We had our Great Dane puppy trained by Ali as participants in the six week kindergarten class…read more We were very happy with the lessons given in class, and enjoyed having time to socialize our pup. This was my first puppy class experience but my husband's fourth (all different dogs), and the lessons and practices were very clear and consistent with the positive reinforcement methods my husband has used and seen used over the years. The format was interesting in that different dogs were at different stages due to the open enrollment nature of the class, but ultimately I don't feel that impacted the quality of the course, or added anymore distraction then your typical puppy course. The lessons were still communicated clearly and practiced in class with the expectation that the real training occurs out of the class through daily practice and routine. Overall once again we were very happy with the course and have already talked about if post-kindergarten training is needed, or even at-home 1-on-1 lessons we will be contacting Ali.

This is the biggest joke of training I've ever experienced. First of all they sent Heidi to my…read morehouse. When asked what level of training she had her response was that her friend and boss Heather trained her. But because she talked a good talk I decided to give it a try. After all I was already in for over $100 for her to come and visit. My dog has serious separation anxiety and so Heidi said that she could help. A JOKE. She was playing kennel games with her. My dog has no issues with being in her kennel. But I went along with her suggestions. The last session I had with Heidi had me hiding food/treats around my house. My dog is a resource guarding kind of dog. She doesn't like it when my cat even comes near her dish This caused huge issue between the cat and the dog. Hiding treats around the house had my dog agitated with the cat coming anywhere near where treats had been hidden. Worse came to worse! These women have also been instrumental in taking my dog to a rescue that refuses to return my dog to me. Long story short....STAY AWAY AND STEER CLEAR OF THIS PLACE! Bad News and a total waste of money at the very least. I'm still fighting to get my ESA returned to me.

The Canine Coach is a great place to start basic obedience training for your pup! Our group classes…read morewere led by Tessa in NE and she broke down important skills for the dogs to learn in easy steps. Highly recommend!

I didn't want to write this review but after a few weeks, I felt it important to warn other people…read morebefore they spend $1,500. They don't do clicker training (as is touted on their website). The bootcamp consists of a lot of time in a crate. Our trainer was incredibly kind but often she was visibly stressed out and exhausted. Despite doing our assigned homework, our dog really never connected with the training. Each week is supposed to teach a new set of skills, before "dog walking week" even started, our trainer suggested we use a prong collar. I know many people use negative reinforcement in training, and that is their choice, but the whole reason we chose The Canine Coach is that their website repeatedly states they only use positive reinforcement. At the end of the 4 weeks, our dog hadn't really mastered any of the "12 reliable behaviors" that he didn't already know. Lastly, the additional in-home training was absolutely beyond unprofessional. The trainer showed up and was--for lack of better description--uninvested. When we asked for suggestions regarding our dog getting excited about squirrels during walks, his first and only suggestions were to use a prong collar or shock collar. He didn't ask what we had tried or anything, he just immediately went for "shock collar" because that's what he uses for his dog. Again, I understand that some people choose to use a shock collar or prong collar, but we deliberately chose The Canine Coach because they allegedly only use positive reinforcement. The trainer then half-heartedly did some recall practice before checking his phone repeatedly and then cutting our session short by 20 minutes. We haven't booked our second in-home training session. tl;dr No clicker training. Repeated suggested use of negative reinforcement. Sessions cut short. Dog didn't learn anything new.

The location is confusing as the building has a dog groomer sign on it and nothing about a dog…read moreobedience school. When I arrived the gal that came upstairs did not great me or introduce herself to me nor did she offer to help bring things or help bring the puppy in. While under there care my dog hurt his paw they never notified me about the injury nor did they tell me about the injury when I arrived, they claim they have no idea what happened. The leash that was included in training is for dogs upto 44 pounds, he is already 44 pounds and still growing, the place is nothing more than a over priced dog sitter and a borderline scam.

Amazing program!!! Great results and great trainer. Trusting, kind, professional, and very…read moreintelligent. My dog now knows what is expected of her and is able to figure things out on her own. I'd bring all my future dogs here!!

Cody was terrific, we had one dog and were getting another and were worried about how they might…read moreinteract given the history of the first. Cody helped us with reactivity and general obedience before the puppy came. Then he worked with the two of them together after the new puppy arrived. Cody modified the training as we went and we're super happy with the outcome He was professional, knowledgeable, and and fun to work. I've already recommended him to several people and would recommend him to you too!

My 2.5 year old American Staffordshire Terrier & I had 6 private training sessions with Cody &…read morebased on that we highly recommend Infinite K9 Academy. The qualities that most impacted our success are: 1) Listening to my hopes & expectations for fine tuning my dog walks & my dog's interactions with me & our large family 2) Giving us new tools to improve communication & showing us how to use them 3) Guided hands on practice together to gain confidence & practical application of tools 4) Patience & that calm cool voice he has when working with my dog & me 5) Easy to set up training sessions & affordable Dog walks are more calm & enjoyable for both of us. We are all works in progress, but we've made great leap forward doing this training work together. If new problems arise in the future we will definitly reach out to Infinte K9 Academy again.

I don't have a pet, but I do have lots of friends who have pets. This PetSmart is my go-to when I…read morehave a need for pet treats. Bring your dog to work day? I'm the coworker with the freeze-dried liver. Cat sitting? I've got some freeze-dried chicken for your little fluffernutter. This location is ultra-convenient (near Costco, Home Depot, Office Depot, and a ton of other useful shops), full of friendly and helpful staff, and a good bet for good prices. The selection is also awesome. I also love that thanks to the grooming and training services offered in-house, you can often find furry friends to greet (after checking with mom or dad, of course). I also love to admire the cats up for adoption--there are usually at least a couple hanging out. It gives you a dose of "aww."

Friendly staff , fun music and clean store and had all the things I needed not to mention my super…read morecute hammy!!

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.

Such adorable animals waiting for a forever home. The staff works very hard trying to accommodate…read moreall these animals. If your looking for a forever friend then try here first

Working with John has been a great experience, for both myself and my dog. I have a large breed dog…read morewho developed the habit of jumping on people when greeting them, and who became very reactive to other dogs once we moved back to the city. Walking filled me with angst everyday, not knowing what I would encounter/deal with. The training sessions were well thought out and impactful, geared specifically to my dog. The directions John gave us absolutely worked! Walking my dog has become delightful again, he is no longer reactive to other dogs as we stroll through the neighborhood and my friends are enjoying coming over and not getting knocked down when they step in my door. :-) I highly recommend Paw & Order - Twin Cities!

John has never ending patience and the ability to involve my entire family in the process of…read moretraining our family dog. His training has directly resulted in changes in the way that we work with our dog and that has had a dramatic impact on the behavior of our dog. John was recommended to me by several friends that had challenging situations with their dog's and raved about working with John. We have had a great experience so far and highly recommend John to others who are looking for dog training.

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!

We have tried training at a lot of different places and Cloud Nine is the best. Having a dog who…read moreis trained makes all the difference in enjoying your dog's company. Trust me, we didn't train our fist two dogs much at all and we paid for it. I agree with the other review that says class starts on time. There is no wasting time, you get down to work and you learn really valuable techniques. They give you the information and tools you need to shape a great relationship with your dog. Make sure you do your training between classes or there's no point in signing up. Soon we will be bringing our second puppy to train there and we are really looking forward to it.

My dog and I have taken several classes at Cloud Nine and each one has been valuable, both for…read morehelping my dog learn specific skills and for helping me understand how my dog thinks. Be sure to arrive at class on time because they start promptly! I tend to be a person who arrives right at start time, and I don't even have a chance to sit down before class gets started. It's essential to do the homework between classes; daily repetition of the skills really helps.

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!