Think Pawsitive Dog Training – (Waukesha, WI)

Think Pawsitive offers a comprehensive range of training programs and activities for puppies (5 months and under) and K9s (6 months and older). Classes are offered weekly, with over sixty-five options available, and workshops are also provided for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced.

Their curriculum is gradational and cumulative, designed to build skills and confidence while fostering a strong relationship between dogs and their owners. Specialized programs include Puppy Training, K9 Training (for adult dogs), Advanced Workshops, and Aquatics (K9 Splash Pool and Water Treadmill for swimming, endurance, rehabilitation, and dock diving). They also offer the TAILS Academy, a structured day training program with one-on-one sessions focusing on exercise and learning activities.

Pricing Summary

Think Pawsitive offers memberships that provide discounted rates and special offers on their services. Specific pricing for classes, workshops, or other services is not detailed, but a “puppy bundle” is mentioned as a cost-effective option in a testimonial.

Policies

Think Pawsitive requires age-appropriate vaccinations for all dogs, with Rabies being mandatory (or a titer). Bordetella and Distemper are recommended but can be waived or titered. Dogs vaccinated for Bordetella must wait 7 days before attending. TAILS Academy clients must provide vaccine records.

For classes, two handlers per dog are allowed. For pool sessions, a maximum of two people can be present, and for water treadmill sessions, only one person is allowed. Dogs in heat are welcome in classes if they wear panties and the instructor is informed, but they are not permitted in the pool or water treadmill. All new swimming dogs must complete an Initial Swim Evaluation with a life jacket, and a veterinary input form is required for rehabilitation swims.

Think Pawsitive Dog Training, LLC is Wisconsin’s largest indoor canine education, exercise, and sports complex, located in Waukesha, WI. The facility spans 34,000 square feet and features several large training rooms, a canine water treadmill, and a 41′ x 21′ heated pool for swimming, dock diving, endurance training, and rehabilitation.

The highlight of the facility is an 8,500 square-foot artificially turfed arena, which hosts approximately 40 canine sports or activities annually, attracting participants from across the Midwest. Think Pawsitive offers over sixty-five classes each week, along with a variety of workshops and seminars for dogs of all breeds, ages, sizes, and abilities.

Beyond training, they provide a TAILS Academy day training program, offering structured one-on-one interaction, exercise, and learning activities. The facility also includes a retail area selling unique, safe, and healthy products for dogs. Think Pawsitive is committed to promoting safe, healthy, and rewarding relationships between dogs and their owners, fostering a fun, interactive learning environment.

Accomplishments

Think Pawsitive is recognized as Wisconsin’s largest indoor canine education, exercise, and sports complex, and the largest specialty training facility in the state. They report having trained 3600 dogs and served 2500 happy clients.

Clients have achieved notable accomplishments in various dog sports, including Agility (C-ATE CPE Agility Championship, USDAA Performance Dog Championship), Canine Disc, Dock Diving (Masters NADD Dock Diving Title, 10th in Master Division at 2019 NADD Nationals), Obedience, Rally, and Scent Work (NACSW NW1, NW2, Master Container, Master Interior, UKC Superior).

How to Get Started!

New clients interested in training should begin with either the Beginner Puppy School (for dogs 5 months and under) or the Adult Manners course (for dogs 6 months and older), depending on the dog’s age. For swimming, all new dogs must start with an Initial Swim Evaluation. Prospective clients can also schedule a tour of the facility or contact Think Pawsitive by phone or email for questions.