Group Training Classes
Great for many families wanting comprehensive dog training!
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Locations: Urban Tails Pet Supply - 2106 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN
Unleashed Hounds and Hops - 200 East Lyndale Ave N Minneapolis MN
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Check the calendar HERE for upcoming class schedules​
Puppy Preschool
​Start off right building a relationship with your puppy. This class is for puppies 9-24 weeks old. Learn the puppy basics of potty training, crate training, bonding, and socialization. This is a fun game based class to promote confidence in puppies and set them up for success.​
Cost: $119​
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Class Length: 4 Weeks
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Location: Urban Tails Pet Supply
Fundamentals I
Build foundational training skills such as polite walking on a leash, come when called, engagement & focus, sit, down, manners around people. Learn how to handle problem behaviors like jumping on people, barking, counter surfing, and destructive tendencies. Weeks 1 and 5 are humans only seminars.​
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​Cost: $239
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Prerequisites: Dogs over the age of 4 months.
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Class Length: 8 Weeks
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Location: Urban Tails Pet Supply
Fundamentals II
Work on building reliability with your foundations by introducing distractions, distance, and duration. Introduce new cues such as heel, stay, place, and stand. Learn about adolescence, when to vary your rewards, and what to do when your dog won't respond to you. Weeks 1 and 5 are humans only seminars.​
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Cost: $239​
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Prerequisites: Dogs over the age of six months. Have taken Fundamentals I, or permission of the instructor.
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Class Length: 8 Weeks
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Location: Urban Tails Pet Supply
Distractions and the
Great Outdoors
Does your dog only seem to pay attention inside? This class works to build proficiency in the skills from foundations I and II. Week one is a humans only course introduction. Weeks 2-6 take place outside and involve a lot of movement.
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Prerequisites: Dogs over the age of eight months. Have taken Fundamentals I and Fundamentals II, or permission of the instructor.
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Cost: $199
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Class Length: 6 weeks
CGC I
Prep for AKC CGC test. This is a 10 question exam administered by a certified AKC examiner. Families may want to complete the CGC for a number of reasons including: to say they did it, HOA requirements, lease requirements, precursor to therapy dog certification, etc.
You can see all the test questions HERE
Prerequisites: Dogs over the age of eight months. Have taken Fundamentals I and Fundamentals II, or permission of the instructor.
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Cost: $179
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Class Length: 6 weeks
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Location: Urban Tails Pet Supply
CGC II
Prep for AKC Community Canine.
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You can see all the test questions HERE
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Prerequisites: Dogs over the age of eight months. Have taken Fundamentals I, II, and CGC I, or permission of the instructor.
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Cost: $179
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Class Length: 6 weeks
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Location: Urban Tails Pet Supply
CGC III
Prep for AKC Urban Canine.
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​You can see all the test questions HERE
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Prerequisites: Dogs over the age of eight months. Have taken Fundamentals I, II, CGC I, and CGC II, or permission of the instructor.
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Cost $179
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Class Length: 6 weeks
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Location: Urban Tails Pet Supply
K9 Enrichment
Teach your dog fun engaging games that work their brain and help to prevent boredom. Learn how to create puzzle games, teach object differentiation, dog body awareness, and more!
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Prerequisites: Dogs over the age of six months. Have taken Fundamentals I, or permission of the instructor.
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Cost: $229
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Class Length: 6 weeks
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Location: Urban Tails Pet Supply
Tricks I
​Have fun with your dog and learn some new tricks. At the end of the 6 week class you can choose to be evaluated for a Trick Dog Novice title through the AKC.
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Prerequisites: Dogs over the age of six months. Have taken Fundamentals I, or permission of the instructor.
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Cost: $179
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Class Length: 6 weeks
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Location: Urban Tails Pet Supply
Tricks II
​Have fun with your dog and learn some new tricks. At the end of the 6 week class you can choose to be evaluated for a Trick Dog Intermediate title through the AKC.
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Prerequisites: Dogs over the age of six months. Have taken Fundamentals I and Tricks I, or permission of the instructor.
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Cost: $179
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Class Length: 6 weeks
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Location: Urban Tails Pet Supply
Tricks III
​Have fun with your dog and learn some new tricks. At the end of the 6 week class you can choose to be evaluated for a Trick Dog Advanced title through the AKC.
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Prerequisites: Dogs over the age of six months. Have taken Fundamentals I Tricks I and Tricks II, or permission of the instructor.
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Cost: $179
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Class Length: 6 weeks
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​Location: Urban Tails Pet Supply
Puppy Basics
Start off right building a relationship with your puppy. This class is for puppies 3-6 months. Learn the puppy basics of potty training, crate training, bonding, and socialization. This is a fun game based class to promote confidence in puppies and set them up for success!
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Prerequisites: None
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Cost: $60
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Class Length: 2 weeks
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Location: Unleashed Hounds and Hops
Dog Park Skills 101
Time to build dog park obedience skills! Learn important skills for good behavior in the park. This includes name recognition, recall, understanding dog behavior, leave-it, and more. This class will help you build skills so your dog will listen even without a treat reward.
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Prerequisites: Dogs 5 months and older, or have completed puppy basics.
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Cost: $90
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Class Length: 3 weeks
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Location: Unleashed Hounds and Hops
Dog Park Skills 102
Time to solidify your dog park obedience skills. In this class you will practice the skills you learned in DPS 101 in a controlled environment. You can also repeat this class for continued practice with your dog!
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Prerequisites: Dog Park Skills 101
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Cost: $60
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Class Length: 2 weeks
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Location: Unleashed Hounds and Hops
First Time Dog Owners
First time owning a dog? This class is for you! You'll learn all about enrichment and exercise needs of a dog, body language and behavior, desensitization to grooming, and more! Bring all your questions about owning a dog to start your relationship off on the right paw.
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Prerequisites: None
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Cost: $60
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Class Length: 2 weeks
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Location: Unleashed Hounds and Hops