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Hannah Waggoner: Beyond pleased with our experience with K9SF & trainer Milo. Our dog went for their 2 week Board & Train + 2 at home sessions and it’s made a world of a difference. Our dog was very reactive with other dogs and Milo helped her work through her triggers and give her & us peace of mind. We went from not being able to walk across the street from dogs to actually walking calmly AND she’s even made a few doggie friends. Our dog’s anxiety has decreased significantly and we’ve received tons of compliments from friends and family on her newfound peaceful nature.I cannot recommend Milo & team enough, it was worth EVERY penny. Thank you x1000.

Amanda Hatling: I have a three year old 70 lbs. hound/terrier mix who is leash reactive, highly intelligent, highly energetic and very sensitive. We have utilized several Twin Cities based training programs in the last two years. One-on-one, boot camp, groups, board and train - we've done it all. I worked with Milo and the K9SF team for three months and made more progress in those three months than I had in the previous two years. My dog passed the Canine Good Citizen test before we even finished our training bundle. Milo and his team are very well informed, they understand dogs at a psychological level and they helped me to better understand my dog in a way that has literally changed our lives. I am incredibly grateful and *highly recommend* their program to anyone looking to make behavior changes or just have a better relationship with your dog. Save your money, I've done the research for you. K9SF is what you need.

Alexa Kaplan: fear aggression had been progressively worsening over time. There were many incidents triggering this

Sadie N: I have had an awesome experience with K9SF so far. I bought a 6 session package for obedience training and my dog has noticeably improved. Milo is excellent and a super nice person. Very glad he was recommended!

Nathan Malone: Selecting Sarah Bostock and K9SF to work with my dog and myself has been one of the best decisions ever. I did a ton of research and had several consultations with a lot of trainers before selecting K9SF to be our trainers. Sarah and the team are extremely professional, friendly, easy to speak with and they go above and beyond. I also don't think you'll find a trainer near as qualified as Sarah is with her education and professional background. Their training facilities are also easily the cleanest I've seen as well. My pup absolutely LOVES the team at K9SF and when he catches on that we're going to see Sarah he gets so incredibly excited. The progress was evident immediately and we have purchased several packages now and don't regret it.I guarantee if you do your homework, you'll end up working with K9SF. I can't recommend Sarah and the team enough!

Gabriella: We went to K9SF after we were at our wits end on our dogs sudden reactivity switch with some dogs. We had previously done trainings with trainers who teach positive reinforcement only and knew we needed a different approach with our dog, Juni. Our big problem was she started getting reactive if really excited or uptight dogs tried to approach her. People told us “oh that’s just how it goes when they get older or oh that’s a cattle mix for ya”.After the consultation, I knew we’d gone to the right place. We signed up for ten sessions and we used them up over the course of three months to give us enough time to practice at home in between sessions.She is a much calmer dog, we learned how to manage situations better in ways that help her and don’t make it worse. We also learned how to pivot and outsmart our brilliant working dog.Milo was awesome to work with and had another trainer, Ashley, join with other dogs in a few sessions to help train her out of reactivity behaviors around dogs approaching us that we found ourselves in.She is such a better dog because of it. She looks to me for guidance on walks so much more. Their suggestion was to try pack training post graduation for more desensitization training and that’s what we will do! Thank you again ♥️

Laura Heinmiller: We sent our puppy Coco there for the 4 week program and we were very happy with our experience. Coco came home a much better listener. I really feel like our family has all the tools we need to be successful! We would highly recommend their academy!

Yvonne Tollman: had great results with my dog. Not only did my dog's behaviors improve greatly, but Milo also shared a lot of helpful tips that allowed me to improve my skills with my dog as well!

Kelly Norton: Milo was absolutely wonderful working with our dachshund, Ares. He gave updates and Ares really seemed to enjoy working with him. The facility was very nice and we appreciate the continued support for us on our training journey. Thank you to the K9SF team!

Tyler Mills: Did the 2 week board and train for our rescue Marvin. He came back structured. We gained the tools to keep up with his training and plan on fostering this lovely dog!

David Anderson: K9SF took my traumatized, distant, and scared dog and brought back her playful pre-trauma self, and we had a blast in the process. Taking Freyja to them for help was one of the best decisions I've made in my life, and not to brag or anything, but I've made a lot of good decisions. One or two, at least.I adopted Freyja, a young German Shepherd, almost 3 years ago, and she was a lovable goofball. But a little over a year ago, she was bitten by another dog and became different, no longer the playful bundle of energy she'd been. She was scared of dogs and mechanical noises and would turn back from walks just a block from home, frantically pulling and doing everything she could to avoid going further. She hid under tables and beds when she saw me with a leash. When lawnmower season started she stopped voluntarily going outside at all except after dark, and even in the house couldn't relax. I can viscerally remember doing dishes one day when a lawnmower started next door. Freyja bolted into the kitchen and wedged herself between my legs and the sink cupboard, shaking like she was having a seizure.I tried for months to help her on my own. We'd make progress for a while, but then something new would freak her out and we'd be back to where we started, or worse. Luring with toys and treats had long since stopped working, as had going on new walking routes and to new parks. After a few times at a location she'd develop a new fear and deteriorate and I'd have to find somewhere new. I ran out of tricks and locations—one of the downsides of having an intelligent dog is you have to be intelligent to outsmart them, and I, sadly, found myself the loser in a battle of wits.I eventually found K9SF and spoke with Milo about Freyja and training goals. He gave me confidence he knew his stuff and understood Freyja's specific issues and I signed up for 10 sessions.My positive impression only increased at our first session. Milo is both a dog-person and a people-person and Freyja and I took to him immediately. He catered to where I was at—if I knew a bit about something, he'd let me tell what I knew, correcting anything I had wrong and adding anything I'd missed; if I didn't know something at all, he'd explain what I needed to start with and add more as it became relevant. I'm an inquisitive person and Milo not only humored me but encouraged me to ask questions.After several sessions, another trainer, Nat, joined to walk, play with, or make bark another dog nearby while Milo worked with Freyja and me. They always had a good number of dogs to work with, so Freyja was exposed to a variety each session. Milo quickly identified the kinds Freyja had the most and least trouble with and would select the next based on how she was doing, whether she needed a break or to be challenged. We then moved outdoors with a few more distractions, then to busy parks with dogs, people, and wildlife, in addition to the half-dozen dogs they brought to each session.Progress was faster than I could have dared hope. After just a few sessions, I decided to add on 8 more. Freyja was beginning to break out of her shell and be playful again, and Milo, along with the results we were seeing and the insight he provided, motivated me to work harder and avoid frustration when we'd hit a roadblock. After 10 sessions, I was ecstatic with the progress. After 18, things were better than I could have imagined possible in such a short time. Our last session was in Loring Park with dogs all around. Freyja was on a long leash listening obediently and walking at my side, completely relaxed—herself again, but a much better trained version of herself.As summer arrived and with it lawnmowers and dogs out in yards barking as we walk by, Freyja began to show a little of her old anxiety, but with the foundation of training she developed and the skills and knowledge I learned from K9SF, we've been able to work through it on our own.I am so happy that Freyja is better and I will be forever grateful to Milo, Nat, and K9SF. If Freyja could speak, I know she'd say the same.

Scott: is an extremely talented dog trainer. He has worked with our German Shepherd

Lisa Neary: as a rescue at the age of about 5 years. His anxiety was off the charts and taking him on walks was extremely stressful. K9SF did an intake assessment over a video call and recommended 3 weeks.They handled everything. George stayed at Downtown Dogs for the duration and we got daily updates on his progress, including photos which I REALLY appreciated. Sarah was his trainer and she was A+.At first it seemed like a big investment , but honestly it was worth every penny to have a dog who doesn’t bark and growl at every passerby now. He can also finally ride in the car without losing his freaking mind. He seems way happier and less anxious. He truly feels like a different dog in many ways.I highly recommend this company. They are experts at what they do. It’s honestly some of the best money we’ve ever spent. Very grateful to Sarah and the whole team there.

Bonnie “Bonnie” Lee: Great new facility

Dawn M. Fish: Excellent! We have 2 German Shepherds we've brought to them and are very pleased.

Santina U: I originally scheduled time with another company to do private training, but when the trainer didn't show up for our appt I decided to looked at K9SF. Sam reached out and scheduled an hour long consultation to really gather info about my dog and her needs. He recommended a 2 week board and train and I also purchased 2 follow up in home training sessions. I immediately received calendar invites as well as text and email reminders prior to every appt. Sam was awesome! For the two weeks my girl Mae was in his care, I got daily in depth emails on her training and progress, along with a few photos. The follow up sessions were great too as it help to focus on things she still needed work on, as well as help me learn what I was doing wrong. Can't recommend Sam or K9SF enough!

Nicolas Etcheverry: , etc. Sarah and Milo are incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and professional, and we'd recommend their team to anyone in need of dog training. We learned so much, and owe a lot of Paul's development

Tara: This is the best puppy training business in town. When I got my standard bernedoodle we tried three different training programs and none of them worked for my dog. I found that in all of the others that my dog would not focus on any of the training cause all he wanted to do was play, and it was impossible to get him to sit still for more than 30 seconds. But with Go Anywhere Dogs they truly understand how dogs think and what they need at different stages of development. My favorite aspect of Go Anywhere Dogs was that the puppies were allowed plenty of play time between training exercises. This meant that my dog could focus on me when it was time to practice, and by the time we got home he would be absolutely wiped out from all the playing. All the trainers there are wonderful as well, and are so incredibly helpful with identifying what your dog needs. This place was recommended to me by my veterinarian, and now I recommend it to everyone I know.

Sarah Ellis: I would recommend Go Anywhere Dog to anyone looking for guidance in training their puppy! I love the approach of off-leash classes, learning to trust your dog to stay engaged with you while still getting plenty of socialization time. I was shocked as how quickly my puppy picked up the training - I attribute this to the method of teaching and how much fun he has in classes. Don't hesitate to sign up! The trainers are so helpful, kind, and really use your dog's psychology to teach.

Jennifer Petersen: Jody and her team are incredible! We have learned a tremendous amount about why dogs behave the way they do and are so grateful for the wonderful training for our dog. I was beyond thrilled to find a place where we didn’t have to rely on some outdated and questionable techniques to have the best Go Anywhere Dog!

Zach Dawson: We enrolled our puppy, Maui, in Puppy and Me and all the Life Skills classes at GAD. Maui learned a ton and had a lot of fun, and so did we! Ashley and Emily are terrific trainers. They were always helpful with any questions we had, even if they didn't pertain to the class, and Maui was always so excited to see them. We highly recommend GAD! We will be on the lookout for more GAD opportunities in the future.

Mike Hoyt: we were trained to manage dog behavior with very old school

Allison Justin: I can’t say enough great things about Jody & Go Anywhere Dog.If you’re looking for a place where your dog can get socialization, activity, and quality instruction, look no further.We tried countless other trainers with our first dog, and our vet recommended Go Anywhere Dog. We’ve been so impressed with how far our Mia has come in such a short time! Jody & Ashley worked with us 1:1 when she noticed our Mia showing signs of anxiety & fear. They gave us tips to help her feel brave, and now our girl is on to Life Skills 301! 🙏 🎓

Jessica Dauer: that we had been training on our own, but still had some issues with leash reactivity & over excited greetings that we just couldn’t resolve. We decided it would be worth trying some private sessions, and we are blown away by the results!! With just 6 sessions with Emily, we saw major improvements in Harry’s overall excitement levels, jumping to greet, and leash reactivity. Now we can enjoy walks without having to dread seeing another dog and have guests over with no stress. Even just halfway through the sessions we had friends and family already commenting on how much better Harry’s greetings were! Aside from the success of the training, we felt so lucky to get to meet Emily! She’s extremely friendly and personable, and immediately makes you feel comfortable. There’s absolutely no judgement from her end, and she does a great job of sharing her wealth of training and dog knowledge during each session. We felt so much more educated and equipped to continue working with Harry after our sessions were over thanks to Emily’s help.We went back and forth for a long time trying to decide if private training was worth the cost, but now we wish we would have done it sooner. This was truly the best investment! Thank you, Emily!!

Kirsten Lakso: Go Anywhere Dog classes are FUN, and I'm totally impressed by what my puppy and I have been able to learn together. We plan to go through the whole range of courses offered by GAD!

lauri ordway: Clem's big brother, Jax was happy when Clem and I started puppy training. We began at a different puppy school. We did not like it very much at all but by a stroke of luck, we found GOANYWHEREDOG as a pair of disappointed dropouts. I want a GOANYWHEREDOG. Clem wants to be a GOANYWHEREDOG. These classes give me hope of success. The pups play together off leash, learning how to be playful, curious and yet somehow civil to each other. Clem had a tough start to life and has fears, is shy and needs my lap often, he has been supported, understood and his behavior is being explained to me. He has learned sit, down, stay and peekaboo. Mostly he is learning the world is a safe space and he is accepted by peeps and pups alike. We are on to our next set of classes and we are ecited to learn and do more together. lauri ordway

Karin Lund: We have worked with Jody with two dogs now and have nothing but fantastic things to say about her! She is truly a miracle worker with dogs! Our first dog had a lot of fears and socialization issues, and through classes and private training Jody really improved her quality of life. Now we are going through the puppy classes with our new dog and are loving it! Our puppy has made tremendous progress in just 5 weeks. If you want a dog to be a great family member, GAD is the place to go. We tried other obedience classes, but none are as thoughtful or as loving as Jody’s classes. She really focuses on helping your dog be happy and well behaved and that’s all you want with a furry family member!

Julie Underwood: I’ve taken 3 classes, and they’ve all been great! My pup is definitely more confident and has gained really important skills. Jody is also just awesome!

Caitlin Rathbone: The trainers at Go Anywhere Dog are experts! Their personalized approach, knowing each dog by name, and pinpointing specific areas for improvement, make every class exceptional. Highly recommend

Susan Del Monte: Emily and Ashley are the dynamic duo of dog training! They make it fun and easy!

Mary Jacobs: . It’s a super great value for five weeks of class! The classes are small, and you get a lot of basic dog-parenting information throughout. We’re so happy we found Go Anywhere Dog and look forward to taking 301 this spring!

Mindy Benton: Our puppy has just "graduated" from basic 101 training. We also use Emily at home for additional guidance. The classes and Emily's have provided really awesome guidance for day to day and minute to minute training tips. Go Anywhere Dog uses a very positive, reinforcing type training that seems to click with the dogs. Next step 201!

Mathew Steichen: Good class training class, instructor and assistant were very helpful.

Bethany Hirschi: Сегодня у нас была первая встреча с Бри, и она была просто невероятной и такой доброй! Она определенно знает свое дело, и мы будем проводить с ней еще много занятий!

S Wolfson: Я не могу сказать достаточно хороших слов о Фредди. Его философия, общение и нежность по отношению к собакам — это именно то, что я искал. Всего через три сеанса у меня появилась совершенно другая собака, потому что теперь я понимаю, что она мне говорит, и как я могу лучше реагировать так, чтобы это имело для нее смысл. Фредди позаботился о том, чтобы мы с моей собакой были сильной командой и строили основы наших отношений, чтобы мы были более гармоничны друг с другом. Я с нетерпением жду возможности снова выгулять свою собаку! Спасибо, Фредди, и когда я в следующий раз заведу щенка, ты будешь моим первым!

Amy Robinson: Отличный тренинг, основанный на отношениях!

Lindsay Freese: Я совершенно не понимал, как решать проблемы с моей 7-летней собакой-спасателем, которая становилась все более реактивной во время прогулок. Фредди вмешался и немедленно начал анализировать причины ее реакции и снабжать нас необходимыми инструментами для решения ситуации. Терпение Фредди было поразительным, и вместо того, чтобы просто говорить нам, что делать, он продемонстрировал, что позитивная и эффективная трансформация наших щенков достижима. Я благодарен за новые инструменты и уверенность, которую нам дал Фредди. Благодаря его руководству мы теперь с уверенностью ходим на прогулки.

Trace Combs: Не могу не порекомендовать эту компанию. Я имел удовольствие работать с Фредди, чтобы помочь моей собаке облегчить защиту ресурсов и тревожную агрессию. Я пробовал несколько других дрессировщиков собак, но безуспешно, никто, похоже, не понимал причину проблемы и часто предлагал поверхностные исправления, которые никогда не приживались и не ухудшали ситуацию. Во-первых, моя собака обычно очень сдержанна по отношению к мужчинам, и я часто предупреждаю людей, что она не будет приближаться к ним хотя бы на несколько визитов. Фредди заставил мою собаку спокойно болтаться рядом с ним через 15 минут после встречи с ней. После двух занятий Фредди дал мне знания и инструменты, необходимые для лучшего общения с моей собакой. Во время этого процесса я несколько раз чуть не плакал от того, какое облегчение я почувствовал, наконец, добившись прогресса и поняв своего щенка. Мы видим удивительный прогресс каждый день, и теперь, когда мы чувствуем себя достаточно подготовленными, чтобы разговаривать с нашей собакой так, как она понимает, и избегать агрессивных ситуаций, с нашей семьи сняли огромный стрессовый груз. 1000 звезд.

Carolina Martinez: Фредди очень помог мне выяснить, что моя собака Паркер просто хочет общаться и здороваться с людьми. Он помог мне лучше понять Паркер и ее потребности, одновременно повысив мою уверенность в наших способностях.

L G: Фредди был терпеливым и проницательным консультантом для нашей 9-летней собаки. Кто знал, что она действительно хотела быть социальной бабочкой? Мы перестали прятаться в кустах от других собак и стали уверенно гулять вместе. Спасибо!

Betsy Symmes: Они учат владельцев не меньше, если не больше, чем щенки.

Maureen Tubbs: to just tell us what to do. Enter Freddie! Freddie gave us real life, real-time practical strategies that we could immediately put into practice. He made it simple, but still explained the "why"

Greg Hindy: We were so lucky to work with Freddie. Our dogs, together for five years, suddenly started fighting, and then fighting more, and more and more, until it became a stress spiral of snarls and cuts and hurt feelings. We were horrified at the idea that our family was going to be broken over what seemed to be an unprovoked disagreement between two dogs that had been best friends. Instead, Freddie helped us understand what was going on. He was incredibly observant and was able to read the dogs' personalities very quickly. It was like therapy for the whole family. After three sessions, we saw major improvements. Honestly, it turned the whole experience into an educational journey that made us better dog owners and people in general. Freddie was extremely professional and did not at all attempt to sell us on more sessions than we needed. Freddie is as honest and dependable as they come. Also, YDBF was the most responsive dog training group, reading over my long description of our situation and specifically recommending we work with Freddie, and then he also spoke with us over the phone before our first session. This was expensive, we are poor grad students, and yet it was SO worth every penny. Thank you Freddie!

Angel Philipp Cosmic Traveler: Awesome, we are in our second set of classes.

Yvonne Forsythe: Freddie is amazing! He has taught us so much about connecting with our dog in three sessions. He has an amazing sense of what the dog needs and what we need for overall happiness in our pack. Freddie truly has a gift!

Jim Hanson: Freddie came to our house and in the first 10 minutes taught me about 10 things I was doing wrong. He not only told me a better way to work with my dogs, but explained why and how the dogs perceived it. That helped me so much in my way of dealing with the dogs, and their training has taken a quantum leap in the right direction because of it. If you are looking to train your dog, this is the way to go. Thank you, Freddie!!

Blanca Martinez Gaviña: Working with Freddie was a transformative experience, not only for our dog but also for us as owners/partners in crime. We learned about our pup's behavior and how to support his growth while maintaining a healthy developmental environment. Freddie was thoughtful, and caring and showed immense passion when working with us. We will take his learnings and continue to strive for better outcomes. We cannot recommend Freddie and Your Dog's Best Friend enough!

Tara Bannow: My husband and I are having an issue with our dog freaking out on walks, so Neil came over and quickly gave a good assessment of why it happens. More importantly, he gave us practical training advice to not only prevent the freakouts, but to help our dog improve his behavior more broadly. He taught us very simple things I had never thought of but will be easy to add to our routine. It turns out our dog is a fast learner, we just didn’t understand the proper way to teach him. Neil explained things clearly and adapted his advice to our specific environment. He didn’t seem rushed at all and was very pleasant to be around. Would highly recommend him!

Sophie Kasahara: Our dog Rydell has been completely transformed since working with Adam and Neil! Even our friends and family have noticed a difference! They worked hard to understand her unique personality and offered tailored exercises and practices to help build her confidence. We are able to have people over again and she plays super well with our neighbors dogs now! We will always recommend them to our friends!

Candida Carrillo: I've taking classes at this facility for over 29 years. It is a great place to train.

Catherine Juul: Bonus: applying their same methodology to teaching our lil' Yorkie mix to be a circus lion for Halloween worked like a charm!!

Madeline Barclay, PMP: TCOTC has far exceeded my expectations. The guidance, care, and support has been outstanding. The time spent before drop off/pickup with the trainer is invaluable and unexpected. It's not a 60 second task of grabbing your dog, you actually learn about their day and go home with insights and tips to continue the work.

Sonya Hernandez: My partner and I are now a proud dog family. This place has been a wonderful place to learn and meet other dog lovers.

Maryam Ali: As a first time puppy owner this class was exactly what we needed! Great homework assignments and great instructors. It helps to understand how dogs think. My puppy had so much fun playing with the other puppies!Thank you

Joe K: I had a very good experience with the instructor!

Melody Oaks: Just started the Tweeners class and I’m very impressed. The trainer is amazing - I know a fair amount about dog training but my pup and I still both came away with so many valuable skills to put into practice right away.

Shawn Owen: Great help with training

Becky Sheldon: Fantastic dog obedience training, plus more advanced classes for agility, therapy dog, etc.

Sarah Jo Wojciechowski-Prill: Extremely knowledgeable staff

Emily Juelich: We have brought all 3 of our dogs to TCOTC and have always had an amazing experience. We really appreciate everyone who works there!

Sheri Stewart: ! They use positive reinforcement and there are tons of classes and fun activities to choose from. The workers and club members all love both dogs AND humans which is so important.