FirstBarkSusan knows her stuff when it comes to dog training! My dogs and I came to her with agility experience and she has helped me refine my handling skills, as well as, get my young dog through 12 weave poles in a few short months. I appreciate the knowledge and experience she brings to her lessons. Paws 4 Fun is a great facility, in a convenient location.
Paws 4 Fun Dog Training (CCPDT Certified)
Owatonna, Minnesota
About Paws 4 Fun Dog Training (CCPDT Certified)
Knowledge Assessed, Certified, award winning Professional Dog Trainer - CCPDT-KA with more than 15 years in business in Owatonna, serving all of Southern Minnesota. 3000 + dogs trained! Award winning agility competitor for more than 15 years. Knowledge Assessed and tested in the following specialties: AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, Training, Life Skills (Obedience +Manners+Safety), Agility, Tricks & Run, Behavior Modification, Aggression, Conformation. Private or Group Classes. We use no shock or prong collars. We believe in positive reinforcement ONLY. Located next to the new Steele County Humane Society Animal Shelter and Chase Dog Park.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
- Crate training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Barking
- Reactivity training
- Separation anxiety
How training happens
- Group classes
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced obedience
- Beginner training
Dog sports
- Agility
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Other listed services
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- Additional Dog
- Dock Jumping
- Dog Activities
- Dog Behavior
- Dog Center Training
- Family Dogs
- Private Instruction
- Skills Classes
- Veterinarian Care
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.7
91 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Agility training 14
- Basic obedience 8
- Private classes 5
- Group lessons 4
- Obedience classes 4
- One on one guidance 4
All 10 topics
- Dog bonding 3
- Knowledgeable instructor 3
- Encouraging trainer 2
- Reactivity training 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Patient, precise, supportive and easy to learn training techniques that worked wonderfully. Highly recommend.
Susan is the very best in positive dog training! Highly recommend!
I am am older senior who adopted a happy, high energy young dog. She and I enrolled in Paws 4 Fun's Obedience classes. Susan was so incredibly patient with both my dog and me! I now have a dog who listens to me and follows my commands. What a joy!
We trained two dogs with Susan and were very pleased with how quickly our dogs caught on to Agility and how much they enjoyed it. They looked forward to coming every week! It was also great for my daughter who developed a working relationship with the dog as well as learning many…Read full reviewClose full review
We trained two dogs with Susan and were very pleased with how quickly our dogs caught on to Agility and how much they enjoyed it. They looked forward to coming every week! It was also great for my daughter who developed a working relationship with the dog as well as learning many other skills. Susan is highly knowledgeable and well worth the cost. We could not find quality training at this cost anywhere else. It's been a few years now, but we will be back with our next dog.
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