Do you have a new puppy? Are you seeking help from professionals who have real life experience…read moreproperly training dogs? If yes, look no further then the Canine Coach in Saint Paul. We took the 7-week introductory puppy course with instructor Brittany P. and it was a life saver. Brittany taught us how to control our puppy with techniques such as the quiet hold, zen activities, puppy socialization tactics to help with safety measures, and proper leash walking recommendations. This introductory class really helped us understand puppy behavior, how to course correct and integrate obedience training into our daily lives. Something ironic is that week #1 we had about 5 puppies and as every week passed, we ended up being the only group / puppy for the final 3 weeks so we basically got 1:1 attention! Not sure where / why others backed down but we still really appreciated all that Brittany was able to help us with. Her energy and enthusiasm for puppy obedience were outstanding. Within this puppy course, there are obedience steps you will learn in your training and then complete homework assignments where you will plug and play what you learned into your daily routine (IE: during outdoor walks, kennel time, feeding, sleeping, etc.) There is a generous parking lot on the side and there are two rooms within the building. I can only speak towards the top level as that is where my training was and the space felt very clean considering how many dogs visit each day. My understanding of the basement room is that it is used for agility training but I am sure you can confirm this on the website. We had so much fun that we will probably return for level 2 training. Thank you, thank you!

Pros: Large selection of classes. If you have a dog, you can probably find something they'll like…read moreto do. Prices are reasonable. Multiple locations throughout the cities. Clean facilities. Cons: If your dog attends the very expensive Boot Camp or Fit Dogs programs they spend 3-4 20 minute sessions with a trainer, the rest of the day your dog is in a kennel. My dog did both and I can't recommend. There is a lack of consistency between trainers. Take the same course with 2 different trainers, terms and methods will all be different. Communication with the office is difficult. I and 3 others I know who used them found the same. Last but definitely not least, serious lack of professionalism in trainers. My boy took the CGC course. He passed the practice test on the last week. I posted I was proud of him on a Facebook group. The following week he failed the official test. His trainer/evaluator went on the Facebook group and mocked us, saying we received divine retribution for bragging and need to eat humble pie. Needless to say we withdrew from the other classes he was registered for. The office has repeatedly ignored my requests to speak to someone about it.

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 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.

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.

Friendly atmosphere with very knowledgeable trainers. This is the second job that we have brought…read morehere because we were impressed with when we were here with our first dog who did obedience beginner and intermediate, received her Canine Good Citizen certificate and then did four years of agility. Happy to be back, surrounded by lots of dogs!

Instructors were very interested in helping us succeed. Sensitive to our individuality & had lots…read moreof tips - very organized... Loved the classes and will continue if budget permits(!)

All i can say is awsome! I've used Christi's service for a few years for dog walking, pet sitting…read moreand she even helped us train our dog. Christi's really is an all around life saver for any pet owner. Very trust worthy and flexible, highly recommended service! You can just tell when someone really cares for animals!

From the owner: In-Home Training, One on one dog training in your home personalized to fit your and your pets…read moreneeds. Servicing all of the Twin City area since 2001.

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!

I originally scheduled time with another company to do private training, but when the trainer…read moredidn't show up for our appt I decided to looked at K9SF. Sam reached out and scheduled an hour long consultation to really gather info about my dog and her needs. He recommended a 2 week board and train and I also purchased 2 follow up in home training sessions. I immediately received calendar invites as well as text and email reminders prior to every appt. Sam was awesome! For the two weeks my girl Mae was in his care, I got daily in depth emails on her training and progress, along with a few photos. The follow up sessions were great too as it help to focus on things she still needed work on, as well as help me learn what I was doing wrong. Can't recommend Sam or K9SF enough!

DogSense online is a fantastic service I would recommend to ANY dog owner. Jody's in person dog…read moretraining techniques are easy to understand and actually effective! The DogSense online library has been a fantastic resource for us to supplement and reinforce the techniques that we learn during group classes and private sessions. I like how the videos and commands a broken up in a way that doesn't feel overwhelming. I know that I can sit down and watch a video for 10 minutes, spend another few minutes with my dog and be done for the day if that's all the time I have. I have multiple dogs at home and they vary in age from puppy to senior, and we have made progress with all of them!

My dog recently started showing some behavioral issues with other dogs, so I wanted a trainer to…read morecome to our house and work with us to correct the behavior, Jody from Dogsense came and was amazing. She is extremely knowledgeable, very responsive and has been an enormous help in changing my dog's behavior issues. I would highly recommend her services to anyone in the area

Our dog loved being 'puppy sat'. Even though we were gone on vacation a long time, when we came…read moreback there were no bad 'surprises' in the house anywhere, and she was actually calm, so I know she got good exercise and attention. Whenever we use them, we know our dog's in great hands!

From the owner: " Loving Care When You Can't Be There "…read more ~ Dog Walks ~ Pet Sitting ~ Puppy Care ~ Pet Taxi & Supply Delivery ~ Backyard Farm Animal Care ~ Horse Turn-out & Care ~ Ready Key Lock-out Service ~ Live Web Cams, and More! ~ Caring ~ Reliable ~ Trained ~ Trustworthy ~ Experienced ~ Fully Insured & Bonded ~ Pet First Aid & CPR Certified ~ Background Checked ~ Member of Pet Sitters International (PSI), Professional United Pet Sitters (PUPS), and the International Association of Canine Professionals. We provide services to the communities of Blaine, Arden Hills, Shoreview, Lexington, Circle Pines, Vadnais Heights, New Brighton, Roseville, White Bear Lake, North Oaks, Mahtomedi, Little Canada, and Dellwood. ZIP Codes Served: 55126, 55109, 55127, 55112, 55113, 55110, 55449, 55115, 55434 Please visit our website for more info and to schedule a FREE in-home consultation. =o) www.AGCPetServices.com

As a trainer, Ryanne has been incredibly kind, knowledgeable and patient with us and our puppy…read moreIndi. We're so glad we chose her to help us with training our pup! She met us when our Aussie was 8 weeks, and now at 12 weeks has continued to provide us with support and methods that is amazing to see the puppy respond to. We know our pup will grow into a great dog, because of working with Ryanne at Bark Busters, and her help in teaching us how to be Indi's pack leaders. Thank you! - Kenny and Lisa

Fantastic experience with this trainer! They showed immense, patience, skill, and dedication and…read morehelping my furry friend learn new tricks and behaviors. Highly recommend their services for anyone seeking effective and positive training for their beloved pets.

This is a total bummer as I was really expecting great things when I found this pet grooming place…read moreon Yelp based on all of the great 5 star reviews. It was a traumatizing disappointment to say the least, for both me and my dog Molly. When we arrived for our appointment for a nail trim, Molly was rushed onto a raised platform for the trim. The owners didn't even talk to her or greet her or ask for her name, no treats, nothing to calm her down. When I booked the appointment I didn't realize that they were going to have me be involved, as with past pet grooming places the professionals handle the entire operation and then let you know when it's done. While I was helping to hold her down, she was shrieking in terror as the owner cut her nails. Molly literally screamed out about 3-4 times, it was awful to watch. Past places like PetSmart trimmed and buffed the nails and then gave Molly treats for doing a great job. Shear Elegance only trimmed the nails and sent her on her way, no treat. The plus side was that it only cost $5 but be warned that they only accept cash and don't accept credit cards or any other form of payment. Molly couldn't wait to get out of there... after I paid she was pulling me out the door terrified with her tail between her legs. I really had high expectations based on the reviews and really like to support local businesses, but I think I'll stick to PetSmart where they will clean her ears, trim and buff her nails, and give her treats to calm her down for $20. I'm hoping this experience won't scare her going forward for future nail appointments.

People were very nice ! Marley's first time getting his nails done. They were very gentle with him !read more