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Knox Canine Training

Des Moines, Iowa

4.9/5· 382 Google reviews

About Knox Canine Training

Knox Canine Training, a premier dog training facility in Des Moines, Iowa, specializes in solving behavior and aggression problems using modern, science-based positive training techniques. Committed to addressing each case uniquely, Knox Canine offers personalized private training programs and an array of group classes ranging from puppy training to obedience and advanced tricks for dogs of all ages.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Crate training
  • House training
  • Leash training
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
  • Reactivity training

How training happens

  • Group classes
  • In-home training
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies

Training level

  • Beginner training Customer-reported

Class options

  • Small classes Customer-reported

Support between sessions

  • Personalized training plans

Dog size

  • Large dogs Customer-reported

Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs Customer-reported

Training approach

  • Positive reinforcement

Other listed services

View 4 additional details
  • Canine Training Methods
  • Dog Bark
  • Dog Training Sessions
  • Online Training Course

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Questions & answers

From Google

What people have asked about this business.

I need help training my Sheltie from being aggressive with dogs and people he is 7 years old any ideas ?

Get a hold of Clint Knox the owner/trainer of Knox Canine Training. He is the trainer that our rescue uses which is Mid- Iowa Boxer Rescue. He is amazing and has a Facebook page.

Community answer · Karen McKinnie · 2018-09-21

Clint Knox did a great job with our aggressive dogs!!

Community answer · Jay and Wendi Hart · 2018-09-21

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.9
out of 5382 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Obedience 1 38
  • Puppy class 25
  • Knowledgeable staff 23
  • Puppy training 18
  • Positive reinforcement 12
  • Patient trainer 11
All 10 topics
  • Private training 6
  • Rescue dog training 6
  • Small class size 5
  • Dog owner evolution 2

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100 collected reviews

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James Hagedorn
1/5
Came over for an hour session. I explained the situation in detail beforehand via email. He comes over to tell me there's nothing he can do until my one dog is muzzle trained. I understand being cautious, but why come out to tell me something you could've emailed, knowing the sit…Read full reviewClose full review

Came over for an hour session. I explained the situation in detail beforehand via email. He comes over to tell me there's nothing he can do until my one dog is muzzle trained. I understand being cautious, but why come out to tell me something you could've emailed, knowing the situation? He then repeated that she needed muzzle training on a loop for an hour to cover the time. Also called dog annoying (I'm sorry she barks) and kept using the phrase if I had to "get rid of her". I learned a lot about what muzzle to buy but nothing pertinent to my situation. Had this place double recommended by vets but was ultimately disappointed.

Robbin Mcclelland
5/5
Clint came to our home to help us with behavior issues we were having with our 2 rescue sisters. 11 lb each 8 years old when we adopted them. Clint’s insights & suggestions have helped us so much. Clint is very knowledgeable about dog behaviors. Just simple suggestions in our hom…Read full reviewClose full review

Clint came to our home to help us with behavior issues we were having with our 2 rescue sisters. 11 lb each 8 years old when we adopted them. Clint’s insights & suggestions have helped us so much. Clint is very knowledgeable about dog behaviors. Just simple suggestions in our home made so much sense once he pointed things out. Our Sadie & LuLu were able to follow commands from Clint he is the dog whisperer. We highly recommend .

Katie Talley
5/5

Knox Canine Training is awesome. We did group puppy and obedience classes first and then did private sessions with Clint. It far exceeded our expectations and really made training our large dog realistic and doable for our busy family. Super easy to connect and schedule with them.

Jamie Van Oort
5/5

Clint was wonderful. He was friendly, knowledgeable and helped train both Winnie and myself. I would highly recommend.

Courtney Culver
5/5
We did the puppy class with Knox Canine. It was good, we have a very vocal pup and they were able to manage that with some dividers so that she and I could still learn. The only "con" I have is that several of the very first "games" we were to start working on had no context to …Read full reviewClose full review

We did the puppy class with Knox Canine. It was good, we have a very vocal pup and they were able to manage that with some dividers so that she and I could still learn. The only "con" I have is that several of the very first "games" we were to start working on had no context to them so they seemed a little random or like "what's the point of this." That point eventually became very clear, they lay the foundation for other skills of course down the road but I just think it'd be nice if the instructor gave that context at the time. Just something like hey, this is what we will use this "game" for down the road or for this skill. I think many of us in the class blindly followed the leader given we were all new to puppy training and then three classes in had that epiphany ha! They truly care about your dog and family though!

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