FirstBarkMe and my pup have had amazing experiences with CICs entire staff!! We have been accommodated to have the training best fit where we are starting at and never felt behind the other pups in class! I highly recommend any and all classes that are available!!
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
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
From the first session of Big Feelings at Canine Inspired Change, I knew even if my dog Oliver didn’t learn anything, I had been helped by being welcomed into a space and community that didn’t shame or blame me for Oliver’s anxiety and reactivity, but rather made me feel less alo…Read full reviewClose full review
From the first session of Big Feelings at Canine Inspired Change, I knew even if my dog Oliver didn’t learn anything, I had been helped by being welcomed into a space and community that didn’t shame or blame me for Oliver’s anxiety and reactivity, but rather made me feel less alone, and noticed the struggle it can be to have your pet, your best friend, also cause you as the owner so much distress. The good news is that upon completion of the class, Oliver and myself BOTH came away from the class with better understanding, more skills and resources, and so much gratitude for the trainer, Sydney, and this organization. I look forward to continuing Oliver’s training here and couldn’t recommend this place, the people or experience more!
My dog and I completed the foundational skills with Bethany. It was a great experience and so worth the hour drive from where we are located! They really care about you and your dog and you really get that one on one attention even in group classes! Will hopefully be coming back for therapy dog training once my dog gets a bit older!
We brought our beautiful, assertive Australian Shepherd to the Big Feelings class to help us with her borderline aggressive behaviors. We learned sooo much about our dog and our reaction to her that may contribute to her actions. The staff understands dogs and breed issues comple…Read full reviewClose full review
We brought our beautiful, assertive Australian Shepherd to the Big Feelings class to help us with her borderline aggressive behaviors. We learned sooo much about our dog and our reaction to her that may contribute to her actions. The staff understands dogs and breed issues completely! We enjoyed the class work and making new human and dog friends. We learned so many techniques to help us help our dog to respond to our environment in positive and safe ways. I highly recommend this class to any dog owner that needs support and understanding in having a reactive dog. This experience has made us better and more responsible dog parents. Thank you Sidney and all support staff at CIC!
I love everything about training here! The space is great. Sydney is wonderful!
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