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

  • Reactivity training
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How training happens

  • Board and train
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    Comprehensive 4 and 6-week programs that build reliability, confidence, and calm obedience through daily training and structure. · Listed price: [object Object]

  • Group classes Customer-reported
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  • Private training
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    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: [object Object]

Dog age

  • Puppies Customer-reported
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Training level

  • Advanced obedience
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  • Beginner training Customer-reported
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Support between sessions

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

  • Boarding
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    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: [object Object]

Other listed services

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  • Bootcamp
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    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: [object Object]

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

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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

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56 collected reviews

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Jill Rollins
5/5

We had a great time working with Luke! His training plan and delivery was super effective and easy to follow. I would definitely recommend working with him.

Matt Haesly
5/5
We've tried lots of trainers and programs to help with our dog. When Luke came for our first session, he quickly understood our situation and took charge. He broke our training down into small steps that really helped us. Even though our dog is shy, she loved seeing Luke each wee…Read full reviewClose full review

We've tried lots of trainers and programs to help with our dog. When Luke came for our first session, he quickly understood our situation and took charge. He broke our training down into small steps that really helped us. Even though our dog is shy, she loved seeing Luke each week and paid close attention to him. We've seen a lot of improvement in our pup, like being able to walk past other dogs with the confidence of knowing what to do in our and her situation. Luke is friendly and genuinely cares about us and our dog. We'll definitely ask him for more training sessions in the future!

Lori Manske
5/5
Luke is the best! I’d always had dogs but it had been a long time since I’d had a puppy and I was nervous. Luke was great - so loving with my 3 month old puppy but firmly taught her the basics she so needed. (Honestly, I think I learned as much as my pup!) Luke’s kind and gentle …Read full reviewClose full review

Luke is the best! I’d always had dogs but it had been a long time since I’d had a puppy and I was nervous. Luke was great - so loving with my 3 month old puppy but firmly taught her the basics she so needed. (Honestly, I think I learned as much as my pup!) Luke’s kind and gentle approach quickly won Sheila and I over. The true test? Sheila’s almost a year now and she’s only gotten better. She’s well behaved and has had very few indoor accidents. My advice? Get a puppy and get Luke!

Teresa Alexander
5/5
Worth every penny! My dog is very reactive to other dogs. We've always just avoided dogs as much as possible, which is fine, it works, but it's not ideal. I finally decided to spend the money and OOFDA am I glad I did. I had watched various videos in the past and quickly became f…Read full reviewClose full review

Worth every penny! My dog is very reactive to other dogs. We've always just avoided dogs as much as possible, which is fine, it works, but it's not ideal. I finally decided to spend the money and OOFDA am I glad I did. I had watched various videos in the past and quickly became frustrated that it wasn't working and I would quickly give up. So having someone with me, in person, walking me through it with my dog, made everything make so much more sense. I was surprised at some of the ways we did things but IT WORKS. I have learned so much. I have a whole new perspective on my dogs behavior and why he whines, barks, and lunges when he sees another dog, and thus how to fix it. I know it's going to be a long road, but after 4 sessions I know I have all the tools I need to do it on my own. I actually get excited now when I see a dog walking by, because instead of pulling my dog away as fast as possible, I now know how to use it as a training opportunity. It's now fun and rewarding, instead of stressful. I just wish I had done it sooner. Luke was fabulous and 100% knows his stuff.

Nikki Olson
5/5

Luke was so awesome to work with. He helped show us the tricks and tools we needed to train our dog and change his behavior. He definitely helped change Odin behavior. We will use Luke again if needed. He was awesome and I would recommend him to others.

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