I can't say enough good things about Josiah, Summer, Mya, Jorden, and the entire Neuman team and their approach to training. I sent my puppy, Sookie, to the 8-week program when she was 8 months old. I had been referred by friends who had sent their dogs to Neuman in the past, and while I knew it was a great program, I still went back and forth on whether to send my own dog given she was becoming a pretty good puppy already. However, I ultimately decided to send her knowing they would train her the right way and set her up for long-term success. What I did not expect was how the team was able to take her from a good dog to a GREAT dog. She now walks very nicely on the leash, waits patiently before coming out of her kennel or going through doorways, goes to her "place" while we eat meals, and can sit/down + stay like a pro. In addition to all of that, my favorite part has been her incredible recall. We take nature walks several times a week where she's able to be off leash. When we see other people, dogs, or wildlife and I call her back to me, she responds every time. I often get comments about how well behaved she is, especially for a young dog! I am so grateful for the freedom this training has enabled for her (and me!) - Sookie is able to go many more places and do more things than I ever imagined. While maintaining her training does require a couple extra minutes every day to run through the commands, it has been fun and rewarding to work on it with her. I look forward to sending Sookie back for boarding and participation in some of the more advanced training programs. I will always trust Neuman with Sookie's care and training as they truly feel like always-on partners/advisors in raising a dog. I would highly recommend them to anyone considering the program. read more

Neuman K-9 Academy - Pet Training Near Me - Hugo, Minnesota

I don't know where we would be without Josiah and the team at Neumans K9 Academy. We first met them when we needed to get a handle on a tough old German Shepherd that we had been struggling with for years. After that, they have trained two more of our GSDs, and all of our kids dogs. More than just training, they provide great boarding services that provide the consistent environment that our dogs love. It has been more than just training and boarding for us though. Josiah was a tremendous advisor and support when we have needed help. He went way above and beyond. Our dogs are a big part of our lives. We will always be grateful for giving them the liberty of being well disciplined and confident. read more

We adopted a mastiff puppy from a retail pet store. Come to find out it came from a massive puppy mill. It almost broke our family. Our girl didn't even know what grass or outside was and was behavior was the absolute worst. We call Neuman's to save her and our family.. trust me it was that bad. Long story short and 6 years later we have the sweetest and most well behaved family member we could have ever asked for. read more

Wow! We dropped off an out of control 8 month old German Shepherd and picked up a different dog! The staff at Neuman's K-9 are all in - amazing trainers - they even trained us! Highly recommend!! Totally worth the money - I can walk him without having the leash wrapped around my hand struggling to keep up while being pulled and embarrassed by his behavior around other animals! read more

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If I could give Neuman K-9 Academy more than 5 stars I would! We took our puppy - Murphy to Neuman K-9 Academy for boot camp. He was 6 months old at the time and was enrolled in the 60-day program. I wanted to share my experience and hope it helps someone else as much as it has me. I've wanted an English Goldendoodle for quite a while and was excited when we brought Murphy home. We haven't had a puppy for + 8 years and our other dogs were both less than 10 lbs. Prior to his training, it was getting harder to control him and his energy level. He was forming bad behaviors such as counter-surfing (often), eating socks - to the point we thought he may have to have surgery because he swallowed an adult size sock that wasn't moving through his system, jumping on people, barking, pulling on the leash for walks, eating feces. You get the picture. I was losing control of his behavior and I was desperate because my elderly father was in and out of the hospital at this time and I didn't have the time to devote to daily consistent training. I was spending money on doggy daycare to keep Murphy occupied and exercised. Then I received an email advising Murphy could not come back to doggy daycare until he went through training because he had toy aggression. I knew he was a smart dog so started to research different dog trainers. I came upon Neuman's K-9 Academy and read the reviews which were very insightful. I contacted them, spoke to Josiah who informed me of their program and found out they were starting a new 60-day boot camp in less than 2 weeks. I was able to get Murphy enrolled and off he went to boot camp. While he was gone, I realized how peaceful our home was and how much energy I was spending on keeping him out of mischief and/or trouble, but I wasn't giving him any solid training. I was exhausted! After 60 days of boot camp, Murphy is home. I cannot express how thankful I am to Josiah and his whole team of trainers! Murphy is a changed dog! He walks and heels next to me with NO leash pulling! He's not counter surfing! He listens to me when I give him a command. I am Murphy's main handler in our home and my life is calmer and much more organized and consistent now since I'm not constantly trying to get him to stop bad behaviors. I have learned invaluable information that I will continue using from Josiah and his team. if you are considering training for your dog and want lasting results, I would highly recommend Neuman K-9 Academy. Deb Hamilton read more

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Summer and Josiah and staff at Neuman K-9 Academy are the best trainers and handler teachers. I am so lucky to have found them. My Doberman, Daisy Mae graduated from the 8 week training a few years ago. She knows her commands and is a very well behaved dog. I receive compliments about Daisy every time she is out and about. Today, we had a Handler Refresher session with Summer. It was absolutely the best. We are back to a finely tuned pair. So, my next stop with Daisy is to the outdoor café because I trust us to present our best behavior in public. I will always continue to take my dogs to Summer and Josiah. Also, they are so responsive to emails and general questions. This is a top notch training team and facility. Kate Selseth read more

We've taken both of our dogs to the 8 week puppy camp, and I can't say enough about how amazing the results are. Both dogs are extremely well behaved and travel exceptionally well. Yes, it's pricey, but the results are life changing. Both humans and dogs benefit from speaking a common language and learning to respect each other. read more

Birdie was 9 months when she went to Neuman for the 8 week puppy boot camp. I will be honest I was back and forth on sending her here but reading all the reviews that were left were what made me confident in my decision. Birdie knew quite a few commands before going to Neuman but I was struggling with reliability as well as basic in house manners. While she was at camp, Neuman sent what I called weekly report cards :) It made the time go fast and I looked forward to them every week! I loved knowing what she was doing and what was next to learn. Not to mention the many pictures of her during the week learning! When I picked her up for graduation, the entire Neuman team was fantastic! They told you everything to expect for the day, how to incorporate the new learnings back in to daily life and how to ensure commands are followed. Their support after as well as during was best in class. I am so glad to have Birdie back with all her she has learned. As you can see we have so much more freedom and safety to do more things! Could not recommend more. 10/10 would recommend. read more

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We are extremely happy with the training that our Karelian Bear Dog, Meka, received from Neuman Academy. Meka returned to us healthy, happy, and well mannered. We were provided with education and tools that will serve us both for the remainder of our relationship. When we first dropped her off we were apprehensive about the 2 months without her and took a risk for her and our best interest. It turns out that the risk has paid off, and the rapport that Meka has with us will continue to grow as a result of the tools we both received. Thanks Neuman! Troy & Meka read more

My German Shepherd just completed 12 weeks at Neuman K9 Academy and I couldn't be happier! I have taken her to a number of busy distracting environments like a university campus, a store, the vet, etc and she performs like a service dog. She is calm and on task. It was a big decision to send her for such a long time but it was worth it. She didn't forget us, our other dog, her favorite things at our house - she's still the same goofy girl she was before but when I ask her to do something it happens. Her biggest problem before going for training was being too excited in public places and leash reactivity around other dogs. This is SO much better! I enjoy taking her new places and so does she. I am an experienced GSD owner and have done plenty of workshops, clinics, classes etc to train my dogs. I can honestly say that this dog is now my best trained ever! I wish I had known about them sooner. If you want a very well trained dog that you can take with you wherever you go enroll your dog. You won't regret it! read more

When my wife and I sent our rescue Stella to Neuman K-9, we really didn't know what to expect. We had a referral but neither of us had experienced using a trainer, and we somewhat skeptical of the results we'd see. Our major issues were her constant jumping, pulling and general energy outbursts. As a pit bull terrier, Stella needed to learn some control as we would have her around young children and our large family. We opted to go with the phase one boot camp (28 days) and hope for the best. I can honestly say Josiah and Summer completely blew our expectations out of the water. Teaching her general commands of heal, sit, stay and down has been a blessing for us. One of my favorite elements to Stella's training is the automatic sit response when we stop walking from a heal position. It literally blows my mind every time I see it and just helps display the control we were looking for. We also love the treadmill training she did, as we've been able to continue this at home. It is a lifesaver in the winter! Stella still becomes anxious and excited when guests come over, but you can tell she is fighting it and trying to sit. No longer pulls on walks and will mind us in command mode. All in all, we consider ourselves blessed to have found Neuman K-9. It has led to so much less stress in our lives and given us a better perspective on how continue training our puppy. Everything from checking her in, professionalism of training, email/picture updates, to pick up was perfect. We continue to use Neuman K-9 for boarding when we travel and will never use another facility. We are so happy with our results and experience. Thank you Josiah and Summer! read more

I couldn't have been more impressed with Neuman K9 Academy. Josiah and Summer, the trainers/handlers, really know their stuff. I have a 10-month old Lab/Husky mix, Langston, who is very energetic and playful. A month ago, he was completely self-interested and sometimes difficult to control. Multiple 8-week one-hour training sessions just weren't doing it for us... he was still walking me (rather than the other way around), jumping up on guests, eating everything imaginable, and generally ignoring me. I decided to try the 4-week Boot Camp I at Neuman K9 Academy, and the results are unbelievable. I have to say I was suspicious that all the reviews on insiderpages.com were so amazing, but I completely understand why! Josiah and Summer have it DOWN. I felt great leaving Langston with them - they're organized, clear, and super friendly. Langston is now a pleasure to walk with and be with, and even though he's still a friendly, excitable puppy, he has learned to contain his energy and obey commands. Josiah and Summer do a great job and upon graduation, spent considerable time with me to go over all the commands and make sure I was comfortable handling my dog. It takes time and practice to enforce the same behavior back on my own turf, but Josiah and Summer made sure I was set up for success, just like Langston was. On top of that, I can go back for two free sessions with them any time in the future. The price point seems high at first, but this was really an investment that Langston and I will reap the rewards of for his entire lifetime. It's completely worth it. We couldn't be happier!! Thank you Josiah and Summer!! (I highly recommend their website; it's super informative) read more

I have had two dogs trained at Neuman's - a German Shepard around 8 years ago and now a rescued Berniedoodle. Both dogs benefited tremendously from the training! The training was a last stitch effort to be able to keep the dog and not give him to a farm. He was skiddish, at the wood trim in my home, ate his crate, and wouldn't come to me when called. After the training, Cooper will be a great addition to my family! He has gained the skills necessary and so have I! read more

I have taken two of my dogs to Neuman K-9 Academy. I will be taking my new dog there as well. He does a great job and my wife and I love getting the weekly updates and pictures. read more

We sent our 4 year old Yellow Lab rescue to Neuman Training Academy and are very pleased with the results. Our dog participated in the Level 1 and 2 8 week boot camp and we are reaping the rewards. By adhering to the post-boot camp training protocol, our dog is a pleasure to walk, obedient, listens and no longer has issues in his kennel. Have to admit that it was difficult to be away from our dog for 8 weeks but we are glad that we did it and are considering Level 3 boot camp. If you are considering a training academy, I highly recommend Neuman K-9. read more

I spent a lot of time (almost 3 years) reviewing and searching for the right trainer(s) for my dog. Training is an investment and I wanted to know that I picked the right person(s) that I could trust would properly train my dog and then I could learn and follow through when my GSD returned to me. During this time I contacted Josiah several times with different questions about the boot camp program and his method of training. He was professional, answered my questions and never tried to 'push a sale' to get me to sign up. He gave me the room I needed to make an informed decision. I also called other trainers and even tried a once a week training with a different group of folks (they used the gentle leaders) and I was not impressed with the training method used. So I quit after 2 weeks....so continued to look and I kept coming back to Neuman's website. I watched the videos and looked at the photos. I read the testimonials and then began saving up the money. During this time I initially had one German shepherd that needed training. However, in November 2010 I rescued a highly abused, shut-down shepherd (whom I named Jack) who also suffered from seizures; he was home bound and suffered with social phobia too. After rescuing Jack I put the idea of training on hold, spending much of the saved up training money to tend to Jack's medical needs and to bring Jack out of his shell and build trust with him. After a personal tragedy this year, I knew it was time to make the decision to reach out to Josiah (as Neuman K-9 was my top selection - they were my only selection to be honest). I explained Jack's situation and we went over his medical history. He and his team agreed they would try to help Jack, realizing that due to his seizures, he mental state might present a challenge but they were up for it. I appreciated the honest conversation with Josiah and Summer. Going into the training, Jack would never walk on a leash - he ran from them. He only felt safe in the house or the back yard. I took Jack and my other Shepherd (Angeles - pronounced Angelus) and got them settled in, reviewing the training plan, etc. and left them in very skilled, trustworthy hands. Each week Josiah sent me status reports on both my dogs along with pictures. The very first week I cried. Jack was on a leash, outside and getting used to obstacles (like climbing up wooden boards, up into playground houses and down slides). Josiah and team began to build his confidence and strengthen his spirit. Angeles was easy. No medical issues and he is a 'go with the flow' dog (although he can be strong headed - as he likes to push his weight around). As each week progressed there was more progress. Sometimes small and other times major breakthroughs; treadmill training for example being Jack's favorite past time! I don't even have to use a leash on the treadmill with him at home. I just hold his loose collar and he runs! At the end of the training (8 weeks), I performed handler training with my dogs. Angeles did very well - no surprise there - great trainer and great DNA in my dog! With Jack - my goal of being able to have him walk next to me on a leash was achieved. He did every command just right. Angeles had to have a few corrections as he was excited to see me and just wanted to go home! But I did as Josiah and Summer said - we take our time and let Angeles know you are in control - the leader that lets him know when it is time to go and not the other way around. Today, Jack walks wherever I want to take him. And getting him to walk with my other dogs (I have 3 total) is a breeze. He enjoys his time out in public now. His confidence is built up and I continue working with him as Josiah and Summer told me to as part of the after boot camp home training. The week of July 8 I took the dogs to St Anthony Main (in Minneapolis) by the river. We moved slow, medium and fast - they kept in stride. We moved in and around people - they didn't miss a step. And when a little dog came near I had the dogs sitting and they left the little barker alone. I even got an "I'm impressed!" from the owner. When we sat down on one of the benches, Jack just turned around and gave me a BIG smile! I could see he was happy. He felt safe and his spirit was improved. I'm very proud of the investment made in my dogs and very confident in the teaching methods of Josiah and his team. I know I chose the right people because it shows. My objectives were met. They worked hard with my dogs and I highly recommend anyone searching for the right place. Newman K-9 is that place. I did my research - so should you! And I do believe you would agree with me that the results from Neuman (see their website for videos and photos of graduates) speak for themself. read more

Dropped off a healthy puppy, received an unhealthy puppy. Despite cautioning Josiah and Summer that our rescue puppy responded best to positive feedback, they apparently didn't take the time to earn her trust or affection, and told us that she "doesn't try to please people" -- the exact opposite of our experience with her. She had a clean bill of health from our vet when we dropped her off, and when we picked her up she had a double ear infection, giardia, and a bladder infection. UPDATE: After Graceling tested clear for her ear infection and bladder infection, I posted this review and a review to Angie's List. Josiah Neuman called me and offered to refund our fee or pay vet bills and I told him that I'd think about it. I slept on it, and when I spoke with him the following day, he blamed Graceling for her health problems. Although we won't know for another few days whether the giardia is gone (you must wait 14 days after finishing treatment to test), I'm hoping that our puppy fully recovers soon. It is too bad that Neuman disclaims responsibility for dogs in his care. read more

We had an excellent experience with Neuman's Dog Training. Our 16 month old Beagle/Labrador, JJ, attended the eight week bootcamp. We adopted JJ at 7 months old and found him to be very excitable/reactive, especially with squirrels and other dogs, and he was overly boisterous when interacting with other dogs. We tried structured, instructor-led obedience training for months on our own and were not making progress as quickly as we wanted to, and JJ's performance was very dependent on treats. In the house, JJ would harass our senior basset hound, tear apart the furniture, and could only be controlled around other dogs and squirrels by using treats to distract him (and that was not always successful). We decided to try Neuman's based on the recommendation of a friend who enrolled their dog to the 8 week bootcamp. JJ has returned home transformed in a very positive way. He is still happy and sweet, and now he is more relaxed and mellow around the house. We learned how to prevent him from pestering the other dog and tear apart the furniture. With some coaching, he can heel past squirrels and other dogs, which is remarkable. The handler-training provided us the knowledge we need to successfully maintain and build upon the discipline he received from boot camp. We were very impressed with the knowledge and skill of all the trainers at Neuman's and will definitely bring future new dogs there to make them well-behaved members of our home. read more

Despite having two rescued greyhounds, I know nothing about dog training, which became very apparent after we added a White German Shepherd puppy to our "pack." Sacha was 13 weeks old when he arrived from Chicago to our home near San Francisco. He was terrified and shy. We thought he would adjust after a few days, but his shyness turned into strange behavior and as he grew we realized we could end up with a large, fearful GSD. Scared that the situation was becoming unmanageable, we turned to a highly acclaimed local dog trainer but despite our best efforts, Sacha's behavior continued to spiral downward. At our wits end, we decided to ship Sacha to Josiah Neuman and Summer Duggan from Neuman K-9 Academy in Minnesota. It was a huge leap of faith and many people thought we were crazy to ship him to a training facility we had never seen. Twelve long weeks later, Sacha returned accompanied by Josiah and if I didn't know my dog, I would swear he was a stunt double. Sacha is a completely different dog. He's full of confidence, well-mannered, and a pleasure to be around. He's still on the shy side, but now people can actually pet him and we can bring him out in public without him cowering behind us. Thanks to Josiah and Summer we finally have the dog we were hoping for. They are nothing short of miracle workers and I cannot recommend them enough. If you're on the fence, take a leap of faith like we did. Neuman K-9 Academy was worth every penny and you will not be disappointed. read more

I cant brag enough about the job Josiah and Summer did with my 6month old yellow lab. Jack was very quickly becoming more than i could handle. If you tried to walk him he almost pulled your arm off and weaved back and forth in front of you and around until you were tied up in the leash. People did not want to come to the house because he would jump all over everyone and at 45 lbs that was a bit too much puppy for anyone. He would only listen when he wanted or if you gave him a treat. Now he is a pleasure to walk, he stays in the heal position the entire walk. I can command him "down" & "stay" and he will stay in the position until I tell him "ok" even if i walk away from him he stays put. He no longer jumps up on anyone and with a single command he will drop anything he picks up that you don't want him to have. He gets complimented all the time for his good behavior now. It is amazing the results they got with him in 4 weeks. read more