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    Animal Minds Behavior & Training

    4.7 (49 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Dog boarding and training

    Private dog training

    Puppy socialization classes

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    Distraction training as Terra tries to get her attention to break.
    Zachary H.

    Prior to bringing our puppy home my wife and I decided we would commit to a trainer and not do everything ourselves. This was the best decision we could have made for our Toller, Maisey Mae as we received more correction than our puppy did. Terra was very quick to communicate after I sent off my email and was 2 of 5 companies that even returned my email as I searched for a trainer. I appreciated her time and ability to give me some guidance prior to even having or even knowing what sex my puppy was going to be. After our first session with Terra we were quick to book the package and continue with not only training Maisey but training us. We found that we were making multiple command mistakes that lead to confusion and communication breakdown with Maisey. After just one session we saw Maisey paying attention more, less distracted, and we were set up with a clear plan. Maisey was quick to learn from Terra and Terra was quick to adapt her training plan to meet Maisey's needs. After our package plan ended we are continuing our training with Terra performing private lessons with the Ecollar. I can't recommend Terra enough and those that I have referred have had great experiences with Terra. Maisey has a lot to learn and Terra has a lot of knowledge to teach. Excited to have such a great trainer!

    Mimi Chanel - The joyful, practically purfect pup, thanks to Susan at Animal Minds.

    We highly recommend Susan at Animal Minds. My parent's 16 month old standard poodle Mimi Chanel was out of control, really cute but out of control - jumping on people, barking continuously, and not walking well on a leash. They were at their wits end as what to do. A friend told me about Susan at Animal Minds and the success she had with her dog. I placed a message, Susan responded right away. I explained our situation. A couple days later Mimi was off to school. Susan was excellent at communicating and updating her progress along the way. She got to know Mimi customizing her training to fit her personality type. We had phone calls, pictures and videos which were a great comfort to the folks to know she was doing well and cared for. A few weeks later Mimi came home for a test run and to show off her new manners. At the same time Susan explained what Mimi had learned and how to remind her when she forgot her manners. Susan made several trips to the house to check on her student and answer any questions. As my mom said, "Mimi came back a practically perfect pup. We've always loved Mimi's joyful spirit, now she's a well mannered joyful dog." We can't thank you enough Susan! Sincerely, The Schlegel Family

    Ava striking a pose while practicing her off-leash recall.
    Valerie H.

    Terra from Animal Minds transformed my relationship with my very energetic German Shorthair puppy, Ava. Ava was good with basic commands, but when it came to walking on the leash, recall, and leave-it, she was a holy terror and way beyond what I could handle. I did her board and train program for two weeks and continue to take follow-up group classes. Terra is a wonderful trainer of both humans and dogs. I've had many dogs and many trainers, but none were as good as Terra. I'm very lucky I found her! I highly recommend her.

    Chloe

    Life changing. Our dog, Chloe, had gone through 3 pet smart courses (beginner twice and intermediate once), we have had someone come to our house and work with her, and we have bought books to no avail. Susan is a miracle worker. Our dog still needs work (and almost certainly always will) but I am no longer afraid to take my dog on a walk or have a friend come over. The cost is more than worth it and I wish we had done this years ago. This 8 week training course dramatically improved both our dog's and our quality of life!

    Natalie S.

    My pups and I love Susan! I am a behavior analyst and knew right away when I brought my unruly pup around other dogs that I was dealing with some aggression which is something above my expertise (I guess dogs are way different than children) ;) Susan came in and taught us all kinds of awesome things. We really appreciate her continued support. I recommend her to anyone looking for dog training.

    Elliot adores Susan!
    California G.

    Susan is an amazing trainer and we cannot say enough about the positive changes we have seen in Elliot! Susan is patient and so thorough with her instructions, explanations and very generous with her time! We cannot thank her enough for everything she has done and for giving us the tools and confidence to continue our work with Elliot. We highly recommend her and wish her every success!

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    Ask the Community - Animal Minds Behavior & Training

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