THINK PAWSITIVE
Think Pawsitive, LLC is Wisconsin’s largest indoor training and sports complex. Our facility has several large training rooms in which we teach over thirty-five classes each week and offer a variety of workshops and seminars. We house a canine swim center with a 41′ x 21’ pool for dock diving, endurance training, rehabilitation, or interactive play, and we operate a small retail area. The highlight of our facility is our 8,500 square-foot, artificially turfed arena in which we hold approximately 40 canine sports competitions each year, drawing hundreds of competitors and spectators from all over the Midwest. We are committed to promoting safe, healthy and rewarding relationships between dogs and their owners.
CLASSES
We offer over 60 classes ranging from general manners and tricks to competitive canine sports.
TRIALS
Think Pawsitive hosts a number of canine agility trials sanctioned by CPE, USDAA, AKC, and UKI every year.
WORKSHOPS
Our workshops will inspire you to cultivate your skills and strengthen the bond between you and your dog.
WATER TREADMILL
We offer the use of an underwater treadmill to provide limited weight-bearing exercise for dogs.
K9 SPLASH
Teaching your dog to swim builds confidence, endurance, physical agility in a perfect 81-degree pool.
TESTIMONIALS
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“I am so appreciative of the excellent training we receive at Think Pawsitive. The instructors are fantastic and make a concerted effort to identify and work with the strengths and challenges of each individual dog and handler. Phoebe responds so well to positive reinforcement training and truly loves to learn. I am very pleased with the skills she has acquired, the confidence she has gained, and the relationship we have built as a team. ”
- Amy Lautz and Phoebe -
“Katie made training my dog’s fun…In the past dog training was such a frustration, and I wasn’t very successful either. But they are now becoming great dogs to live with!!”
- Bob and Beth Jors -
“I am so grateful to have found Think Pawsitive and Katie. The training we have received has provided us with the building blocks to be competitive in our agility career.”
- Caryn Thacker -
"Katie and Lisa have the rare gift of sharing their amazing passion for what they do and an extraordinary ability to teach and demonstrate. Thank you for exposing me to the path that Think Pawsitive provides which makes it possible for someone with no background or experience to spend such special time connecting with my dogs, Jake and Elwood.”
- Joe Lemel, Jake, and Elwood -
"Initially, what attracted me was the excellent facility and equipment. I soon learned Think Pawsitive offered much more. Katie and Lisa are very knowledgeable, extremely supportive and are very good at what they do! Their love for the dogs and their training methods are exemplary.”
- Sandy, Zoe, Annie, Sailor, Rella, & Jazz -
"The K9 Splash pool has enabled my 9.5 year old golden retriever to fully recover from back surgery, and be able to return to agility competition…Swimming the dogs in the heated pool after agility is their idea of a reward, and my idea of a great way to stretch and condition their bodies. Love it!”
- Lisa Escher, Ralphie, & Winnie -
"This is one of the finest facilities in the country offering quality instruction for the first time agility person to the seasoned competitor looking to tune up their skill set or that of their dog…There is something for everyone at Think Pawsitive…I strongly suggest you stop by, meet Katie, Lisa and Joan and set up your first class. You will never regret it!”
- Susan Salo -
"I am very GRATEFUL for the pool at THINK PAWSITIVE. We have a K9 Pro pass and swim 3 times a week, all winter. She loves to retrieve the water toys in the pool and comes home to relax for the rest of the evening.”
- Lynda and Sadie -
"I share my life with a Golden Retriever who is middle aged but still moves as quickly and gracefully as she did when she was much younger. I attribute much of her good physical condition to our weekly swims at K9 Splash, which she loves more than almost anything else I can think of.”
- Clyde Surles and Quiz -
"Think Pawsitive is AWESOME!! I have five (5) Labrador Retrievers of all colors and ages and every one of them have benefitted from Think Pawsitive’s facility. I bring all of them for their workouts in the pool – alternating them as needed – especially in the winter months when it’s way too cold or icy to let them work off their excess energy on their own…I’m a huge fan of Todd, Katie and their wonderful facility. LONG LIVE THINK PAWSITIVE AND K-9 SPLASH!!”
- Deb Gault -
"Through my ups and downs, my instructors at Think Pawsitive, Katie and Sarah, have provided expert instruction and coaching, along with patience, support and encouragement. Squirt and I have achieved more than I ever thought we could and are having such fun doing it.”
- Carol Michalski and Squirt -
"The best part of training at Think Pawsitive is the instructors and staff. Shay, Fred, Amy, Sarah and Matt are magnificent. Each instructor comes to the class or workshop very well prepared.”
- Gigi and Melodee -
"The training is all positive and step-by-step which sets them up for a good time and success!”
- Eric & Lisa Yundt
A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors & Partners
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Dr. Jamie Mabeus, certified Animal Chiropractor and Veterinary Massage
and Rehabilitation Therapist, will be booking appointments
at Think Pawsitive beginning in November 2017! -
Can Do Canines is an accredited member of Assistance Dogs International,
a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to improve the areas of training,
placement and utilization of assistance dogs.
Katie Oilschlager is a field trainer for southern Wisconsin
working with clients and their dogs.
