Every dog deserves a solid foundation of good manners and confidence.
Whether your pup is just starting out or your older dog needs a refresher, The City Canine offers dog obedience training in Minneapolis and St. Paul that’s effective, fun, and personalized.
Our goal is simple: help your dog understand what you expect, build their confidence, and strengthen the bond between you and your furry friend.
If you live in Minneapolis, St. Paul, or nearby, our dog obedience classes help dogs become the well-behaved companion you’ve always wanted.
Every dog comes with its own set of challenges. That’s why our dog obedience training program is fully customized to address the specific needs of your dog. Common areas we help with include:
Obedience training is more than just teaching your dog how to sit. It’s about fostering communication and building a harmonious relationship. Proper obedience training helps your dog learn the boundaries of acceptable behavior, reducing confusion and stress in both of you.
Our reliable dog obedience training in Minneapolis & St. Paul focuses on building positive behaviors through consistent, clear, and fair communication.
We offer a progressive approach to obedience training that evolves with your dog’s needs. Our three different training programs are based on your dog’s current abilities and training goals:
This foundational training is perfect for dogs just starting out. We cover basic commands like sit, down, place, and loose leash walking in low-level distraction environments.
For dogs who have mastered basic obedience, we take it up a notch. This program includes on-leash obedience with sit, down, loose leash walking, recall, place, and threshold manners. We work with higher distractions and start targeting minor nuisance behaviors.
For the ultimate in off-leash obedience, this program focuses on achieving reliable commands such as sit, down, loose leash walking, recall, place, and threshold manners with higher distractions and public training scenarios. Off-leash reliability is also targeted, along with addressing minor behavioral issues.
Each program builds on the last, ensuring your dog grows in both confidence and obedience.
Dog owners in Minneapolis and St. Paul trust us because we:
Use gentle, proven, and effective methods
We work with dogs of all ages and breeds
Customize every program to your dog’s needs
Deliver results you can see at home and in public
Provide ongoing support to ensure long-term success
Begin your dog’s obedience training with a team you can trust.
Here’s what some of our happy clients have to say:
"The City Canine completely transformed Cooper’s behavior! He’s now calm, obedient, and listens to every command. The trainers truly care and guided us every step of the way. Highly recommended!"
"Our puppy, Bella, learned so much in just a few weeks. The City Canine’s dog obedience training is fun and effective. We feel confident handling her in any situation now."
At The City Canine, we make dog obedience training simple and effective.
Space is limited for our board and train program
We discuss your dog’s needs and goals.
A training program tailored for your dog.
Practical lessons to build good behavior.
Guidance to reinforce training.
Lasting habits for a well-behaved dog.
At The City Canine, we are more than trainers, we are your trusted partner in helping your dog become confident, well-mannered, and happy. Choose The City Canine as your partner in dog obedience training, and experience the difference of working with a team dedicated to your dog’s success and well-being.
The duration varies by dog, but most dogs show noticeable improvement within a few weeks of consistent training.
We can help! Our training program is specifically designed to address common behavioral challenges through customized techniques.
Yes, we use balanced, positive training methods that focus on rewards and gentle guidance, ensuring your dog’s safety and emotional well-being.
Absolutely! We encourage active participation so you can continue reinforcing training at home.
Yes! We work with dogs of all ages, from puppies just starting their training journey to adult dogs in need of behavior modification.
