Dog obedience training in Minneapolis, Minnesota

TCOTC is a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening the relationship between you and your dog. We provide quality training in Minneapolis and the Twin Cities in basic obedience, agility, flyball, tracking and therapy dog work, using principles of positive reinforcement and operant conditioning. Positive reinforcement training uses praise and/or treats to reward your dog for doing something you want him/her to do. Because the reward makes your dog more likely to repeat the behavior, positive reinforcement is one of your most powerful tools for shaping or changing behavior. Additionally, this method can strengthen the bond between you and your dog.

Programs include behavior consultation, canine good citizen preparation and leash training.

Programs include behavior consultation, canine good citizen preparation and leash training.

Great things happen when we study dogs and teach ourselves. Our puppy classes teach dog owners to transform into dog parents. Learning how to responsively relate and communicate in a meaningful way with our puppies creates amazing outcomes. For those looking for puppy kindergarten, obedience or puppy socialization classes, you have come to the right place. :)

K9SF is now proudly part of the North Star Family K-9 family. We continue to provide professional dog training, Board & Train programs, puppy training, obedience, and behavior modification throughout the Twin Cities. Existing K9SF clients continue to receive trusted training and support while benefiting from the expanded services, facilities, and team at North Star Family K-9. This business transition reflects the continued growth of the same trusted training services under the North Star Family K-9 brand.

We train your dog while you're at work or school... and they'll love you for it! In our 12-week Dog School program in Coon Rapids, MN, your dog will attend training 2 days per week (Mondays & Wednesdays OR Tuesdays & Thursdays). Dogs must attend for at least 8 hours within our hours of 6:30am–6:30pm. Dog School is an affordable way to have your dog trained for you! It also can help supplement any training that you’re doing at home. Our trainers will work with you to establish what skills your dog needs to learn throughout the course of our program. To illustrate these skills, homework is given in the form of videos on our private Facebook group for you to learn and replicate at home.

In-your home dog and puppy training to solve your behavior & training problems! In-Home Boot Camp and Private Lessons for your puppy, adolescent or adult dog. Basic to advanced obedience training, socialization, reactivity, fear and aggression.