Positive K9 LLC Training Center

02/10/2025

🐾 Positive K9 Show Handling with Dory 🐾

✨ Want to take your conformation handling to the next level? ✨

Join Positive K9 Show Handling, led by Dorothea (Dory) Hand—a 🏆 retired AKC professional handler with 35+ years of experience specializing in 🐕 sporting & working breeds! Dory is passionate about helping owner-handlers shine in the ring, whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your skills.

💡 What makes us different?
✅ Expert coaching from a seasoned professional 🎯
✅ Special focus on confidence-building 🐶
✅ Personalized critiques—everyone gets homework 📚
✅ Learn ring strategy, presentation & pro-level handling 🎖️

At Positive K9, we don’t just practice—we train with purpose! 💪 Whether you’re stepping into the ring for the first time or aiming for a Best in Show, you’ll leave class feeling prepared & confident! 🌟

📅 Join us & take your handling skills to the next level! 📅

📩 Contact Positive K9 today for class info! 📞🐾 Phone or text 252-432-2001
email [email protected]

02/05/2025

🏆 Want to See Your Dog Shine in the Show Ring? 🐾✨

At Positive K9, we offer limited in-home board & train services exclusively for show dogs! 🎯🐶

👩‍🏫 With 35+ years of experience as a retired AKC professional handler, I specialize in teaching free stacks, building confidence in dogs, and helping owner-handlers master their skills in the ring. Whether you’re handling a puppy just starting out or an adult that needs fine-tuning, we’re here to help you both succeed! 🐕‍🦺✨

🏡 What Makes Us Unique?
💖 Your dog will live in our home as part of the family—we are not a boarding kennel.
🎓 Regular, personalized training sessions focused on show success.
🤝 Weekly handling classes to fine-tune your dog’s skills and boost your confidence as an owner-handler.
🎖 All dogs will earn their Canine Good Citizen (CGC) title before going home!
🎁 Plus, you’ll receive two free private lessons after the program—and unlimited coaching support to keep you and your dog on the path to success for life!

🌟 Whether you’re aiming for Best in Show or just beginning your journey, we’ll help you and your dog look and feel like champions! 🏅

📩 Spots are VERY limited, so message us today to secure your dog’s place! 🐶💼

02/02/2025

Come join us for drop in Conformation class Sunday 2/ 9
Sunday 2/ 23
12:00 - 1:00

01/18/2025

🐾 Join us for PK9’s Saturday Drop-In Barn Hunt Class! 🐾

📅 Dates: February 1st & 15th
⏰ Sessions:
• 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

🏠🐀 Class Size: Limited to 6 teams per session, so secure your spot early!

💳 Pre-payment is required to reserve your spot. $40

🐶 What is Barn Hunt?
Barn Hunt is an exciting dog sport that taps into your dog’s natural hunting instincts. 🐕🔍 Your pup will navigate through tunnels, climb hay bales, and sniff out hidden rats (safely contained in secure tubes). It’s like a treasure hunt for your dog, full of fun and mental stimulation!

🌟 Whether you’re new to the sport or looking to sharpen your skills, our drop-in classes offer a pawsome opportunity to bond with your dog and embrace their inner hunter!

We hope you can join us! 🐀

PK 9 is pleased to offer a weekend Barn Hunt Drop In Class Saturday February 1 & 15 Drop in Classes please choose only 1 time slot 9:00 am -11:00 am 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Instructor: Amanda Steiger Rodieck Dropins: $40 per visit Class Size: 6 Dogs Maximum PREREQUISITES: Dogs must be free of aggression an...

01/17/2025

🎉 Introducing Our New STAR Puppy Classes! 🎉

Are you ready to give your puppy a stellar start in life? 🌟 At Positive K9 Training Center, we’re excited to offer the AKC STAR Puppy program with classes tailored to every stage of your puppy’s early development!

Our STAR Puppy classes are divided into three fun and engaging categories to fit your puppy’s age and learning level:

🐾 Preschool (8-16 weeks)
Help your youngest pups build confidence and social skills in a safe, nurturing environment. This class focuses on basic commands, socialization, and handling for a strong foundation.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DA9A62BA5FCC07-53662180-winter

🐾 Kindergarten (4-6 months)
This class builds on the basics, introducing more complex commands, impulse control, and positive reinforcement techniques. Perfect for pups ready to learn good manners!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DA9A62BA5FCC07-54046556-winter

🐾 Senior (6 months and older)
For the older pups, we reinforce obedience, focus on advanced social skills, and prepare for the AKC STAR Puppy evaluation, setting your dog up for future training successes!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DA9A62BA5FCC07-53662162-winter

Exciting News! Completing the AKC STAR Puppy class now makes you eligible for a new AKC title, recognizing your puppy’s achievements and progress in the program! 🏅

✨ Why Join? ✨
• Build a strong bond with your puppy.
• Encourage good behavior and social skills.
• Lay the groundwork for future training and titles.
• Have fun with your pup in a supportive community!

📅 New classes start soon—enroll your puppy today and give them the STAR treatment they deserve! 🌟 link to sign up beneath each class description

contact us at [email protected]
for more details and registration.

01/15/2025

Keep your dog’s paws safe during winter walks with tips for protection against ice, salt, and cold. Ensure their comfort and health in chilly weather.

01/10/2025

📣 Mark Your Calendars! 🗓️

Join us on February 22, 2025, for an exciting seminar:

“Introduction to Dryland Mushing Sports” 🐕‍🦺🚴‍♂️

Led by Jessica Tomkoski, Doctor of Physical Therapy and dryland mushing enthusiast, this seminar will cover:
• Harness Fitting: Try various harnesses on your pup for the perfect fit. 🐾
• Gear and Safety: Essential equipment and safety tips for both humans and dogs. 🦺👟
• Training Cues: Learn the commands your dog needs, including directionals, “on-by,” and pulling on cue. 🎓🐶
• Fitness Building: Strategies to enhance fitness for you and your dog, tailored to your goals. 💪🐕

After the discussions, we’ll gear up and practice getting dogs to pull short distances in the field outside. 🌳🏃‍♀️

👇🏼👇🏼Sign up link click here 👇🏼👇🏼

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DA9A62BA5FCC07-54437817-introduction

We hope you will join us!! 🐾❤️

For a glimpse into the world of dryland mushing, check out this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdxJX_JlSlA&utm_source=chatgpt.com

01/03/2025

🎉 Happy New Year from Positive K9 Training Center! 🎉

Start 2025 off strong by joining us for exciting training opportunities in our small, intimate class sizes—ensuring you and your dog get the personalized attention you deserve! We offer both private and group lessons to suit your needs.

📅 Train in Comfort
Our indoor, climate-controlled facility guarantees a comfortable environment year-round—rain, snow, or shine! Plus, our Barn Hunt building is heated for those chilly days. 🐀

We Offer Group Classes for All Levels:
• 🐾 Basic Family Dog
• 🐾 Performance Foundations
• 🐾 Puppy Preschool
• 🐾 Puppy Kindergarten
• 🐾 Rally (Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Excellent)
• 🐾 Conformation
• 🐾 Scent Work

💡 Why Choose Us?
• Small class sizes for personalized attention
• Over 30 years of experience from our expert trainers
• Drop-in classes available for Rally, Scent Work, Conformation, and Barn Hunt
• Conformation taught by a retired AKC registered handler with 35+ years of experience

Conformation Class Schedule
• 🐕 Tuesday: 6:30–7:30 PM (Year-round)
• 🐕 Wednesday: 1:30 PM
• 🐕 Occasional Weekends

🏅 Need a Place to Work Your Dog?
Don’t need a class but still want space to train? We offer private rentals of our Agility Field, Barn Hunt Building, and Training Center! Perfect for individuals or teams who want to train on their own schedule.

👉 Check out our classes and sign up below:

• 🐕 Basic Family Dog/CGC/Senior STAR Puppy:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DA9A62BA5FCC07-53662162-winter

• 🐕 Performance Foundations:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DA9A62BA5FCC07-53662842-winter

• 🐕 Rally (Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Excellent):
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DA9A62BA5FCC07-53662464-winter

• 🐕 Puppy Preschool
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DA9A62BA5FCC07-53662180-winter

• 🐕 Puppy Kindergarten
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DA9A62BA5FCC07-54046556-winter

Let’s make 2025 your dog’s best year yet! 💥🐾

01/01/2025

Happy New Year 🐾🥂

12/25/2024

We want to take a moment to thank all of our Positive K9 family for another incredible year. We are so very grateful for each and every one of you!

Wishing you and your families a joyous and magical Christmas filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments. Be safe, stay warm, and enjoy the holiday season! 🐾 🐾🐾

12/19/2024

More dates have been set:)

1/4/25, and 1/18/25 @9 am

If you have ever been interested in barn hunt, come join us at Positive K9 LLC Training Center for drop-in and instructional barn hunt runs. These drop-ins will be geared toward instinct through Open levels, but any level is welcome to come if you want to get your dog some ring time or tunnel practice. This facility is climate controlled so we can stay warm in this cold weather!
PM for more info and availability, there are currently openings on 1/4/25, and 1/18/25 at 9am.


Phone or text 252-432-2001 for more info and availability

11/23/2024

Come join us for Barn hunt tomorrow Saturday 11/23 at 9am, there is still availability for drop-ins:) we have a senior tunnel and novice tunnel currently set up, but can easily be changed to an open tunnel if anyone needs

11/20/2024

Come join us for our winter Scent work class with Shannon Jones we have a few openings still available
Classes start Thursday December 19th

PREREQUISITES: Dogs must be free of aggression and/or reactivity toward people and other dogs in order to participate in group classes. Dogs must also show proof of vaccinations. SCENT WORK New Classes begin Thursday, November 7, 2024. Meeting dates will be 11/7, 11/14, 12/19, 12/26 (possibly), 1/2,...

10/09/2024

PK9 offers these beautiful locally made PVC Stacking Boxes
This box will last you forever as PVC does not splinter, rot or welt. If you’re interested message me.
Middle piece is adjustable so this will work for puppies all the way up to adult. custom orders for various sizes also available.

If you are interested i encourage you to stop by PK9 and give it a try. I will also give you a free lesson on how to successfully use the box . Standard box 3FT long $200