I took my puppy in (had to carry her in) because she was afraid of everything. Now she has so much…read moreconfidence. She loves to go there and train, as soon as I pull in the parking lot she goes crazy.

I have been a proud client of Dream Dogos for almost 7 years now, with multiple dog purchases. The…read morebreeding, temperament and personality of Dream Dogo pups have far exceeded my expectations and provided me with the most gorgeous and amazing companions. The owner has been a support person in my life - with a wealth of knowledge to draw from regarding training, nutrition or health maintenance and continues to be a reliable resource just a phone call away. I can't imagine my life without a "Dream Dogo" or getting a puppy from anywhere else! Thank you so much!

Got a puppy from Dream Dogo, what a positive experience. Wonderful breader. If you want the best…read moredog the world has seen, Dream Dogo is the place. Thanks Semar. Dream Dogos, LLC Response

Ugh, I really had high hopes for Total Recall, but was let down in pretty much every regard. We did…read morepuppy kindergarten for our now 2 yo golden in Seattle, where we lived at the time, and had such a fantastic experience. So when we recently got a Newfie puppy, we knew we wanted to enroll her in a kindergarten class. A lot of people in the area (we're in White Bear Lake) recommended Total Recall, and since it was a super easy drive up 61, we picked them. My biggest gripe with them is that there's no puppy playtime. In a PUPPY KINDERGARTEN class. It makes no sense! Every other person I've talked to about this level class were all also taken aback that Total Recall doesn't incorporate this into their class. Plus, the instructor we had was very standoffish and cold, to both humans and puppies. Very off-putting. Here's what a "puppy kindergarten" class consists of: 15 minutes of the instructor telling horror stories of past puppies and answering people's questions that have little to nothing to do with anyone else in the class, while puppies bark and squirm. Doing the same pointless exercise 3 times in a row - my favorite was when they set up a tiny "agility" course without any reason, only to plug another class they sell. Then dismissing early. We ended up skipping the last 2 of our 6 classes because it just felt like such a waste of time. TL;DR: find a different trainer.

Total Recall is a fantastic place to train your dog. Sue Mills-Kothe is an expert dog trainer and…read moreapplies training based on motivation & leadership principles - a very kind approach. Our 1 year old Shih Tzu would not go for walks with me. I took him to the beginner obedience class and he was walking with me after 1 lesson. Now he gets excited to go to training & we're in the intermediate obedience class. We highly recommend Total Recall School for Dogs!

Hidden Acres Pet Resort truly feels less like a kennel and more like a private retreat for pets…read more Set on a massive, private property, it's essentially a country club-style hotel for your furry family members. We vetted several places before our trips, and each time our dogs stayed here, they came home happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for. The staff is exceptional, genuinely kind, and attentive, which shows in every interaction. The facility itself is spacious, and we loved that they walk the dogs right at drop off to help them get acclimated and comfortable. During our recent holiday trip, our teenage son checked in on them, and the staff happily texted photos of the pups playing in the snow and having the time of their lives. Grooming was another highlight. Both dogs came home freshly trimmed, brushed, and looking fantastic. The only drawback is not having a live camera system to check in visually while you're away, which would add an extra layer of reassurance, though we fully trust they're in great hands. Overall, it's comforting to know our pets get a luxurious staycation when we're gone, and judging by their happy returns, they're just as spoiled there as they are at home. What can I say? Hidden Acres is truly PAWsome.

Highly recommend. Our dog loves it so much that we can't tell him when we're headed there or he…read morestarts barking and pawing the windows in excitement!

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 can't say enough good things about Josiah, Summer, Mya, Jorden, and the entire Neuman team and…read moretheir 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.

I don't know where we would be without Josiah and the team at Neumans K9 Academy. We first met…read morethem 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.

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.

Alex has been super helpful with training our pup! He has shows great patience with us as we and…read moreour pup learn and he offers multiple approaches when needed!

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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