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.

First time boarding our puppy. I am so thankful for Rio Gran and their flexibility for a pretty…read morelast minute booking to board louie before my wedding. The staff went above and beyond washing his paws off before we picked him up. We know he was well loved as he fell asleep sitting up on the card ride home and every nap after that he was running in his sleep. Louie says thank you!

This is a mixed review. We adopted a dog from a shelter and I wanted him to have training. I called…read moreand spoke to someone on the phone and enrolled him in beginner basic obedience. Called and paid over the phone and emailed Vax records. The night of the first class. My dog growled and barked at other dogs and was pulling as I restrained him. The worker sprayed him. More dogs arrived and same issue. We only had him 2 weeks. The trainer said our dog is not a good fit and we could call and get a refund and do private lessons. I cried driving back home thinking either I am a failure or my dog is. They did handle this properly and discretely. I did get a refund.

Metro Dogs will always be my favorite place for Jett (and Jett's favorite place)! He goes here…read moreweekly for daycare, and participates in trick of the month and other various add on services. They also have a parking lot, which is perfect for this area! We've tried a few daycares when he was a puppy, and this was his first and only choice! He's been going here since he attended Puppy Pre-K - which was about 7 months ago! He's now graduated to Tiny Town or Littles the staff is great about making sure all dogs get along as well. The staff is compassionate, caring, very well educated and make sure Jett is always safe (considering he's a whopping 6lbs). Some staff are also trainers, which I love! They all understand and know Jett, so we will always be coming here - unless Jett decides he's too old for daycare someday, as he starts to calm down from being a puppy. They always sent report cards during Puppy Pre-K and send them when he does the trick of the month as well, which I love to read how he did and what they worked on. Jett has made a bunch of friends, but he has about 3 really close doggy friends - that he absolutely loves! Metro Dogs also offers birthday parties, and that was the best idea ever, Jett had a blast with his best friends a couple months ago! I highly recommend Metro Dogs and tell all my friends and coworkers about Metro Dogs! I know Jett loves them too, as we turn into the road he starts howling like a high pitched husky and is so excited to run to the door he can barely make it

Day one and I'm so impressed by Metro Dogs. My pup attended puppy academy. It's not only a day of…read moresocializing with other dogs, but includes a trainer to work on commands and getting comfortable with experienced dogs might encounter when they are older. The facility is clean, big, has outdoor space, and cameras to check in on your pup during the day. I also really enjoyed getting a recap/evaluation and a video from the day. It's easy to locate off 94 and has a parking lot making drop off and pick up a breeze.

I've got a young (almost 2 years old) dog that comes to work with me. There is lots of public…read moreinteraction and Lucy was frequently on edge and was becoming very territorial. As her behavior was becoming less acceptable I did some research and found YDBF. Blair came to the shop and spent a couple hours with me, my partner and Lucy. Blair was very patient with all of us and explained her methodology. She gave us some homework and made plans to get together again in a couple weeks. We've had three sessions so far and there's been a drastic change for the better in my dog. These changes were within a day of the first session. I cannot sing the praises of Blair and YDBF loud enough. I thank you and Lucy probably does too since she has become a more laid back and easygoing dog. I now know that my dog isn't naturally nervous or edgy. Thank you , thank you, thank you.

My partner and I were happy with the results from a private session with Lynn. The best takeaway…read morewas her advice on crating our dog, which has made the process far less stressful for each of us. She taught us a few training games which have been great to use too. After that private session, we were really looking forward to the Mastering the Leash Walk workshop. Based on the training philosophy listed on the company's website, Lynn's recommendation, online reviews, and the class description we thought this workshop would help us improve walks with our rescue pup. Unfortunately the experience didn't meet those expectations. One [very large and awesome mastiff] puppy took over the instructor's attention and barked for much of the workshop, which made it hard to engage in the class. The dog was sweet, but obviously had very little training (nor had it been neutered, which was surprising for a group class) and disrupted instruction and learning. Although we respect Cesar Milan's training methods, it was disappointing that Max seemed to recite book content without fully showing how to implement those methods in the leash walk. The class description said be ready to enjoy walking with your dog off-leash, by your side. We didn't expect drastic change, but at least wanted actionable information on improving the walk. We were hoping for more instructor attention for each attendee, not just for the loudest or one that needed the most all around training help. It would have been helpful to see the instructor work with the variety of dogs in attendance and reiterate each of the general training ideas he shared. I think the cost warranted a handout or a web page (just one page with an outline or a couple short instructional videos) dedicated to the workshop content. Ultimately, the grandiose description was misleading and was not fulfilled in the workshop. I think at best this workshop was an Intro to Leash Walking Philosophy, which left us feeling like money and time wasted.

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!

Minnesota Canine Consulting was great for my reactive german shepherd, Bandit. They came to the…read morehouse to assess him and then worked with me to come up with the best plan for him that was doable for my family. I could tell they just wanted me to get the most out of this experience without trying to make me pay for something I didn't need. We ended up with the 3 week boot camp and we got updates every week. The videos they sent seemed like it couldn't possibly be our dog listening so well! He also looked really happy in the videos which was great to see since we missed him so much. Bandit is doing great now. We went on a walk in downtown Lakeville a few days after he got home and someone said "wow what a well behaved dog!" which is something we had never heard before. A few weeks later we walked through a very crowded area with him and a little girl asked to pet him which Bandit was totally happy with and that NEVER used to happen. I always told people no when they asked to pet him and I would never have brought him through a crowd like that. He didn't even seem stressed. We still have things to work on and we have to do training at home to reinforce what he learned, but MCC was upfront about that in the beginning so we knew we would be doing work too. We haven't been great about doing the training at home but whenever we do actually do it, it does make a noticeable difference. We had a baby recently so we are getting a lot of visitors which is the main issue we have and MCC has made that so much less stressful because we can control Bandit and I know no one is going to be unsafe in my home when they come to visit the babe!

If you are looking for a board & train for your dog, look no further. Minnesota Canine Consulting…read moreis the place to go! I couldn't be more impressed with Andy, Mike, Jeremy and all of the other trainers. Mike and I had a good few long phone calls months prior to sending my pup there. He was extremely responsive, kind and helpful. During the training, I inquired about a few issues I wanted to be sure that my pup was trained on. Mike and Andy sent a very detailed email on their training plans, both of them also called to discuss and explain. They sent me a video of my pup explaining what they were doing w him in the video. They take a video of all the dogs 1x/wk & post it on YouTube. Prior to training, my dog's bad manners were: paws up on counters stealing items & running off with them, going into the bathrooms stealing or chewing on tp roll, taking items off vanity or from my desk. He didn't even attempt doing any of this once for the first week I had him home, so I didn't even have to correct him. He tried 2x the 2nd week, gave him a correction & he dropped it right away. One time he seemed a little eager w my cat, gave him a correction, he walked away. During our walks he used to jump up mid walk, biting at leash, my sleeve or gloves. He hasn't done this at all since he's been home. He used to bark in my vehicle at oncoming traffic with every car going by. He barked 3 times in an hour car ride home from board and train, then hasn't done it again after correction. He heels much better, stays much better and longer, sits and waits at the door for the command to go in/out - his manners are much improved!! With continued work, I have full confidence in perfect stay/recall. He respects me now & I've gotten more kisses then usual. He even kisses the cat now on command & on his own vs chasing her Minnesota Canine Consulting has gone above and beyond in every sense of the word and I couldn't be happier with them. Thank you MCC for everything! You've helped make my life so much better living in harmony with my k9 & feline. I will be sending business your way, not just because you guys are all beyond amazing, but also because you guys are THAT good!!! Review March 2022.

Oh My Dog has been absolutely wonderful with my girl, Freya! I've had to board her a couple of…read moretimes while I was on vacation, and she always comes home happy and exhausted from having so much fun. The owners and staff are incredibly knowledgeable about dogs and truly take the time to set each one up for success. They have an amazing facility for both daycare and boarding, and they even helped with my rescue dog, who needed some extra patience and care. I can't say enough good things about Oh My Dog. I only wish I could leave more than a five-star review!

My pups have been going to OMD for puppy and enrichment day care for years. The staff treats my…read moreboys like family and the new trainers that have been hired on staff are adding some great new programs.

We've recently started taking our dog, Bella, here. First of all, the facility is MASSIVE. They…read morehave 9 spaces total, several outside (I want to say 2-3?) and the indoor spaces are made for different size dogs and energy levels. The facility itself is very clean, brightly light and spacious. The staff are also very friendly and kind! I appreciate how they can give me specific info. A note: they don't do early drop off or late pick up (but the hours are excellent and I've dropped off my dog at 6:30 and picked her up 11 hours later) for daily doggy daycare. Highly recommend!

Our dog has been to paws unleashed twice now and loves it. The staff is so nice and good with the…read moreanimals. Our dog comes home tired from playing. Fair price for all they do. I am just updating this review. Our dog Mollie spent the night and came home tired and happy. She looked great and I think she wants to go back. Staff is so good with her.