Testimonials

"Charlie loves her time in West Saint Paul with Raina and the team. She enjoys K9 Train and play. Raina is teaching her to walk on a leash without pulling and the other staff play ball with her during the day. Thank you Canine Coach"

Linda O

"Puppy social hours, training and socialization class, and puppy agility class were so worth it for how much we learned about behaviors and bonding. We had a blast with our coaches Allie, Tami, and Kaci. I especially can’t recommend puppy social hours enough. Rafa has had so much fun learning and developing with his friends at the Canine Coach."

Danielle C

"Thank you for your support in helping us with Cali! The training has not only improved her quality of life but also helped our relationship with her"

Lauren P

"Just got back from our Vet. Proud pet mama brag!!! Kevin (who has been through 2 classes) with Clarissa (💖) did great!!! No muzzle needed - Kevin is reactive. We have been going to Home Depot and Lowe’s (thanks to them) Our Vet is very impressed as to how far he has come and the work we learned from Clarissa. We want to do the Dog to Dog again to reinforce what we are still training. Just wanted to shout out/update Clarissa and say Thank you!!!"

Karen L

"I like that she gives the dogs in class special attention. You can just see in their body language how happy it makes them. "

Rebecca B

"Clone them!! We need more Eliases. "

Paula S

"Courtney tailored the class for our dogs needs and enrichment goals - she truly was an excellent trainer ;hence why we wanted to have her as our repeat trainer again ;second time taking classes w her. "

Marina U

"Raina is AMAZING! Daisy loves her and she learns so much when she is there!"

Joanne M

"We had a very detailed plan to move forward with. We left the training session with a new sense of hopefulness."

Megan A

"Abby literally changed our lives at home. I was losing my mind trying to balance a new puppy with a grumpy old dog and working from home and they gave me so many ideas about changes to make that were simple and kind and effective and literally started working right away. I love that Abby's approach is so positive and not punitive, I am so grateful for how much better our lives are at home now."

Aneesa A

"Tim was extremely helpful in walking me through the training steps so we could work on reinforcing the training properly at home."

Bryon T

" I really love what you all are doing, and Raina is the best. She is working with Charlie and it shows. I did set up another 8 pack since this is such a good experience. "

Linda O

"A great winter boredom buster! My pup excitedly showed off what he learned and it was fun for me to see his confidence grow each week."

Channon Z

"I like that she was direct in her approach and not only helped me train my dog, but trained me on how to train my dog."

Michael C

"She was very positive, and she had great energy."

Julie C

"Tessa is amazing and deserves all the best. I literally can't describe how much she's helped me with Chili"

Sarah C

"Nick was so incredibly knowledgable and helpful. We had some concerns that felt impossible to address. Nick helped us to see that they were not impossible at all, and gave us very practical and doable tools to start working on working on our biggest concerns. We've been so pleased to find that many of the techniques he showed us are applicable to all sorts of other situations too (which seems obvious now but wasn't at the time). "

Bonnie L

"Tim was patient with me and Eugene. He also took the time to explain things simply and well. Eugene LOVED going to class! "

Amber S

"I think Jessica is great. She gives clear directions and rationale for her instruction. My dog loves her. I can't believe what she has been able to get my dog to do already."

Stephanie Z

"She was so knowledgeable and personable. I continue to be impressed with the staff at CC"

Brenda A

"Clarissa was super helpful in providing solutions to the few lingering behavioral issues we were experiencing with our dog. She explained how the solutions would help with the behaviors and helped us practice until we were comfortable. These solutions have been helpful and we continue to use them to help decrease the chewing and increase our dog's ability to relax when we need her to. "

Megan M

"Brittany does a great job helping me better understand my dog and how to reward all the behaviors I want to see. "

Anonymous

"We are so grateful for our decision to have Scout attend bootcamp and feel fortunate to be matched with Wendy. Lucky us."

Shelly M

"Tim did a great job teaching my how my dog thinks, and therefore how to be effective at communicating and training"

Christi A

"Lucia so enjoyed dog camp. It was the highlight of her summer so far!"

Mary S

"She pays excellent attention to detail. Takes time to answer question and when I am talking to Raina is very caring about Archie."

Gail W

"We had a phone consultation for our dog Sidney at the end of July regarding his bathroom habits. I'm glad to say that things have vastly improved since our conversation"

Ben M

"Wow-is what I have to say about all of you who have helped me. Just the best-you are!! "

Elizabeth M

"It's clear Tim built a relationship with Louie! Louie is very friendly anyways, but I can tell when he's especially excited to see someone, and that was definitely the case with Tim! I also appreciated Tim letting me practice certain skills so I could get feedback from him before attempting on my own."

Brooke S

"Kiya and Sadie bounded down the driveway today after camp - both very excited and anxious to share their morning. Count us in for next summer ;)"

Nicole G

"My daughter Maggie (Peter) and niece Katrina (Ivy) had a wonderful time at dog camp! They ‘stop talking about it! "

Amie O

"Stephanie is outstanding. She is patient, kind, knowledgeable, and very helpful. My dog adores Stephanie!!"

Steffi M

"I’ve previously taken a lot of dog training classes. She explained not only the how, but the why (dog psych 101) so well. She also read people in the class very well, and helped them adjust how they could more effectively work with their dogs. A very positive, supportive approach to both dogs and people."

Anonymous

"My dog LOVED this class!"

Emilie J

"We loved working with Heather. She’s so knowledgeable and approachable. When we were having a little trouble getting our dog to learn the skills, she had great ideas to help us with training. We appreciated the individualized attention. "

Troy E

"She is easily my favorite trainer ever! "

Lexi P

"Emma is the BEST, we are so happy to have worked with her for two classes now and will continue to look for her classes in the future! "

Roni L

"I think Elias was incredibly thoughtful and compassionate about where each dog and trainer was and able to thoughtfully guide toward the next steps. "

Sarah P

"We loved this class! Our dogs looked forward to this class, and we did too! I highly recommend."

Steffi M

"I saw that Maddie's calm approach with Charlie made him willingly respond to her training. I appreciated that Charlie was excited everyday to come to Boot Camp."

Betsy S

"I could tell that Eddie loved Raina! She was fun, enthusiastic and knowledgeable!"

Anne V

"She was awesome to work with. We had a very positive experience with every aspect of Canine Coach. You guys were highly recommended to me and I will highly recommend you to others. "

Anonymous

"I am so glad we did this for us and for our dog. Truly has made a huge difference!"

Carrie H

"It was real life experience and down to earth. She had been there done that."

Kathy D

"Maddie was super knowledgeable and knew things specific to our dog’s breed that would help with her training. Poppy came home every day tired and smarter!! We really noticed a different in our pup and were so impressed with everything she learned. "

Katie

"Abby was great. Super knowledgeable, understanding, and truly loves her work. She was very genuine with her thoughts and actions and made it that much better of an experience."

Reuben V

"We are so impressed with Raina and she does such an amazing job."

Jake and Nikkole P

"I would like it to be known to whomever necessary how helpful Britney C was in my phone call with her. Honestly, words cannot express how helpful Britney C. was when I spoke to her. She was compassionate, understanding, resourceful and VERY knowledgeable. Because of her, my husband and I are excited and looking very much forward to working with your coaches."

Emma N

"She has great instincts and great problem solving skills along with a very high “dog IQ” make her training strategies invaluable for someone with 2 dogs (1 deaf puppy) who have different correction needs and motivations. She’s fabulous!"

Marlaine

"Nick explains everything really well and also demonstrates anything perfectly. 10/10 experience "

Ari

"She was nothing short of Amazing!"

Robin Z

" I didn't expect to be tired after class but it had me (and my dog) tuckered out"

Kim

"She’s been one of my favorite teachers "

Erin A

"I enjoy that Heather makes things fun, there was always at least one moment during class that the owners had a good laugh with each other. She made the environment feel like this mini community. "

Amelia B

"He was very clear and his approach worked for our dog. He definitely knows his stuff. "

Lauren

"Lots of fun for both of us! My dog couldn't get in the door fast enough!! "

Sue A

"Kerry is fun, funny, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable. I always enjoy talking class with Kerry."

Anonymous

"Jordan has a wealth of information with dogs of all sizes and breeds. "

Anonymous

"Heather was fun and genuinely got to know each dog. She always made herself available for questions. "

Laura K

"We learned great skills to start and I can’t wait for to sign up for another session"

Melissa T

"Very knowledgeable and my dog wanted to volunteer for every demonstration "

Amy E

"While the nature of the class was stressful, It was a rewarding experience and has given us a lot more confidence"

Anonymous

"I like how direct Maddie is, we had no questions about what to do for homework after the week or what we could do at home to keep reinforcing the training based on her feedback or answers to our questions. "

Emily C

"Tim was awesome with Lucy - you can tell she worked well with him and was able to succeed with his training approach"

Brad R

"Nick puts a lot of thought into his training. For the second appointment he came with ideas and tangible training aids. I feel this shows his commitment to ensuring my dog’s success. I also am taking Level I Obedience Class with Nick. At first I was extremely nervous about my dog being there - he had not been successful in Puppy Kindergarten at another training facility. Nick assured me it would go well and considering my puppy’s insane amount of energy, it has! (All things considered). I can’t say enough about him as a trainer. He is kind, funny, and sets up even the craziest dog for success! Nick is great in both a 1:1 and group setting. He represents Canine Coach in a very positive way. "

Lori M

"Courtney S was super helpful! Fiji was comfortable with her right away, and he and I both learned a lot about how to get him used to his carrier so that we can travel for the holidays. Thank you Courtney!"

Emily M

"It was an incredible experience and Cedar loved working with Maddie!"

Jana L

"Raina was very specific and encouraging in all of my encounters with her. She remembered where we were struggling and incorporated those needs into Mazie's program. She went out of her way to listen to what wasn't working at home and gave me do-able, practical strategies that really made a difference. She was so approachable, we learned so much! Mazie is dog #6 for us, we've had a lot of experience including dogs at other "boot camps", and Raina just exceeded our expectations."

Karen A

"We chose to take another class with Abby because we had such a great experience with them in our first class!"

Abby G

"Heather goes out of her way to help me do better and learn more (which I need :)) and shows me how to do things in a way that communicates clearer with my pup what I am asking of him, she does it in the kindest and most supportive ways. "

Jackie V.

"Harley and I loved going to class each week and learning together "

Alli

"I appreciated her calming attitude. Her comments on patience and leadership resonated with me in a deep way. It changed my whole approach with my dog in a very positive way."

Anonymous

"I absolutely loved my in-home training session and will definitely recommend it to my friends!"

Nicole B

"I found Coach Nick to be knowledgeable, able to communicate that knowledge in a clear and understandable fashion. I would fully recommend Coach Nick and plan to have follow up sessions with him. "

Patty S

"Courtney gave us a clear plan to move forward with training. I’ve been working with my dog on the basic obedience techniques she introduced, and I’m already seeing great progress! It felt so manageable when she broke everything we needed to work on clearly. "

Nicole B

"Abby is great! even when I felt like i/my dog were messing up, she would find something positive to comment on first and then offer ways to build on that. I also appreciated that she shared about her experience training her dog as it helped to level set that training is a process and that even the best of dogs will still be dogs "

Kim

"She is so knowledgeable and so helpful. A real pro."

Anonymous

"He had genuine care and concern for our dogs. Made the training so I could relate it to our home environment."

Debbie E

"I loved that Clarissa had a personalized approach to each dog in the class. She didn’t use the same training tool for every single dog and kept trying new training tools until she found something that worked for each dog and each family"

Katie A

"She took the time to observe each individual dog and offer advice rather than assuming one approach worked for everyone. "

Roni L

"We both had fun and the it was the highlight of the week!"

Mary Lou

"She was great at helping us understand how to teach our dog slowly because he’s a very nervous dog and she helped him ramp up at a good speed so by the end of the course he was confident with every obstacle. He is also leash reactive and she did an amazing job of keeping the dogs separated and giving them each their own space to learn without fear."

Tom R

"She was BEYOND amazing! "

Kaitlin S

"We were so impressed with the information that we gained after a little over an hour talking with Nick. He was so knowledgeable and helpful, and we definitely felt like we had clear steps. "

Bonnie L

"Clarissa understands the challenges of a reactive dog and is so calm and encouraging. "

Ann D

"Arlo adores Coach Eli. Coach Eli is deeply attentive and caring. "

Stephanie C

"Accountability and depth of sharable knowledge. As a former educator for 37 years, I appreciate Tami's professional approach with a sometimes rowdy class!"

Patty S

"I appreciated how encouraging Kerry was no matter how much improvement we needed on something. "

Angie N

"Very calm, funny, and non-judgmental. Elias made the activities seem so manageable and easy to work into your schedule. Lots of personal stories about his own dog’s journey helped us feel good about what we were learning, and how are dogs were doing with the tasks."

Laurie T

"This trainer is exemplary, practically perfect in every way"

Lauri

"Brittany P. was very fun and focused. She teaches in such a positive way that everyone, and the dogs, can have a great time training and share some laughs!"

Siri R

"My dog feels like we finally “get” her"

Anonymous

"We have a mixed breed dog so it was very difficult for me and my partner to pin point which breed is triggering his aggressive behavior. We explained to Courtney our concerns with Zeus, showed her Zeus’s DNA results, and she was able to tell us that he’s behavior is coming from his Great Pyrenees side, which made so much sense. During the class we worked on some techniques to help him control his compulsive behavior and were sent home with homework. We can’t wait to continue to work with Courtney. Her knowledge is outstanding"

Nadya O

"Clarissa was SO laid back. She was so thorough and really made us feel like we could tackle the issue at hand with our two small dogs...it has been LIFE changing for our family. We are so grateful! "

Ashley B

"Abby is the best, and super helpful and a great canine coach! Only want to work with them for all my pup issues!"

Anonymous

"It would be wrong for me not to mention how wonderful Brandon, Amanda and Eli are with all the dogs and their families. I’m most impressed! We’ve never trained like this before…I can never turn back…Chloe loves boot camp!"

Linda W

"THIS is the class that Zelda needed to unlock our dog to be a much better family member. But more than that, Liz is an AMAZING trainer for this specific program. Apparently her dog had very similar traits to what I deal with in Zelda's personality. Liz is extremely knowledgeable and additionally contemplates solutions as we work together. >>>There should be musicals and sonnets praising Liz as Zelda's trainer.<<< (And while the music blasts, she would still somehow teach me to keep my dog calm, LOL)"

Shannon and Alex W

"She explained things very clearly, was positive and supportive, often pointing out when people were doing well. "

Anonymous

"Eli is very patient and caring. I could not ask for a better person to work with Nova."

John R

"My 5 month old puppy, Archie, just completed two weeks of Puppy Boot Camp training at The Canine Coach (TCC). Archie is a high-energy MaltiPoo bundle of fun. After chasing him around my house for 6 weeks (he arrived at 13 weeks), I decided there had to be a better way. I was having some def puppy blues and the reality of owning a puppy was hitting me hard. I decided I def needed help. My experience at TCC was fantastic and from seeing Archie’s excitement during drop-off—I’d say he shared that feeling. Tim Kolden, Archie’s trainer, taught him a bunch of useful puppy skills—sit, down, drop-it, come—and he taught me too! Tim was willing to listen to my concerns and frustrations—God Bless him—and now Archie has a new confidence. Like someone rewired his puppy brain circuits or gave him Adderall. Or maybe that’s how I feel? One note about how I found The Canine Coach: there are MANY dog training programs in the Twin Cities. And some are upwards of $3200+ depending on what combination of weeks/boarding options you choose. Given Archie’s age and my FT job, I wanted intensive training but not overnight boarding. This puppy boot camp program was drop-off/pick-up and 2 weeks long. They make sure you spend time with the trainer each week to learn your dog’s new skills and provide handouts (emailed) for practice. It was really perfect for my needs and 1/3 of the cost of some of the other dog training programs. If you are in need of training help but not looking to break the bank, start here. Every single person I encountered was helpful, friendly and clearly in the right profession as a dog lover. Their office was very helpful and responsive—sending me emails about makeup days before I even asked. Highly recommended TCC—5 stars! A big thank you to Tim and everyone at TCC!"

Denine T

"My husband, Jeff, and I want to send a huge thank you to your team! Our sweet dog, Willow, has done 2 classes with you guys. She did boot camp last year (Nov-Dec 2023) with trainer Andi and new baby class this summer with trainer Brittany. We brought our new baby home about a week and a half ago and Willow has been absolutely AMAZING. She knows her safe spot in the nursery, she listens to us so well, and is super gentle and attentive with the baby. We know a lot of this is because of your training and tools that you have given us with each class. We are excited to do more classes in the future! I think Willow will make a great therapy dog as she gets a little older! Thank you again!"

Sarah and Jeff C

"Nick was great and I’d recommend his class to anyone. "

Kate B

"My dog was so excited to come every week. I realize just having a date with my dog was a wonderful thing. "

Laurie C

"He was very attentive and always watching to see if you needed assistance and always had time for questions. "

Cheryl O

"Very appreciative for her! She helped me regain my own confidence with my dog."

Rebecca D

"Honestly, she exceeded our expectations and was absolutely amazing"

Jake P

"Was a great teacher to the humans in the class and super respectful and kind to the dogs!"

Heather D

"She explained each part of the training in very clear terms - demonstrating the techniques and building upon previous learning - so it all seemed quite manageable. "

Anonymous

"Clarissa had a lot of insight and tips we hadn't heard elsewhere or in other classes."

Avery R

"Loved that he could relate to the challenge of having a reactive dog. Makes him more credible. "

Kate B

"Thank You for being amazing and helping the world improve one dog at a time. 😉"

Anonymous

"This has been amazing and I’d recommend training with canine coach to all my friends "

Anonymous

"If we could request Jessica for every class we ever take, we would."

Susan C

"Honestly, it’s amazing. We can’t say enough about Raina. She’s a real gem and incredible with her knowledge and personality. We are very happy and everything is great. "

Jake P

"Tim is seriously so amazing. He taught Sebastian so much and also was a gentle, helpful and informative resource in training me to be able to better train Sebastian. "

Lauren L

"Jessica has been fantastic with Sandy! He is a big boy with big feelings about new people and experiences, and she has always been so great with him; both giving him space when he needs it and attention when he asks for it. I’m confident in saying she is in his top 3 favorite people (the other 2 being mom and dad)!"

Susan C

"Emma was an awesome teacher. So energetic and made the content exciting to learn. "

Anonymous

"Excellent teaching skills and great trainer. "

Jan B

"I gained a much better understanding of his behavior as well as the steps needed to change it."

Sara

"... I can’t say enough about how great she was. "

Tim G

"Every time we have a session with Jessica my confidence grows. Having a reactive dog for the first time ever was so daunting but with Jessica’s help I have realized Sassy and I can have a full and fun life. "

Angela D

"Tim was great- he was so insightful and really thoughtful regarding my questions and concerns. He gave me great tips."

Ande P

"Heather made our class a welcoming and positive place to learn and kept everything really fun for humans and dogs. As a human lacking coordination I really appreciated her help navigating courses, this was a huge confidence boost for me and it definitely flowed right down the leash to my dog. "

Jean M

"The session was very helpful and I immediately felt more confident in my attempts to support Dodger"

Kayla R

"She's very skilled, humorous and motivating."

Teresa A

"My dog and I had a great time and Kerry was an excellent and very approachable trainer. We were always excited to come to class and I left with a very happy and tired pup"

Ariel S

"Jessica is amazing. She is so friendly. Kirby ADORES her. "

Lori M

"This was the perfect class for my dog. We have taken this year off to work on reactivity, this was our first class with other dogs and was a super positive experience. I hope to take this class again on the future to give my pup more opportunities to succeed."

Jean M

"Cub and I LOVED taking the class. The other puppy parents and I agreed that Abby is THE BEST. We learned so many things that got us through some of the tougher puppy weeks. It was so helpful, I hate to see it end, so we’ll definitely be back for Obedience 1. Thanks again! "

Amanda E

"Canine Coach, you are the best! Our boy Jesse loose-leash walks like a pro now. "

Rachel A

"Everyone at bootcamp has been great to interact with. Reese was shy and nervous at first - now he seems comfortable and familiar with the group. I'd also like to give a shout out to you guys (the office!) for all that you do. The coordination and communication leading up to bootcamp and during bootcamp to this point has been stellar! When Reese needed to miss a few days of class - the office was quick and informative on how to handle the situation. The same goes for scheduling makeup days and getting him back on bootcamp track. Thank You!"

Channon

"I cannot say enough how much of a life saver these home visits and classes have been for me and Dobby. I am SO GRATEFUL for you both! Thank you for all of the amazing work, patience, and education Canine Coach and its coaches provide. Dobby and I are lucky to have had you as a resource. "

Kim J

"Impressed how Nick does so well with a variety of dogs. He commands their attention and gains control immediately. "

Diane K

"I am so thankful I found Abby to work with Pit, Ripley . She is the perfect fit for with my dog’s reactive behavior. I’ve already gotten farther in training with her in-person sessions than I ever did trying to figure it out on my own over the past year and a half."

Kyle H

"Tim was absolutely amazing with our dog, Koda, during his boot camp session. He kept us updated on our dogs progress, answered any and all questions we had, and really just seemed invested in our dogs well-being."

Shanna H

"I love her approach to meet the dog where they are and celebrate your progress; not every dog is the same and she emphasizes that. You never feel discouraged in her class. "

Olga

"I would definitely take another class from Nick. I live in Hastings and drove to Minneapolis just for his class. I like his approach and attitude. "

Judith J

"Nick was awesome at dog to dog reactive issues. We were very lucky to have had him as a trainer. "

Jessica R

"Abby is great- knowledgeable and fun to work with. My dog knew she was boss as she walked in the door. I am looking forward to our next sessions."

Amy

"Tessa is the best. We feel more confident than ever in crate training."

Elly K

"The experience was better than my husband and I hoped for, and Courtney did an amazing job. My husband has gotten compliments on how nicely Wes walks on a leash!"

Hannah M

"Nick is a true dog whisperer!"

Peggy J

"Working with Abby has been a game-changer for understanding why Ripley behaves the way he does. I’ve definitely gained a greater understanding of Ripley’s behavior."

Kyle H

"Forget dog parks... It’s worth paying for puppy classes. Canine Coach is excellent."

Jonathan G

"You can tell Abby is so passionate and knowledgable about what she's doing and she's got a lot of experience and empathy and feels like she approaches us on an even level with a great sense of humor. We always feel lucky when we're taking an Abby class! "

Grace D

"Courtney has been fantastic with our first 2 appts. So knowledgeable but offers very practical strategies. We have been amazed at how much we accomplish in our training sessions. I would highly recommend her to anyone. "

Lori R

"Tim was patient, calming and took the time to understand Lucho and how he operated. Lucho was clearly fully engage with Tim, a sign that Tim really had control of Lucho. We could not be happier with Tim!!"

Jeffrey W

"We had the absolute best experience from start to finish. Eli took such great care of Bert and helped build confidence and manners. I don’t think I ever saw Eli not smiling which is just so lovely and their attitude and demeanor so professional. "

Emily W

"Owen is already talking about coming to camp next summer!"

Katie K

"I can confidently say that both of my dogs whom we have been working with have not only shown great improvement with their behavior, I have been able to make great improvements in understanding and communicating with them, ultimately building more trust with both dogs."

Jorge G

"Courtney was great and it was another great Canine Coach experience"

Sharon M

"She was gentle but direct with what she was teaching and with her responses to questions and even holding us accountable when asking for updates. "

Nikera

"Emma is the best trainer we’ve had... - and we’ve had plenty!! She’s very approachable and available to make sure every pup family has what tools they need to succeed. "

Lacey R

"[The] trainer answered the questions I didn't ask because she could see what I struggled with "

Justin L

"I enjoyed that Stephanie wanted to push our dogs to accomplish new things without forcing them to do it. Stephanie wanted to ensure we didn't try to push our dogs past their limits and always encouraged rest between equipment and for us to check in with our dogs."

Lauren A

"This was our first time working with Courtney S and we were so impressed. We weren’t sure what to work on with her but she came with lots of ideas and we ended up having a very productive session. We had so much fun working with the dogs and I could tell they enjoyed the training session too. Definitely looking forward to working with her in the future."

Veronica F

"Loved class! Poppy looked forward to it too. When I said it was time for CLASS, she'd get excited! "

Lynn P

"They ensured reactive dogs always had plenty of space in class and in the community. I felt like my dog was respected and welcomed in the space "

Amy H

"[The class] was a massive help. It was paced very well--informative, but not overwhelming. "

Crystal H

"Allie is the best!! I’ve met several coaches doing classes w Phoebe and she was our fav! She’s the most helpful, the most connected/engaged w her class, and she was really understanding and helpful about my exuberant/sometimes very needy young Lab!! "

Kate R

"Enjoyed Clarissa immensely. We felt we had a very tangible plan to implement after her time with us"

Lisa W

"It has been outstanding thus far. I recommend Canine Coach to everyone I know with dogs!"

Lynn V

"I can't say enough good things about Abby. I initially felt overwhelmed with our issues with Honey but Abby had a way of making me feel like these were normal things and things that could be helped/improved with our training. Abby has such a calming and non-judgmental presence."

Courtney Y

"Coach Raina was awesome. She followed up with me when Daisy was sick for a day and you could tell she really got to know Daisy. "

Joanne M

"[My daughter is] taking about seven different camps this summer--all at different places. This one was by far her favorite!"

Mari K

"(my child) enjoyed teaching Toby new tricks, it was a good bonding experience for them!"

Abby M

"(my child enjoyed) the show and talent"

Lori F

"Exceeded expectations. She took the time to listen to issues and ask thoughtful follow-up questions and then provide her thoughts and experience. "

Jill

"Creative solutions to problems that really work. It's like she can read the dog's mind!"

Anonymous

"Having other dog friends as distractions was just what we needed for practicing and Karissa made that happen in a fun and safe environment."

Michelle M

"I have wanted to take an agility class since I was a kid and it did not disappoint!"

Kristen B

"I loved these sessions post boot camp. Was great to have the time to review commands and work on them in our usual environment. "

Amber R

"We completed Camp Courage with Battalion (Bat) this week and I want you to know that we are so happy with his progress. When we adopted Bat, he was so shut down and fearful that he just pancakes at every new thing. While he has come a long way at home since we adopted him, we still couldn't touch him. In the last few weeks, Bat has been opening up more and flinching away less. About a week ago, he allowed us to pet him for the first time and has been increasingly comfortable with touch. He even allowed a visitor to give gentle scritches for a minute! Bat has grown in other ways, too, but being able to connect physically with him has been so huge - I never realized how important that connection is between human and animal before having Bat. Coach Lucie was fantastic and we loved her approach with Bat. She showed him people aren't so scary in just 8 sessions where we have been working for the better part of a year. Thank you so much for this program. We will certainly be back for more classes with both of our dogs!"

Jenica N

"I know I’ve said this before. But I am just so thankful when I bring B home after school. He is happy and content, beyond words. I love learning about his day there, and the stories about constructions workers. 😊 Thank you again, SO MUCH!"

Beth A

"Our trainer was very skilled and always provided us with the best solutions. Sansa has improved so much more after what we’ve practiced in class!"

Anastasiya K

"Courtney went right to the point. She was structured and didn’t spend time just talking about herself. We had a trainer at a different company and all she did was talk about her dogs and get distracted. Courtney was very focused, gave fantastic direction, and was super nice. She taught us a lot. She was also great at explaining her rationale for each training goal. We learned so much from her. I would absolutely use her for in home training or another class and recommend her to others. "

Shoshana M

" We had a lot of fun. Willow and I both looked forward to class each week. I was nervous that a dog to dog class would end up being overwhelming as that usually means pups are having some issues but Brittany walked us through the process beautifully and we were all amazed at what our dogs could do by the end of the 6 weeks!!"

Sarah P

"Courtney was awesome and was really great at explaining why dogs do things and how to help them do the things we want them to and not do the things we don't want them to. When we ended the sessions, I felt much more hopeful and motivated about getting my dog where she needs to be in the future!"

Jessica B

"Our puppy Gucci really loved going to Canine Coach — she would jump out of the car! Tim was awesome. We were really pleased and I plan to continue her training there and enroll her in the obedience class. Thanks for everything! "

June H

"She was patient and allowed time to appreciate and show love to our dogs after exercises. "

Kyle E

"Customizing to our dog. All of our dogs have strengths and weaknesses & Emma always did a great job pointing out strengths or “superpowers” and helped understand why something might be more challenge for Gus. "

Molly C

"Tessa gave us multiple ways to teach our dogs a skill. She’s also very encouraging and willing to share things that have been difficult for her own dogs to learn"

Christina B

"Stephanie was perfect in all respects even with a class that had a couple of highly reactive dogs."

Jean P

"He was really good about meeting people where they were at and adjusting his teachings to the dogs to make sure it was most helpful. "

Bryna

"Heather was absolutely incredible - we felt so comfortable and welcome in class!"

Jenni M

"She was so approachable and made it not intimidating. At one point she emphasized how training should be fun and should be a bonding experience with our dogs, and I just loved that."

Emily M

"I was very nervous about this training course but Brittany really put me at ease and made me feel like Pepper and I were making progress."

Mark R

"Yes! Amanda did a great job tailoring strategies to meet our needs."

DesAnne H

"We had a great time! We loved the unique games and exercises and we looked forward to class."

Avery

"We have continued training with Mabe using the steps that Nick instructed for us, and have had good results! "

Paris

"Jessica is incredible - she's knowledgeable, focused, and explains things in ways that I can understand and implement. "

Amanda N.

"She was very observant of how our dogs were taking in new skills and what they needed to be successful. "

Anonymous

"She was calm, kind and very approachable. Also very knowledgeable with the different behaviors and personalities of the dogs. "

Bridget P

"My dog and I had a lot of fun. By the third class, she recognized where we were going and got very excited in the car. "

Sue M

"Emma is the best!! Love her!"

Anonymous

"Brittany was awesome! She is a great communicator and gave really good tips. She super approachable and fun. She really has a knack for inspiring our confidence in training our dogs. "

Lisa D

"Abby was super easy going and positive throughout the training. They helped everyone (dogs included) feel at ease and ready to learn."

Bruce M

"We are so lucky to have Erin as our coach! Erin has been a great resource with helping me get Mayhem to become more comfortable with the neighborhood dogs and kids. I appreciate her taking the time out of her day to come train with us and taking us on as a client. I look up to her and hope one day I can have a great K9 mindset like she has! Erin is da bomb dot com!"

Kristen

""We had a fantastic experience this winter with Boot Camp with the South Minneapolis team. Then we connected with Courtney for our in-home appts and it took us to the next level. Your company truly helps us have a better life with our dog Ellie. We will be back for more classes.""

Kent G

"Courtney is the best. Cannot say enough about how awesome the experience was."

Anonymous

"In person training has been very helpful and we have seen significant improvement in both of our dogs behaviors. (and ours too)"

Paula K

"She was delightful to work with, knowledgeable, and clear in her communication of suggestions and plans to help improve our areas of concern. "

Emily

"Working with Abby has been a truly wonderful experience. We have taken group classes with them as well as participated in several in-home consultations. They are very supportive and realistic and really normalize and validate our concerns and challenges. They have made me feel much more confident and helped me set high goals for Cara's behavior knowing that she can achieve them. I also really appreciate how they have incorporated our family, including our two young children, into the training and they have given us many other ideas for things Cara will enjoy (we signed up for Kids and Canines and Agility based on their recommendations)."

Tara D

"So excited about how much I learned. Courtney continued a constant narrative about why dogs be the way they do and what the remedy is. I gained so much from this class. A lot in six weeks."

Lauri

"Abby was SO much better than our previous coach (with a different company). We had much better success after taking the Canine Coach class with Abby than with the Humane Society. Looking forward to taking another class at some point. Thanks for the good experience! We are very happy!"

Missy

"Extremely knowledgeable and passionate. We loved her respect and kindness towards Hazy"

Eric

"Raina was very kind and enthusiatic, and connected well with my dog. As a result my dog was able to learn the commands more readily. "

Suzanne B

"We had a great time and class was a highlight of our weeks."

Kelly B

"Emma was a great instructor! I thought the pacing and content of the classes was just right and she provided a lot of helpful tips along the way. "

Anonymous

"I liked how she would go around while everyone was working on the same thing and offer tips based on each individual dog. "

Grace S

"Class is well coordinated and keeps your dog engaged the entire time. Frankie looked forward to coming each week."

Deana A

"Erin is amazing. She saved our foster dog. Once he's adopted and we're down to just our resident dogs, we're planning to have her out again to work on some less than ideal behaviors in our own dogs. Thanks to Erin and Canine Coach for saving Beefaroni's life! I will always be grateful."

Kathleen C

"Nick was really great. I feel not confident and embarrassed I need the help but he made me feel like I’m not only one who needs help with dog and helped me feel more confident in learning"

Kris

"Great experience and we want to shout from the rooftops that reactive dogs can do better-if their humans put in the effort! "

Jennifer S

"Really relatable, found approaches that work in my setting, kept it simple. I liked her vibe."

Anna Y

"If you want your money’s worth! I highly recommend Canine Coach."

Kalia

"Wonderful experience. Really helpful and can tell that Abby is so experienced and looking to fully understand the situation and provide reasonable advice to move forward. "

Ava R

"Tim was amazing with our pup! They loved Tim so much, it was adorable. Our trainer was knowledgeable and friendly. "

Natasha

"Leah is outstanding!! I appreciate that Leah takes time with Maverick to give him a chance to warm up to her, he’s a very timid guy & he loves her!! "

Shelby C

"Raina was very kind and enthusiatic, and connected well with my dog. As a result my dog was able to learn the commands more readily. "

Suzanne B

"Chloe loves Boot Camp! The timing couldn’t have been better. We lost our other dog a week before Chloe started camp. Chloe arrived only 6 weeks earlier and then Pearl was gone. Very sudden and Chloe just wandered from dog bed to dog bed. Lying next to the beds. This gave her a big focus. She’s been gleefully doing her homework and I’m impressed at how well she’s retaining her lessons. We intend to sign her up for another session to reinforce her learning and add on. "

Linda W

"Tami was a great role model overall. I appreciated her stories, patience, and humor"

Sarah G

"Jessica is always amazing and I love attending the classes she teaches because it feels like she is genuinely interested in our progress and always greets and loves on Loki!"

Anonymous

"She helped me celebrate the success of what Joey could do at that moment. Heather is realistic and grounded me in my expectations. Heather is very approachable and took time to answer my questions. I never felt like my questions were dismissed or felt rushed by her."

Denise S

"Emma was very encouraging. She made sure to tell people when they were doing things correctly or that they were doing a good job. It's emotionally taxing owning a reactive dog, so it means a lot to have the outside validation that you are doing a good job and that they see improvement in your dog's behavior and your management. "

Amber

"This class (Level 3) was definitely a highlight of the week for me, but more importantly my dog absolutely loved it."

Anonymous

"She was gentle, accepting & a very inviting demeanor "

Aida R

"Nick adds great sympathy and understanding to his approach."

Naomi

"Brittany is so knowledgeable and fun. Her happiness, knowledge and approach has a positive affect on the class. The tips and way she has helped me with my pomeranian has been tremendous...my pomeranian did the freaking agility course!!"

Rebecca

"I really enjoyed Abby's humor. Abby has a great sense of humor and tells stories to highlight the training command that we were working on. What a great way to learn."

Anonymous

"Clarissa is so amazing, we specifically signed up for this course because she was teaching it. She's our favorite!"

Abby A

"I really liked Jessica's practical solutions to the problems that we discussed in class. She asked good clarifying questions and had great ideas for new things to try in order to help build confidence."

Anonymous

"Susie Q learned so much in the 4 week obedience camp! We can't wait to do the advanced leash recall and other training with her! She gets very excited when we drive into the parking lot in WSP!"

Jennifer M

"[I want] to really recognize how exceptional I thought the trainer was. Wow! She is so professional and used every second of our time efficiently. "

Lauri C

"Violet, who is 10 months old, loved Tim the Trainer. She has loved her bootcamp days, learned a ton and thinks everyone has a treat pouch on them now. This is her 2nd bootcamp and there is no way that I could train her as well as Canine Coach."

Kate M

"Bootcamp and Rania are AMAZING! Meloux thrived and we both learned so much we are going to I'm so excited boot camp starting 6/3 :)"

Jackie V

"Leah was GREAT! Lucky really loved her too! She was patient with me as I learned as well!"

Heather M

"She is extremely skilled, helpful and instructive. She was so kind and patient with us. I was very impressed! It was a wonderful experience because of her. We could not have asked for a better trainer!"

Lindsey

"Nick is a fantastic teacher and really helped set the stage for what I need to do to train my dog better. Afterwards, it feels like it was common sense all along but truly when I reflect on that it's more so that he is a really great teacher and states things in a way that make it easy to relate to and easy to implement. I already saw changes with my dog by the 2nd day and while I still have work to do, I am feeling much more confident in what I need to work on. My dog is getting more of what he needs from me and is also getting more wiped out. He seems calmer and I think that's because Nick helped me see how I need to behave with my dog to help him feel calmer and give my dog a sense of direction and boundaries. "

Liz

"The trainers have all been great, thank you for offering such a great quality service!"

Jen S

"Coach Kerry helped us tackle real life issues and helped us anticipate Luca's needs as we decide next steps for him. We were impressed with Coach Kerry's depth and knowledge on animal/people behavior. Impressive."

Mark & Paula

"We were so impressed with how much Sky learned at boot camp and how much she loved Brandon. She tends to take time to warm up to people but we could tell how easily they built a relationship. Maddie also helped with Sky’s training and she was fantastic! "

Amanda P

"Great coaching and approachable for our questions. Willow LOVED Eli. We could tell Eli treats each dog differently based on the dog’s personality and needs."

Dan B

"She is supportive of the humans as much as she is of the dogs. She gives positive feedback and is quick to tell us that we are doing a good job when we are struggling or feeling stressed with a new skill or a distracted dog!"

Anonymous

"I like that he approached scent work from the perspective of having fun and making sure the dog was enjoying the class"

Megan D

"My dog would run around the house with excitement when he realized where we were headed."

Anonymous

"We enjoyed meeting with Nick, learned a lot, putting his suggestions into practice and seems to be working, look forward to following up with him."

Cindy H

"He was very nice and really catered the experience to Bernie since Bernie is so shy and timid. He didn't push Bernie too much but pushed him enough. It was great to see their bond knowing that Bernie doesn't open up to anyone."

Abby

"Leah was great! We very much appreciate the time and effort she put into working with Olive, it was very apparent they had formed a relationship and Olive was eager to work for her."

Makaia F

"Raina exuded postivity. I loved that Lilah was always so excited to see her, especially since Lilah is usually nervous around people. Raina also took the time to help Lilah get some socialization with other pups at her own speed, which was so nice."

Asa

"We adore Coach Eli. I especially appreciate his depth of knowledge on canine behavior and biology. I also am so grateful that I can instruct Arlo without using aggressive tactics. I can use calm and soothing techniques that are tailored to Arlo's age and canine brain."

Steph A

"Abby knows so much and paid close attention to what each dog needed and how to expand our knowledge skills and confidence. All the dogs came so far in this class!"

Anonymous

" Kerry was the perfect balance of educational, supportive, and non judgemental. Both my dog and myself felt extremely comfortable in her class."

Katelyn

"I did have fun and enjoyed spending that time with my dog. I did find myself (and my dog) very tired at the end of class - an hour is a long time!."

Anonymous

"I felt like Courtney tailored the class to the dogs in the class. It made it more personalized and relevant to where our dogs where at."

Gabrielle R

"She is very patient, allowing us to learn at our dog's pace, but pushing us when necessary."

Keyah M

"Abby was great! We really felt like they understood our challenges and gave up tips to assist our in home training work. Would recommend them to anyone looking for training!"

Anonymous

"Jessica was professional, very knowledgeable, and observant; she took the time to really explain Roscoe's behavior and tools to manage it"

Nancy M

"Courtney has a lot of knowledge! She gave me great info and tips. She was also great with my pup (:"

Natalia M

"Brittany was amazing! Would definitely recommend her to anyone I know."

Andrew V

"Abby has been amazing. They're so patient, does a great job explaining things and behaviors and leaves me with great notes to follow-up with!"

Kris C

"We adopted Sunny in August of 2023. He is a 4 year old breeder release mini poodle, who lived the first 4 years of his life in a cage with no socialization. When he arrived at our home, he did not know how to walk on stairs, he'd freak out at the TV, he'd cower in fear anytime another person came near. After taking Shy Dog class and level one obedience, we started to notice him coming out of his shell, but he had a long way to go. We decided to give Camp Courage a try in hopes that this would help, but had low expectations given how scared he was of everything. He's the most loving and sensitive pup and it made me sad to think that no one else would get to see that side of him. Because the program was meant for pups like him and because communication with Lucie was so open, I felt really good about giving it a try. I am shocked at how far he has come while in Camp Courage. Lucie sent us updates and we couldn't believe what we were seeing. He was taking treats from people, he was looking confident on a treadmill, he was doing tricks I taught him for strangers! At home, we've noticed his resilience as one of the areas that has improved the most. Of course, he can still get freaked out by a random branch on the ground or the scary mailperson, but the difference now is- he shakes it off and recovers like nothing happened. He's even allowed our neighbors to pet him and is taking treats from new people. Because of the growth we've seen in him, we've started to take him out more to try new things. In doing so, we discovered how much he enjoys hiking and camping! Next weekend, he and I are going to hike into a campsite together. I never, ever would have thought this was possible with Sunny. So, a sincere and heartfelt thank you to Lucie and all of you who have met or worked with Sunny. This program changed his (and our) life. Today he attended Fit Dogs and I expect he'll be back often. I am really proud of him and excited that the next decade plus of his life will be the best part. You all had a hand in that!"

Dawn E

"Champ loved FIT Dogs and Coach Lucie is the absolute BEST, I cannot say enough good things about her and the Courage Camp Program!!!"

Danielle S

"THANK YOU so much Leah and Abby and Tim!! On walks B knows what to do and isn’t fixated on sniffing everything; he has a job now! He’s so happy and I am too. I think he can feel my newly found confidence through the leash, and we are walking longer distances because it doesn’t take forever and a day. Plus we are both having a good time... even though its exercise. 😂 My little Loring pond seems too small now. Lake of the Isles here we come! We were on a walk the other day and yappy smaller dog lunged at us, not one reaction from Bruiser. Thank you so much Leah for being his and my teacher at school/emails. I am so happy he has a place to go that’s not a daycare that overwhelms him. Thanks so much Abby for all the help at the house. You’re amazing! Thanks Tim to laying the foundation! We have had multiple people in the building comment about what a good dog he is, and some are asking for pets! Which is so far from when we moved in. It makes me feel so much better not taking him to a daycare where he is labeled aggressive because he gets so overwhelmed. Thanks again Team!! Our family is better because of all your help!"

Beth A

"We very much enjoyed Jessica's calm, controlled approach. Her consistency and command of the class environment allowed everyone to know exactly what was happening and what was going to happen."

Brian N

"Looked for alternative things to try when traditional things didn't work, made concerted effort to support - I was not just another person with a dog going through the class - she paid special attention to the challenges faced by both me and my dog in order to give us the support we needed. Exceptional attention. Really impressed and grateful. "

Kate J

"Emma was incredibly positive while she worked with us and our dog. Even if I was feeling frustrated or discouraged because he wasn't picking things up "fast enough", she was always there with a suggestion or a way to amend whatever we were working on to work better for our dog. "

Mia A

"Courtney found ways to modify the class for dogs and owners at different stages. Very inclusive and welcoming to all dogs!"

Torie

"I think the thing I like most about Abby is their unflappable-ness. In a class full of chaotic pups, many of whom are like 6-10 months old and very assertive (read: loud), they never lose their cool and take everything in stride. It makes it not so embarrassing when your dog decides THIS is the class they're going to spend screaming and pulling on the leash. "

Ann

"Courtney demonstrated several techniques that immediately improved my dogs behavior. My relationship with my dog Pepper is 1000% more fun after my session with Courtney. "

Jeff C

"Every time I have a session with Jessica and my pup I end up discovering something new! Sometimes I think we don’t need anymore sessions but I am always so glad when we have them as the learning just continues and is so helpful. "

Angela D

"With the strategies I gained so much more confidence. Prior to this I was hesitant to take Finnie out on a leash as he had pulled me over a few times after knee surgery....We walk every day; he has a specific job to get the paper at the end of the driveway and even with 5-10 squirrels in his path he stays the course. I am so proud of him!"

Anne D

"Courtney was wonderful! I feel like we made real progress on the goal I went to her for. She had some great ideas. We have continued to train at home following her instructions and my dog is doing great! We have a follow up appointment tomorrow. All staff members have been incredibly helpful. My experience with Courtney was very informative, so I felt comfortable with the training plan when I left. Following Courtney’s training plan my dog has made wonderful progress - and so have I!"

Brenda R

"Abby was exceptionally effective. They used excellent examples to illustrate their points."

Catherine H

"We only wish we contacted you sooner to help Hopper. Training is going GREAT and making more progress than I could have imagined."

Jennifer

"I will highly recommend y'all to anyone who asks. The in home session was really helpful with getting us started on crate training, and we've been doing classes at the school since."

Katy V

"Tim was always so patient, with Peach and us, as her owner's. He always listened to our questions attentively and provided thoughtful feedback, solutions and suggestions"

Kelsey B

"I really appreciate Leah's honest and direct style. Mable obviously responded very well to her, and I really liked the communication via email & text during the Boot Camp to understand how things were progressing."

Jen S

"Coach Tim was great! B responded to him very well and Tim was communicative with me and answered all my questions. It was a great experience. "

Beth A

" It was fantastic! Courtney showed me a few commands I wasn't aware of (the invisible wall) but the best part of the session was when she showed me the collar she uses to train, told me what was wrong with the collar I was using, (too big) and then took Pepper for a walk with her collar. Within minutes Courtney had Pepper walking politely on the leash. Then she had me try walking Pepper and he walked politely. (Prior to Courtney's training Pepper walked like a wild animal when I walked him on the leash.) Being able to walk Pepper effortlessly after Courtney's training was worth the price of the lesson in itself, it's like I have a new, well behaved dog now. Thank you to Courtney. And thank you to the Canine Coach."

Jeff C

"Brittany always exceeded my expectations with her knowledge - so grateful for her expertise! Brittany brought such a fun energy to class! "

Jenni L

"I’ve had half a dozen classes through Canine Coach over the years. Clarissa was one of the best. She was clear in her instruction and also in explaining the rationale for why a skill is taught and reinforced in this precise way."

Rose C

"[He] understood the different needs of dogs and not just one way of doing things"

Liz

"I appreciated her willingness and ability to share ideas whenever a challenge came up. "One thing you could try is....""

Lisa B

"Brittany is very disarming, well informed, great energy. We love her classes!"

Sid S

"I take classes from Jessica M as often as I can because I just appreciate her compassion, gentle caring, knowledge and ability to make learning fun for dog and human"

Barb K

"Excellent demonstrations and real life examples, encouraged us to celebrate wins and not just focus on challenges"

Mackenzie D

"Our trainer did an excellent job answering our questions and gave us really excellent training exercises. She helped turn a really stressful situation with our dog’s resource guarding into a situation we felt like we could handle and work on. "

Lauryn B

"Brittany was thorough and friendly and an excellent trainer! We are so happy she was able to come to our home and help us with problem areas. Thank you!! "

Angela M

"Abby is an outstanding dog trainer. They are professional, knowledgeable, and make the process fun. They have a dog whisperer quality and can get my puppy to do what I struggle to do, yet give me confidence that my puppy and I can achieve our goals independently with practice. "

Kerri S

"Omg-this is one of the best decisions I have made! Finnie needs this consistent training and I just couldn’t do it at this time. Meeting with Raina twice a week has been so helpful, giving me tips and ideas. I’m feeling more confident with Finnie. Best thing is he is so cared about at Canine Coach. "

Anonymous

"You gave Mabel and I an amazing gift: you took our great relationship and made it into a nearly perfect one. I hope you keep training for as long as you are able, because you're great at it and all the puppies need you!"

Brandon

"Emma is thorough, celebrated where each pup is succeeding, has eyes on the back of her head, and somehow able to engage everyone independently at the same time. She’s a rockstar!"

Ellie G

"Jessica M is amazing. I started seeing her with my dog Eddward for confidence building classes. She has given us both the tools and skills we needed to help Eddward become comfortable and confident and he has come so far since we started seeing her. This recent visit was to help navigate the relationship between Eddward and our cats after moving in with my partner. She helped us identify the stress points between all 3 of our pets and gave us a solid plan on how to move forward. We can already see progress! "

Rachel D

"Simple and effective tools were given and taught. The tools have been effective and easy to employ in our home and have been shifting our animal’s behavior creating more harmony in our home. ;) "

Lynn S

"Miranda was laid back and knowledgeable. I appreciated that she has hands on experience with baby/toddler aged kiddos and dogs "

Annie D

"Clarissa *really* understands dog body language. I've had dogs before (3!) and I learned new things from her about what my dog is saying. "

Charley M

"I went into training terrified my dog would never be able to be around other people. With taking smaller steps and seeing positive results so far I'm very hopeful"

Heidi Z

"We can’t say enough wonderful things about Courtney. We loved her and our dogs loved her too ( they are very picky who they like). She was very professional, caring, compassionate, and, most importantly, an extremely knowledgeable dog professional. We will highly recommend her and The Canine Coach to our friends, family, and on social media! "

Teisha M

"I can't say enough about our positive experience with Brittany!! It was obvious she cared about Schnubie and wanted to see us be successful with changing his separation anxiety behavior. She gave us SO MANY tips and things to practice with him. We were amazed to watch him slowly become comfortable with my son. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND having a private training session with Canine Coach (and especially Brittany) if you have any behavioral issues with your rescue pup."

Barb H

"Abby exceeded our expectations. Abby was tuned into our dog & our reactions & provided helpful, concrete advice that already has made a significant difference "

Deb

"Eli is AMAZING!! Our dog loved going to school and learning from Eli. Eli was extremely helpful in answering our many questions, giving us clear instructions on what George learned that day, and how we can apply the skills at home. Eli and everyone at The Canine Coach S. MPLS took the time to get to know our dog and us! George loves it so much we decided to do regular Play and train sessions and additional boot camp in the spring."

Teisha M

"We have worked one-on-one with one of the trainers (Clarissa) and it was so beneficial. I can't say enough about how much confidence she's giving us. When she left we had a good set of exercises and plans for next steps. "

Matthew H

"I can't say enough about our positive experience with Brittany!! It was obvious she cared about Schnubie and wanted to see us be successful with changing his separation anxiety behavior. She gave us SO MANY tips and things to practice with him. We were amazed to watch him slowly become comfortable with my son. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND having a private training session with Canine Coach (and especially Brittany) if you have any behavioral issues with your rescue pup."

Anonymous

"We can’t say enough wonderful things about Courtney. We loved her and our dogs loved her too ( they are very picky who they like). She was very professional, caring, compassionate, and, most importantly, an extremely knowledgeable dog professional. We will highly recommend her and The Canine Coach to our friends, family, and on social media! "

Anonymous

"Abby was a wealth of information and it felt comfortable to ask questions or even stick around after class to follow up with specifics. "

Em C

"Courtney has done a fantastic job establishing a relationship with my dog. She has taught me what I need to do to continue with my dog’s training. I have a great deal of faith in Courtney."

Natalie G

"She was able to interpret what our dogs were feeling or trying to communicate to us with their non-verbal communication, which I found amazing."

Ann W

"Abby is an incredible trainer. Would give them the highest recommendation possible for anyone interested in their services. Looking forward to the next appointment as each time we learn new things that enhance our lives with our dog. "

Charles W

"She met each owner and their dog where they were at. She was enthusiastic, encouraging, and yet wasn’t afraid to remind people of the things necessary to ensure a positive experience for everyone."

Anonymous

"She made it fun and positive and helped me focus on being happy with small victories"

Ellen L

"We have loved all our Canine Coach experiences. Abby was an absolute treasure"

Sharon M

"[She] took time to work with every dog in the class one on one and changed based on each dog's personality and needs"

Kristine F

"The session was so helpful, informative, and we walked away with specific steps to start working on. After the session we felt like we had a new lease on life because we didn't have to keep forcing the unproductive training we had been doing for months."

Shannon B

"100% that one session felt like a full week training packed into 1 hour. Abby gave us very clear and practical instructions on how to practice with Prince going forward. "

Julie R

"Arlo loves puppy boot camp and adores Eli (who wouldn't!?) Eli and Canine Coach are a god send. I was feeling very overwhelmed with my new puppy and now I'm finally able to enjoy Arlo and practice skills together. THANK YOU! "

Stephanie S

"I know all the trainers are probably exceptional. This is our 2nd bootcamp with Leah and we are thrilled"

Sharon M

"Absolutely loved working with Abby. It was so amazing to see my dog respond to training so quickly following Abby's direction. "

Rosa R

"She is direct. Tells you how to fix it, demonstrates it, and encourages your progress"

Tonya A

"I liked that she focused on progress and not necessarily perfection. She had a way of making you feel like you and your dog are doing a good job even if it didn’t go exactly perfect. Progress over perfection and having patience were important reminders. "

Sam

"The deeper education he provided on dog behavior. I liked knowing how things work. It helps me problem solve at home. "

Annonymous

"Every cent we paid was worth it because of how much better Lili is at new experiences and greeting visitors. We had some friends over yesterday and she did great."

Erin A

""I can't thank Abby H enough for her coaching. I'm soooo happy with Lumi's progress - and I think she is, too!! Now that Lumi is comfortable moving about in a variety of environments, she and I will be able to participate in Canine Coach's group classes.""

Sue A

"My Corgi, Pumba, loves Fit Dogs! I think he might like the staff at St. Paul more than he likes us (ha)! The staff is fantastic with him and he always wiggles his butt when he walks in and is excited to see them. Pumba is leash reactive, which makes it harder for him to engage in some normal dog activities. Fit Dogs is a huge for us by allowing Pumba a chance to do normal dog activities, just like any other dog! I can’t thank the team at Fit Dogs enough for all the love and kindness they show to Pumba every week. We used to live very close to the St. Paul Fit Dogs location. But last year, we moved further away. We still drive Pumba to Fit Dogs because of how unique the program is, how wonderful the staff is, and how much Pumba loves his experience. Thanks to the St. Paul Fit Dogs team for everything they do!"

Heather C

"She was SO personable and friendly and did a great job of explaining everything and answering all of my questions. "

Anonymous

"She was so calm and really worked with us seeing the improvement in our puppy and how good she was doing in class and how she was getting better each session."

Chinni O

"Nick was awesome and we thought this meeting was super impactful on our journey forward with Davey!"

Anonymous

"I felt like she had an instant understanding of my dog and her needs and also came prepared having spoken to our trainer from boot camp. "

Holly

"Brandon is confident, direct and honest. He was caring and protective when Finley was injured over the weekend between the two weeklong courses and ensured that Finley had enough rest before resuming training. He was respectful and wanted the best experience for both us and our pup."

Tammie F

"Tessa takes the fear of making mistakes out of the equation. She gives humans and dogs the space to get it wrong and to keep trying. Tessa also makes the class really fun. The time just flies by."

Jean

"She was so willing to tailor to the dogs in the class "

Kay A

"Clarissa is very clear in conveying her methods and is good at trying different approaches when one thing isn’t effective"

Alice S

"Abby has a way of being very supportive of the full picture - they support the human so that we can guide the dog through the human world. I never feel I've asked a dumb question or that I'm not doing a good job as a dog guardian. I also know that Abby cares how things are going between me and Gaia. We have a much better relationship because of Abby's involvement in our training life."

Mel Y

"We have so much fun in every agility class we take! We and our dog both look forward to it every week. She knows the drive at this point so as soon as we park, she starts wiggling with excitement knowing she’s going to have fun :) And she ended the night super tired to boot."

Samantha R

"I cannot say enough about Courtney! I have tried everything with my very reactive Cattle dog and nothing has helped. Except Courtney. She is extremely knowledgeable in dog behavior as well as how to teach the human! "

Susanne P

"Brittany was personable, pleasant and professional. We had 2 dogs, she identified the issue right away, and we had follow up information emailed to us within a day!"

Bryn P

"Coach Eli is warm, welcoming and a great teacher’. Ruby loved going there!"

Megan L

"They were great! Sogn was so happy to go hang out with Tim each day; they clearly love what they do :)"

Jessi E

"She was fantastic can't wait for our next boot camp."

Justin L

"Burt just loved Leah and she gave me such confidence that Burt is smart and eager to learn. He was pumped to go in every day!"

Becca M

"It was clear that Enzo really loved working with Brandon and vice versa - we're happy they got a long so well and it was clear that Enzo was learning a lot every day. Brandon's excited but firm demeanor really clicked with Enzo, and I got a lot out of our 1:1 sessions to bring the skills he learned home. "

Jared J

"Trainer is the best you're lucky to have Eli"

Todd K

"Bolt improved significantly. He is 7 years old and made more progress in these 6 weeks then he has his whole life with his fear of dogs. He went from trying to run from them and shaking with fear to being able to sit comfortably near others. I’m shocked at how much he improved. "

Victoria T

"Sami was great at problem solving for individual dogs, had great energy, helped break down concepts "

Anonymous

"Easy to understand and she clearly loves her job"

Julie I

"Jessica has an excellent amount of energy. She’s engaging and bright while also remaining task-focused and keeping the class moving at a great pace. She could see struggles from many viewpoints and had many ways around roadblocks if something didn’t work. She has a wonderful approach to correcting techniques right away when they need to be corrected. "

Sarah K

"Emma was structured, thorough, and actively engaged. "

Anonymous

"Abby was very clear and owned the room. Abby always made sure to explain the why and was great at providing challenges to keep leveling up. "

Maria R

"Nick very much put a horrifying fight into perspective and offered realistic and comforting interventions. "

Anonymous

"Jessica is brilliant and professional."

Vera M

"Raina was awesome. She always brought good humor to North's antics and was full of good ideas and alternative suggestions if something wasn't working for him."

Amy F

"Super approachable, very willing to try different techniques and adapted to my dogs needs. Recognized when my dog was over stimulated and needed redirection. "

Holly T

"Worth every cent. "

Anonymous

"We are using what we learned everyday "

Maria

"I felt like Clarissa really cared about each of the dogs and their handlers and was motivated to help each of us succeed, wherever we were. She didn't have any set expectation for how it had to be and was open to working with us wherever we were."

Sarah P

"Brittany adapts her teaching approach based on the individual needs of owners and dogs"

Brenda M

"Knowledgeable and passionate about dogs "

Anonymous

"Abby is amazing. I was incredibly anxious the first time going into the building not knowing how our dog would react. As soon as we arrived Abby made me feel not only comfortable, but safe. The atmosphere they created, the experience and professionalism, and the above and beyond help made this class and experience five stars. "

Amy D

"She was very willing to adjust her approach based on the needs of each dog"

Anonymous

"Calm, direct, approachable, understanding"

Hayley

"Clarissa was amazing! I loved that she took challenges in stride and was open to helping me with all three of my dogs. She was good at changing the plan if something didn’t work, and she was great with my dogs. They don’t generally like strangers in the house but her presence was so calming to them. I will definitely request Clarissa if I have in-home training again. "

Marie A

"The initial session was very helpful. Nick started providing tips right away and provided a great plan. Well worth the money!"

Emily B

"Overall, Canine Coach has been amazing. From Leah and the two boot camps we did in SLP to Clarissa now helping us reinforce more good behavior at home, our pup is really learning to be a good member of the family and to control his impulses. He still gets the Zoomies, but he's a better and more mature companion now. We are so thankful to have found you!"

Steve B

"I just want to thank The Canine Coach, especially Eli, for what they have done for my family and our dog Maggy. 16 years ago when they helped me train my first dog Angel and they did a fantastic job, then second time around the girl where I worked at the first time retired so they assigned me to Eli and I just can't say how good a job Eli has done. Canine Coach is very lucky to have Eli as an employee. I am in Eli's debt... Eli has gone above and beyond what the basic minimum requirements of the training are by far. Anybody [who needs] a dog trained, go to the Canine Coach in Minneapolis and ask for Eli."

Todd K

"Abby H was great, he even followed up. We felt like it was helpful to work with him even for 1 session."

Beth

"The trainer was well organized and she was both rigorous (in a good way) while being approachable. I felt like she was invested in our success."

Merle G

"Jessica validated my concerns about potty training and things have improved since we consulted with her. "

Jackie W

"Tim was great! He was so good with Norman and we were surprised he learned as much as he did since Norman is quite stubborn. "

Dominique E

"Clear, concise direction, always available for questions both during and after class. Didn't patronize us new dog owners, very helpful"

Joanna G

"She is positive and brings a growth mindset"

Elaine V

"The outcome of this training has exceeded my expectations."

Howard S

"Abby is wonderful! I was very relieved to hear a professional opinion on my dog's behavior and felt very supported with tips, tricks, and hands-on learning on how to best work with my dog."

Anonymous

"Going into the class, I didn’t think Sadie needed much work with impulse control but she wasn’t old enough for level 2. What I learned is there are a lot of instances where my dog doesn’t have control that I just didn’t realize. I think level 1.5 is beneficial for any dog."

Lydia J

"Abby was so personable and overall just a great person to work with. You can see their love of dogs from a mile away and our dog Maple absolutely thrived with their coaching. I can't begin to thank Abby enough for their help!"

Kristine N

"Lou was fairly incorrigible when the training start and Leah was very patient with her and encouraging. We were amazed at how much Lou progressed during the training! Leah did a fantastic job."

Diane H

"Our dog Hopper took your reactive leash class back in the spring. She is no longer reactive to all the dogs who charge their fences on our 3x a day walks. It is HUGE improvement and now makes walking fun with her fun again. Yesterday we decided to try going to Silverwood Park armed with pockets of training treats. It was not a very busy time, which surprised us, but she shocked us at how easy it was for her/us. "Leave it" is such a powerful tool and it helped to have some stinky treats as motivation. Going to a new place with all new things to sniff was great mental stimulation that helped tire her out after just a quick 30 min walk. It definitely gave us the confidence that we can try it again to shake up our usual neighborhood walks. I wanted to say thank you and let you know that we are sticking with it and it has paid off."

Jenn S

"Amanda is compassionate and a gifted teacher. She explains, modifies, personalizes instructions to fit the needs of the individual dog and owner."

Bark K

"Courtney was very kind and easy going. I felt comfortable around her and trusted her expertise."

Ian C

"She was very good at observing the individual dogs and making suggestions are specific to one's own dog's needs"

Anonymous

"THANK YOU!!!!! Jagger and Jones had the best experience and are being such good boys! Walking them is no longer a tugging war and today at their vet appointments they both laid there politely, EVEN with another dog in the waiting room! The receptionists, vet techs and the other customer all commented on how well behaved the boys were🥰. Of course when I stood up to pay it got mildly chaotic but that was a very long settle for both of them, over 20 minutes! Thanks again for loving our boys and helping them learn and choose good behaviors!"

M&P B

"He seemed to really care about Rosie and took the time needed to train her on each skill. She can be stubborn and he was always patient with her."

Lois P

"Tim was informative and a delight to work with."

Nicole K

"She’s so knowledgeable. Earl was born almost blind and she’s given me so many great training options for his eyesight!"

Jennifer D

"I thought Eli was great - very personable, and I someone I would trust to take care of my dog."

Sarah B

"He tailors his approach specific to each dog. I felt he understood Ada when we talked about how her day went and the challenges she had."

John W

"I loved this class! (Puppy Training) My dog didn't want to leave at the end of each session"

Marissa M

"We were always nervous because we felt like we weren't practicing enough, but our dog surprised us by doing better than expected, but also Courtney gave so much specific, useful help that it made things go smoother than expected, so then we had lot of fun!"

Anonymous

"Both Sassy and I look forward to our sessions with Jessica. After we are always in a better place and have made progress towards our goals. "

Angela D

"Abby was amazing at helping us feel more confident in bringing our reactive dogs together. Abby's presence was calm and we are so grateful for the experience."

Kara S

"I like that he spent time with each dog and gave individual guidance, because all of the dogs had different reasons for being reactive."

Anonymous

"Abby made class fun, it was light hearted yet educational "

Hannah S

"Jessica has a great way of managing the class and keeping a variety of people/dog personalities on track. She brings a lot of information to us and keeps it light. I learned so much from Jessica about how to handle my dog and appreciate her professionalism and sense of humor. "

Nicole G

"Clear explanations, positive, fun, enjoys her job. Great!"

Don P

"Tessa is amazing to work with. She is a great listener and has provided so much information on enrichment activities for my dog, Daisy. Daisy is very spirited and vocal but with Tessa's guidance, Daisy's barking is controlled and the enrichment activities have been a great outlet for her. Overall, Daisy is a calmer and more content dog."

Anonymous

"Nick was really great to work with. He explained things clearly and helped us feel much more confident handling our dog."

Alessa S

"We really appreciated Brittney's help. With her help we have significantly improved in our ability to train/manage our dog's behavior when guests come over, using the methods she helped us with. We are very grateful! "

Sara S

"Abby was so flexible and even when conditions weren’t happening - they quickly employed alternative strategies and the work and plan they provided was exactly what we needed - I’m so happy"

Heidi A

"Tessa is approachable, making it easy to ask questions. She always makes you feel like every question is a good one and she facilitates the class sharing questions and experiences so that everyone benefits from everyone else's questions. She always made us feel good about our dog. She gave us hope that we and he can improve, and we have. But still also she always told us what we were going to learn and practice, then did that in the next class and then reviewed it. She has the ability to pay attention to everyone and the dogs, observing and giving individualized help."

Sheri L

"She was great at interacting with us one on one throughout the class. She really wanted the training to be relevant to each one of us, not just generalizations about how things should work. I really appreciated the time and care put into each one of our individual situations."

Mike M

"When we dropped Prince off on day, we were nervous and a little anxious. Tim took the time to meet with us 1:1 and immediately relieved our anxiety. I would recommend anyone to work with Tim and will definitely consider another boot camp just for the opportunity to work with Tim. In addition, Prince loved Tim and would run to him each morning. "

Julie R

"She was very attentive and responsive and offered suggestions liberally"

Sharon C

"Brittany was very willing to work with our puppy's specific challenges and come up with solutions -- we feel our puppy made big strides over the six weeks!"

Brandon

"Abby had good metaphors when talking about behavior and that made the concepts accessible. They were also great about giving some individual feedback"

Merle G

"Leah was amazing!! She made such a difference with Linus on so many levels and he improved greatly on things we didn’t even realize needed work. She truly loved him and he clearly loved her. "

Laura K

"Tim was great, communicated well with me and scout loved him and going to Bootcamp every day!!"

Kara C

"I appreciated his calm demeanor and confidence, especially with my dog who can be reactive to people as well. He was willing to give critiques but did so in an encouraging and understanding way. He helped me to think about and relate to how my dog is feeling in challenging situations."

Nicole V

"This has been a phenomenal experience we can’t wait to continue supporting our dog through canine coach and Brittany!"

Rita V

"I was at the end of my rope. My puppy was constantly jumping and biting. I was at the point of not enjoying spending time with him either. I was terrified I would need to rehome him. Abby H was/is incredible. We have now had 3 sessions with him and he has gotten my pup into superb shape. We have a completely new and lovely relationship with our dog and we are able to rejoin group classes! Abby is kind, knowledgeable, confident without being arrogant in the slightest, professional and very very respectful."

Alexandra S

"Tim was AMAZING!!! He took the time to understand our family needs, but also Murphy’s needs, and was able to demonstrate that we all needed to work collaboratively and compromise to make it work. He was so “on point” it was insane! His positive, non judgmental approach, combined with patience and compassion for Murphy was evident and embraced. Tim, from our perspective, treats his pup clients like family and had a genuine interest in their well-being and personal growth. Our family couldn’t be happier with our experience and are so thankful for the recommendation by Coach Clarissa to sign Murphy up for this class. We are blessed to have teamed up with Canine Coach. You are lucky to have the staff you have…they are huge assets to your success, reputation, and future. Thank you! "

Jessica M

"He was so positive and gave really great advice on how to continue building Willow’s training as well as tips to how to work with her getting used to being in larger more populated spaces!"

Kari

"Louie loved Brandon, he was so good with Louie - he took time to get to know Louie & trained him in his 'style'. We will be signing up for another Boot Camp with Brandon."

Lael O

"I like that she valued everyone's work in the class - no matter how well we got it"

Liz H

"I loved how every day was structured the same, it helps the kids learn. Also liked the cool art projects at the end of the day."

Rike

"Experienced, had insight into both dog behavior and the therapy dog visit experience and what we need to understand. I appreciated her insight and training about our interactions with a variety of patients and types of individuals."

Patty H

"She personalized lessons toward each dog. She observed that my dog was easily startled when I would pivot in front of him so she suggested just stopping. She pointed out to another student that his dog was so tiny he would have to watch the length of his own stride. "

Celeste

"Our dog looses focus when new people are around. Miranda did not greet him or acknowledge him until he was ready and able to hand it. This took a few classes, but we appreciated that because it allowed us to learn without having to try to distract him, and he had better focus. Overall she was very knowledgeable and gave a few options for each of our questions so we could determine what would work best for our dog. "

Shannon

"Kerry was funny and knowledgeable at the same time. I appreciated that she seemed to be invested in the work of our dogs developing rather than just trying to be friendly to us and making us feel good."

Anonymous

"Abby had good metaphors when talking about behavior and that made the concepts accessible. They were also great about giving some individual feedback"

Merle

"I liked that she reminded us how to be good leader for our dogs, things like not being scared if they were hiding under a chair, just kindly and confidently supporting them. And how to approach other dog owners when socializing your dog. Etc."

Anonymous

"She was realistic and practical - was able to connect the lesson to real life scenarios. She also helped us level set expectations for our puppy’s learning, which helps lessen our frustrations."

Amanda

"Jessica has the perfect balance between instructing the whole class and then providing individual input based on each dogs/person's needs. She was confident in her recommendations and every time, they worked wonders. I would absolutely return to her for future classes or advice on how to handle different situations "

David F

"My trainer used terminology that made sense to me and was engaging"

Destiny

"especially thrilled that she would show what was recommended, but if it didnt work for our dog, she figured out how to modify it to be more effective for him. loved her focus on outcome vs specific technique."

Freda M

"If we made a mistake during training our pup in class, she would let us know and directed us again or showed us other options if the training wasn’t working for our pup."

Regina X

"The mix of structure and fun has always been fantastic with Jessica. She has high standards and keeps us accountable, but also loves on our dog and is kind and clear with her directions and feedback. "

Kayla

"Abby was incredible! They were very professional, knowledgeable and understanding. They asked really good questions about our dog and gave us some very helpful insights about why our dog is reactive. Also gave us things to work on with Vinnie. "

Bessy S

"Abby H is exceptional. I've learned so much from them. Their demonstrations are excellent, and they are also excellent when it comes to explaining their thoughts/approaches verbally; I think you've found yourselves a one-of-a-kind trainer! "

Katherine F

"No shaming and upfront that dogs may not participate in class but not to feel bad."

Melanie

"Everything was from the dog's perspective which was very informative."

Maureen

"This was a great use of time! We questioned if this would be right for us since our dog isn’t a super bad dog, just some miscommunication here and there. So happy we were recommended to take advantage of this amazing service! "

Brittany D

"Abby quickly assessed each situation with Ozzy, modeled new ideas and addressed questions/concerns from all family members. Great session! Looking forward to the follow up!"

Laurie T

"He made it super fun and I never felt like I was failing even if my dog and I were struggling. "

Bryna

"I couldn’t be more pleased with Clarissa. Simply put, she rocks! She was the first trainer in home for us, recommended leash training with Tim (which was fabulous) and circled back on our follow up. Murphy is a better dog because of her skill set and recommendations and so I am a happy momma knowing that now Murphy can walk at the park without total drama and in the neighborhood with our 8 year old daughter. So cool! What a terrific team and company! "

Jessica M

"The in-home session after the boot camp is such a great idea, please don't ever get rid of it. As I mentioned, it really helps to start translating what was learned at the boot camp to the home environment where we needed to unlearn some habits that he wasn't necessarily demonstrating at the boot camp environment."

Allyson H

"Brittany was not only patient with me and my dog and helped me better understand for his behavioral issues, she understood how important it was to be empathetic to me as a dog "mom", not shame me or anything I had or hadn't done, and help me gain confidence. "

Kim J

"She never got disappointed if Monty wasn't responding to training. I was near tears at points and she kept encouraging me and let me know it was okay that Monty was taking longer to figure out leash walking. "

MKS

"Brittany was great and very helpful. A good balance of encouragement and correction/advice. Thanks!"

Anonymous

"Very efficient and succinct. Very positive interpretation of both our intentions and the dog's"

Lisa K

"My confidence in working with my dog has increased more than I could have imagined! "

Rachel C

"Able to easily adjust to diverse needs in class with dogs and their people"

Cynthia L

"Wonderful experience and highly effective. Easy to move forward with next steps. "

Anonymous

"The late night class worked great for my schedule. I liked that Tessa adapted the class to our needs. Tessa was able to train Ollie based on how fast he was learning. Additionally, Ollie has a broken toe, so Tessa took a very thoughtful approach with training. We were able to teach Ollie new skills while also tiring him out mentally. "

Shoshana L

"She gave a lot of psychology behind the how and why of training "

Jen W

"Having the charged word, "Yes" makes a lot of sense and had helped us with training."

Sam H

"She was respectful and genuinely cared for all the pups in class"

Amanda S

"Training with positive reinforcement and how to calm an excited puppy"

Sarah H

"She tailored her comments and methods to the dog she was working with, individualized"

Jill S

"She was very patient and some of the things were hard to remember the steps but she would walk us through it and made it easy. "

April B

"I think again, the tonesetting Tessa did with all of us right at the start was great. You could tell we were all a group of apprehensive owners of reactive dogs, and it was indeed nervewracking going in. But how the process was managed from the start, and explaining how she could empathize and understand our feelings immediately ratified for us that we made the right choice with this course, even if it was a lot of work"

Jordan B

"Courtney is friendly, upbeat, and positive, which contributed to a great learning environment."

Troy E

"She was always kind and helpful with questions "

Anonymous

"Clear communicator, energetic, knowledgeable"

Elizabeth W

"She found ways to give good advice for every dog even in a group setting "

Julian A

"Courtney found creative ways to help me and my dog progress in our training. "

Katy S

"Very encouraging, very on task, made sure everyone was having fun"

Betsy H

"His professionalism and non-judgmental nature"

Anonymous

"She was very upbeat and positive. "

Susan

"We definitely have a clear plan of action and plan to continue utilizing Brittney’s expertise moving forward "

Scott

"She has her own personal reactive dog and had empathy. She was very encouraging that we could succeed if we put in the work. "

Jennifer

"Abby was friendly, funny, and really got to know our dogs."

Lucia

"Helping us gain confidence in ourselves; we came into the class extremely frustrated and overwhelmed and left feeling very positive and hopeful "

Brittany D

"After little over an hour with Courtney at our regular walking park, Belle was walking nicely without jumping ahead and has continued to do so. I now am able to enjoy our walks without having my arm pulled out of its socket. "

Barbara

"Our first session with Brittany was great! We're already starting to see improvement with the exercises that she gave us and are looking forward to our follow up appointments. "

Natalia

"Jessica is very patient and kind . She has taught me many strategies and given me ideas so I can be a better down owner for my pups ! She has made it possible for me to walk Charley comfortably without pulling now ! She is giving me ideas to help Charley with his anxious behaviors. I am very thankful for her help ! I highly recommend Jessica ! "

Sandi

"Abby V was amazing with listening to all of our dog's stranger aggression issues and gave so many helpful strategies to work on these problems. We could tell she truly cared about our dog and wanted to help him improve."

Sydney P

"We just returned from a memorial day camping weekend, and Ruthie absolutely CRUSHED her loose leash walking / hiking. We had so much fun, and all of our hikes were 1000 times less stressful than in years past. Thank you SO MUCH for helping Ruthie learn how to walk, and for teaching us how to assist her. :)"

Danielle S

"Jessica clearly cared about the dogs and owners having a good time in class, and made sure to break down every step in the process while also assisting us in hurdles. "

Anonymous

"Absolutely had fun in class!! Kerry is AMAZING. I'd want to take future classes with her if I could! She's phenomenal."

Lindsey C

"At first I was nervous, especially with reactive dogs (including my own!), but everything felt very controlled, the trainer provided excellent direction and support to everyone. My dog's behavior improved tremendously - mostly because I learned what I should and could be doing to help him be a better-behaved dog. "

Kirsten D

"Puppy class was the highlight of our week!"

Laura N

"We had a great training session! Brittany was fantastic at understanding our dog’s personality and reasons behind her behaviors. She explained everything so well! We gained a new perspective and understanding of our dog and feel confident in practicing the training strategies Brittany provided us. She even emailed us all the information we went over so we could reference it anytime we needed to! I wish we would have done this years ago! Thank you for helping us feel less stressed and give us the ability to enjoy our family pet more!"

Liz B

" Our dog always looked so forward to class and had a blast, even though they are a reactive dog!"

Anonymous

"She kept the class fun and casual while still being consistent about corrections and turning overheard owner comments into teaching moments for the whole class."

Amber R

"I enjoyed Nick's supportive and understanding approach, as well as actionable strategies we can use. Even when one of our dogs was really challenging, there was instruction of what to do and patience to implement the strategies, but absolutely no judgment toward the dog or the trainer. This is what I have come to love about Canine Coach, and I recommend it to others regularly."

Sharon R

"We. Love. Brittany. "

Kris S

"We had so much fun and the class was very helpful! We were very excited for our classes 😊"

Mandy L

"I really enjoyed that Kaci encouraged us to focus on ourselves and our dogs rather than what other dogs and humans were doing around us. It allowed me to focus on where my dog was at and find the best way for me to work with him, rather than worry about whether or not we were advancing at the same pace as the other attendees. I also appreciated that she brought in her own experience with her own dogs. It was really helpful to hear how each dog is different and requires different things and to learn how to adapt to those differences. "

Sadie B

"My dog Freya loved Abby!! We both loved coming to class."

Laura

"Yes, I looked forward to class and so did my dog. After the first class she recognized where we were going and COULD NOT WAIT TO GET INSIDE THE BUILDING. "

Anonymous

"Thank you!!! I’m so appreciative of the help and information Abby provided for our nervous pup Stanley. We've been working with him over the last month and see so much improvement. "

Jenny C

"Our trainer was so wonderful! She even added in our daughter to the process. So helpful to get us started down the pathway of helping our pup. "

Heather C

"Abby was awesome! I would love to work with her again "

Taryn B

"Love Jessica and look forward to working with her more! We have already made so much progress just from our first two sessions!"

Angela D

"Wonderful, patient, kind, best money I ever spent"

Carolyn C

"Tim’s communication was excellent, informative and I could see he took a real interest in Murphy. I would highly recommend Tim to others"

Rita M

"Kirsten is fantastic!!! She is approachable, warm, and makes training fun! Whiskey misses her already 🙂"

Laura B

"Eli was great with Winston and us. It was clear that Winston loved working with Eli. Eli also did an excellent job explaining how Winston was trained on each command and how to continue that training at home to reinforce what he learned. We couldn't be more satisfied with Eli's training. "

John O

"Coach Brandon was very knowledgeable, friendly and seemed to really care about Cedar. He was very easy to work with and I trust the information and techniques Brandon used."

Ann D

"She is so professional but also personal. Made me feel very confident in how to work with my dog outside of the boot camp."

Rachel C

"I have been so impressed by the experiences we have had at Canine Coach. I can’t praise your staff enough for their dedication and care for your clients. I look forward to taking many more classes there. "

Kathe M

"Abby laughed a lot - which was wonderful!!! I can get overwhelmed but she created an environment that both accomplished the goals and was fun. She was also very patient and gave each participant the attention they needed."

Sarah S

"Courtney was amazing. So helpful and attentive to each dog and their owner!!!"

Allison O

"Nick was incredible. So personable, positive, encouraging and realistic. we had a blast! "

Jill J

"Loved Abby amazing and patient trainer my dog looked forward to seeing her every week"

Emma A

"As a teacher myself I know this kind of feedback is helpful in order to grow but truly Finn did such an incredible job, we can’t think of a way our class could be better. We will be back for next classes in the future and hope to take classes with Finn specifically! "

Shawn M

"SO good: knowledgeable, encouraging, good at problem-solving in the moment, nicely delivered corrections and tips, clear always -- Finn is *excellent.*"

Beth C

"Jess is awesome! Very friendly, very approachable and related well with us and the class. She is a main reason why we signed up for 2.0 class. "

Jason R

"Abby was very helpful and my partner and I have already seen vast improvements in our dog!"

Jenny F

"Abby did a fantastic job with our dog! Highly recommend!"

Amy P

"Her whole attitude was just terrific. She met us where we are at, and built from there. Felt like it was very specific to us. Love her!!"

Diane M

"I had been wishing for a leash walking boot camp for ages! This was exactly what I hoped for!"

Kate S

"Brandon spent a good amount of time explaining the “why” behind the training approach, which made it all very logical and approachable. "

Celia G

"Aiyana was AMAZING. She was so patient with us and Trudy. She loves her job and always had such a positive attitude - even on Trudy's more challenging days."

Genivieve K

"Clarissa helped show me how to manage BOTH of my dogs (since only my puppy went to boot camp) and my experience with them has completely changed and become more enjoyable. I'm much more confident now in how to manage them and am so appreciative of Canine Coach! "

Nicole J

"Abby was great and we'd work with her again! "

Anonymous

"Abby was just fantastic - the love for and expertise with dogs was obvious"

Anonymous

"His consistency in working with Arya, willingness to consult with other trainers and behaviorist for best practices with our GSD. He was always on time and willing to give us all the time and information we needed in our 1:1 meetings "

Donna S

"Leah has done an amazing job with Paisley. Paisley is your average 6 month old high energy Golden Retriever. We have noticed a huge difference in her impulse control since completing the program. We will definitely be back for further training. I love the staff, hours and one on one attention Paisley receives while at camp. "

Jennifer C

"She was very adaptable and accommodating with the different abilities of the class. We have a tough dog and Jessica was so patient!"

Kelly M

"Kaci was wonderful with Whiskey and very patient with us! She encouraged us when we were feeling overwhelmed and helped boost our confidence. Whiskey loved her calm and engaging approach! And Kaci made it even more fun with her witty comments during class 🙂"

Laura B

"SO good: knowledgeable, encouraging, good at problem-solving in the moment, nicely delivered corrections and tips, clear always -- Finn is *excellent.*"

Beth C

"Super knowledgeable and helpful! She gave reasons why skills were important, and gave us a lot of examples of how to use each skill and even tricks in everyday life."

Kelly

"We love Canine Coach! Effective, positive and gentle guidance for people and pets. Our wonderful first instructor, Jessica, hooked us for life!"

Maren H

"Courtney worked with Winston on “back”. She was persistent and Winston eventually learned to understand the command. I use it to this day, and he obeys. She’s very good and personable. I would definitely recommend her/your business. "

Karen M

"You could tell she loves her job"

Emily E

"Raina really got to know Rosie and her personality. For example, on loose leash walking she found that Rosie wasn't responding well to certain correction techniques, and she was able to find one that worked for us. In addition, Raina clearly explained all of the commands and corrections to us, so we are able to easily replicate them at home. Our plan is to attend additional programs and we will request Raina because Rosie loves her so much!"

Sherrie P

""It is very clear Brandon really took the time to figure out Mabel’s personality to help us all be successful. I am so happy with Brandon’s communication and calm supportive manner. Brandon was absolutely wonderful with Mabel and I was not worried at all to ask questions. This BootCamp was not in the budget for us, but it was so helpful and has made things so much more accessible. We are very grateful and considering doing additional boot camps bc mabel did so well in this format. I also want to express appreciation to the team for using gender neutral terms for the humans. ""

Kathleen A

"Our dog loved the class, it was the highlight of her week!"

Nancy M

"We have seen a complete turnaround in behavior for the better! Nick was kind and understanding but also informative and let us know what needed to be fixed. Since then we have kept up with what Nick said and Gertie has been doing amazing! Still things to work on, but now we know what to do and how to better set her up for success. Cannot recommend him enough!! "

Abby T

"We are incredibly grateful for Courtney! We started feeling really discouraged and stressed that our baby and our dog would never meet. We have such a clear plan and see so much progress in Jeffrey! We really can't express our gratitude enough"

Cassidy P

"I think the amount learned surpassed my expectations. I was very impressed at how I was able to learn how best to communicate with my dog."

Abby S

"She was really reassuring when dogs weren't getting it, and really celebratory when they were! She was also fantastic at modifying lessons for a dog's specific needs (ex. I have a Velcro dog who's afraid of raised hands, so we had some different ways of learning that Amanda had ready to go)"

Sarah E

"She met us where we were at in our dog parent abilities: we were overwhelmed and stressed, and we disclosed that to Jessica at the start of the class series. Jessica accommodated us and stepped in to offer extra support with Whiskey when we were struggling, and she helped boost our confidence in our ability to take care of our pup. "

Laura B

"Courtney was clear and helpful in her directions for me and my dogs. In the space of one hour, I had a new way of walking my dogs without pulling that will make things so much easier and fun for us. "

Pam N

"Abby listened to what we wanted to learn, guided us through how to achieve that and then expected we would be able to accomplish what we set out to do. Abby is wise a teacher who clearly loves dogs. The experience was fabulous. I would highly recommend Abby as a trainer!"

Kristan N

"Felt Clarissa was very knowledgeable and clear in communicating what we could do to get the desired behavior from our dog. Will definitely follow-up in future if behavior persists or we need more help. Happy to recommend Clarissa specifically as well as Canine Coach in general to others! Very grateful! "

Carolyn H

"We liked that Nick did not treat us any differently since we have a highly reactive dog. He was confident, creative with trying new methods with us, and most importantly, treated our dog with so much patience."

Hailey K

"We had fun and our dog was always excited to be in class and loved our trainer."

Lily F

"After the session, and implementing the training Sam shared with us, we saw an immediate change in behavior from our dog, she no longer jumps up and bites our clothing, barks at us, or chews on the furniture. "

Lily S

"She understood my dog and his personality. She offered alternatives and foresaw situations that would be unproductive for my dog"

Katie G

"I appreciated her corrections as well when I wasn't executing quite right! And I felt like she treated training my small dog with the same level of importance as larger pups in class which I really appreciate"

Anonymous

"We were lucky enough to have Clarissa AND Erin along for observation/shadowing. It was great to have both, and hearing them ping pong ideas/thoughts back and forth was really great. Also, just want to pass along how nice, understanding, and non-judgmental they were. For some reason, we had some apprehension beforehand about bringing trainers in, that we were going to judge or shame us in some way for how we've trained our dogs. We got none of that, and instead came away optimistic and encouraged. It was good to see the joy that Clarissa and Erin came in with, and despite the challenges, the fun they both clearly had interacting with our crazy dogs."

Jordan B

"Observing Nick with our dog Roy was incredibly helpful. He understands the breed, and though we are experienced, we needed help with our dog who is a lot different from previous Shepherds we have owned. Just watching him handle Roy, and all the helpful training suggestions we received has helped enormously! We will request Nick for any future in home training we need. Outstanding trainer."

Kim W

"I would highly recommend Jessica! Our dog bonded with her quickly and we really appreciated her approach. She is so knowledgeable and did a great job providing examples and thorough explanations"

Sierra C

"Abby read Lilys mood very well and made modifications accordingly. She listened to my concerns and made suggestions. She gave me feedback throughout the session. Abby had a calm quite demeanor which was exactly what Lily needed given her heightened levels of anxiety."

Lynn P

"I can’t imagine puppy life without all the things we learned."

Anonymous

"Just Tricks was a wonderful class and Roxanne made it an amazing experience!"

Anonymous

"Maybe I'm still in the honeymoon phase but it's been such a great experience, I can't think of anything I would change. I feel really lucky that I had a friend tell me about Canine Coach and was able to get Norah in! I'm quickly learning that doxen's are more stubborn than I could have even imagined, so the extra support and socialization has been huge and I see Norah just becoming a sweeter and sweeter pup from our time with you all."

Grace D

"We love Sam's teaching style. He went seamlessly from answering specific dogs'/households' concerns to keeping the class as a whole on task. We appreciated the time he took to get to know our dog and us!"

Lori C

"She made lots of "games" that put our dogs in different situations and made practicing the obedience work more interesting! Our pup really got a lot out of it."

Anonymous

"We love training! It is a highlight for us and our pup! Every week it seems like you sense what we need and teach it. Abby was exceptionally good at checking in on us and working with our needs!"

Grace K

"Sam C. was amazing, and you are very lucky to have him. I would hire him for anything"

Anonymous

"Abby is a great trainer and a life saver. Helped us to know how to best help our dog be his best self :)"

Megan C

"Miranda was very friendly and open to answering questions and engaging in conversations about the dogs, and providing specific feedback/tips for each dog/owner. As someone who hasn't done a lot of formal dog training and who has struggled to feel comfortable in a prior experience with obedience class at another location, I was relieved that this was such a great experience, and I think a lot of that was because Miranda was super understanding and kind, and met me and my dog where we were at!"

Jane B

"Very happy with the amount learned. I felt both Stryker and I stretched ourselves and saw we could do more and had fun doing it."

Mariam W

"She made me feel like my dog was capable, and didn’t make me feel bad if my dog didn’t get things as fast as other dogs, or needed more practice. I felt overwhelmed before class but she made me feel like my doggie can do it! She was great!"

Anonymous

"She zeroed in on each dog and their strengths very positive and could ask her anything"

Kathe M

"Nick was always positive and was able to suggest alternate approaches when some puppies responded well to what he was teaching and others did not"

Anonymous

"Clarissa gave solid suggestions on how to control our dog's jumping on people and over excitement. We have signed our dog up for FIT to help with her crazy energy level and with Clarissa's guidance, I was able to get our dog in to be groomed for the first time - successfully! Bringing her into the vet is the next step which should be doable now!"

Carrie L

"I cannot say enough good things about Tessa. I continue to seek out ways to work with her further because she has helped us understand our dog so much. We first worked with her during puppy agility and I knew I wanted to sign up to work with her again. Tessa is incredibly knowledgeable but also knows how to share her knowledge of dogs in an approachable/digestible way. In our conversations with her she has offered us information on so many different topics, behaviors, and ideas. I truly trust her opinion and suggestions when it comes to training our puppy. She points out what we are doing right, offers feedback on how we can improve, and suggestions for future training opportunities. While all trainers at Canine Coach have been knowledgeable and helpful, I feel like Tessa stands out above the rest."

Gretchen S

"We loved everything! Winnie was so excited to go to camp every morning and Kirsten taught me so much as a first time puppy parent. "

Sasha W

"Brandon is so skilled, and built a great foundation for Roy. We saw such an improvement in Roy’s behavior the first week, and that continued throughout the program. Brandon is welcoming, and clear in laying out how to continue the training. We felt we were given great tools to continue to progress with Roy at home."

Kim W

"Natalie was a terrific trainer and very pleasant to work with and was awesome with Naya. We will request her again for additional training in the future. She did a really good job to answer all our questions during the de-brief/demo sessions."

Paul J

"Eli is great and I will sign up for more courses in the future with them."

Joan S

"She was very open to letting us guide the check-outs. Often we had maybe different questions than what she planned on. Also, she took to heart the things we asked to really work on (verbal down, leash walking). She made sure those happened, even if it took extra time. "

Jennifer L

"Leah really cared about Moss and took the time to learn more about him. Her attention to detail enabled to her to explain things to us we didn’t even know about our dog. "

Simon G

"She did an awesome job making sure I really knew the new skill and had me practice the skill as much as I needed!"

Carrie S

"We felt that Tim truly focused on meeting Teddie where she was for her training, and focusing on what our priorities were for her! Tim was a great communicator, friendly and enjoyable to work with! So much so we wanted to make sure he was her instructor when we enrolled her in her next round of bootcamp! "

Kara

"I looked forward to class very much! One of the highlights of our week. "

Nick N

"Eli was a perfect fit for our sassy pup! He is so friendly but also firm with our dog. "

Tiffany L

"I have several tools now that I didn't have before and feel more confident in approaching situations."

Brett B

"Abby was fantastic. Her energy was perfect for June and she gave us great tips on incorporating the training we learned in classes and bootcamp to how we live. Thanks, Abby!"

Beth

"Lanie was great with Eloise and helped my wife and I learn how to bring all of the training she received into our household. She was very patient with us as we are first time puppy owners. She was very caring towards Eloise. She learned our puppy's demeanor and tailored her training style to fit Eloise's personality. I will recommend her and Canine coaches to many people in the future. "

Robert O

"He is thoughtful enthusiastic and very skilled trainer - This is our third dog attending boot camp - we wouldn’t change anything "

Mary D

"Tessa creates a very welcoming and fun environment for everyone and all dog personalities. Everyone in there can learn at their pace based on their specific needs. The other trainers in the classroom were wonderful too! We gained so many important and fun skills that help in real life situations. But with Tessa's encouragement we also cultivate confidence too. Tessa goes above and beyond as a trainer. She has given us so much great information, tools and encouragement...just can't say enough good things"

Rebecca L

"Very friendly and approachable. She was always very happy and positive in class. She showed genuine excitement when dogs achieved a new skill."

Anonymous

"Nick was very friendly and had good rapport with the class. Loved his humor"

Jennifer S

"The scent work class with Jessica M. was really fun! My lab mix, Ginger, absolutely loves Jessica and scent work and going to The Canine Coach for classes. Knowing how much joy my dog finds in the experience made me happy to go to class each week and practice our exercises at home! I thought Ginger would love the experience and am delighted by how she took to it! Jessica M. is great! Kind and warm to both dogs and their humans! I really appreciated the interest she showed in the individual journey of each dog, each day. "

Letitia S

"We love Miranda, and it's great working with someone who really gets reactive dogs! Miranda is terrific, and i hope to take more classes with her in the future"

Callie S

"Effective. Got results with our dog immediately, but also easy to do at home. As a reluctant first time dog owner overall this class was a transformative experience."

John T

"Sadie was the best! She went above and beyond to help each dog succeed! She was the best! "

Bonnie T

"She was clear on her instructions, but also had a sense of humor and made the class fun."

Ellen Z

"We wanted to say thank you for an excellent course and wonderful experience in Tami’s class. We learned a lot and look forward to taking more classes in the future!"

Brita M

"I appreciated how Coach Sam gave me honest feedback about how I could improve in giving clear, consistent feedback to my dog, and the importance of having a higher standard of expectations for her behavior. I also appreciated how he dove into the training right away, given our dog was barking and stressed out when he arrived (rather than, for example, talking to me while she was struggling). The session was very hands on. He coached me on how to help create distance and how to help her calm down, while we also discussed her behavior overall. "

Cristina C

"Clarissa has been great for all our visits—kind, empathetic, and setting realistic expectations for us as far as timeline and next steps. I really enjoy working with them!"

Anonymous

"We had a lot of fun. Henry LOVED class, and basically ran to the door from the car! Erin exceeded expectations! We would definitely take another class of hers."

Robin

"I thought Miranda was perfect! My dog was transformed!"

Rebecca L

"Tessa and Amy created a safe, welcoming and judgement free environment for all the dogs and their parents. They’re the best!!"

Aaron R

"Abby H is a great instructor and she made each class fun and different."

Tonya P

"We loved the class, and the fact that my nervous dog gained so much confidence and was comfortable in the class said a lot. He always came home tired."

Anonymous

"Erin made sure each of the dogs in class was set up for success, and did a great job balancing all of the dogs/people to make sure everyone understood what they were working on, had what they needed, and all questions were answered. It never seemed like she favored a dog or ignored anyone in class."

Jessica D

"Nick is great; wonderful with humans and pups :-) I appreciate that Nick's instruction is both firm and gentle"

Anonymous

"Both I and my dog looked forward to class. My dog loved the instructor so much that when I would mention school, she would run to the door! He loved teaching and he loved the dogs and it showed!"

Marcia M

"I loved how Erin was able to assess our needs and adjust her approach accordingly. She was personable and professional at the same time and made sure everyone knew she was in their corner and wanted them to succeed."

Grace S

"She seemed to have good intuition about the reactivity of each dog/handler team. When it came time to pair up our partners were the right amount of challenge for us. "

Courtney K

"This class was exactly what we were looking for when we sought dog training."

Anthony B

"Sam was amazing, very positive and insanely knowledgeable. Sam was patient, very calm and again PATIENT beyond words. "

Patty K

"Brittany was super helpful and patient and my dog loves her"

Laura L

"Jessica was great at reading the dogs body language, knowing what might be a challenge for our dogs and approaching us and the group based on where each dog was at in the shy/fearful journey. They say a lot of dog trainers go into training thinking they don't need to communicate with humans but training humans is a huge piece of training a dog and Jessica was personable, knew where to share concern, wasn't afraid to be critical when needed, etc. Overall really enjoyed her insight and guidance."

Carla

"I'm considering taking the class again because my dog and I both enjoyed it so much. "

Anonymous

"Nick really targeted the most important concerns and gave me things to do for those. "

Kelly P

"Abby had a wonderful demeanor with our fearful dog—that and her knowledge and communication skills really helped us"

Katie P

"He was firm with Banks when he needed to be and I could tell he took the time to create a good bond with her. She has a lot of energy and he was able to teach her ways to calm down during those moments and showed me ways to manage it as well. Very appreciative for that and all of his advice throughout the program. "

Patty L

"She really boosted my confidence. Her feedback was always so kindly delivered and often directed at supporting me. It was absolutely incredible. Like nothing I've experienced before. "

Kate K

"Every time Erin has come over (3 times now) she has been incredibly helpful, full of knowledge and very encouraging. She has given us many ideas and tips for helping manage and modify Stewie's behavior as well as helping us develop ways to give him positive outlets for his drive. Additionally, she has been very helpful and encouraging with laying out plans for future training, classes and general pathways to continue to support us and Stewie."

Paige M

"Abby was AMAZING!!! She was pleasant, knowledgeable, and helpful. I will definitely schedule with Abby again. I've already been recommending her to others in need of training services. 5 Stars for Abby!"

Carrie T

"I really enjoyed the class and am seeing great improvements in our dogs confidence!"

Kathleen R

"He is very kind and easy to work with. Cleo is our first dog so he had lots of helpful tips and tricks for us about learning to be dog parents. The dynamic between Brandon and Cleo was great! He balanced being warm with letting her know she needs to listen to commands. We would love to work with him in the future :)"

Veronica F

"She was just very balanced with every type of dog that came through her doors. She met them each where they were at and how they were wired. "

Ryan A

"I loved the fact that Eli clearly liked my dog and vice versa"

Caty R

"I really enjoyed Coach Sam's Positivity! He said if we’re having fun, our dogs will learn better, and that really helped me relax and enjoy more. "

Sarah W

"We learned more in 6 weeks of Obedience 1 than we did in 8 months of 1-on-1 training. Everything was fantastic! We have been recommending Tessa's class to all of our friends. "

Hallie B

""I think Lanie is phenomenal. She was kind, informative, persistent with Tofu :), and answered many lengthy emails/questions from me. She never took offense to any questions I had regarding methods (i.e. slipleads) and was always willing to help troubleshoot Tofu's quirks or challenges we were having. She was flexible with communication and helped us set up check-out times on days when we left without writing one down on the board. She sent me a photo of Tofu on the first day of bootcamp--which I adored! It's clear she has a passion for dogs and is interested in continuing her knowledge on how to work with each breed. Tofu learned so much at bootcamp that we are able to use daily to communicate with her, but I was also amazed by her behavioral change in high distraction environments. I shared with Lanie an example of how things went at puppy agility last week after Tofu completed bootcamp, and I know much of this improvement we've seen with Tofu learning how to be around other dogs/people and still find focus is due to her work with Lanie. "

Gretchen S

"Sam was really approachable and had great ways of getting us to ask questions. He provided some great tips to all of our questions which may have been the most valuable takeaways. "

Sarah W

"Raina listened attentively to our at home challenges and came up with creative, effective solutions that we could implement. She is clearly invested in the dogs she trains. She learned what worked well for Izzy and supported us in learning how to apply those techniques in our environment. Her suggestions were consistently welcome and useful. "

Colleen K

"We are working on greetings at the door and crate training using the tips and insights gained through this training. It was worth every penny. I have been raving about this to all of my dog-park pals. I plan to sign up for a follow-up training when my work schedule allows. This was very valuable and Sam is an AWESOME credit to your company. He was very inspiring. "

Margaret G

"Tim was so friendly, very patient with Milo, and did a great job explicitly teaching and modeling the commands/behaviors. When I had questions or when I raised an issue with how something was going at home, he was so willing to modify or explain a different approach. Milo so enjoyed coming to Boot Camp and we can tell that he is actually sad when he hasn't been able to go. I wish there were an even longer Boot Camp or other opportunities for Milo to keep coming."

Anna W

"Tessa was very down to earth and easy to relate to. It helped that she had dog reactive dogs as well."

Sarah

"Clarissa was so helpful, she's an incredible trainer. We have noticed huge improvements with Frances's greeting manners. It's much less stressful having guests over knowing we have ways to control her energy and enthusiasm. "

Steph B

"We enjoyed working with Tessa so much that we're already in her obedience class and hope to take more classes from her in the future."

Anonymous

"Erin was awesome with our dog and our kids. She involved them in the training experience and now they are asking when she can come back next! I am a veterinarian and still learned a ton from her about behavior and how I can help our dog's behaviors. Worth every penny and we are looking forward to having her come back!"

Katie S

"Our dog has unique issue because of the kind of dog he is. She was able to pick out what he needed & we were surprised. He was over stimulated & not getting enough rest. We now give him 3 naps"

DeWayne M

"I had a great session with Nick. He has a very calm demeanor, gave me some great tips to put into practice that I know I will be able to use. Highly recommend Nick!"

Patricia M

"So friendly! We loved working with Tessa and immediately signed up for her level 2 class"

Hallie B

"Nick was great! Really helpful. We were really nervous at the start of the session, but by the end we felt much more comfortable and confident about the training process moving forward. We are excited to book our next session."

Anonymous

"My dog was excited to get into the facility and absolutely loved Tessa."

Mary K

"Nick has been instrumental in our learning how to work with our dog! I don't know what we would have done without Nick to help us navigate our dog's behavior!"

Anonymous

"Tessa was amazing! She gave us some tools that work very well for us and our dog! She has such a wonderful knowledge and understanding of dog breeds and how they learn, what they’re thinking, and what works for them! I was so impressed!!!"

Jill H

"She seemed like she loved Bowie just as much as we do, and that really put our nerves at ease since this was his first time being away from us during the day! She was so sweet, kind, and patient with him, and we so appreciated her training approach. Also really appreciated the open line of communication and her willingness to answer all of our many questions we had! We will definitely be registering with Kirsten for another round of Boot Camp again in the future. "

Syrah S

"She helped me learn that I need to be patient and calm to help my dog also be calm. "

Anonymous

"She exceeded all of our expectations"

Ally T

"Tessa is the best, I have nothing but accolades"

Bruce B

"Kirsten is knowledgeable, caring and patient. Astrid is still a highly-distractible puppy, but Kirsten was patient and persistent with her. Kirsten is absolutely awesome as a coach. I hope Astrid is lucky enough to have her again in the future."

Priscilla R

"I like that we were incorporating play into training, it was a breakthrough for us at home!"

Mara S

"I learned so much more than I expected. And I really appreciated that Miranda checked in with us about what would be useful for us to learn. She also helped me a lot with the body mechanics of training, which was a huge game changer for me. I just really appreciated that she met us where we were at and worked from there in a way that made me feel like she was there to do more than just teach the class, but to really support us in our training. "

Alyssa S

"Each night I'd come home and give my husband the download on what we learned and it always seemed like a lot (in a good way!)"

Renee H

"I'm happy with what I learned. I'm always eager to learn more. Miranda has been very responsive to emailed questions, too, which helps with situations outside of class as they come up."

Nicole J

"Sarah welcomed questions and answer to each one thoroughly, making sure we are all understood. She also encouraged us to email her during the week if we had questions during our training."

Sue F

"Tessa was fantastic! Best trainer we have had so far!"

Anonymous

"It was a blast especially to see all the dogs improve so much over just 6 weeks! She kept the class very chill and it felt like a safe space that was easy to exist in :) I really appreciated her presence."

Lucie H

"She emphasized that the big thing was to improve your life with your dog - being able to take them places, for example - and that we shouldn’t expect perfection when they are out and about. "

Elizabeth L

"To the highest degree - friendly and approachable"

Anonymous

"We learned so many great training techniques that we'll likely use forever - "go to bed", using recycables as thinking toys, leash walking, etc."

Rebecca L

"She talks about real life examples and makes it funny. She is real."

Sarah

"Tessa is friendly, super approachable, and provides everyone with 1:1 attention"

Troy E

"She answered all my questions, no matter how silly they were. She offered great insight of previous experiences she has had to help apply the trainings and any concerns we had."

Anna V

"Sadie was awesome and Odin adores her. She is open to questions, taught the skills in positive and meaningful ways and made the class super fun and relevant to the real world. "

Lisa R

"This class was a huge confidence boost. I feel much more comfortable bringing my pup out and about. "

Anonymous

"Her teaching style was gentle yet direct, and she offered specific feedback for each dog/owner. She was VERY clear in her instructions, and modeled what she was asking"

Ross G

"I was a sponge - I felt Tessa did an excellent job covering the important skills while making everyone feel comfortable. "

Sophie M

"Sadie is a very skilled instructor. She distills information into bite-sized pieces so it is easy to understand. She demonstrates the skills in addition to providing verbal instructions. She walked around the room and gave individualized attention to each dog. She is funny and makes class entertaining. I will definitely look to take another class with Sadie."

Jenni I

"Miranda was very understanding about our concerns. We have talked to other people regarding our reactive dog and they made it sound like we were terrible dog owners or our dog was terrible. But Miranda was understanding and gave clear and helpful feedback for everything that we were concerned about."

Nicole J

"I just love the way she had such appreciation for all the dogs"

Cindy A

"Tami is very friendly. even our dog, who is afraid of everyone, loved Tami!"

Anonymous

"Very friendly! Will always take classes with Tessa moving forward!"

Nadia H

"Sadie provided positive approaches to help support your dogs learning and presented it in an easy to understand and implement way. Her calm and happy personality was a perfect fit for my dog and created a wonderful atmosphere for the class "

Lisa R

"I loved all the different mock scenarios she set up. It gave me confidence to get out and try them in public. It was challenging for me AND my pup. We learned a lot and came away with lots of great ideas for how to work on things."

Devon

"My dog made huge strides to becoming a better dog. She loved going to class"

Erika N

"I was intimidated by starting obedience with my dog and Tami made me feel comfortable and helped me have fun with it."

Alyssa

"We think the absolute world of Tessa!"

Troy T

"Sadie was very friendly. Sadie was thorough while also bringing fun and a great attitude to each class. "

Dana K

"I loved this class. The trainer's methods, tips, attitude made it very easy to ask questions. Kerry was the best"

Kathy J

"My dog is a whole different dog"

Anonymous

"Tami would use dogs throughout the whole class for demonstrations, regardless of age or familiarity of commands. It really wowed me to see her ability to show that with a little patience, any dog can learn basic training."

Anonymous

"Tessa's approach delivers the perfect mix of education + encouragement + fun!"

Rebecca R

"I am happy with the skills I've learned and for what i am able to teach my dog and any future dogs i might own in my life"

Peter W

"Her overall presence gave me confidence. "

Meghan S

"She had great tips for specific behaviors my dog had as well and I felt really supported!"

Stephanie R

"I was nervous the first week, but enjoyed it after and was sad for it to end"

Scott M

"Yogi never wanted to leave! We had a blast"

Elise

"Sadie was able to teach the overall concept to the class, but also made the rounds to give individual pointers to the whole class. Her one-on-one tips with our dog really helped us."

Anonymous

"Kerry has great deal of experience and knowledge. Kerry really loves dogs and is very helpful to the people who love dogs"

Anonymous

"Sarah was very approachable and would give individual advice when your dog was acting up, very calm but firm. I would absolutely recommend a class that Sarah was teaching."

Anonymous

"Koda Rae was always so exited for class, along with her hoomans."

Jess S

"This was our second time doing level two and we got just as much out of it"

Lacie M

"Sadie was incredibly patient with Hugh, but mostly with Hugh's owners! She was so kind always offering personal dog advice after class time and over email. We will highly recommend Canine Coach and particularly Sadie! "

Anonymous

"We loved coming to class each week. Kerry was patient and did a great job coaching us."

Annie K

"She has multiple ways of teaching: explanation, demonstration, stories. Humor!"

Anonymous

"We had so much fun, it was great to learn ways to work with our dog to better communicate and teach him new skills. We were very excited to get him in the class to feel some peace of mind knowing we were teaching him properly."

Anna V

"We enjoyed working with Tessa so much that we're already in her obedience class and hope to take more classes from her in the future."

Anonymous

"So enthusiastic, and clearly loooooooooooooves dogs. Had some really innovative and thoughtful solutions (like cheap things to turn into dog chew toys)"

Reid F

"Brandon was great! As a first time puppy owner, I really appreciated his explanation of the general approach to training. A glimpse into dog psychology. He was able to explain both the specific commands but also some underlying philosophy that I found super helpful. Our dog responded great and seems to have had a positive experience too. She is more interactive with the family now. I also enjoyed how he would ask if there were non-class related issues and then give strategies to address those (digging, nipping, etc). This was super helpful. While Tala still has work to do, Brandon really laid a great foundation to build upon (both for Tala and myself)! "

Ben H

"As he learned about Hank, we changed approaches throughout the week. This was super helpful because Hank has some unique behavior challenges and is super stubborn."

Tracy B

"Eli was so loving with Bogey and we felt safe leaving him in Eli's care. Eli was also really approachable and patient with us and all of the questions we asked during the check-ins. We appreciated the demonstrations during the check-ins as it was very clear what we needed to practice at home. We could also tell that Bogey really bonded with Eli which clearly helped increase his engagement in the program and the learnings."

Kendra M

"Abby is approachable, talented and fun. She was creative in her approach, answered all our questions well and went beyond expectations."

David U.

"This is my 2nd rescue dog I've sent through Boot Camp - it's a great investment"

Ann M

"Eli is a great trainer. I was provided with so many ideas about how to work with Ozzy at home. I only wish I could pick Eli’s brain more as that brain is so full of ideas and strategies. I loved how well Eli got to know Ozzy. Very happy with boot camp experience. Thank you!!"

Laurie T

"We really liked working with Abby. She was patient, good listener, had excellent training tips, and was very encouraging. We would definitely work with her again. "

Karen A

"Brandon was very helpful in providing training comments when we would talk in the morning or in the planned sessions. He clearly established a very positive relationship with Rock and was effective in training - we have seen a big difference in our dog. We appreciate Brandon's efforts! "

Mank Dawn S

"Eli was fantastic. We were always greeted warmly and Eli always offered some info that felt like you really knew Dudel. They listened to our input and concerns very well. WE loved Eli!"

Cindy N

"Abby was very attentive and quick at picking up my dog's behaviors. She had an action plan almost immediately."

Devin D

"Abby was very clear and concise. I could tell she cared about my dog and wanted to make it a positive experience for her. "

Sue M

"Brandon was simply amazing! He answered any question that I had, understood any frustration I was feeling with my dog, and was so knowledgeable. There are not enough words to describe how much I appreciated the time he took with us to make sure we were successful. "

Anne-Marie S

"Rosie can be a little bit nervous and Eli did an amazing job working around that, building confidence while making corrections while working with Rosie. Eli also did a fantastic job answering questions."

Malena M

"Aiyana took the time to understand our training needs and customized the experience to address our biggest concerns. She kept us updated along the way and took time to answer my many questions. When Frankie was having a tough time settling in the first few days she sent pictures and updates over text. I felt confident that Frankie was in great hands."

Megan F

"Super easy to talk to. Very friendly and made things seem very doable. Not easy, but also not impossible. And to be honest I thought Korra was near impossible. Eli gave me a lot of confidence as the owner. I felt very enabled."

Tom G

"Aiyana was absolutely amazing with Harley! I could see from day one the respect they had already gained from each other. She understood what our goals were and really exceeded all expectations on making sure we were good with following through at home too. "

Anonymous

"We could not be more grateful to Brandon. Moose is like a new dog. We had competed basic obedience in a group class and followed up with this so Moose could really focus on the skills. It definitely worked and helped us see his behaviors more clearly. Brandon was clear in each session and often caught us at drop off to ask how the previous evening had been - clearly understanding our challenges and things we were hoping to fix. "

Sarah J

"Eli was great and always answered my questions and helped whenever possible. I signed up to repeat the class with Eli in several weeks."

Joan S

"Aiyana was responsive to my concerns about Phoebe and my helicopter-parent vibes. She was sweet and thoughtful with her responses, and I could tell that Phoebe learned a lot."

Natalie B

"Super friendly and approachable, Willow loved coming to camp!"

Carrie S

"We asked several times to repeat showing us certain commands. Aiyana was very patient with us and Walter. Walter loved Aiyana."

Patty N

"He understood she was an energetic dog that has a low attention span but worked on that the most and she feels like a whole other dog now! It has been impossible for me to tire her out and I definitely noticed Brandon tired her out as much as possible which really impressed me. She definitely misses Brandon during the day this first Monday without training!"

Andy L

"Eli was very loving and caring with Odin. It made Odin feel like he was in a safe environment. I could see results after the boot camp was finished, with Odin doing tasks without being asked. "

Kimmie K

"She was so positive and kind about everything! She really seemed to not only care about Goose doing well in training but also to care about him and what’s best for him in general! She is amazing!! "

Ali W

"Eli was exceptional with Kirby & we will be coming back."

Sue Ellen R

"My boy, Cooper, loves his teacher Aiyana so much. He couldn’t wait to come to class every day. Aiyana is a delight and I signed Coop up for two more weeks to learn more from her."

Mark M

"Coach Eli was great and finley really enjoyed his time there! Finley is a very energetic dog and Eli was very patient and took the time to adapt to the puppy’s habits! "

Allison S

"Brandon really bonded with Louie. I think he "got in Louie's head" and trained based on his personality. It was so obvious that Louie really, really liked Brandon. He was gentle with Louie, but very good at training our big, rowdy pup. we are repeat customers and very satisfied every time. I think his approach focuses on both the dogs training and the owners training, which is fabulous."

Lael O

"We loved Aiyana’s approach with both Ava and us! We thought she was great! Very positive yet confident and commanding. "

Sharon

"I thought Eli did a good job tailoring his training to Captain's specific beagle quirks. It was a great experience. Captain even dragged me out to the car this morning thinking he could go back."

Carrie R

"So happy and recommending to everyone!"

Nancy W

"I thought she did an awesome job of getting through to Chili and really understanding her. She also was super approachable and communicated really well. I will definitely bring Chili back. "

Hannah V

"He was friendly and knowledgeable. Luca was excited to go to boot camp everyday. "

Adele L

"He really got to know Polo and capitalized on his strengths and took the time to make him feel comfortable and confident. It was great to see their relationship evolve over the course of the bootcamp. "

TJ B.

"Her positivity and patience was invaluable in helping Gemma start building the skills we hoped for."

Sam F

"Raina was so communicative and you can tell she really gets to know your dog and what is particular about them which would help you with your training. She’s was so sweet to Islay and always so great to meet/work with."

Kalyn H

"He had a very gentle and loving approach that Mia responded to well. "

Laura C

"Leah seemed very knowledgeable and was super helpful in answering all our questions. She was very loving and caring towards June as well!"

Mona P

"We feel like Coach Raina was exceptional!"

Briana

"I appreciated the demonstrations each week and goals we had in the two week program "

Andy L

"My dog is a Shiba Inu so he is notoriously stubborn and strong-willed. Lanie took the time to understand Calvin and his motivators to customize training for him. I really appreciated this approach as other trainers haven't gotten to know Calvin as an individual previously and standard training methods sometimes don't work for him."

Ali V

"Coach Leah was awesome and it was clear Ernie responded so well to her. Leah was firm with Ernie but so caring and patient with him. Ernie really loved Leah!"

McKenzie S

"She was wonderful! She was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. Nash loved her! "

Brittney

"Tim was so great with Rocky. He was very clear in going over all the skills he worked on with Rocky, and he gave us ample time to practice during our check-ins. I really appreciated his guidance and attention."

Erin O

"Kaci was wonderful. Tricks aren't forced to be learned. She honors what each dog is comfortable with and doesn't push the dogs or tell dog-parents to push them. "

Rachel M.

"Sam was genuinely keen on our success. His tips were very valuable. His encouragement was awesome. His demeanor outstanding "

Dan S.

"We are so happy with the progress emDash has made in your classes! He is really more alert, comes when called, does touch, sit, down, place, . . . Nicki is much better, too. Not nearly as obnoxious and she really loves practicing the exercises."

Stephanie D

"Billie is doing well in training camp - we've seen her improvements over the past couple weeks and are excited to see how the next 2 weeks go! "

Alie K

"I have confidence that we were learning tools that we would see the benefits of later. this class far exceeded my expectations. "

Amie G

"She showed us how to do the signs verbally, then she showed us with her body, then she’d show us with a dog. She’d give us tips for things like treat placement if we were struggling. She seemed to have seen every struggle possible and had tips for everything."

Ali H

"I have so much more confidence taking my dog for a walk now then I’ve ever had before."

Anonymous

"We have booked two classes with Nick already and have another starting this weekend with him. We really like him!"

Jennie S

"Charlie loved her time in boot camp. Thanks to Natalie and the crew in WSP. Awesome staff always friendly and helpful."

Linda O

"This was the time my dog was able to be around other dogs without being too scared and she loved all the treats she could get. It was super fun to see her go from so uncomfy the first day to pretty comfortable the last day!"

Delia K

"The class was great. We all - including puppy Remi loved the class. Erin was terrific - I would love to take more training with her and Remi was always excited to see Erin. Walking Remi is now so much easier and more enjoyable. Every walk is no longer a battle."

Roberta K

"Nick is always so pumped for every dogs success, you can tell he’s as excited for your dog as you are "

Anonymous

"She was very sweet and patient with Bruno. Very personable "

Kim R

"Buddy just loved it and we had fun. Courtney is a fabulous trainer!"

Polly H

"We all had a great time and our dog maple was excited to come to class each week. And she also left with so much joy."

Ben

"Nick didn't focus on our mistakes or the fact that things weren't perfect. He applauded everyone's success, regardless of how small."

Karien

"Very easy to learn from, knowledgeable and good communicator. "

Sarah S

"This class has helped us so much! Going for walks with our dog doesn’t suck anymore! We started seeing improvement from class #2! courtney was lovely! We would love to take a class with her again! I can’t say enough great things about her!"

Molly S

"Erin made an effort to know each dog in the class. She greeted every dog by name and made a point to check in with every dog family at the beginning of class. It was clear that she was invested in making the class fun and engaging for everyone. Erin's enthusiasm was contagious and we enjoyed showing up every week. Lastly, Erin displayed so much patience when our dog was misbehaving. She was incredibly understanding and nonjudgmental! Erin, YOU ROCK!! "

Victoria M

"I loved having something to do with Winston and also loved how excited he was to be at class and to be training. I loved the check-ins at the beginning of class and also the care he took in explaining the exercises before we would do them - really showed that he cared about our dog's and their experience in the class. "

Kaetchun H

"Super warm and friendly and really appeared to have earned Tonks' trust, which is awesome"

Becky W

"Olive and I loved the class and hope to have Courtney as a teacher again!"

Sharon T

"We looked forward to class every week and couldn’t wait to go! I personally looked forward to learning as much as I could from Erin so that I can be a better advocate and mom to my dog! The atmosphere that Erin created was so incredibly positive and understanding! Erin was phenomenal! She created such a great environment for us as handlers, or as I would say parents, and for our dogs, or as I would say our babies! She was always so willing to answer questions and clarify anything that might come up! She was so willing to chat before and after class about specific things and questions we might have. She was also always wanting to hear how our week went with our dogs and the victories, no matter how small, that we had! Erin has so many different ideas on ways to approach a situation! She has many helpful tips and tricks to try so that we can find what works best for us and our dogs!"

Anonymous

"I liked the personalized focus on improving the dogs’ skills in avoiding distractions. Each group in class had different items we needed work on and he helped narrow down what our dogs motivations were."

Charlie M

"Courtney was awesome and my puppy, Cooper, always really looked forward to class."

Mark M

"She was able to read the crowd (humans and dogs) to determine if we were ready for next steps. If not, she shifted quickly to find another way"

Susan S

"Nick's passion for his own dogs, and by extension, all dogs shone through. I could tell we were learning from a teacher that loved dogs, which created trust in the techniques and teachings. The class could rest assured we were getting training that would better the lives of our individual canines."

Esmond K

"She was very good at managing the whole class. There were several people with dogs at different social comfort levels and she was very professional and managed the class so everyone had a great time."

Tess O

"The dogs in our class had very different personalities and their owners had very different goals. Erin impressed me with her ability to handle each dog in a way that suited their temperament. She also did a wonderful job of providing individualized feedback to help each owner meet their goals. I would highly recommend her classes to any dog owner!"

Brianna M

"When he came around while we were practicing and if we were struggling with something, he would demonstrate how to do it with our dog. This helped me realize that my dog could do it."

Anonymous

"Her helpfulness was Above and Beyond my expectations "

Ashley R

"I like her humor and attitude towards the situations reactive dog owners can deal with. She got to know the dogs and was helpful with questions. "

Sarah M

"Extremely helpful! He always had an answer for any questions we had. "

Maddie S

"Thank you for working with Charlie. I can tell you really enjoy what you do and Charlie love's coming here."

Linda O

"We had so much fun! We definitely looked forward to each session."

Sydney S

"Super high energy. Also was great at making sure we all knew that all dogs learn at different speeds so if our pet did not catch on right away, that was ok."

Pat V

"The best instructor we have had so far!"

Leanne S

"Love Sami! She was great with our individual dogs needs, very approachable and FUN!"

Laurie T

"She circulated the room and was always quick to jump in if there was an issue or if she saw a dog struggling. She was so positive and affirming and funny. "

Patty S

"Super fun class, Sami is super energetic and made the class great. Odin and I were excited to come each week. Sami seems super knowledgeable and made the content easy to learn and at a good pace for me. She was good about giving individual feedback in order to help support as well. She was high energy and super positive. She took the time right away to greet all the dogs personally and make them feel comfortable with her. She did a lot of demonstrations and modeling with the skills which was super helpful. "

Lisa R

"Happy with this class and can’t wait to take the next class."

Eileen P

"She was very understanding of my pittie's excitement/energy level and had amazing tips and advice specifically for me. "

Tom M

"Sami was very energetic & positive, which really made the puppies want to learn."

Courtney D

"Niky is my favorite trainer!"

Ellen B

"Incredibly inclusive of everyone and every dog; very encouraging and supportive."

Angela N

"Niky made fun the highest priority and worked with us to make progress in the best way possible! She helped us so much! All of her training was so adaptable to all of our dogs and she made sure to help us individually to get the best results!"

Anonymous

"Yes - we learned SO MUCH! Honestly, it could have gone several more weeks and I think we could have learned even more, it is such a hard but super fun sport!"

Emily H

"She was phenomenal. Favorite Canine Coach trainer I've had by far."

Zara L

"My dog started begging to go hours before it was time to leave!"

Lori C

"We really enjoyed Britney's positivity and energy. It helped us and our dog to feel excited and focused! "

Anonymous

"I most certainly looked forward to class, Brittany brought the best positive energy each time!"

Tara B

"We had fun! We looked forward to working in class and tiring out our pup when it was cold."

Anonymous

"Did a GREAT job when classmates (or we) had to join by zoom for a class. Really paid attention and interacted, made sure we could see what she was doing and gave feedback on the work we were doing remotely for that one class."

Susan

"She was super open to all questions and provided thorough answers. She also made herself available via email for additional questions. "

Anonymous

"Class was so much fun! And Frankie loves it too!"

Olivia M

"She was very good at adapting the expectations to each individual dog in the class."

Maddy L

"I loved Amanda's patience and positivity. She was good at reminding the class that the puppies are still babies and to not get discouraged. "

McKenzie S

"Amanda was easy going and made training our puppy not as intimidating. We really loved bringing our puppy to puppy school. "

Pachee V

"Amanda has taught several of the classes I've been in with Angie and she's been an excellent instructor in each of them."

Barb J

"Amanda is super positive and patient. She is a wealth of info and experience for working with dogs in fun and creative ways."

Hannah S

"We had so much fun and always looked forward to class. She gave helpful tips and realistic expectations. She was also very kind and patient. "

Emily M

"This class was the high point of our week. My mini-poodle loved it and did very well at it. "

Jane P

"We had a lot of fun. Walter was very sad to leave class every time and whined when we left."

Anonymous

"Amanda was very encouraging and fostered an atmosphere of positivity."

Lisa H

"We LOVED this class. (Leash Walking) This class made a night and day difference in walking our pup. We loved that it was a small class and felt like we could get good attention and help."

Samantha R

"Both us and our pup had a lot of fun. She learned to love getting into the car because she looked forward to going to the dog park and to training. [Jessica] was very helpful and loved on our pup. She was great with questions after class. Jessica broke everything down into simple steps, and was good about reminders if we made mistakes (in a kind way!)"

Sam R

"She was always so excited about the progress all of the dogs in class were making. She celebrated with us and if it was a tough week helped us adapt to what our dogs need was that week. "

Stephanie V

"We had a blast each week!"

Natalie F

"We had so much fun! This was our first time taking a class with The Canine Coach, and for our first class we were so nervous because of our dog's reactivity. However after the first class we were completely at ease knowing that we made the right choice taking this class!"

Anonymous

"We could tell she really loves dogs."

Ellen Z

"Jessica is the best. I have taken 3 classes from her and intend to take other classes from her in the future."

Barb B

"I looked forward to class. And more importantly my dog would start wagging his tail as soon as we turned into the parking lot. She clearly knew what she was talking about. In fact, I hope we can sign up for another class with her! She met the dogs where the were at. If she knew something would be too challenging or easy for a dog she would find ways to modify exercises for each dog."

Anonymous

"She knew all of the dogs names and was very intuitive with how they all acted. "

Maggie M

"Friendly, informative- gives both the how and why train in certain ways, practical advice, shares personal scenarios and my dog thinks she's the best! "

Laura C

"Jessica celebrated small wins in progress each week"

Anonymous

"I liked how direct and straightforward she was. We were there to train and not play and not wasting time. I feel like class time was used efficiently."

Jensen S

"Jessica is so helpful, positive, thorough and specific in her feedback and advice. Just the best teacher we could have asked for. Honestly, I found myself wishing classes were longer because there was so much to cover and my dog really enjoyed being there!"

Anonymous

"10/10 Jessica was a wonderful trainer! She is very knowledgeable with dogs body language, managing a class and different approaches for the owners/ dogs."

Anonymous

"She went above and beyond for my pup! The best trainer I’ve had for a dog! "

Anonymous

"My daughter & I were thrilled to take our puppy to class! She knows her stuff and shares her joy and love of dogs with others! She was very respectful with everyone. I liked her truth. I felt like she told you what you could expect with your puppy…the good and the bad. She didn’t sugar coat it, but let you know these were normal behaviors. I appreciated that!"

Kate M

"We looked forward to every class, we had loads of fun! Our Luna's stay, go to bed, and walking skills have massively improved! Jessica was approachable, knowledgeable, firm yet kind; we'd love to train under her again!"

Aaron

"Jessica was the best! Because she knew and understood our dog so well, she was able to provide amazing suggestions for working through specific issues and challenges. She regularly checked in on how certain skills were progressing and offered guidance one on one. Jessica set the perfect tone during the first class. She was clear, direct, and reminded us why we were in 1.5! We were very motivated to work hard for ourselves and our dog after week 1. Jessica would give praise when we as humans did a good job rewarding and handling our dogs. Very encouraging. "

Luke K

"I liked how she emphasized how some days if we had a tough day or are frustrated, that it's okay to let the dogs walk in front and sniff, it's about balance."

Taylor L

"In just 3 weeks we were able to make significant progress with leash walking. Our dog can now walk on a leash in a civilized manner - literally life changing! ;) She was very respectful of our shy dog and was able to help adjust our training method to suit our shy dog needs which helped make it easier for us to train our dog and was easier for our dog to learn! "

Kathleen R

"She was friendly but pretty matter of fact. I appreciated that. I enjoyed her classes and would seek her out as a trainer again."

Mike O

"I enjoyed Level 1 with Jessica so much that I intentionally signed up for Level 2 with her as well."

Latasha J

"I am a new puppy mom and know nothing. Jessica was extremely helpful and patient with me."

Anonymous

"Jessica was extremely friendly and approachable. She took time out at the end of the class to answer questions that we had and never made us feel rushed to leave. I enjoyed that Jessica was able to relate to us as she also had a puppy at home and would share stories (past and present) about training her puppies and would reassure us that things may not go perfectly and that’s okay. "

Anonymous

"She was great. Always greeted us right when we walked in and knew our dogs name. We were very impressed with Jessica and super appreciate of the effort and care she puts into each class. Our puppy is young and was the smallest, loudest girl in the class. Jessica went out of her way to teach us a few skills to better manage her barking and excitable nature. It was clear she had thought about individual dogs over the week and came back with great feedback."

Anonymous

"Her approach is very non-judgmental. "

Liz N

"It was a great class we had fun and I did look forward to going. I think my dog misses coming now that its done. Kaci was great to help with questions even if it wasn't a main class topic."

Linnea O

"Kaci has the best, calm approach to everything and always explains things so well, and I always learn so much."

Andrea W

"Kaci was engaging, fun, and informative. She went above and beyond. "

Abby H

"She encouraged lots of love and a good time with our dog"

Charley S

"Abby provided a lot of praise and encouragement. "

Anonymous

"We had a great time and it was fun coming to class each week."

Anonymous

""I cannot thank you guys enough for the work you are doing with Archie. He is really blossoming. This time last year, Archie was a heartworm positive, half-feral street dog from the streets of Houston, TX. I had to wear gloves to put a leash on him because he would snap at me. While I made progress with Archie on my own, FIT trainers accelerated his socialization immensely. Archie is so much more confident, less reactive to strangers and even seems to be learning (slowly) to 'talk dog'!!""

Jean P

"She was caring and fun. You can tell she loves pups!"

Anonymous

"Her patience & understanding & gentle encouragement was the best part of her approach"

Teresa K

"I enjoyed Roxanne a lot I thought she was a great trainer. Harry who was very afraid of people in the beginning of class really opened up to her. I was especially inclined to sign up for level 1.5 because she was teaching it."

Maggie R

"I looked forward to class, the puppy and I both had fun. She'd go crazy when saw the "puppy class" bag come out."

Erin C

"I honestly just had so much fun in this class and it was the most useful obedience class I have taken. The loose leash walking method has completely turned around my dogs walking habits and made walks thoroughly enjoyable with her!"

Emmi K

"I really enjoyed her demeanor, the way she explained and demonstrated things, friendliness and humor."

Michelle R

"Encouraging even if we didn't have something down yet. Asking questions to the group, getting at the why for training concepts "

Lindsay L

"Excellent way of explaining how to train in ways that work in the real world, and to make training fun, clear, and stress-free for Frankie."

Andrea W

"She gave real world examples and situations. She was great at helping us modify and correct our approach when needed."

Alea

"Can she come live with me full time and train our dog? Otherwise, she's great. I will seek out classes taught by her in the future. "

Nichole

"She was very relatable and approachable. I have a reactive dog (to other dogs) and she never made me feel embarrassed or not included. She was very helpful and accommodated my pup with ease!"

Maddy B

"She was absolutely incredible. She was so social and did such a great job checking in throughout the class. "

Hannah D

"I love how positive and encouraging Abby is. Even if a dog didn't quite get it right, Abby made the dog and the owner feel so comfortable and accomplished that they were trying. I felt safe to make mistakes and receive corrections/advice without judgement."

Cassie R

"Abby is very friendly and approachable. She was non-judgmental and offered various solutions."

Claire H

"Jessica was knowledgeable and is a great communicator!"

Anonymous

"I was skeptical of how helpful the in-home session would be, since our dog has been relatively easy to train AND because we hadn't done much focusing on training some of the boot camp skills. But it was fantastic! Clarissa did an amazing job of identifying some important skills for our family, and she had unexpected ideas for what commands to try based on the specific layout of our house. And then we practiced several times, and with each of my kids participating as well. Highly recommend."

Kristie W

"I was sleep deprived and getting increasingly frustrated with the potty training and Sadie gave me the alternative I needed. Things have been going so much better, it was really a life saver (this is my first puppy, actually my first dog, so needed the help)."

Dawn S

"Sadie has been part of my dog’s training starting as a puppy. He developed a very difficult behavior toward people and other dogs in our home. He is great outside our home but gets aggressive in the home. While he never bit another person, he did bite a dog in our house. We have a game plan and are putting it into play now. I highly recommend her to anyone,"

Chris H

"Erin was fantastic. She was the substitute instructor for my reactive dog class and I learned so much in the 10 minutes she spent with us. I felt like I won the lottery when she was assigned to be my at home instructor "

Suzy E

"This was a positive experience despite the reason for needing help (MACC case). "

Annonymous

"Courtney had lots of tools to work with me and my dog Olga. I feel confident that I can continue training with Olga to be less dog- reactive and work on recall. We worked on sit-stays indoors and how to stop Olga from pulling before we went out on a walk. I appreciate Courtney's ability to work with both me and Olga without judgement. I will definitely come back to Canine Coach for a follow-up later this summer. : )"

Rhica H

"Nick was great, very knowledgeable with breed. Came in and got my girls attention and had her listening to him like she never listens to me. He explained what I needed to do to get the same. Told me about my body language that were wrong that I thought I was doing right. That has been wonderful as I know pay attention to dogs & my own body language"

Amy S-M

"Nick is the 5th trainer I have used and he is by far the best. My dog likes and respects him. He's doing a great job with her."

Elizabeth L

"I had Nick work with my dog Django at my home today. He is AMAZING! Within one minute ~ literally ~ of my dog greeting him with the usual barks, jumps, and frenzied behavior, he had Django sitting quietly at his feet. Django MAY have jumped on him once or twice more during the 1 1/2 hour session, but each time, Nick firmly stopped him with an assertive sound. Nick had him doing exactly what he wanted him to do throughout the session: on his bed, settle, find a treat, stay, . . . I learned SO much just by watching Nick! I was stunned by the immediate responses from Django!!!! While I realize that it will take me awhile to establish myself as that type of leader, I now have a clear model to follow. He taught me so many ways to play with Django and assert my leadership! I was tearful at one point when I realized the potential that Django and I have to become a team! Thank you, Nick and K9 Coach!"

Lynn H

"Hi! I just wanted to thank you for a wonderful training class. I would have last night but I feel too much like I have to focus on Maggie so she doesn’t go over her threshold to talk too much. We signed her up primarily because we want to do the recall class and thought she/we would know a lot of the things since she’s a little older and we’ve had several trainers in addition to our reactivity class there...but we learned A LOT. You made class so fun and clearly have a gift with dogs. Anyway, thank you again for sharing your expertise, as you know having a German Shepard they are A LOT of work and the more skills we can teach her and ourselves the happier she will be."

Kelly K

"Nick was wonderful. Very personable. Welcoming and open with ideas."

Jacob L

"I really enjoyed his honesty. He acknowledged the fact that not all dogs want to be approached and that's ok. It's ultimately about keeping your dog safe and happy."

Amy V

"Nick has been awesome helping us with improving our dogs behavior. He has provided us with several different training tips and training techniques that have vastly improved Torii's behavior. Nick's sharing of his knowledge of the reactive dog's mind has been particularly helpful. We have learned we were rewarding the wrong behavior. "

Jeff and Lynn P

"[Nick was] direct (I’m an East-coaster with a reactive dog, I appreciated this especially!) I also appreciated the support about our dogs reactivity, and non-judgemental but firm approach "

Lisa M

"His calm, consistent and firm approach worked great for our dog. He was very personable and approachable. "

Katie B

"Nick was great, and we are looking forward to scheduling a follow up"

Nellie A

"Meeting with Nick was super helpful! We are glad we did this!"

Nicole J

"We have loved our training sessions so far. Nick always asks what we'd like to see from our dog and then gives us the training that can help get us there. He also makes sure to remind us that this can and will take time and it makes us feel better and better recognize how far our dog has come already."

Brianna M

"We just finished up our level 1.5 class with Nick yesterday and I just wanted to say how much we enjoyed it and pay a compliment to one of your coaches. Our dog is a very excitable guy and Nick was so great with him. He was very understanding. He gave us a lot of tips and tricks to help manage his behavior for when he gets a little overwhelmed or overstimulated. He never made us feel embarrassed for having an overly-excited dog or made us feel bad about not knowing how to handle his behavior. He just stepped in, explained how he would manage this situation and explanation as to why. It was a great experience and I'm so happy we attended his class. "

Krista J

"Nick was great. He was able to break it down for us so we could see what we needed to do and how our actions would impact our dogs behavior."

Cristin C

""I appreciated how Nick took care to make sure the learning was practical and gave examples to help us operationalize what was being taught.""

Andy T

""I liked how both Erin and Nick were approachable if I had questions and were a wealth of K9 knowledge. I liked how they handled every dog in class and kept safety first with our dogs. I am really thankful for them. I really valued their advice and liked their balanced approach with training. My dog is on a keeper collar and I know there can be judgement and a stigma with using this tool. I didn't feel judged by them and I appreciated that.""

Kristen K

""Nick was amazing! Very knowledgeable and supportive! I will absolutely be back and would definitely recommend Nick!""

Jessica H

""I enjoyed how enthusiastic he was and how he went into detail about each thing that we learned and why we were learning it. Nick was amazing and extremely approachable.""

Jaelyn H

""I learned a lot and my dog would start whining when we got close to the building because she was so excited to get inside and have treats! I really liked how Nick explained what a dog is thinking. His explanation of the "back" command was extremely helpful. Wouldn't change a thing.""

Pam S

""Nick was very direct and distilled information down to simple points. He communicated very clearly.""

Jenni I

""I just wanted to pass along how pleased we were with our training with our dog Joy. Our trainer, Nick, was fantastic and helped us meet all the goals we hoped to accomplish throughout the sessions. He was very knowledgeable, helpful, and easy to work with. Thanks again!""

Chris and Kelly D

""I have been meaning to reach out to you to thank you for your individualized help with Rivier on Sunday. While I know much of what you said I have been missing the mark with my wild pup. Your support meant a lot. I am looking forward to the rest of the 1.5 classes.""

Jodi N

"Nick was a great listener and understood how training is so emotional for the dog and the owner. I appreciate the time he took to understand the history of our Miga's anxious/reactive tendencies and also help translate dog behavior to me! I was given a concrete plan and tools to use to work on for our next session. "

Natalie

"Really love Tessa - first person to get an understanding of problem and she has immediate and long term things to do for improvement (and I've worked with a lot of different people) - she is great."

Annonymous

"Our family enjoyed coming to class every Saturday and appreciate Tessa taking the time to come to our home. We also can't thank her enough for the knowledge, guidance and compassion she instilled. It really made a difficult situation a lot less awful."

Serina H

"I honestly don't know what I would do without Jessica right now. She has quickly replied to all my emails with questions and has gone above and beyond to help me between sessions."

Kayla C

"I had a wonderful experience, I am very interested in trying out the other services the Canine Coach offers. Thank you coach Abby!!"

Karryn

"I am so grateful that Sam came out to work with us. We received a lot of great information to tackle the problem behaviors and he answered all of our questions thoroughly. I was worried we would not get much information in this initial consultation and his help with these issues exceeded my expectations. "

Anna O

"Abby did such a great job about helping us go into new dog introductions with the right mindset. Not only were they really empathetic to our concerns, I could tell that Abby really cared about the success of our dogs. I texted them progress, and I immediately got a response back with additional suggestions, which was over and above expectations. I would recommend Abby H to anyone!"

Kelsey S

"The teacher was insightful and provided wonderful help, If we needed more help, she would stop by and offer suggestions. What a positive teacher we looked forward to the class, and our dog Shadow learned so very much! Everyone who attended the class received excellent instruction and personal help! This instructor was positive, helpful, kind, respectful, what a wonderful experience she provided. She helped us to better understand our dog and her positive approach to training allowed us to see results! She made us feel like we belonged!! Thank You for providing such an experienced dog trainer!"

Jeff H

"She was awesome! Her calm and encouraging style was most welcomed!"

Karen E

"She was so kind and had a wonderful attitude! I am so glad Sadie was the one to teach us!"

Taylor

"Sadie is our favorite! Sadie has an enjoyable teaching style and always welcomes questions after class or via email. She makes helpful suggestions."

Laura S

"Best trainer I’ve ever worked with!"

Christina

"She explained everything in a way that made it easy to understand and be able to work with my husky, who gets very distracted! "

Billie K

"I just wanted to give your staff over at the Saint Paul location lots of praise. We enrolled our Boston Terrier , Gracie, in fit dogs classes September-November -ish and she loves it so much! They are always so kind to us and to her. We feel so confident that our sweet girl is in good hands when we leave her."

Alice L

"I wanted to let you know how wonderful Tami was. She brought an enthusiastic energy and was always willing to answer questions and offer helpful advice. She made me a better dog owner. I will definitely look for more classes to take. I think if my dog Archie McWiggles could talk he would say the same. Thanks"

Paul and Archie

"Clarissa did an excellent job. I was so pleased. I would recommend her to everyone. She was just so helpful"

Mary W

"Thank you for your help and advice in class. It has made a big difference. We've been working on heeling since the beginning of the year and until we attended your class it was still a struggle. Earlier this week Charley and I walked in a low distraction setting for about 40 minutes and I did not have to correct him once. I know this progress is not linear because the next day he played "I can't hear you" the whole walk! But I know he can do it and we will continue to work on the communication between us. You are a very gifted teacher. You have knowledge, patience and humor and your students are lucky to have you."

Heather & Charley M

"My dog and I both love going to classes at the Canine Coach. Tessa is incredibly approachable and kind. Tessa is so attuned to the needs of each dog/handler team and what success looks like for them. She provides insightful feedback that strengthens the confidence and the relationship within the team. Tessa has made an immeasurable impact on me and my dog. Keep doing what you're doing. "

Jay H

"We loved class and so did our puppy!"

Spencer L

"Sarah explained exercises well, repeated info, cited memorable examples, made self-deprecating comments about herself and her dogs, and was encouraging and respectful of us student teams.She explained things really well. She was easy to hear, she was animated and funny, and she reviewed what we learned before we left and again when we returned the following week."

Sue F

"Kerry is excellent and a great teacher. She was great at encouraging our group. I also liked how she shared personal experiences. Great interaction with the dogs too."

Kelly H

"We already see a difference in our dog's leash walking, which we've been struggling with for over a year. [Class] was great. We are planning to come back for more training at Canine Coach. Thank you!"

Liz K

"Boot camp has been going great! We are SO impressed with all the progress Alyssa has been able to make with Frankie in just two weeks! Frankie is so excited to go to “school” every morning, so I know she is being well taken care of while she’s there. Alyssa and Anika are so sweet and helpful! We are so looking forward to see how much more she learns in the next two weeks. "

Sara B

"We were SO appreciative of the welcoming environment provided in this class. It gave us a sigh of relief knowing it was a safe space where everyone could feel comfortable. Erin is wonderful. We had an incident in class and she handled it so calmly and didn’t “shame” us for having a hard moment. She’s amazing! "

Kennedy M

"I am grateful to have taken the number of classes with you that Tucker and I did. I appreciate that you always left me feeling hopeful when he has his “oh my” moments. We have taken the winter off from classes and spent more time in the house than was probably good. BUT ….We went to Omni Brewery on Sunday and Tucker sat in line inside for beverages, and stood in line outside at the Food Truck like a very well behaved boy. He (mostly) stayed “down” on his place mat while we were eating. A friend (90lb. Pit Bull he has played with a couple of times at Unlimited Hops and Hounds was at the next table and a big distraction.) He greeted other people well, and left other dogs alone when told “leave it.” What a very good boy!!! Our only mishap was a large French fry someone dropped in his pathway, while we were walking, and that went down his gullet before I could even say “leave it.” Lol."

Nancy D

"You all are so incredibly wonderful helping me/us in all the crazy scheduling and juggling with pupper schedules. I wanted you all to know that you are SO appreciated for all you do. Hopefully one of these days I can see you all in person :) Thank you all again, you have no idea how much it means when I screw up the schedule or Tim neglects to tell me what time he can/can’t take a pup, that you are there with the most cheerful messages to bail my sorry butt out :) HUGE hugs"

Sally F

"She was very approachable, engaging, and had a common sense approach. I was able to build confidence in both myself in training our dog, and in our dog himself."

Tom C

"She was patient and found ways to get each of our dogs to learn even though all our dogs had different behaviors we needed to work on."

Jasmine S

"The training programs work. We’ve done boot camp and are in reactive dog class now. I have already signed up for a second reactive dog class as she is going to need to repeat it"

Karen B

"Clarissa was fantastic. She did a great job helping us understand the visual cues of Takoda."

Brad F

"Sadie is so awesome and helpful. She has great tips and advise on how to tailor training to Stella"

Kayla D

"It is super helpful to have the in home training sessions after bootcamp so that you can practice in real environment. I thought Courtney was great and brought a lot of good ideas. She had a very encouraging approach and never made me feel like I was doing something wrong which I appreciated."

Jessica C

"Canine Coach has exceeded my expectations with the Fit Dog Program. It's such a good fit for Ox. Please extend my appreciation to Lucie and the staff."

Angie K

"Thank you, you guys are always so great to us :)"

Amber J

"Honestly, I don't know what we would do without you guys. Not only has all of the training that we've done from boot camps, to group training been so beneficial to first time dog owners (especially of a reactive puppy), but we absolutely adore FitDogs. Howie loves it. We can tell that the trainers care about him a lot and they go above and beyond all the time. FitDogs is more expensive than other "just let the dogs run around like crazy all day" daycares, but we find it to be incredibly worth the extra cost. Howie can be a reactive dog at times and so those traditional daycares just do not work for him at all. We just adore you all and so does Howie."

Janell S

"I sign Buck up for Fit Dog once a month. It is incredible how this program and your amazing staff members have built Buck's confidence. One of the highlights of my day is seeing Lucie at afternoon pick up. Her excitement of Buck's progress really shows how much she cares and how much she loves her job."

Mary B

"His experience in Fit Dogs has helped him improve his self confidence."

Carmen

"Otis is on week 7 of FIT dogs and we love it. I've told so many people about it... I hope a few of them become customers!"

Meagan M

"Chipper attended his first fit dogs day today and by all accounts he had a great time. We absolutely want to bring him back! Thank you for giving him an amazing day! Hearing about all he did makes me so happy!"

Angela T

"Love fit dogs and so does the doggo. The trainers are always friendly and accommodating"

Vanessa C

"That says a lot since Boomer loves everyone and everything at FIT except having to leave at the end of the day."

Joan V

"I love the personalized attention they give my dog. She loves! going there. She sleeps exhausted after a day there."

Sally R

"Zach and I adore the work you do with Major."

Jean N

"You and your staff are extremely awesome! Thanks so much!"

Yvette P

"I have recommended your classes and Fit Dog program to multiple dog owners. We've been so pleased with the training and the care given to Olive over the years. You really are a class act!"

Tracy T

"You were thoroughly prepared with a new program, tailoring each task and each day for each dog. You took extreme pride in the dogs' efforts and shared the specific accomplishments with the owner daily. You epitomize fun and friendly. This is a grand new program that I would endorse without hesitation. I sing your praises"

Carol A

"We brought our 3 year old cream Golden (whose energy has always been unlimited), and our 7 month old newf (who is not a ball of fire) to Fitdogs. What a GREAT place! Highly recommend it to others. Both dogs were happy and exhausted the entire next day! Trainers were on hand to explain what activities each dog did! The cream golden actually did dog yoga--I couldn't believe it! If you have active dogs, or just want to expose your dog to lots of new experiences, this program gets five stars. It's also the only dog facility I've ever been to where nobody was barking when we picked up or dropped off. Their energy must be really positive and calming!"

Dawn M

"This is just a note to let you know that Angus spent yesterday at Fit Dog and we think it's wonderful. It was so good for Angus. Angus is not a good fit for doggie day care or dog parks--he does better with smaller groups of dogs. This was perfect. Thank you for offering such a creative activity for dogs."

Laurie H

"I just wanted to send a quick note to say how thankful we are that you offer a Dog Camp for Kids!! Our two kids just completed the camp last week and cannot stop talking about it! The absolutely LOVED it and were disappointed when it ended. It was one of their favorite camps they have ever participated in and both learned an incredible amount in a short amount of time. Their confidence with dogs has grown as well as their knowledge about dogs and how to behave around them. They are already implementing things they have learned with our new puppy at home. The program, staff, and dogs were all fantastic. Coach Melanie was incredibly helpful and responsive and worked with us to make it work for our family. All of the other trainers/coaches we worked with were wonderful as well. We really appreciate it! Superb camp. Thank you, thank you!"

Leigh D

"Our sweet Capo took puppy classes at your St. Louis Park location (Jake was an awesome teacher) and because we were so impressed we enrolled our daughter, Ella, and Capo in the kids camp over the summer. Prior to the camp Ella was a bit timid around Capo and he wasn't great at listening to commands from her. She was so nervous for the first day of camp but I hoped it would be a good bonding experience for her and the puppy. By the end of the camp their relationship was transformed. It went from them not quite knowing how to interact with each other to a true friendship. Ella's confidence with Capo skyrocketed. She would tell him to sit...and he'd listen...down...and he'd listen. She finally felt like she had control over him which made their playtime much more enjoyable. I cannot even put into words how much their relationship changed in the one week they spent at camp. I am so incredibly thankful that you offer the camp and they plan to be back next year. They are truly best friends now and their relationship continues to grow closer...not even sure how that is possible. Ella is hands down Capo's favorite person. Thank you for all you do!"

Bryn W

"Logan loved the picture!! He had me print it right out so he could put it up in his room. I also wanted to let you know how much we appreciated being able to (in the 11th hour) sign up for/attend Dog Camp for Kids. Logan has been working through some severe anxiety issues and missed out on a lot of summer fun this year because of his fears -- to see how excited he was to go work with Dylan every day was truly amazing and wonderful for us to watch. We really appreciated both the camp and the way it worked for him to attend -- and Logan gained so much confidence and joy from the week -- you all did a WONDERFUL job!!"

Kim R

"Thanks so much for the awesome photos! Madison and Leya enjoyed the camp a lot and were both pooped out everyday when they got home."

Maggie L

"This is Hannah's most favorite camp of the entire summer! This was her third year and she still loves every part of it."

Anonymous

"We were really happy with this experience."

Anonymous

"As soon as camp ended, Beatrix asked, "Can I do it again??" This was a wonderful opportunity for her to work with dogs one-on-one. I know Bea would love to come back to camp someday soon. Thanks again for a wonderful experience!"

Anonymous

"Parker looked forward to camp every day! He enjoyed the sport part the best."

Anonymous

"Great camp! Excellent communication about weather/location changes. Well-planned, knowledgeable staff- fun! Thank you!"

Anonymous

"My son LOVED Dog Camp!!!! The only day of the week that he did NOT look forward to was the last day - - because he was so sad about saying "good-bye" to all of his new dog "friends!" :-)"

Anonymous

"I wish I could send him back next week for more! I am amazed at the bonding that took place between my child and my dog. This was very good for them! I honestly can't say enough great things about the experience."

Anonymous

"My daughter had a great week at camp...and so did our dog!"

Anonymous

"The camp is awesome. We have a physically strong hunting dog who is super birdie and doesn't walk nice on a leash. My daughter was very nervous about bringing him. The staff did a great job helping her grow more confident handling him. By the end of the week she was glad she brought him. She is more comfortable handling him and was happy she had such a confident and athletic dog to have in the camp."

Anonymous

"It was great, I would highly recommend!!!"

Anonymous

"I'm happy. My child is happy and loved to try out what she learned on just about any dog she meets."

Anonymous

"Favorite camp of the summer!"

Anonymous

"Both dog and child looked forward to the camp each day. The variety of activities, ability to be independent and encouragement of creativity were all positive factors."

Anonymous

"OMG! Beatrix loved going to camp each day! In fact, she wanted to get there as early as possible in order to spend the maximum amount of time with the dogs. And she loved working with Apollo."

Anonymous

"My daughter and dog LOVED it. They both learned a lot."

Anonymous

"He loved it. I asked him if it was one thumbs up or two, and he said "six hundred"!"

Anonymous

"Annika is still practicing the "tricks" and more importantly, her bond with our dog has truly been strengthened."

Anonymous

"Thanks so much for sending the photos and video! Naomi had a lot of fun, and I think Pipoca learned a lot. Naomi really wants to do an agility class with Pipoca."

Heather

"I feel the staff was particularly good at keeping things easy going, fun and stress free for the kids and the dogs. My son feels he has never had such a great experience at any camp or organized activity. I give a lot of credit to the staff for making the experience GREAT!"

Anonymous

"Kiya and Sadie bounded down the driveway today after camp - both very excited and anxious to share their morning. Such a GREAT camp! Count us in for next summer ;)"

Nicole G

"The instructors were very nice. I think we learned a lot. We both looked forward to it every day. I want to do it again next year."

Parker

"Thanks SO MUCH for the awesome photos of Zen, Tariku and Lulu. This is a great idea for a kid's camp-- I hope it continues!"

Vera W

"He had a great time and was always excited to tell us what he and Geordie had done at camp that day."

Anonymous

"Thank you!!! Laura (and Paxton) had a great week."

Ann T

"Great experience! One of the highlights of the summer!"

Anonymous

"He loved it! Thank you!"

Maggie Z

"Thanks so much, Melanie! Those are great to see. They loved the camp, I think they really bonded with Pete without me there! Nothing but great feedback from them. Thanks for your patience with Pete!"

Sara E

"She enjoyed it very much! Thank for the pictures- we love them!!!"

Angie O

"They had a good time; Jack was a huge hit! These are great, thank you Melanie."

Mark O

"Thank you so much for sharing these cute photos! Ethan absolutely loved his first Dog Camp experience last week, and he's already eager looking forward to his second week of Advanced Dog Camp later in August. He has his framed picture of himself and Apollo proudly displayed in his bedroom and is eagerly showing it off to all of our family and friends! Thank you all so much for a wonderful program!"

Wendy

"Thanks so much! They both had a great time!"

Anne

"Camp was very fun and exciting!"

Anonymous

"Thank you!!! They both enjoyed it."

Amy R

"Thank you for a really fantastic week for Isla and Ella. This camp is such a great idea! Definitely what Isla was most looking forward to all summer, and it did not disappoint! She has the framed photo of her and Ella on her bedroom door. Ella is listening to Isla for the first time since we got her in the fall, and though we still have to remind Isla to not smother Ella all the time, I feel like she is understanding dog behavior and reading signs so much better than before."

Karen S

"My child liked spending time with Reggae and Reggae enjoyed the chicken treats."

Anonymous

"My daughter Maggie and niece Katrina had a wonderful time at dog camp today! They can't stop talking about it!"

Amie O

"Thank you so much, Madi loved camp and her sister is now REALLY excited for her turn with Wallace in a few weeks"

Julie

"Penny and Ethan had an absolutely fantastic time this week. THANK YOU for making this experience so special and so fun. Other than playing video games at home, I've never seen Ethan so happy about an activity! The pictures and listening to Ethan's stories about the camp just make me smile :)."

Karin K

"Lucia so enjoyed dog camp. It was the highlight of her summer so far!"

Mary S

"Thanks for a great camp - ... arguably the best run camp Emma has ever been too. I am thoroughly impressed! Also, I don't know if Dodge was just tired this morning, but the best attention during a walk ever- good for kids and dogs!"

Carrie

"Maia had such a wonderful time with Reggae and will never forget her time at this camp. It was very, very special. Melissa was so welcoming and kind to share her lovely Reggae!"

Nicole H

"Beatrix had such a great time at camp -- it's all she can talk about! Many thanks to you and the other wonderful instructors who make it all happen!"

Kelly H

"All my dog-parent friends, I highly recommend The Canine Coach for any and all training, and now there is another convenient location. Consider them for your pooch training and activities."

Amy P

"I just want to extend my sincere thanks to everyone I have worked with at Canine Coach - Audrey is doing so much better at listening and obeying commands and I so much appreciate the leadership, help and flexibility you guys have offered us!"

Sarah F

"We love your organization, amazing!"

Gail M

"With any dog-related question, I always start with you all at the Canine Coach...there is literally nobody that I trust more."

Chad S

"Thank you for being such an honorable organization. Your candor and help make me happy that I chose you folks to help me learn to train Sunny."

Debra H

"I am quite happy with my experiences with all of your coaches. You are an awesome group. Thank you for all you do."

Diane J

"Love Canine Coach! All my pups have been through classes"

Karyl H

"I can't tell you how happy I have been with the classes I have taken with you guys. My relationship with my dog is so amazing and it is because I learned to understand her from amazing trainers. I tell people all the time to take classes with you guys. I'm looking forward to this last class! "

Emily E

"I wouldn't have anything but a rescue dog! Took my furry wild child to Canine Coach. Even the Vet couldn't believe he was the same dog after we completed the class there."

Mary M

"She is very empathetic and makes you feel seen and understood. She is very skilled with people as well as being skilled with dogs. "

Angie S

"Had a blast!! We learned a lot and are practicing what we learned. [Tessa] knows her business."

Neil B

"I appreciate how direct Tessa is. No sugar coating. I knew exactly what O should or should not be doing and how to do it. I appreciate her trainer accountability. And I appreciated her pace. We got a lot done in a short amount of time."

Nikki

"Tessa- Cannot thank you enough for the work you put in with Rosemary. We’ve continued to see progress and her confidence level is so much higher (sometimes too confident even!). Today we had a pipe cleaner come and it honestly is proof that she is THRIVING. We prepped her with a lick mat and soft music, had her in her favorite room where she could still see him from a window, but wasn’t actually near him at all and then we kind of just held our breath. And Tessa, holy smokes. She was fine. No shaking. No hiding. No accidents. Only a small reaction to the noise of his machine, but tail wasn’t tucked or anything. I think back to this summer when you agreed that she would need to leave the house with one of us when we had service work done on the home, so this truly is a win for us. We are infinitely grateful to you for teaching us and her how to cope. Thank you for everything!"

Morgan, Mitch, & Rosemary

"She made it fun for human and canine"

Hope T

"She was very observant of all the puppies, made it feel like 1 on 1 "

Natasha H

"[Class] was the highlight of our week! [Tami] was so fun and easy to talk to."

Jaelyn H

"What a great place to bring our new dog to learn a few things. I will always go through CC going forward!"

Paul R

"She was an amazing trainer, unlimited praise. She was incredibly helpful and skilled."

Louie M

"I was really nervous but had worked with Clarissa for an in-home appt already and she was SO helpful, welcoming, and nonchalant about King's enthusiasm - it made us feel like we were a part of the group and all there to learn, not a distraction from everyone else's learning! She is amazing!"

Maja I

"Clarissa is awesome. She is so friendly and excited with the dogs and she shows you what you need to do of you are struggling."

Kerry O

"Clarissa is amazing. All of the advice she gave us worked perfectly. She is a genius. We have already recommended her to our friends. She far exceeded our expectations. "

Joe

"Clarissa is so patient and encouraging. The training method she’s taught us so far has been so useful and have helped our lives significantly. We are learning great habits (integrating the training in our everyday life) and it has really helped us feel hopeful with improving our dog’s behavior. It is really helping me build confidence as well. I would definitely recommend personal training from canine coach to my friends who have dogs with reactive issues."

Chiho C

"Absolutely LOVE her and cant wait to start obedience training with her! I would recommend Clarissa to anyone and everyone. She was so polite and understanding of our situation. She answered my million questions. I felt way more confident with our issues (resource guarding towards the kids) And we have been working with our dog since and he's gotten so much better. "

Tina N

"I just have to say that Coach Clarissa was really REALLY good. Would highly recommend. :)"

Ashley V

"Very upbeat and personable approach. Clarissa really knows her stuff and you could tell she really loved the dogs!"

Jennifer F

"Very down-to-earth, friendly approach. She always was positive and didn't make you feel bad if your dog acted up. Also, she has a loud, clear voice and is easy to hear and follow. She's the best trainer I've encountered at CC and we'd done three other classes with our (now older) other dog."

Anonymous

"We had so much fun! And I hate driving but it was worth the drive from White Bear Lake to SLP!"

Emily L

"She’s a dog whisperer. She could relate to any of the puppies in the class. And their owners."

Mark & Janice P

"I've been practicing lots of door greetings w Sunny like you recommended. People are saying they already see improvement! You're amazing!!"

Sarah L

"We are looking forward to 1.5 and Amanda, our coach, has been truly amazing. Your classes have been a huge help to us, and we appreciate everything you have done for us, and want to continue to support you and our dog's education. Thank you"

Becca D

"Just wanted to send you a note to thank you again for the great session you did with Pearl last week! You provided really helpful information in a really kind, easy to understand way. We are glad to have your suggestions to begin implementing with Pearl! Thanks again!"

Carley K

"This morning on our walk, Mozzie ran into a dog in the neighborhood who he really dislikes. He walked past the dog by my side, without lunging or growling back like usual, wagging his tail while I just talked to him calmly through it. It was so amazing!!! I was really skeptical that a class could help my dog but the complete 180 I’ve seen in Mozzie makes me wish we would have done this years ago! This new bond between us is going to make us even better pet parents and Moz will enjoy his life with us even more! Thank you so much for what you do, in only a few short weeks it’s changed our lives! "

Danielle, Nick, & Mozzie S.

"Alyssa and the whole team provided such an overwhelmingly positive experience for both Teddy and his family. Alyssa was approachable, friendly, very skilled in her training method and overall, did a FANTASTIC job with Teddy. I can say that he is a much better listener and has greatly improved his manners at home and on walks. I tell people it was like falling in love with Alyssa at first treat and was all in for the duration of the 4 weeks. Really - he couldn't wait to leave for school every morning. We were so impressed that we are bringing Teddy back to her for the Advanced Off Leash Recall Boot Camp in July."

Michele F

"She was kind and loved Emerald, but was firm and direct. She’s amazing!"

John M

"We're very happy with Tater's Boot Camp experience so far. Alyssa is great and we're always amazed at Tater's learning when we have our in person sessions. He's doing well at home too - never as good as with Alyssa, but he's getting there. He goes happily everyday which gives us great peace of mind that he's being loved as well as taught. "

Cath and Mike P

"It's been amazing so far! We are super impressed with the progress Mabel has made and the trainers have been sooo helpful. It's been wonderful!"

John B

"Oscar's training is going well.Alyssa has been great to work with and she's been giving me some good strategies to help train a rambunctious six month puppy!"

Dana

"Zoey has been having a blast at boot camp I know she misses it on the weekends haha. Its so fun to see how excited she is to get there in the morning. The first few days she definitely was reluctant and scared to go in as she can be pretty shy/nervous. And now she cries the whole way there and runs past me to get to the door so that makes me feel really good."

Hanna

"We had two trainers and they were both great! I can't remember the name of the second one who took over halfway through, but they were both friendly, knowledgeable, and approachable. Sadie was fun and kind of goofy, it definitely made the class more engaging. The second trainer was more straightforward, but she had great tips for improvements. Two different styles, but I enjoyed them both. They were both great. I would take a class from either of them again. No improvement needed. In fact we are taking another class with Sadie in September. "

Anonymous

"I have to let you know how much I enjoyed Coach Melanie's class. Until the last night of class I thought she had been teaching the class for years. She immediately recognized when a dog was struggling and coached their human to help the dog to be successful. There were several reactive dogs, including mine, in the class and she made sure we all felt welcome. It was fun for my dog - she loved going to class."

Susan S

"I just wanted to share some feedback on The Agility for Fun course Leo and I completed with Melanie last Wednesday. She did a wonderful job with all humans and dogs. Leo and I had such a great experience. She let all dogs be themselves without judgment. It was so much fun learning yet we were focused and well guided by her. I was surprised to hear Melanie say it was the first class she had instructed. She is clearly a natural! Thanks for having her on your Team."

Angie G

"I LOVE Lucie! I sign Buck up for Fit Dog once a month. It is incredible how this program and your amazing staff members have built Bucks confidence. One of the highlights of my day is seeing Lucie at afternoon pick up. Her excitement of Buck’s progress really shows how much she cares and how much she loves her job. "

Mary B

"Thank you, you guys are always so great to us :)"

Amber J

"She was funny. Real. Talked about real life situations. "

Sarah A

"Their pacing was very good. There wasn’t much dead time and they didn’t seem to have to rush through things."

Erica K

"Sarah was a joy to work with. I would absolutely take another class from her."

Haley N

"I am thrilled by what I learned already...we adopted Lileth in Oct and we had her about four weeks and were struggling w/ potty-trained (at ten months). She didn't cue me at the door... and after our first class I used the "simple say and YES" method, and improved the treats and my enthusiasm (read = hot dog pieces and sounding a lot like Meg Ryan in "when Harry met sally" w/ the yes) and within two days she got it! Since class she has only had one accident. For me this was worth the cost of the class! She just needed stronger motivation/reinforcement! Thank you."

Melissa G

"Sarah has a really great approach--super knowledgeable and helpful and understanding of the frustrations, as well as the joys, of puppyhood. Sometimes I went into class frustrated with puppy behaviors like biting, and when I left class I felt better--more patient with stuff puppies are going to do, and more capable of handing it. So appreciated!"

Nancy B

"She was able to give instruction for dogs who were at differing levels. She encouraged us to practice and train where we are at and was able to give me more challenging tasks for my dog who was more focused than others."

Amanda N

"She was very patient and offered tips in real time."

Jason M

"Sami was great! High energy, fun and encouraging. "

Jane A