Minnesota trainers?

Piper · 02-06-2011, 03:51 PM

I've searched but there isn't much info for MN trainers. I went through the beginner obedience at PetsMart, but I am looking for something better for the next levels.

I don't plan on showing or competing, I would just like a well mannered dog that behaves nicely and listens to commands on and off leash.

Any info on TheK9coach, Augusta Dog Training or odies obedience? Augusta and Odies would be in-home private lessons. TheK9Coach would be group classes.

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Any info is appreciated. Thanks!

Elaine · 02-06-2011, 05:04 PM

Where do you live and are you only interested in in-home private stuff? I have to say that getting reliable off-leash control takes a lot of training.

Piper · 02-06-2011, 08:06 PM

I am in Rosemount. I don't mind one way or another, just assumed private would be faster with more detailed focus and instruction.

CassandGunnar · 02-06-2011, 08:29 PM

I've heard good things about Total Recall Trainers.
I think they're in the north metro, so it's a bit of a drive from Rosemount, but they might be worth checking out.

horsegirl · 02-06-2011, 08:37 PM

how about looking into gsdcmsp,, (German shepherd dog club of Minneapolis and St Paul), we have a lot of fun, classes are held Friday nights at animal inn in Lake Elmo, the club has obedience , rally , herding , GEO tracking ect...

Elaine · 02-06-2011, 11:37 PM

This is a bit of a drive for you, but it's not only one of the better places to train with a wide selection of classes to choose from, it's also the closest one to you that I know of.

It's St Paul dog training club and it's in South St Paul.

http://www.spdtc.com/

Piper · 02-06-2011, 11:57 PM

Thanks a lot, I'll check it out.

Piper · 02-07-2011, 11:24 AM

What about Rio Gran group classes?
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Elaine · 02-07-2011, 11:35 AM

I have to say that I know very little about them and that's not generally a good thing. There are dog schools here in town that don't actually train the dogs but make you feel good about it. I know you said you weren't interested in showing, but that's how you judge a school: by the quality of their dogs that do compete and I just don't see any from there.

The higher the standard you train to will mean the better dog to live with even if you don't ever set foot in a competition.

Piper · 02-07-2011, 11:42 AM

Thanks Elaine. I am going there tonight to check it out and get a feel for it. Any experience with dogs from The K9 Coach? Thanks for all of your insight!

02-06-2011, 03:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Piper Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 44	Minnesota trainers? I've searched but there isn't much info for MN trainers. I went through the beginner obedience at PetsMart, but I am looking for something better for the next levels. I don't plan on showing or competing, I would just like a well mannered dog that behaves nicely and listens to commands on and off leash. Any info on TheK9coach, Augusta Dog Training or odies obedience? Augusta and Odies would be in-home private lessons. TheK9Coach would be group classes. The Canine Coach Voted Twin Cities #1 Favorite Dog Trainer, behavior training, group classes in Minneapolis and St. Paul Dog training, daycare and spa, boarding \| Augusta Dog Training Private Dog Training In Minnesota Any info is appreciated. Thanks!

02-06-2011, 05:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Elaine Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,784	Where do you live and are you only interested in in-home private stuff? I have to say that getting reliable off-leash control takes a lot of training. __________________ Elaine and the herd

02-06-2011, 08:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
horsegirl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 306	how about looking into gsdcmsp,, (German shepherd dog club of Minneapolis and St Paul), we have a lot of fun, classes are held Friday nights at animal inn in Lake Elmo, the club has obedience , rally , herding , GEO tracking ect... Last edited by horsegirl; 02-06-2011 at 08:39 PM. Reason: spelling

02-06-2011, 11:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Elaine Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,784	This is a bit of a drive for you, but it's not only one of the better places to train with a wide selection of classes to choose from, it's also the closest one to you that I know of. It's St Paul dog training club and it's in South St Paul. http://www.spdtc.com/ __________________ Elaine and the herd

02-07-2011, 11:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
Elaine Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,784	I have to say that I know very little about them and that's not generally a good thing. There are dog schools here in town that don't actually train the dogs but make you feel good about it. I know you said you weren't interested in showing, but that's how you judge a school: by the quality of their dogs that do compete and I just don't see any from there. The higher the standard you train to will mean the better dog to live with even if you don't ever set foot in a competition. __________________ Elaine and the herd

02-06-2011, 08:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Piper Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 44	I am in Rosemount. I don't mind one way or another, just assumed private would be faster with more detailed focus and instruction.

02-06-2011, 08:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
CassandGunnar Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,575	I've heard good things about Total Recall Trainers. I think they're in the north metro, so it's a bit of a drive from Rosemount, but they might be worth checking out.

02-06-2011, 11:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Piper Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 44	Thanks a lot, I'll check it out.

02-07-2011, 11:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
Piper Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 44	What about Rio Gran group classes? Rio Gran Training Academy, dog and cat boarding kennel, pet grooming, dog obedience training - Hastings Minnesota

02-07-2011, 11:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
Piper Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 44	Thanks Elaine. I am going there tonight to check it out and get a feel for it. Any experience with dogs from The K9 Coach? Thanks for all of your insight!

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