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Operation Good Dog

Nowthen, Minnesota

5/5· 56 Google reviews

About Operation Good Dog

Operation Good Dog provides balanced, reward-based dog training and structured boarding near Minneapolis, Minnesota. Located in Nowthen, I specialize in in-home obedience lessons, short-term boarding with daily training, and full board & train programs for reliable on- and off-leash control.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation Customer-reported
  • Crate training
  • Leash training Customer-reported
  • Obedience training

Behavior support

  • Reactivity training

How training happens

  • Board and train
    Program details

    Comprehensive 4 and 6-week programs that build reliability, confidence, and calm obedience through daily training and structure. · Listed price: From $4,500.00

  • Group classes Customer-reported
  • Private training
    Program details

    Hands-on coaching in your home focused on real-world behavior and communication. Personalized training designed around your dog, your space, and your goals. · Listed price: From $150.00

Dog age

  • Puppies Customer-reported

Training level

  • Advanced obedience
  • Beginner training Customer-reported

Support between sessions

  • Homework and practice Customer-reported
  • Personalized training plans Customer-reported

Additional services

  • Boarding
    Program details

    Dogs stay in a peaceful, structured home environment where daily walks, enrichment, and downtime are part of the routine. This service is available for returning clients who want their dog to maintain good habits and consistency while they’re away. · Listed price: $65.00

Other listed services

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  • Bootcamp
    Program details

    A short-term board and train option ideal for dogs who need a tune-up or a head start on training while you’re away. Each day includes structured lessons focused on specific skills your dog needs to improve. · Listed price: From $130.00

  • Dog's Harness
  • Leashes Leashes
  • Leather Leashes
  • Training Sessions

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Customer reviews

Google listing
5
out of 556 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Knowledgeable trainer 12
  • Customized training plans 10
  • Reactive dog training 10
  • Behavior modification 6
  • Overall obedience 6
  • Understanding dog behavior 4
All 10 topics
  • 6 sessions 2
  • Crate training 2
  • Dog owner education 2
  • Shy dog training 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

56 collected reviews

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Katy Nelson
5/5
Luke is very knowledgeable and my two labradoodles had fun and learned so much from him. It was amazing to watch. They would look at him as if asking "whats next?! To my delight, they are trainable! ☺️ Luke trains the trainers as well. That was really important. It was ver…Read full reviewClose full review

Luke is very knowledgeable and my two labradoodles had fun and learned so much from him. It was amazing to watch. They would look at him as if asking "whats next?! To my delight, they are trainable! ☺️ Luke trains the trainers as well. That was really important. It was very interesting and helpful to learn more about my dogs behaviors. Luke explained their body language clues and what to watch for. I highly recommend operation good dog!

Carter Gilbert
5/5
I cannot recommend Luke enough!! He is the most passionate dog trainer I have ever met. Luke took so much time explaining how to understand our dog and how we can best communicate with him. We have a very rambunctious blue heeler named Ranger that we rescued, and Luke helped us m…Read full reviewClose full review

I cannot recommend Luke enough!! He is the most passionate dog trainer I have ever met. Luke took so much time explaining how to understand our dog and how we can best communicate with him. We have a very rambunctious blue heeler named Ranger that we rescued, and Luke helped us make so much progress with him! He had been attacked by other dogs in the past. We’ve worked on a lot of reactivity around guests coming over and meeting other dogs around our apartment. Ranger can be skeptical of some men, but he warmed up to Luke right away! After putting in the time and work with training, Ranger walks much better on a leash, is less reactive to other dogs, and has learned to love his crate more! Operation Good Dog is the perfect place to go for any one on one training you need and to build a better relationship with your pup!

Emily Unger
5/5
My experience with Luke was amazing! Extraordinarily professional, well prepared with lesson plans and follow up over views specific to our sessions. He takes the time to assess and address all issues you may be having and gives you tools to help you work with them, as well as …Read full reviewClose full review

My experience with Luke was amazing! Extraordinarily professional, well prepared with lesson plans and follow up over views specific to our sessions. He takes the time to assess and address all issues you may be having and gives you tools to help you work with them, as well as setting up a program to teach you foundation skills. Yes he is a ‘dog trainer’ and is absolutely wonderful with dogs but more importantly he is a people trainer giving you the skillset you need to become successful as a dog owner. Highly recommend!!!

Rachel Money
5/5
Luke was so wonderful to work with! He is very knowledgeable and was always patient with all of my questions. He takes the time to talk through everything with you and make sure you understand the concepts of training. He also gives you a customized training plan along with plent…Read full reviewClose full review

Luke was so wonderful to work with! He is very knowledgeable and was always patient with all of my questions. He takes the time to talk through everything with you and make sure you understand the concepts of training. He also gives you a customized training plan along with plenty of videos and resources after each session which are extremely helpful. We noticed positive progress after only a few sessions, and I really enjoyed the time spent training with my dog and cherished the small victories we shared together. Investing in an in-home trainer was hands down the best decision we made for our dog and for us; the sessions really helped me to build confidence in how to handle my dog’s reactivity. I highly recommend Operation Good Dog!

Brenda Thompson
5/5
While I have had dogs most of my life, I was totally unprepared to deal with the anxious, reactive (though utterly sweet and comical) dog that is now part of my life. Thanks to Luke's knowledge and infinite patience with Honor and me, while we still have a long way to go, we have…Read full reviewClose full review

While I have had dogs most of my life, I was totally unprepared to deal with the anxious, reactive (though utterly sweet and comical) dog that is now part of my life. Thanks to Luke's knowledge and infinite patience with Honor and me, while we still have a long way to go, we have gained a lot of ground in calm, appropriate behavior and obedience. I expect we'll continue to call on Luke to help us work through issues as they arise.

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