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 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.

First off, go ahead and forget Megan R's review. Read it, and then realize that what she's talking…read moreabout are training "shock" collars, training "choke" collars, and other standard training tools/techniques that you'd find at any pet supply store or training book. Megan R. Sounds like someone who has unruly dogs and is unwilling to take the necessary, assertive steps to bring them to heel. Also, take into account that Sam and his team not only train for obedience and hunting, but also spent time in war zones training explosives detection dogs and have a charity training veteran's and their service dogs. Simply put, they know what they're doing. Now, on to my review...I take my two Beagles (5 and 13 years old) here regularly. My dogs love it there! They are well attended to, played with, and always smell nice when I pick them up. The facilities are clean and temperature appropriate for the season. The staff keeps the runs and play areas tidy. They always keep an eye out for health issues and are very flexible with pickup and drop off times. At $68/night for both my hounds, this is my kennel of choice. The bottom line is my dogs love it here and that's the only feedback that matters to me!

This is paying for abuse!!! My 2 Labrador puppies jump to meet new people... the two in charge slap…read morethem on the nose and knee them like a punch in the chest... this place will bring your 4 legged family member back and be aggressive... the demonstration showed that they asked the dog to do a command and they still shocked/chocked him! How confusing for a dog to do what the say and still get punished!! I was so appalled I tried calling the next day, and they don't answer my phone call!!!! What if PETA knew about this????

We are so thankful for this family business. What joy to…read moreknow your dog is safe, loved and that they reinforce her social skills. Wish I had words to say how much we appreciate them Karen & Jack for Abbie Grace

My dog Bow has been going to Kaos since he was a puppy. We have boarded him, and also regularly…read moreparticipate in doggie daycare. If I even say the word Kaos, Bow goes crazy. The staff is excellent and very accommodating. The kennel itself is very clean, and there's lots of outdoor space for the dogs to play. It's a win win for me because Bow absolutely loves it, he comes home tired, and I have peace of mind knowing he's in great hands!

It speaks volumes that the person boarding your pets for four nights and five days learns their…read morepreferences and mannerisms during that short time. Super big thank you to Bobbie at Bob's for the great one on one attention given to my two dogs! I also appreciate immensely how accommodating Bobbie was with my uncertain travel schedule. 100% will use this service again. Two happy dogs - Bentley and Bleau are now at home dreaming about their "vacation" (deep sleeping and feets running). Thank you!

When I first moved to Rochester, I was in need of dog boarding. I called the biggest one in town…read more(you can imagine what business I'm talking about!) and took my dog out for a 10 minute "test" they called it. 10 minutes later I went inside to see how my dog did and I heard my dog barking frantically in a cage. ??? HOW did that happen in 10 minutes? Apparently they put my dog in a small room with a vet and another dog and they said he didn't do well...of course not! He doesn't know any of you and was scared! I immediately went to find another company and found Animal Friends. I told them of this situation and they said to bring my dog down to meet them, he did fine as I expected and my dog has now been happily boarded for 2.5 years. I travel extensively and appreciate that it's a family owned business that actually cares about my dog. They know I travel and accomodate me too because some nights I come in late and picking up the next day is better for me. If you are looking for a great dog boarding company that will treat you and your dog like family, I totally recommend Animal Friends.

I've only been in one beginner obedience class so far, but I have been to and used many training…read morefacilities and trainers over the years. I can tell I am going to be very happy with the class. Due to COVID-19, class sizes are smaller than usual. I can't say I would be as happy with it if they were running a full sized class. The number of dogs and distance we're able to maintain now seems appropriate. More dogs makes me think the experience would be much less positive with only one trainer and the noise that comes with more dogs and people. I expect hearing even without masks in this facility can often be an issue. I would most likely deduct stars under those conditions. I'm excited for the class and to really see how Tails Up functions, as I expect to have my puppy in training for years before he's exactly what I want.

After our male Shih Tzu started showing signs of aggression, we took our vet's recommendation and…read moreenrolled him in Basic Obedience at Tails Up. We were skeptical (and a little nervous), but we were delighted at the professionalism, the high degree of knowledge transfer, and the nearly immediate results we got. Since then we've enrolled him in Intermediate Obedience/Canine Good Citizen and he's turned out a gentle, well-mannered dog. One reason is that the trainers introduce real-life situations (noises, distractions, etc.) that help the dog learn to obey in these situations. They also teach us as dog owners how to train-- probably the best bit of learning. Since then our female has completed Basic Obedience and she's on her way to being a therapy dog. A service that's definitely worth the modest cost.

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!!

Kudos to Petsmart employee Natalie!! There was a lady in the Faribault, MN Petsmart parking lot…read morewhose two dogs hit the door lock right after she'd closed the back hatch! The keys, of course, were on the seat. Natalie stayed with the lady and tried everything she could think of to help get a door unlocked, and stayed with her until a tow-truck (called by another employee) could get there and get the car open. That was really above and beyond, and makes me remember that there are truly good people in the world. Thanks Natalie and the Petsmart crew!

Stopped in the Pet Smart in Faribault this evening for 3 fish, 2 angle about the size of a dime and…read morea small molly to add to our granddaughters 10 gallon aquarium. I was asked by the rude little maroon haired girl, how big is the tank, how many fish do you haw in there, what kind of fish do you have in there. I replied I would like 2 angle and a moly, she proceeded to tell me, a man 3 times her age, that has had tanks all my life, that angles are aggressive to fish smaller than the angles. I told her I do not need a lecture, can I have the fish, she then went on to tell me about the size of her angles in tanks 5 and 10 times the size of my granddaughters tank. I again asked he for the fish, in an aggravated tone. She then told me she can refuse to sell me the fish. I asked again, she refused, which is good, the fish tanks look to be filled with sewer water, in the short time I was there I spotted 2 dead fish and one swimming sideways. Which will come as little surprise to anyone, the store itself is filthy, the place should buy a mop. Do not but fish there unless you want to be lectured and questioned like your adopting a small child

I am thankful for South Metro Dog Training, Inc.. My Boxer/Pit mix, Duke, came back from board and…read moretrain with so much improvement. His obedience levels through the roof. My 5 year old niece can walk him without me worrying he will drag her around the yard. He now listens to my command and stays in sit, keeping an eye on the Amazon delivery driver. A definite welcoming change from his previous levels of uncontrolled energy and excitement. Duke also greeted my mom without knocking her down. Well worth the price and time he spent there. Thank you so much! Rebecca Heimerl

We dropped our 8 month old Great Dane puppy off for 2 weeks of board and training. We could not…read morebe happier with the results. Gretzky came back a whole new dog. We were hesitant on leaving him for such a long time, but Sandy is constantly sharing photos of the progress and the fun the dogs are having. We will definitely be using South Metro Dog Training again for boarding or any training refreshers