally
– Tia Reinschmidt
BATting 1000 for Dog Reactivity
– Active Paws Pte Ltd
Fun Nose Work Games for Pet Dogs
– Dom Hodgson
Growl Class Workshop
– Dr Ian Dunbar
How to Work with Aggressive Dogs
– Ted Efthymiadis
Treatment & Prevention of Dog Aggression – Dr Ian Dunbar
Reliability and Games Workshop
– Dr Ian Dunbar
Simple Solutions for Common Dog Behaviour & Training Problems
– Dr Ian Dunbar
Skills Certificate in Pet Care & Animal Management (Companion Animals)
– Temasek Polytechnic
Puppy Behavior for the Veterinary Staff: The Young Puppy
– Ceva
Puppy Behavior for the Veterinary Staff: The Older Puppy
– Ceva
Puppy Behavior for the Veterinary Staff: The Growing Puppy
– Ceva
Puppy Behavior Consultant Certificate
– Foote and Friends
Pet First Aid and CPR Certificate
– International College of Canine Studies
– International College of Canine Studies
Fear Free Shelter Program Core Modules
– Fear Free Shelters
Certified Dog Bite Prevention Educator
– Dognostics Career Center
Problem Solving Dog Behaviour Issues Using Positive Techniques
– Peggy O Swager
Reactive Dog Lecture including Case Studies
– Peggy O Swager
Understanding Conditioned Fear Response
– Peggy O Swager
Introduction to Animal Psychology Certificate: Pets Behaviour
– Elmira Strange
– Do More With Your Dog
– Do More With Your Dog
– Do More With Your Dog
– Do More With Your Dog
– Do More With Your Dog
Race Certificate "Big Bad Boom"
– Foote and Friends
Pet Perception & Communication and How it Differs from Human
– Ceva
– Ceva
– Ceva
Noise Phobia in Dogs - Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
– Ceva
– Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior
Master Course - Aggression in Dogs
– Michael Shikashio CDBC
– Cheryl L.Aguiar, Ph.D.
Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed
– CCPDT, Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers