FirstBarkCIC developed a great approach to training both dogs and their humans to interact with a wide range of people with a variety of needs. My dog loves the welcoming environment and challenging but rewarding learning path. The staff show love, grace, and support for all canine breads and multi race families.
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
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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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