Your Northwoods "Paw-sitive" Dog Trainer TLC Dog Training

I offer paw-sitive, practical dog training for families across the Northwoods of Wisconsin. My goal is to help owners understand their dogs and build skills that lead to better behavior at home and in everyday life.

I work with puppies, rescue dogs and adult dogs, helping owners address common challenges while building a strong foundation of trust and communication. In addition to private lessons, I enjoy teaching the canine sport of Agility and offer classes for a variety of experience levels.

Class offerings and schedules change throughout the year, so please check back here or visit my Facebook page for the latest updates.

Always Stay Paw-sitive!

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Training With Love by Carol

"Paw-sitive" Dog Training

“Paw-sitive” training focuses on building a trusting and respectful relationship between you and your dog. Rather than relying on punishment, this approach teaches dogs what to do by rewarding behaviors we want to see more often.

I use encouragement, treats, praise and clear communication to help dogs learn in a way that is both effective and enjoyable. Dogs quickly begin to understand which behaviors earn rewards, making training easier for both the dog and you.

For example, when teaching a puppy to sit, the puppy is rewarded the moment they naturally sit. Over time, the puppy learns that sitting leads to praise and treats, and the behavior becomes reliable.

This positive approach helps dogs gain confidence, strengthens the bond between you and your dog, and creates lasting results that work in everyday life.

Always Stay Paw-sitive!

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Different Breeds
One-On-One Dog Training

Private Lessons

With over 25 years of helping busy Northwoods families train their dogs, I know every pup learns a little differently. That’s why private lessons are so valuable.

Personalized Training Plan: In a one-on-one setting, I can design a plan that fits your dog’s personality and learning style while tackling the specific challenges you’re facing at home.

Fewer Distractions: Working privately also means we can keep the focus right where it belongs - on you and your dog - so progress often happens more quickly and with less stress.

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What Clients Are Saying

 I just came across your card and wanted to give you a call because sometimes people don’t know how much you helped them. I wanted you know how much you helped us. Rosie is doing so well. She is such a good dog since we worked with you, and I wanted you to know!

Gail H. & Rosie

Carol's instruction is very easy to follow and she makes sure the dogs (and owners) are always getting a positive experience.

Carly R. & Lacie

Between the medications and Carol’s touch, Will was returned to us about a month later much calmer and with some new skills. She was also potty trained (something we failed to be able to do on our own)!

Carol taught us how to help Willow and taught us how to communicate with her so she understood us. Without Carol’s help I don’t know if we would have been able to fall in love with our “wild child” puppy.

Is she perfect in every way? No - but she is so much better than she was. She continues to learn new things everyday. We are so thankful for the help Carol gave us so we can live with our pup with less stress. We love our Willow now!

Willow's Mom