Established in 2007, Neuman K-9 Academy is a leading dog training facility based in Hugo, Minnesota, with a team of professional dog trainers serving clients nationwide. We are widely recognized for our dog boot camp and puppy boot camp programs, designed for dogs of all breeds, including Pit Bulls, German Shepherds, and other high-drive dogs.
Our training approach combines obedience, socialization, physical conditioning, and command training to deliver lasting results. We also offer a boarding school service exclusively for graduates of our programs, providing ongoing training and care.
Whether you're from Minneapolis, St. Paul, or anywhere in the Twin Cities area, we're here to help you raise a well-behaved, confident companion.
Training & services
Training goals
Canine Good Citizen preparation
Obedience trainingProgram details
Advanced obedience is offered through the 12-week boot camp. The course includes field trips into public places, off-leash heeling, off-leash recall (long distance), down from a distance, and a high level consistency to commands even under distraction.
Puppy boot camp includes socialization with other friendly dogs, permanent command associations, on-leash and off-leash control, leash manners, proper etiquette with humans, and life shaping experiences to develop an ideal canine companion.
Foundation obedience training is the building block for dogs to have a better life. We spend several weeks going through hundreds of repetitions of each obedience command building permanent command associations, and precision responses to each exercise. Our team of professionals do it right. :)
Group obedience teaches dogs how to respond to command in the presence of other dogs, which can be a big competing motivator. Responding to commands independently teaches command discrimination, it heightens the focus on the handler, and teaches dogs to work as a team.
We are the Nation's leading provider of obedience boot camps for pet dogs. Puppy camps come in 4, 8, or 12-week lengths. Pet dog boot camps for dogs 12+ months of age are 8-weeks or 12-weeks in length. Full course descriptions can be found on our website www.mndogtraining.com
Foundation Obedience or "basic" obedience is an important part of what enables a dog to go more places, and do more with the family. Our program teaches these life skills, and use of obedience is what makes unwanted behavior incompatible.
Puppy trainingCustomer-reported
Recall training
Socialization
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Inboard boarding and training for all breeds of dogs and puppies. Programs from 4 to 12-weeks in length. We are the Nation's leading boot camp for dogs.
Puppy Camps ranging from 4 to 12-weks in length. We specialize in obedience training for all breeds of puppies.
Group classes
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Private training
Dog age
PuppiesProgram details
Our camps are designed for dogs and puppies ranging from 4+ months of age into adulthood.
Inboard puppy camp specializing in obedience, good manners, and socialization. We accept all-breeds of puppies ages 4+ months of age. Our Minnesota based puppy camp is known nationwide as the 'Ivy League' of puppy schools. Give your puppy the best education money can buy, call today!
Senior dogsCustomer-reported
Training level
Advanced obedience
Beginner training
Support between sessions
Progress reportsCustomer-reported
Refresher trainingCustomer-reported
Assistance and working dogs
Therapy dog trainingProgram details
The 12-week advanced puppy camp and boot camp we offer has been the stepping stone for many dogs to successfully become therapy dogs. We offer Caning Good Citizen (CGC) prep courses and evaluations which many therapy dog organizations require before starting their program.
Additional services
BoardingProgram details
Dog boarding is exclusive to graduates of our Academy. Boarding check-in or out is 7-days a week from 9AM to 2:45PM. We offer refresher obedience training, nature hikes, and treadmill exercise to dogs that board with us.
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Dog trainingProgram details
Board and train (dog boot camps) for puppies from 4+ months of age, as well as into adulthood. The dog training we offer is focused on inboard obedience training for good manners, accurate and reliable responses to commands, and a focus on household behaviors for pet dogs. Boot Camp, Puppy Camp,
Continuing EducationProgram details
Continued education is offered to dogs that have completed a 4-week or 8-week camp. We pick up where we left off and continue to advance the training above and beyond what it learned during its previous camp. Continued education allows the owner to stack the training courses and advance further.
Daily Training ActivitiesProgram details
One-on-one obedience drills, group obedience exercises, nature hikes (on-campus), play groups, treadmill training, and off-site field trips in the advanced courses.
Daily Training SessionsProgram details
Training sessions involve hundreds of repetitions of each command building permanent command associations. We use all four quadrants of operant conditioning, Premack principle, and develop generalized responses to obedience commands through this process.
Dog Boot Camp (12-week)Program details
Inboard Boot Camp specializing in obedience, good manners, treadmill training, and socialization. All-breeds of dogs ages welcome 12+ months of age; our Minnesota based dog camp is known nationwide as the 'Ivy League' of dog schools. Give your dog the best education money can buy, call today!
The 12-week boot camp includes going into public places for distraction proofing, high-level obedience training, off-leash heeling, off-leash recalls, drop-it, impulse control, socialization with other friendly dogs, and more. Let our team of trainers do the work for you!
Group PlayProgram details
Dogs are pack animals so its no surprise they look forward to group play. During boot camp and boarding at our Academy they go out several times per day for play groups. We supervise and structure group play to ensure dogs learn proper play styles, and interact in a positive manner.
Leash MannersProgram details
Leash manners are the gateway for a dog to enjoying longer walks, and getting to go more places to do more things with the family. We teach loose leash walking, formal heel position, sitting automatically at a crosswalk, and not jumping on humans as part of the leash manners at boot camp.
Nature HikesProgram details
Nature hikes are offered on-campus to dogs during boot camp and boarding (overnights). Give your dog the best, add nature hikes to their stay at our Academy.
Certified Dog TrainerProgram details
Founder and training director Josiah Neuman is a Certified Dog Trainer through the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP #2889), and a Certified Master Trainer through Tarheel Canine. The curriculum of our Academy is proprietary and unique to our program.
Handler InstructionProgram details
The success of our program comes in two forms; training for the dogs, and training for the owners (handlers). At graduation, we provide a 1/2-day handler training process to help owners establish rapport, and transition their dogs back home. We include 2-hours of handler after the dog returns home.
K-9 AcademyProgram details
We are the Nation's leading dog training Academy, and dogs come from all over the country to go through our boot camp. Both dogs and humans will undergo a learning process that is life changing, and enhances the bond between canine and handler.
Canine First Aid And Cpr
Dental Chews
Dog Breeding
Dog Course
Dog Sports
Dog's Exercise
Ear Cleaning
German Shepherd Dog
German Shorthair Pointer
Nail Trim
Nails Clipped
Obstacle Courses
Standard Poodle
Week Course
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Questions & answers
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What people have asked about this business.
What training options are available if I cannot find a dog trainer near me?
Inboard dog training allows you to hire a reputable dog trainer, even if the dog trainer is not in your area. Dogs come from all over the country, including internationally, when dog owners are unable to find good dog trainers in their area, or simply are seeking the best dog boot camp available.
Community answer · Neuman K-9 Academy, Inc. · 2024-09-21
What age can you enroll a puppy into puppy boot camp?
4-months of age or older. While you can enroll a puppy later on in life, it is ideal to enroll while the puppy is young, impressionable, and still learning social skills. The most ideal age to enroll a puppy into puppy boot camp is between 4-6 months of age.
Community answer · Neuman K-9 Academy, Inc. · 2024-09-21
What type of training do you use? What methods of discipline are implemented? What rewards/ corrections? What is your background in training and animal behavior?
We use a balanced approach to training, utilizing all four quadrants of operant conditioning. The type of reward(s) or consequence(s) will vary, from one dog to the next. The type of reward or consequence will vary and may change during the training process, stage in training, behavior, or temperament of the dog.
We invite you to visit our website; specifically, the 'FAQs' for questions about training methods, as well as the 'About' page to learn about our trainers, background in training, and animal behavior.
Community answer · Neuman K-9 Academy, Inc. · 2019-09-21
Hello All
I was watching a video by Neumans K-9 Academy and was impressed. I am getting a Shiloh Shepherd in July but live in a Detroit suburb and cannot take my dog to Neumans. Is there a dog academy in my area that can produce the same results?
Congratulations on your soon-to-be new member of the family. Unfortunately, we do not know of any dog boot camps in your area. Here at the Academy, we do receive dogs from all over the country for our course. If you would like to discuss having your dog come to our camp, please feel welcome to contact us direct. We are happy to help guide you through the process or even accommodate the transport right to your front door.
Community answer · Neuman K-9 Academy, Inc. · 2018-09-21
If you are set in Neumans, they have transported/driven before to pick up dogs in other states as well had dogs flown to MN.
Do you provide sevice dogs or are the dogs trained there personal dogs
We do not sell service dogs nor do we offer service dog training. We specialize in training obedience training for pet dogs that are owned/provided by our clients.
Community answer · Neuman K-9 Academy, Inc. · 2018-09-21
5/5The entire experience with this business was professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. Everyone I spoke to was an absolute pro. My four month old lab puppy went through the four week course. He’s 7 months now and so much has been imprinted and improved in his behavior. He is…Read full reviewClose full review
The entire experience with this business was professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. Everyone I spoke to was an absolute pro. My four month old lab puppy went through the four week course. He’s 7 months now and so much has been imprinted and improved in his behavior. He is also responsive to corrections as trained within the program and learns quickly. This is not a cheap program, but you get what you pay for. Every one of my future dogs will go through Neuman K-9; period. 10/10!
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Terry Hurley
5/5
We are long time dog owners who wanted to ensure that our 5 month old Bouvier had a strong training
foundation. He is home after 4 weeks at puppy Boot Camp and we are very pleased with the results!
We were also pleased with the facility and very impressed with the professionalism of the people and the entire process
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Richard L.
5/5These guys as usual did a great job with Gus! He always enjoys his time there and when he he is there for a few days while we are on vacation he seems to come back a little better behaved than when he went. Gus did the board and train program there and has been a pretty good boy …Read full reviewClose full review
These guys as usual did a great job with Gus! He always enjoys his time there and when he he is there for a few days while we are on vacation he seems to come back a little better behaved than when he went. Gus did the board and train program there and has been a pretty good boy ever since. He needs a little refresher every now and then and vacation is the perfect time for him to get that. Thank you as usual!! You guys are the BEST!!!
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Kelle Sargent
5/5Our English Cream Golden Retriever (Kelpie) recently completed the 12 week boot camp at Neuman's. He has such a sweet and wonderful temperament, however, he had no leash manners and was overly excited when meeting both people and other dogs. He would literally pull me off my fe…Read full reviewClose full review
Our English Cream Golden Retriever (Kelpie) recently completed the 12 week boot camp at Neuman's. He has such a sweet and wonderful temperament, however, he had no leash manners and was overly excited when meeting both people and other dogs. He would literally pull me off my feet in his excitement to greet people and animal "friends" alike.
Following graduation, on one of his first long walks, we passed a group of people (with dogs) and they commented that they needed me to train their dogs. That is high praise considering how reactive Kelpie used to be when other dogs walked by. I was quick to let them know that Neuman's was responsible for his good behavior 😀
He still wants to vocalize a bit if he sees a dog in the vicinity but if I put him in a "down stay" his eyes stay trained on me and the dog passes without incident. Which is AMAZING!
He went to Home Depot and out to lunch at Zuppas with us over the weekend and he did great! I was also able to vacuum the house with him on his "place" bed with no barking or chasing the vacuum cleaner. I know these are little things but it's kind of life transforming 🙃
Can't thank Neuman's enough for the transformation we've seen in Kelpie. He thanks them too because now he gets to go with us pretty much everywhere. That was not even remotely possible prior to his training.
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Philip Martinez
5/5We enrolled our Saint Bernard puppy, Stella Rae, in Neuman K-9 Academy's 12 Week Puppy Bootcamp at 4 months old. As first-time dog owners, we were overwhelmed with her energy, but the transformation has been incredible! She now walks like a dream—no more pulling or ignoring comma…Read full reviewClose full review
We enrolled our Saint Bernard puppy, Stella Rae, in Neuman K-9 Academy's 12 Week Puppy Bootcamp at 4 months old. As first-time dog owners, we were overwhelmed with her energy, but the transformation has been incredible! She now walks like a dream—no more pulling or ignoring commands —which has made our daily outings so much more enjoyable. With guests, she's shown huge improvement in staying calmer and not getting overly excited, and she nails commands like going to her kennel or dog bed, plus dropping things on cue.
I really appreciated the weekly photos and status reports every Monday; it kept us in the loop and reassured us she was in great hands. The team took excellent care of her, and overall, they've made her a much more manageable pup for us. Neuman K-9 Academy exceeded our expectations, and we wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for top-notch puppy training!
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