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
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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
5/5Our dog, Bodhi, graduated from Neuman’s training program in December of 2024. He came back a new dog! The staff was communicative, knowledgeable and took good care of Bodhi during his training. We were so pleased at all the progress he made. We recently signed up for a membership…Read full reviewClose full review
Our dog, Bodhi, graduated from Neuman’s training program in December of 2024. He came back a new dog! The staff was communicative, knowledgeable and took good care of Bodhi during his training. We were so pleased at all the progress he made. We recently signed up for a membership as well because having the option to board him at Neuman, where his training can continue, and he is known by staff is priceless. We have boarded him several times at Neuman since his graduation and have had an amazing experience. I would highly recommend Neuman academy if you are looking for training and boarding. They are the best of the best!
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Beth Fudro
5/5I highly recommend Neuman K-9 Academy for obedience training. I have previous used them and I have friends who have also used them for training of their dogs.
This is the second time I will be sending a German Shepherd for obedience training. I used them in 2012/2013 and am sen…Read full reviewClose full review
I highly recommend Neuman K-9 Academy for obedience training. I have previous used them and I have friends who have also used them for training of their dogs.
This is the second time I will be sending a German Shepherd for obedience training. I used them in 2012/2013 and am sending my current shepherd there in March 2026. The Newman team is very experienced and does a great job with training our dogs and also training us “owners’ on how to maintain the desired behaviors of our dogs.
The Newman team helps with basic commands, sit, stay, come etc and also off-leash commands. They help teach the dog to not jump and overall “manners”. The enormous improvement in behavior for my fist German Shepherd is the reason I am again going to use them to train my current shepherd.
The staff at Neuman were also are available for questions and help after my dog "graduated", which I very much appreciated.
I strongly recommend Neuman K-9 Academy as they truly care about our animals and are highly experienced and expert with understanding dog psychology and how to help the dogs and also us parents improve our behaviors!
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Aaron Mueller
5/5
Our family has sent 3 puppies now to the Neuman K-9 Academy for the 12 week program and would definitely use them again; however, 3 dogs is enough for now :). As hard as it is to send them away for 3 months, they come back so well behaved and quickly integrate back into the family. Definitely worth the money!!
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Mackenzie Rajalingam
5/55 stars for Neuman's K9 Academy! We sent our dog here for the puppy training camp and he came back a new dog! We LOVE sending our dog here for boarding after his graduation. He receives a refresh on his skills that he learned at training camp and always comes home even better beh…Read full reviewClose full review
5 stars for Neuman's K9 Academy! We sent our dog here for the puppy training camp and he came back a new dog! We LOVE sending our dog here for boarding after his graduation. He receives a refresh on his skills that he learned at training camp and always comes home even better behaved. We know Thunder is well taken care of by the staff who know him personally. He gets so excited to go to the property with lots of tail wagging! Highly recommend to anyone who wants a well-trained dog. He gets compliments all the time on being such a good dog, and he's not even two yet!
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Jake Zimmerman
5/5Our 55lb female bernadoodle attended boot camp in Spring of 2000, when she was just over 1 year old. It was the best decision we could have made for her. She is unbelievably well trained, even six years later.
She’s been back for boarding at Neuman many, many times. She’s always…Read full reviewClose full review
Our 55lb female bernadoodle attended boot camp in Spring of 2000, when she was just over 1 year old. It was the best decision we could have made for her. She is unbelievably well trained, even six years later.
She’s been back for boarding at Neuman many, many times. She’s always excited at drop off, which is reassuring as an owner. The staff is fantastic. Facilities are top notch. Options for training refreshers, nature walks, treats, and other extras are well worth it.
I highly recommend everything about Neuman K9 Academy.
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