Fear Free Training

All of our veterinarians are certified “Fear Free Elite Practitioners”, having undergone training in the most current stress- and fear-free handling techniques for your pets. NSVH strives to provide the most calm, stress-free environment for our patients. We have partnered with highly trained, well-respected trainers in the area who also embrace the “Fear free” and “Force free” training philosophy.


At Attention Dog Training

at attention training

At Attention Dog Training uses positive reinforcement based methods which will promote learning for your dog with long lasting effects. Science has shown that using harmful tools such as e-collars, prong collars, and whips only lead to long term psychological damage. At Attention’s trainer can help you understand your dog, which will foster positive communication between you and him/her. Dave, our master trainer, who is also a U.S. Army veteran, will get your dog sitting “at attention” in no time!

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Melanie Cerone, Ph.D.

Melanie Cerone

Given the serious nature of dog training and behavior modification, Melanie chooses to take a professional stance toward ongoing education. Should you choose to work with Melanie, she wants you to benefit from the very latest scientific research in and practical applications of learning theory, applied behavioral analysis, and training. And she wants you to enjoy the peace of mind of knowing you’re working with a trained professional dedicated to connecting the dots between your training goals and your training results.

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Pawsitive Reinforcement

Pawsitive Reinforcement

Pawsitive Reinforcement, LLC provides professional, experienced pet care and training for the Greater Philadelphia area. With over 10 years of experience, we can make sure that your furred, feathered, or scaled friends get the best possible treatment. Our training philosophy means that we focus on the positives, creating a fun environment in which animals want to train without fear of punishment, dominance, or force. We also apply those same tactics to pet-sitting, ensuring your pet is treated like family when you’re away!

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8 Saint Albans Avenue
Newtown Square, PA 19073


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November 3, 2014

Just Say No to Food Fights!

This week, I had similar conversations with several clients about their “picky” dogs. Most dog owners have the opposite experience: their Fido will eat anything, anywhere, anytime (including trash, inanimate objects like socks and grossly unappealing items like deer feces.) This is true for most dogs; we have domesticated dogs in virtually every way, but […]

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February 1, 2017

Our Love Letter to Abby

Dear Abby, Thank you. There is no other way to start this letter to you without thanking you.  You have been an amazing dog, mom and friend. One month before you entered our lives, we opened Newtown Square Veterinary Hospital. Our hearts were led to partner with Senior Dog Haven and Hospice, the organization that […]

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March 27, 2017

Fear Free and Feline Friendly

In building my dream practice, I had a few very specific goals for Newtown Square Veterinary Hospital. One was to create a personalized, progressive hospital with a family-friendly feel and state of the art medicine. Second was to provide our patients with a calm, welcoming and stress-free environment. Third was to design a hospital that […]

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