FirstBarkBarbara and her team at the Thinking K9 are fabulous. Barbara provides an excellent opportunity for both you and your puppy to learn and grow together as a team. Barbara provides an environment where it is safe for you and your puppy to make mistakes (it will happen)!! I highly recommend the services Barbara provides and I look forward to taking more classes with her.
The Thinking K9, LLC
Janesville, Wisconsin
About The Thinking K9, LLC
The Thinking K9, LLC offers BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION, not obedience, because most people have already taught obedience but are still struggling-- that’s because obedience isn’t the problem! Our training is rooted in biopsychology, neuro-biology, and ethology, specializing in fear-based behaviors, addressing issues at their core rather than masking them. As the only ACCREDITED, certified trainer in Rock County offering group classes, we provide advanced, education-backed solutions that actually work. With continuous advanced education, we don’t just offer training; we offer lasting transformation. You don’t need to live in constant hyper-vigilance, your dog can enjoy life with you, and so can you.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
Program details
This workshop encompasses everything that it takes for both dog and human to achieve their Canine Good Citizen title. Testing to follow education.
- Crate training
- House training
- Puppy training
Program details
Prepare your 4-6mo old puppies for Canine Good Citizen class with S.T.A.R. Puppy! This class includes the S.T.A.R. Puppy Curriculum as well as additional confidence building and obedience.
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Fear and confidence
- Resource guarding
How training happens
- Group classes
- Owner coaching
- Private training
Dog age
- Adult dogs
- Puppies
Program details
Puppies will play with other puppies, as well as well mannered adult dogs that will teach them proper play skills. They will also have the opportunity to climb on and play with our specialized fitness equipment.
Training level
- Advanced obedience
- Advanced training
- Beginner training
Assistance and working dogs
- Detection dog training
- Police K9 training
- Therapy dog training
Dog sports
- Agility
- Barn hunt
- Rally obedience
Program details
We teach novice and seasoned exhibitors how to execute Rally signs with precision, all while having FUN! We take Rally to a whole new level and show you how to get the most flashy performance possible!
This class marries advanced obedience skills with trick training! Rally FrEe is a less intimidating form of FreeStyle Dancing.
- Trick training
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Additional services
- Dog walking
- Grooming
Other listed services
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- Behaviour Analysis
- Canine Conditioning
- Core Manners Class
Program details
This program teaches basic good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to their owners. You will learn how to teach your dog not to jump on people, leash skills, stays, and more! This class is great for the pet dogs and lays a foundation for those seeking their Canine Good Citizen title.
- Dog Instructor
- Dog Sports
- Dog Training School
- Dog Training Techniques
- Dog's Obedience
- Enrichment Classes
- Exercise Plan
- Home Services
- K9 Detection
- Learning And Training
- Nail Trims
- Ninja Doggo Class
Program details
Ninja Doggo combines Trick Training, as well as Agility and Fitness equipment! Ninja Doggo is an obstacle-course style class that is exclusively taught at The Thinking K9. Our class uses purely positive training that builds confidence, team work, and handler/dog bond.
- Obedience Class
- Skills Training
- Stunt Dog
- Training Courses
- Training Your Dog
- Unique Training
- Veterinary Care
- Walks On Leash
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
Hu. Do you have any upcoming puppy classes?
Hi Meridyth. Our Puppy & Manners classes start every 7-8 weeks.
Community answer · The Thinking K9, LLC · 2023-09-21
how would you contact them? i find no email address or phone number. How can you ask a specific question about training. if unable to make contact, will have to find a different trainer
It’s easy to miss—kind of like when a dog’s toy is hiding under the couch cushion. You can find our contact form linked in the main menu on every page of thethinkingk9.com. That’s the quickest way to reach us.
Community answer · The Thinking K9, LLC · 2025-09-21
We took your training class last year with liebe. She has the urge to bark at me for no reason in the evening. Not sure what to do
Hi Steve, great hearing from you! Please shoot me an email so we can go over stratagies.
Community answer · The Thinking K9, LLC · 2025-09-21
Is it possible to register for classes at the building?
Absolutely! We'd love to see you and your dog! All registration is done online. All of our classes are found here: https://www.thethinkingk9.com/services/classes/
Community answer · The Thinking K9, LLC · 2020-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.8
65 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Knowledgeable staff 9
- Training techniques 5
- Fun environment 4
- Instructors 4
- Caring staff 3
- Informative classes 3
All 10 topics
- Behavior issues 2
- Confidence building 2
- Open to questions 2
- Program 2
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Dr. Chandra really involves the parents of the animal, he is also very patient and very reasonable in cost.
Barb and Kaitie are absolutely fantastic. You can tell that they both love dogs and are great at what they do. We have taken two very different dogs here, for two different reasons. Bella is a social butterfly and loves people, but was a bit too headstrong and not the best at lis…Read full reviewClose full review
Barb and Kaitie are absolutely fantastic. You can tell that they both love dogs and are great at what they do. We have taken two very different dogs here, for two different reasons. Bella is a social butterfly and loves people, but was a bit too headstrong and not the best at listening to us. With help from The Thinking K9, she is now a much better behaved pup, while still maintaining her silly and playful personality. Our other dog Luke was extremely shy and timid. We decided to take a class with him to try to boost his confidence. He is now midway through his second program, and we have noticed a huge change already! No matter your dog’s personality/needs, I think TTK9 has something great to offer.
Advice is amazing.
Great facility and very knowledgeable instructors.
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