Pawsitively Unleashed!

Renea at Pawsitively Unleashed is absolutely top notch! Her knowledge, patience, and positive approach to training make all the difference. She truly understands dogs—and their owners—and tailors her methods to each dog’s personality and needs. Whether it’s puppy basics, behavior challenges, or advanced obedience, Renea provides clear guidance and lasting results. You can tell she genuinely cares about helping dogs become confident, well-mannered companions while strengthening the bond between pets and their people. Central Wisconsin is lucky to have such a skilled and compassionate trainer. Highly recommend Renea and Pawsitively Unleashed to anyone looking for professional, effective, and kind dog training!

Our 4 yr old black lab tore her ACL awhile back, but we couldn't afford the $6k surgery. Renea suggested swim therapy to help strengthen the muscles, while getting the extra support of a doggie life jacket to help her swim more easily. The pool is set at a therapeutic warm temperature, and the sessions are 30 minutes long. Our Lily has had 10 sessions to date and the transformation/healing has been AMAZING! I give Pawsitively Unleashed 10 stars 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟!! Check them out for yourself 🥰.

We are so grateful to have found such a kind, friendly, and knowledgeable dog trainer. From the very first meeting, it was clear that they have a deep love for dogs and a true passion for what they do. With years of experience and a calm, positive approach, they have made a huge difference in our dog’s behavior in such a short amount of time. Our dog is currently in training and we are already seeing amazing progress. The trainer is patient and explains things in a way that is easy to understand and follow at home. They take the time to get to know each dog’s personality and needs, which makes the training feel personal and effective. One of our favorite parts of the training is the group sessions. Not only are they great for socialization, but they also give us a chance to practice commands and routines with other dogs around. Our dog gets so excited to see the other dogs each week—it’s like a fun class and playdate all in one! The trainer creates a supportive and welcoming environment for both dogs and their humans. We feel encouraged, empowered, and much more confident as dog owners. If you’re looking for someone who truly cares, has the skills to back it up, and brings out the best in your dog, we highly recommend this trainer. They’ve helped us build a stronger bond with our dog, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience.

A Lifesaver for My K9 Partner—Grateful Beyond Words When you’re preparing your top Search and Rescue K9 for the biggest deployment of his life—and he’s injured—it’s hard to describe the pressure, urgency, and emotion involved. Our team was headed into a major cold case mission in Georgia, a real-world deployment with multiple law enforcement agencies. My partner, Crixus, a high-performing SAR dog, was not at 100%. And in that critical moment, Shari Sprague at Pawsitively Unleashed Performance quite literally saved the mission. Shari’s expertise in canine rehabilitation is unmatched. She combines science-backed methodology with a deep, intuitive understanding of working dogs and what they need to recover, reset, and reach peak performance. She didn’t just treat an injury—she created a strategic plan to get Crixus mission-ready while protecting his long-term health. Her care, precision, and commitment to excellence helped turn a potential setback into a comeback. Thanks to Shari, Crixus was cleared to work and gave one of the strongest performances of his life during Operation Georgia Peach, a multi-agency Missing Persons deployment that demanded everything we had—mentally, physically, and emotionally. There is no doubt in my mind that without Shari’s intervention, this mission would have gone very differently. Her knowledge, professionalism, and genuine care for working dogs make her an irreplaceable asset to any K9 handler, whether you’re in search and rescue, law enforcement, or competitive sport. If your dog is injured, underperforming, or preparing for something big—Shari is the one you want in your corner. Thank you, Shari. You helped us show up when it mattered most.