Recently finished the Puppy Socialization class - at the start my pup was terrified of the other…read morepuppies and did not want to meet them at all. By the end, she was playing off-leash with a couple other puppies! We have signed up for further classes :)

I brought my pup Gracie, a pitty mix, to the Saint Paul location for basic obedience and had a…read moregreat experience. The trainer was patient and knowledgeable and wonderful to work with. And on the last day of class when all the dogs were testing out, my pup seemed to be over it and eventually just laid down and refused to do any more. The trainer laughed and sympathized with her and gave her some pets, telling her she was a good girl. I definitely recommend bringing your pup here for training.

I cannot recommend Northstar Family K9 enough!…read more Doug came to me as a foster, and from the very beginning, I knew he was going to need some extra help. He had already been returned twice before coming into rescue, and the thought of putting him up for adoption and having him experience another return honestly terrified me. Doug was an anxious puppy who lacked confidence, struggled with severe separation anxiety, and was incredibly leash reactive. And when I say reactive, I mean he would lunge up and down like a tiger and was nearly impossible to calm down. As his foster, I became very attached to him. I wanted him to find his forever home, but I was so nervous about adopting him out and having him returned again. He deserved stability, and I couldn't bear the thought of him going through another failed placement. That's when we decided Doug needed more support, and he spent 4 weeks at Northstar Family K9 for their board-and-train program. I'll be completely honest sending him away was HARD. But the team at Northstar made the entire experience so much easier. Milo, Julia, Emma, and Hank made it feel like Doug was at a second home. The daily report cards and videos were amazing. I never felt completely disconnected from him. I could see his progress, know how he was doing, and feel like I was still a part of his journey even while he was away. We also got to go in for training sessions, which I absolutely loved because they weren't just training Doug they were teaching us how to continue working with him when he came home. And the transformation has been incredible. Doug is a completely different dog. He has confidence. He's calmer. He has tools to work through situations that previously overwhelmed him. And most importantly, I now feel confident sending him to his forever home. As a foster, that is everything to me. I don't want to just find a dog a home. I want to feel confident that the home is going to be their forever home especially for a dog who has already experienced the heartbreak of being returned twice. Thanks to Northstar, Doug is now getting adopted, and for the first time, I can let him go to his forever family without that same fear in the back of my mind that he'll be returned again. Northstar didn't just train Doug. They gave him confidence, gave him tools, and gave me confidence in his future. I truly cannot recommend Northstar Family K9 enough. If you have a dog struggling with anxiety, confidence, reactivity, or behavioral challenges, I would absolutely encourage you to talk to them. Thank you to Milo, Julia, Emma, Hank, and the entire Northstar team for loving our boy, believing in him, and helping set him up for success.

This is the best training facility! Their detailed daily updates, including videos, pictures, and…read morereports, are invaluable, especially seeing the continued progress! It's truly comforting to know your dog is being loved and cared for, particularly when you're missing them. We saw an immediate difference when our dog came home and even our friends noticed it too!

We purchased a family membership in November of 2017 when our German Shepherd was 10 weeks old…read more We have been to the Puppy and Tweeners classes and also Puppy Prodigy which exposed us to some agility skills. We just finished up Tracking Level One and Level Two. All the instructors we have had I have thoroughly enjoyed. They are volunteers who have a strong passion for dogs and training. Jane & Rhonda were the tracking instructors who have extensive knowledge in what it takes to pass a test. My dog loves following scent trails! My son and I volunteered at an agility trial not knowing what to expect. It was super fun and we learned a lot about the sport. There is always something going on at the club!

I highly recommend Twin Cities Obedience Training Club for puppy training classes and some of their…read moreadolescence courses. They are able to break down some of the basics. The homework and techniques have been helpful in teaching my dog some foundational work. I believe TCOTC is also a popular location for brining dogs who want to learn agility. I do think the trainers get paid for the classes they lead, but it almost seems like they are all volunteers and there for the love of helping other dogs. I do feel the classes are helpful, but I also think there is some heavy overlap between classes - even though you are told to take some of them in a specific order.

Our pup loves wags n woofs!…read more We have done puppy training here, and after doing it he was perfectly on his way to being a well socialized dog. We have also done both daycare and grooming. Daycare was well priced and he was pooped by the end of it. You can also keep an eye on your dog via their cameras. Grooming was also in line with competitors pricing and we received a floofy good smelling dog.

These guys are family. I have bringing my dog Nora to Wag 'n Woofs since I rescued her almost 5…read moreyears ago. They have been absolutely amazing. I really appreciate that this is a family-owned small business and not a large chain like a number of the other local doggy daycare/boarding facilities. They get to know all of the pups super well. They are really "blossomed" the past year and a half in terms of offering tons of fun theme days where you can get photos of your dog dressed up and participating in activities (bunny ear photos and Easter egg hunt for Easter!) They also post fun updates to social media and have tons of cameras so you can check in on your pup throughout the day if you choose. They have helped me out soooo many times including when I have been running late for the pick-up or reaching out for a late reservation or an add-on service. The ability to be able to have Nora get groomed, nails clipped, and her anal glands expressed all during a regular day at daycare is amazing and so convenient. When we moved just over a year ago, we literally made sure to keep in mind the distance between us and Wag 'n Woofs because bringing her elsewhere was not an option. Thanks so much for all your team does!

Soon after adopting our wonderful rescue dog Maggie, my wife and I quickly realized that we were…read moregoing to need help with some of her behavioral issues. We contacted Bark Busters to help with leash pulling, aggression towards other dogs, and some really tough separation anxiety issues. On the first visit Lynne showed us some techniques on how to properly communicate our expectations to Maggie and help correct some of her terrible leash behavior. We very pleased to see results in that first visit, and by being consistent with what we learned, walking started to become enjoyable instead of frustrating. In follow up visits Lynne came up with some really creative ways to help us combat and solve the aggression and separation anxiety issues. One thing we really liked about Bark Busters is that it isn't class training. The trainers come to you and interact with the dog in it's own environment which we found to be really helpful. The lifetime guarantee has been beneficial as we still communicate with Lynne about progress/advice and have had follow up visits to help with other issues. I would definitely recommend Lynne and Bark Busters again.

We had such a great experience with Bark Busters while training our dog, Ruby! From start to…read morefinish, their communication was clear, prompt, and incredibly helpful. They took the time to really listen to our concerns and made sure we felt confident implementing the training techniques at home. What truly stood out was their character -- patient, kind, and genuinely invested in Ruby's success. You can tell they truly care about both the dogs and the families they work with. We saw such positive changes in Ruby, and we feel so much more confident as dog owners because of their guidance. We're so grateful for their support and would absolutely recommend Bark Busters to anyone looking for professional, effective, and compassionate dog training!

Because they really care, they understand that when you bring in your pet, no matter what for…read more They are ready to help. I really appreciate the hard work and loving way they are with your puppy or your kittens. They are ready.

EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED. I brought my two cats in to get spayed but didn't know that one was almost…read more7 weeks pregnant!!! Rather than CALLING ME to see if it was okay with moving forward, they ABORTED the babies and then CHARGED ME FOR IT. I have never been so frustrated, disappointed and sad ever. This is just pure animal cruelty. They should have called me to confirm if it was okay (I would have NEVER EVER said yes.) and not only that, they charged me an additional fee for something I would have NOT okayed. DO NOT GO HERE. Pure animal cruelty. This is absolutely disgusting that they did this.

The staff here are phenomenal! Silly me, forgot to do Bordetella vaccines and unfortunately, I…read morewasn't able to board my dog for safety and health concern because she does not have the Bordetella vaccine. The staff was very caring very concerned and very helpful giving me insight into boarding laws and regulations. I highly recommend this place. It looks very clean. There's a groomer next-door if your dog isn't clean and they are sister stores, and the grooming people next-door are just as friendly and just as helpful and for that I am very, very thankful as this is my first time traveling with my senior Chihuahua in the city. If you have a pup that needs boarding please come here they really CARE about your doggy's safety. Next time I'm in the city, I will be using this service as I frequently visit the twin cities. JJW

Great atmosphere! The Manager, Jess(Jessica?) was so helpful! She goes above a& beyond to make sure…read moreyour pet/child is well taken care of!

Neuman always takes care of our dog Cooper. It's like sending our dog to a family member, you know…read morehe is going to be well taken care of!!

We are getting ready to leave our two cherished dogs at Neuman's next week and are not in the least…read moreconcerned. We know that the staff there will treat them perfectly - AND we asked them to "tune up" our little Frenchie. She is recently over a bad injury and has been on prednisone for almost five weeks. We did not correct many of her bad behaviors during this time, and are confident Mya and the team will bring her back to perfect manners. Thank you Neuman's!!

We have been boarding out 2 dogs, Izzy and Mick here for about 9 years when we are on vacation or…read morewhen daycare is needed from time to time. Our two 35 - 40 lb., dogs get very excited when we arrive and always are very happy when we pick them up (not to mention exhausted when we get home). We can watch them in the play yard on camara while we are on vacation; bonus! I had my shiba-poodle mix groomed here once as he needed a haircut and they did a fantastic job.

My dog loves to go there. she is always tired when we get home Great friendly staff! dogs play all…read moreday and get treats

Emma's been walking my two dogs since summer 2021. I feel so lucky to have found such a…read moretrustworthy, caring and reliable person to walk my dogs. I have a high-energy, extroverted puppy that needs a midday power walk while my other dog is a shy senior who prefers short strolls. Somehow, Emma's figured out how to cater to both of their needs...simultaneously. My dogs adore Emma and look forward to seeing her every Tuesday and Thursday. Emma's also been a positive influence on my dogs -- they no longer bark/carry on when she arrives and are better walkers all around. I appreciate that Emma is so good with them, captures sweet photos on walks and (when necessary) goes through the hassle of getting them in/out of their winter gear. I highly recommend Resevoir Doggies!

My girls absolutely love Emma! Being new to the area I was extremely hesitant to reach out to…read moresomeone to walk my pups while I'm at work, but very grateful for Emma. You can tell she loves what she does. One of my girls is a lot more reserved than the other, but she still really took to her quickly and that says a lot. Emma is super reliable, she's easy to work with your schedule, and prices very reasonable. Overall I have no complaints and couldn't have found a better match for my girls!