FirstBarkMy dog had a great time in the foundational skills class and we both learned so much. The instructor Bethany was great - very attentive to each individual dog in the class and offered helpful advice.
Canine Inspired Change
St Paul, Minnesota
About Canine Inspired Change
Canine Inspired Change (CIC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to giving vulnerable youth the social-emotional tools they need to be active participants in their schools and their communities. Our work helps these remarkable young people transcend trauma, social struggles and isolation by sparking meaningful connections with dogs, volunteers and each other. Our innovative and successful program focuses on social-emotional learning to give students the tools to better self-regulate in the classroom and in life. Through customizable sessions, we partner with schools and organizations in the Twin Cities to offer programming that connects with their young learners.
Training & services
Training goals
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Fear and confidence Customer-reported
- Reactivity training Customer-reported
How training happens
- Group classes
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced obedience
- Beginner training Customer-reported
Class options
- Small classes Customer-reported
Assistance and working dogs
- Therapy dog training
Dog sports
- Agility
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs Customer-reported
Additional services
- Daycare
Other listed services
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- Animal Care
- Behavior Analyst
- Behavioral Disorders
- Community Education
- Dog Evaluation
- Dog Events
- Dog Healthy
- Dog Learn
- Dog Medicine
- Dog Photographer
- Dog Programs
- Dog Sports
- Dog Team
- Dog Training Centers
- Dog Training Servicing
- Dog Training Session
- Dog Visits
- Dog Walks
- Group Courses
- Management Consultant
- Mental Health Services
- Personal Trainer
- Personalized Training
- Support Canine
- Training Activities
- Training Facility
- Training Program
- Training Skills
- Training Your Dog
- Week Class
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Customer reviews
Google listing5
75 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Therapy dog training 20
- Welcoming environment 13
- Volunteer opportunities 12
- Puppy class 7
- Knowledgeable trainers 5
- Foundational skills class 3
All 10 topics
- Individualized approach 3
- Puppy playtime 3
- Reactive dog classes 3
- Small class size 2
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We had a great time in puppy class! Sydney was very knowledgeable and taught us so many things. I highly recommend and cannot stop talking about how positive our experience was. We will be returning for classes in the future. Thank you, CIC!!
My dog Olive was a therape dog for a short time with Canine Inspired Change. What a great experience. She loved being around the children. Olive passed away not long ago. I am so glad she was able to have this experience.
My pup and I had a great experience with Sydney, assisted by Paige. They were a great team. Sydney makes the course fun and engaging and even with a group of 6 wired pups, she was able to identify who needed a little extra attention, time out, work, etc. She was attentive and her instructions easy to follow. Highly recommended!
I joined Big Feelings after noticing that my corgi was having a difficult time socializing after a big emergency surgery that required some social distancing for healing earlier this year. Big Feelings gave me the confidence to recognize triggers my dog has and gave me the tools…Read full reviewClose full review
I joined Big Feelings after noticing that my corgi was having a difficult time socializing after a big emergency surgery that required some social distancing for healing earlier this year. Big Feelings gave me the confidence to recognize triggers my dog has and gave me the tools to know how to redirect. Through this class not only did I gain more confidence in myself and my dog, but my dog has also gained newfound confidence in himself. Sydney and her team are friendly and always ready to listen. They understand how much we love our pets and they ensure every training session is within a controlled environment. My pup looked forward to seeing Sydney and her gang (maybe more because they always have tasty treats). I can tell how much Laszlo enjoyed his time at Canine Inspired Change and I'll definitely be referring people to them and looking at other classes as we get closer to the winter months. THIS IS THE PLACE. I promise you'll walk away from every training feeling great.
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