I recently signed up with Puppy-Wuppy to help my two year old female German Shepard/Australian Cattle dog mix improve her basic behavior and to learn how to better manage her energy level. Upon reaching out, Lori and her team were extremely helpful, explaining the school's overall training approach, the class size and structure, and letting me know the expectations of owners throughout the process. (Reinforcing training lessons at home between weekly classes, etc.) Thus far, my dog and I have completed nine weeks of basic obedience training (each semester is comprised of six weekly classes) much of which has focused on building foundational skills related to following commands, walking alongside the owner ('heeling'), and building patience (e.g., maintaining a 'sit' position until released). The class size is small (four dogs in my current basic obedience class) in order to enable focused instruction for each dog/owner and to minimize possible distractions for the dogs. While my dog will likely always be energetic and excitable, I've already seen a noticeable improvement in her behavior, particularly on walks (less pulling, less reacting to other dogs). Overall I am very happy with the results and will continue my dog's training with Puppy-Wuppy. read more

Laura Hedderick Having had dogs all our lives my husband and I never ever did any official dog training. When we decided to get our German Shepard Bella , my husband wanted to do more with her than just be our pet. We then adopted another German Shepard Diesel, that was scheduled to be killed and was rescued . We were the fourth home and he had issues with being reactive and afraid of other dogs. Bella has earned her title in Rally Novice A and has started her beginner obedience A trials and her goal is to move onto IPO. Diesel has become my therapy dog for personal mobility issues and now has acceptable sociable behavior around other dogs. He's a pleasure to take out in public. If you have a dog that needs direction and guidance, you need to become a handler that's strong and confident to show them what's acceptable. Puppy -Wuppy has a lot to offer to help anyone with any issues you may be having with your loved dog. Classes are small and give you the attention you need to learn how to how to be the best partner for your dog.Besides dog training tips Lori offers specialty classes if you are looking to do more with your pet such as rally, agility, obedience, therapy/CGC, and new this year will be dock diving. read more

I have been going to Puppy-Wuppy for 3 years now and cannot say enough great things about Lori Minardi. She is a fantastic trainer and handler who has experience with all different kinds of dog breeds and temperaments. I have brought all 3 of my dogs to her and have taken a range of classes from obedience and rally, to urban agility and agility classes. She has encoraged me and my one dog to challenge the limits of what we can do as a team and if it wasn't for her I would have never thought to start competing in AKC trials. When I started going to her I had a skitish and freightened dog who would growl and cry as soon as another dog entered the room. Because she helped build his confidence through training, I now have a calm, well adjusted dog, who I can take anywhere with me. What sets her apart from the other trainers out there is that she truly cares about the dogs and clients she teaches. She doesn't try one single method of training, but works with you to find the right method for you and your dog. Her smaller class sizes also give you the 1:1 attention you do not get from other training facilities. read more

Training our puppy with Lori has gifted us with a friendly and well-behaved member of the family! We rescued an 11 week old Shepherd mix who had no human contact at all. Knowing this puppy was going to be a big dog (I've only had lap dogs before), I knew I needed help training him - for the safety of others and the sanity of the family! Lori taught me how to own, teach, discipline, and work with my dog to help him best learn and obey. She helped Kenai overcome his enormous fear of noises, and always made the training classes positive and fun. Kenai LOVES Lori and is motivated by this mutual love. We are complimented on his wonderful behavior everywhere we go, and we owe it all to his training at Puppy-Wuppy. Kenai learned so much in his classes, that he is now getting ready to take his Therapy Dog test! The training with Lori has given Kenai a more enriched life, our family a fabulous friendly and obedient pet, and the community a loving therapy dog! We NEVER could have done this without Lori's teaching. read more

A great place to teach and train your dog of any age. Lori and her staff of trainers truly care about your puppy/dog being the best it can be. You and your dog will have fun learning how to work as a team and you will get quick, effective and lasting results if you follow their program - which is logical and simple to do. I've seen dozens of people get impressive results with many different breeds, types and ages of dogs. Lori is particularly great at solving "problem" behaviors. If you want to take your dog to the next level and compete in obedience or other dog sports, you can do that too. I've titled some dogs in the past and hope to do so again with their help. The facility itself is great and you'll be training with a bunch of very nice people. I'll never take my dogs anywhere else. read more

I sought out Puppy Wuppy when I got my golden retriever Charlie as a puppy. He was much more than I bargained for and I was overwhelmed and defeated. Not only did Puppy Wuppy give me the training tools and guidance to help shape my dog into my absolute dream dog, they also always emphasized building the relationship with my dog as well which I really appreciated. Fast forward to 2 years later and my dog is a certified therapy dog, has numerous titles, participates and competes in various dog sports and I could not begin to imagine life without him. I've also had the privilege of training with all of the trainers at Puppy Wuppy and each of them have been a part of my dogs growth and development. Every trainer there really cares about your goals and helping you achieve them. read more

I was having behavioral problems with one of my dogs. I had tried several trainers & different programs with no success. After an assessment with Lori I was able to get to the root of the problem. She was honest, realistic & no nonsense about her methods so there were no false expectations. After a only a few training sessions I saw a huge improvement in my dogs behavior. We eventually signed up for an agility class, just for "fun", and now my dog is night & day different. He has become a social, trustworthy and calm animal, that is a joy to be around. This is all to the credit of Lori & her training methods! I would highly recommend to anyone. read more

I have been training with Lori with my German Shepherd since this past summer, she is extremely knowledgeable about working breeds as well as other breeds. She truly cares about the success of the dog and never takes a one size fits all method to training. She keeps the classes small- which I love because it gives more time to focus on each individual dog and what they need to work on. My dog has come so far since then and I have learned so much about how to handle him and about dog training all thanks to Lori!!! She's honestly the best and I couldn't imagine taking classes anywhere else :) read more

I can't recommend Puppy-Wuppy enough! Lori, Kaitlyn, Marty, and the rest of the staff are true professionals, who are passionate about training their clients to be outstanding dog owners. My wife Jen and I have begun the process of training our second dog, with Lori and team. We had so much fun and success with our first dog, we knew we would be successful with are new puppy under the watchful, and knowledgeable Puppy Wuppy staff. Thanks to Puppy Wuppy we have two wonderful dogs, that are well behaved, and are a happy addition to our family! Doug, Jen, Jake, Stella Sumpman. read more

My dog and I have been training with Lori since summer of 2016 and she is the best. I was referred to Lori by another trainer because of my dog's on-leash dog aggression issues and Lori has been so helpful in correcting that issue. We had several private lessons both at Lori's training facility and on my street. Now we go to group training which Lori keeps purposefully small, usually only two dogs, which enables her to give so much more individual attention then you get from most other trainers. I would highly recommend her as she is a great trainer and a fantastic person. read more

Lessons with Lori @ Puppy-Wuppy have been so beneficial to my Malinois, Loki, and myself. Helping us find our place together as a team that is positive, concise, & fun!! Every interaction we have is a training opportunity that I try to take advantage of. We started with Puppy-Wuppy last August completed 3 semesters, then took the winter off in case of inclement weather and bad driving conditions. We just started back up last week and boy did we miss our group interactions. We highly recommend this facility for their professionalism and concern for the dogs. read more

When we first adopted our dog, he was a handful: very energetic, mouthed sometimes, and would jump up on people. After one trainer refused to even see us, I signed up for obedience with Lori and saw almost an immediate change. I was more confident, and the dog was happier. Lori genuinely cares about and understands the dogs and wants them, and their owners, to be successful. After some rounds of obedience, Lori suggested trying agility. I signed up with Margaret at Lori's facility and never looked back! We are having a blast and are even competing! read more

I highly recommended Puppy Wuppy for training needs of dogs any age/any size. We have been attending classes for our Australian Labradoodle going on a year and our Libby has progressed amazingly. Lori's main concern is for the pups is to be safe outside of class and focuses on obedience and the dogs feeling safe and secure. We are working on our Libby being a therapy dog and I know the training we are both getting will guide her and I to that goal. Look no further than Puppy Wuppy you will not find a more qualified team of people. read more

Excellent Puppy Class Experience!   I had an amazing experience at Puppy Wuppy puppy training class with Kaitlyn. Her expertise and dedication to each puppy's (and owner's) development was impressive. The class is well-structured and a lot of fun. Kaitlyn always takes the time to hear what you're struggling with and provides great advice. I learned valuable training techniques, and my Duke has made good progress. I highly recommend Puppy Wuppy for anyone looking for a comprehensive and rewarding training experience. read more

100% recommend! Puppy Wuppy is the place to go for all your training needs. We have trained here for over 3 years and have gained knowledge about why dogs do what they do and how to engage with my german shepherd and lead him to become a wonderful part of our family and society. We went from dog reactive to Canine Good Citizen. Lori taught me so much and I took her instruction seriously and did my homework. I couldn't have done this without Puppy Wuppy. read more

I have trained with Puppy-Wuppy for about five years. I started just wanting basic training for my puppy but ended up enjoying it and continued training for competition. Lori reads dogs well and is very good at tailoring her instruction to suit their individual needs. She is also very knowledgeable about a wide variety of sports and activities that you can do with your dog and can help you improve your relationship and time spent with your dog. read more

I have to have obedient dogs because they are my companions in my retail store. They have to listen to my commands and not be even slightly obnoxious to customers. Thanks to the years of excellent training at Puppy Wuppy with my two briards and airedale, I can honestly say that the excellent training paid off. They listen well and even entertain customers with the tricks that they learned in Puppy Wuppy's trick classes. read more

This training center is literally the best ! I've been to others and none come close to what the trainer, Lori, does here. She is very thorough, serious, informed, patient and devoted to helping people who want (or need) to train their dogs. She is so devoted, in fact, that she also helps with rescue. Lori has helped me tremendously with my super-energetic GSD puppy : ) read more

Lori and her team of trainers provide one of a kind service! Small class sizes with lots of one on one attention. Emphasis is on building a lifelong relationship with your dog and enjoying the training. You will learn something new each session, but most of all, at the end of the semester, you will realize that you and your dog have grown! Suzanne Monkemeier April 2024 read more