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.

We recently sent our 6-year old Cavaliers to Boot Camp with Wendy in St. Louis Park and would…read morehighly recommend this service. Within the first week the dogs were learning new commands, but surprisingly were calmer and happier at home. This has remained true several weeks after class ended. I believe the dogs appreciate that we can communicate and understand them more effectively. We found Wendy's bi-weekly human coaching sessions and emails to be helpful learning tools. Her style was approachable and informative. The dogs clearly enjoyed their time with her, too. When deciding on a program I did hesitate on the price, but overall found it competitive to other programs and justified by the support we received.

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.

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!

Our pup for the most part loves visiting Wag 'n Woofs for daycare. There are some workers he likes…read moremore than others. As a pet parent I love that there is a webcam to watch the dogs. It's fun to see all the pups play throughout the day. The camera is also how I know my dog likes some workers more than others and when he is (or is not) having a good time. With any doggy daycare sickness tends to travel around and my dog has fallen sick from daycare before. Something to be aware of. Overall a good daycare for your pet.

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!

Lydia and Mike are the real deal. I can't even begin to tell you how much of a difference they have…read moremade to me and my dog, Bruce. Mike was so calm and confident with me and Bruce, and I swear Lydia had an answer for every question I could come up with. Since I met Lydia and Mike, Bruce has been an absolutely perfect gentleman: always respectful, waits at doorways, waits for permission to go on furniture, calmer, healthier, and more playful than ever. If you are looking for the way to tech your dog manners without missing out on an ounce of love, call to hire Lydia and Mike RIGHT NOW!

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

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!

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

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 continue to board both our dogs, Winston and Leo, when we travel. It gives us peace of mind to…read moreknow they are well taken care of and they get so excited when pull up to the gate. However, the thing I want to highlight about Neuman's is their willingness to adjust their level of care for our dogs. Our dog Winston, tore his ACL and requires surgery. Neuman's was so flexible to adjust his activities and obedience training, give him all his required meds and provide us with updates of how he did with pain and activity. They care for our dogs like they are their own!

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

We brought our pup to Paws & Pals twice so far - the first time was for daycare and the second time…read morewas for a 4-night boarding. Our daycare experience was great, minus some turf burns on his paws but our boarding experience was less than ideal. When we came back to pick him up, there was this "hot spot" under his chin/neck area. When I brought it up with the staff at pickup, they weren't even aware of it. The lack of attention to detail on my pup is concerning as you could tell it had been festering for a few days. I hate that I am now left with this uncertain and uneasy feeling about his care there. Major dog mom guilt :(

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!