FirstBarkWe loved Paws Abilities! Andrew was our teacher for the Beginning Obedience class. He was so patient with our pup and constantly made accommodations for when needed extra help with certain behaviors. It was worth every penny to build a better bond with our dog, Noll!
Paws Abilities Dog Training
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
About Paws Abilities Dog Training
Paws Abilities Dog Training (est. 1999) helps people enjoy their dogs! Our trainers utilize the most effective reward-based and proven techniques available, and are current on the best adult learning trends to help you teach your dog. We keep up-to-date on the latest research and are members of multiple professional organizations. We love both ends of the leash, and are excited to work with the whole family to help you achieve the great family pet or competition dog you’ve always dreamed of! Paws Abilities works closely with veterinarians and veterinary behaviorists, as well as breeders, shelters, rescues, and community programs. We believe in a collaborative community, and look forward to helping you enjoy your dog!
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Training goals
- Obedience training Customer-reported
Program details
- Puppy training Customer-reported
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Dog age
- Puppies Customer-reported
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Dog sports
- Agility
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.7
43 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- basic obedience 10
- friendly staff 5
- knowledgeable trainers 5
- puppy class 4
- cool atmosphere 3
- inviting facility 3
All 10 topics
- obedience classes 3
- 1 on 1 training 2
- positive reinforcement 2
- small class sizes 2
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All the trainers I've worked with are attentive, knowledgeable, and kind. They're very good at meeting dogs (& people!) where they're at and working from there. While there's a solid curriculum in every class, it doesn't feel like there are cookie-cutter expectations for dog/han…Read full reviewClose full review
All the trainers I've worked with are attentive, knowledgeable, and kind. They're very good at meeting dogs (& people!) where they're at and working from there. While there's a solid curriculum in every class, it doesn't feel like there are cookie-cutter expectations for dog/handler teams, which is fantastic. The focus is very much on helping your dog learn the skills needed to fit into your life happily. The facility is also really nice! It's a large space with rubber flooring, and it's nicely climate controlled. There are tons of supplies & equipment for a variety of classes.
Endor and I have done two classes at Paws Abilities. It’s a great facility, class sizes are small, and the trainers are awesome. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for training.
Had one good experience and one bad. My dog and I attended the Obedience 1 class and had a good experience. Tried to attend a second class. Was told I needed to make payment to secure my place, no problem, here's a check. After I traveled the 50 miles I went inside and was t…Read full reviewClose full review
Had one good experience and one bad. My dog and I attended the Obedience 1 class and had a good experience. Tried to attend a second class. Was told I needed to make payment to secure my place, no problem, here's a check. After I traveled the 50 miles I went inside and was told the class had been cancelled. I received no notification, I also sent an email the next day for clarification on what happened and to ask if my check was going to be cancelled or returned. I have not received any response from them at all. I understand that things happen but to receive no communication at all is unacceptable so I will take my dog to another training facility and have found one that is very responsive.
This is a very fun and positive place to train.
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