Pawsitive Training Zone

Pawsitive Training Zone Pawsitive Training Zone ~ where you can have fun with your dog and train with a positive approach. Nose Work, Trick Dog Classes & AKC CGC Testing.

12/13/2025

Classes and the trick drop in on Sunday are cancelled due to the extreme and dangerous winter weather this weekend. Stay safe friends !

Burn off some energy in the cold weather by learning new tricks....Kim Dykstra is offering a trick dog training "drop in...
12/10/2025

Burn off some energy in the cold weather by learning new tricks....

Kim Dykstra is offering a trick dog training "drop in" time this Sunday Morning, December 14 @ 11 am.

You can use the time to teach your dog new tricks and also to showcase the tricks your dog already knows to earn trick titles before the end of the year. (Think new titles for AKC or DMWYD)

The cost is $20 per dog - cash or venmo only.

Please reserve your spot with Kim by emailing her at [email protected]

There are no pre-requisites for trick drop in training; however dogs must be able to focus on you with other dogs present in the training room.

Here are links for AKC and Do More With Your Dog Trick Dog programs:

AKC: https://www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog/

DMWYD: https://domorewithyourdog.com/DogTricks/tricks-overview/

Two openings are still available for our Therapy Dog Class starting this Sunday, December 7th.Here Is a description and ...
12/05/2025

Two openings are still available for our Therapy Dog Class starting this Sunday, December 7th.

Here Is a description and online registration form:

Therapy Dog Class
4 week session - starts on Sunday, December 7 @ 4 pm.
This class is designed to help prepare your dog for therapy dog testing and observations. Dogs who participate in this class should enjoy being petted and handled by humans and also comfortable being in closr proximity to other dogs. 4 week session and the cost is $120. Class dates are December 7, 14, January 4 and 11.
Online registration form: https://form.jotform.com/252816440615152

Pawsitive Training Zone is partnering again with Kinners on 97 for a Season of Giving. For those who are new to us, each...
12/04/2025

Pawsitive Training Zone is partnering again with Kinners on 97 for a Season of Giving.

For those who are new to us, each year we collect supplies to donate to a local animal shelter. For the past two years, we have provided enough food to last close to an entire year for Menard County Animal Control! This year, they have provided us with a list of supplies they need. Items are listed form highest priority to lowest.

1. Cat litter
2. Kitten kibble and wet kitten food
3. Dog kibble (Prefer Purina)
4. Adult cat food (Prefer Purina)
5. Disinfectant such as Pine-Sol, Mr. Clean, and Lyson NO BLEACH
6. Laundry detergent and dryer sheets
7. Paper Towels
8. Dog chews (No rawhide)
9. Collars and Leashes
10. Blankets and beds

We will accept used items, as long as they are in good, clean condition. If you want to donate items, please drop them off during class times.

There is an area designated area in our main lobby for items. Items will be accepted through the new year. Thank you all so much for your continued support!

11/29/2025

Snowy day here in Central IL

Show us your dogs enjoying the day - inside or outside

Go……

A variety of classes are starting next week and are almost filled - just a couple training spots remain openDon’t let De...
11/26/2025

A variety of classes are starting next week and are almost filled - just a couple training spots remain open

Don’t let December pass without getting started on your goals for the remainder of this year. Also preparing your dog for 2026. Here Is a description and online registration forms:

Beginner Nose Work Class
7 week session - starts on Wednesday, December 3, 2025: Your dog will build confidence and motivation while learning searching skills for super yummy treats. The cost Is $120
for rhe session. Class dates are December 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 21 and 28.
Online online registration form: https://form.jotform.com/253037403731146

Good Manners Class
6 week session - starts on Thusday, December 4, 2025 @
5:30 and 7 pm. This training class Is for puppies and also mature dogs that need work on their every day manners. We use fun methods of teaching your dog skills such as recall, leave it, walking nicely on a leash, staying in a sit or down, etc. Good manners help with taking your dogs to new locations and also having guests visit your home. (This class is not suited for dogs with reactivity.) Cost is $120. Class dates are December 4, 11, 18, January 8, 15, 22.
Online registration form: https://form.jotform.com/252815934157160

Therapy Dog Class
4 week session - starts on Sunday, December 7 @ 4 pm.
This class is designed to help prepare your dog for therapy dog testing and observations. Dogs who participate in this class should enjoy being petted and handled by humans and also comfortable being in closr proximity to other dogs. 4 week session and the cost is $120. Class dates are December 7, 14, January 4 and 11.
Online registration form: https://form.jotform.com/252816440615152

Last night was “testing night” at Pawsitive Training Zone. Several teams had great success after going through our Good...
11/14/2025

Last night was “testing night” at Pawsitive Training Zone. Several teams had great success after going through our Good Manners classes on Thursday evenings. 🌟🌟

Tests offered were:

AKC STAR Puppy
AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
AKC Canine Good Cotizen Community (CGCA)
UKC Socialized Pet Obedience Test (SPOT)

Congratulations Paxton & S***t (CGC & Novice Trick), Caleb & Posie (CGC & Novice Trick), Rose & Breana (CGCA), Rose & Lordy,Lordy (CGCA), Peggi & Diggy (CGC, CGCA & UKC SPOT), Kim & Graham (STAR Puppy, CGC & UKC SPOT and Novice Trick), and Sandra & Pheelix (STAR Puppy and Novice Trick)

Our next Good Manners class starts on Thursday, December 4 at 5:30 and 7 pm. We still have a couple openings ~ grab your training spot quickly. Here’s information on class and the online registration form: https://pawsitivetrainingzone.com/good-manners-training

We are Running into the new week with zeel after hosting an amazing CPE scent trial at the Lake Springfield Baptist Camp...
11/10/2025

We are Running into the new week with zeel after hosting an amazing CPE scent trial at the Lake Springfield Baptist Camp and starting a fun filled week of nose work classes at Pawsitive Training Zone

Show your pictures and share your brags (ribbon related or not) in our comments

Thank you to the competitors who registered and came out to enjoy nose work fun together with their dogs.

Thank you to the team of volunteers that make the trials successful - you are appreciated!

And a huge shoutout to Judges Kim Dykstra and Jeremy McLaughlin for setting up great searches for our teams this weekend.

It felt like we had all 4 seasons In one weekend weatherwise.

Happy Halloween from friends at Pawsitive Training Zone. It’s been a fun week with dogs and their owners coming in fest...
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from friends at Pawsitive Training Zone. It’s been a fun week with dogs and their owners coming in festive costumes for classes.

Thank you Pawsitive Therapy Dogs for visiting the Ronald McDonald House in Springfield recently !!
10/26/2025

Thank you Pawsitive Therapy Dogs for visiting the Ronald McDonald House in Springfield recently !!

Kim is hosting a Nose Work “Out and About” Saturday morning, November 1 at Center Park in Springfield. She has openings...
10/26/2025

Kim is hosting a Nose Work “Out and About” Saturday morning, November 1 at Center Park in Springfield. She has openings available if your dog would like to join the fun. Cost Is $20.

Let Kim know by emailing her at [email protected] if you’d like to participate

Thursday evening was graduation night for our Good Manners class - congratulations S***t, Posie, Buck, Pearl, Diggy, Gra...
10/26/2025

Thursday evening was graduation night for our Good Manners class - congratulations S***t, Posie, Buck, Pearl, Diggy, Graham, Judge, Remmy and Pheelix. What an awesome group of dogs and their handlers !

Our next Good Manners class starts on Thursday, November 20th. Here’s more Info on the class and online registration: https://pawsitivetrainingzone.com/good-manners-training

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5965 West IL 97
Pleasant Plains, IL
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