3 Best Dog Training in Minneapolis, MN

My puppy Dottie and I just finished all three levels of Go Anywhere Dog obedience. This place is unlike most training centers as the trainers seriously commit to the concept that training should allow dogs and their owners to feel comfortable bringing their dogs… well.. anywhere. Because of this ethos, the classes stress socialization over strict obedience. In addition to basic obedience, the trainers teach owners how to read their dogs in social situations. For example, Dottie loves to play with all dogs, but she exhibits certain behaviors that communicate submissiveness, which can cause other dogs to see her as a target for aggression. I wouldn’t have learned this about my dog at most other training centers. Another detail we benefit from is rug training. Dottie has learned her rug is a safe space and a place where she should stay. I’m excited to see how this training translates when patio season opens in the spring. All trainers: Emily, Ashley and Jodi bring compassion, patience, love of all dogs and keen knowledge to each class. If there were more classes available to take with Go Anywhere, we would certainly register for them.

Go Anywhere Dog offers a great platform for dog training. Jody and Ashley are extremely knowledgeable, make classes fun, and my pup Larry absolutely loves going there. Puppy socialization and Life Skills 101 (which we just finished) are geared towards giving you all the tools on how to train your dog the standard commands, plus some fun ones that make your dog look like an absolute boss. They give you tools to ensure your dog will come when called and important tidbits about how your dog thinks that will make you a better handler. Last, but certainly not least, they provide controlled and supervised socialization, which truly sets up your dog to "go anywhere" with you and is so hard to replicate. I 100% recommend Go Anywhere, they truly love what they do and are amazing at it.

My pup and I just finished the 101 class and are on to the next level. The team of instructors at Go Anywhere Dog is amazing to work with - they are patient, knowledgeable, encouraging and eager to pass on their wisdom. I'm so pleased with the progress my pup and I have made together. Each skill we've learned is broken down into easy to follow and easy to achieve steps, both at home and in the classroom. I'd highly recommend this school for anyone looking both socialize and train their dog for real life situations.

James has been absolutely incredible! This has been the most life-changing experience I’ve ever had. My dog, Beto (a 100lb Vizsla mix), was extremely dog-reactive, would charge at people who caught him by surprise, whine all the time for attention, and demand that I play with him. I felt like I owed him all of my time, when in reality, that wasn’t the case. I’ve cried countless times when it would get so overwhelming to go on a walk and have him pull me across the street because he saw a dog he wanted to react to. After just one training session, he stopped whining and demanding my attention. He has not lunged at a dog or person once, and his demeanor has completely changed. He no longer jumps up at guests who come to my house, and he has learned to respect my personal space. I cannot thank James enough.

I could not have had a better experience with this team! My dog Beau was a rescue adoption, and he had significant anxiety and aggression issues. Michael came directly to our home, listened to our concerns, and worked with me to create a plan to help everyone, including Beau, feel safe and secure. I gained a whole new perspective surrounding a dog’s behavior. It was well worth the price for peace of mind knowing we are on the right path with the right tools. Thank you.

Michael did a great job walking us through the process to practice the role-playing to ensure that we could properly train our German Shepherd. He was patient and very clear and instructions and I think we are in a good place moving forward.