Whether you’ve just brought home a new puppy or you’re working through challenges with an older dog who’s testing boundaries, raising a well-mannered dog takes patience, structure, and the right support.
At The City Canine, we offer balanced, safe, and positive puppy training in Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN. From early obedience to reshaping difficult behaviors, we meet your dog where they are and help them move forward at a pace that feels right for them.
Not all puppy challenges fade with time. Many grow into habits. Our puppy training sessions are designed for both new puppies and adolescent dogs needing a behavioral refresh.
We address:
Puppy training shapes how your dog understands the world from the very beginning. It teaches them what’s expected, how to handle new situations, and how to make good choices.
With gentle guidance and consistency, small challenges stay small instead of turning into long-term habits. A little training early on goes a long way in raising a calm, confident, and easy-to-live-with dog.
We teach your puppy essential commands like sit, stay, and come, setting the groundwork for clear communication.
Our team helps your puppy build reliable routines and reduce accidents with consistent guidance.
We show your puppy how to feel safe and relaxed in their crate, making alone time easier for everyone.
The City Canine helps your puppy learn calm, polite walking so outings are enjoyable—not stressful.
We expose your puppy to new people, dogs, and environments in a safe, structured way to build confidence.
Our trainers teach gentle boundaries and redirect your puppy’s energy into appropriate behaviors.
We guide your puppy through everyday manners like greeting guests, settling, and waiting at doors.
The City Canine uses positive experiences to help your puppy handle new situations with ease.
We teach your puppy patience and attention, even around exciting distractions.
Our program prepares your puppy to feel comfortable with vet visits, grooming, and everyday handling.
Choosing a trainer isn’t just about results, it’s about finding someone who understands dogs and cares about their well-being. Here’s why The City Canine stands out:
Skilled in working with puppies, adolescents, and rescue dogs.
We combine structure with compassion never fear or force.
No cookie-cutter lessons here. Every dog gets what they need.
Keep sessions fun, effective, and suited to young attention spans.
Help dogs manage stress and curiosity in new environments.
We set you up with tools and techniques for lasting good behavior.
"Our 10-week-old puppy was full of energy and kept nipping. Thanks to The City Canine’s puppy training in Minneapolis, she’s now calm, confident, and listens so much better!"
"We were struggling with leash pulling and potty accidents with our 4-month-old. The team at The City Canine made training easy to follow and consistent. Our puppy is learning fast, and we finally feel in control!"
Meet with us to discuss your puppy’s personality, needs, and early training goals.
We create a step-by-step plan designed for your puppy’s age, temperament, and learning style.
Begin hands-on sessions and help your puppy develop confidence, manners, and good habits.
At The City Canine, we are fully committed to your puppy’s growth and to supporting you as an owner. Every session focuses on building trust, teaching good habits, and helping your puppy feel confident and secure. We guide you and your with patience and care, ensuring the training sticks and strengthens the bond you share.
We proudly serve Minneapolis, St. Paul, Ramsey County, and Hennepin County. Partner with us, and give your puppy the foundation to become a calm, confident, and happy companion for life.
We work with puppies as young as 8 weeks and with older pups up to 18 months. It’s never too late to start.
Our puppy program focuses on early manners, socialization, and foundational commands, while obedience training refines and strengthens those skills.
We use balanced, safe, and positive methods—rewarding good behavior and using clear, calm corrections when necessary.
Yes! We specialize in guiding adolescent dogs through behavior challenges like jumping, leash reactivity, or fear-based habits.
Each dog is unique, but most clients start seeing meaningful improvements within a few sessions.
