FirstBarkSusan was very patient with my very big dogs. I was in a pinch and wanting to get the dogs in for obedience classes before my twins were born. She worked around my schedule and was flexible with the commitment due to my complex pregnancy. She showed me basic skills to get my dogs to listen and they have been doing great since working with Susan.
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.
We started bringing our dog here for agility as soon as Susan had an opening. The facility is awesome, and Susan is great with both the dogs and the owners (I think I have learned as much as my dog). I love Susan's approach to keeping the dogs excited and motivated to learn the c…Read full reviewClose full review
We started bringing our dog here for agility as soon as Susan had an opening. The facility is awesome, and Susan is great with both the dogs and the owners (I think I have learned as much as my dog). I love Susan's approach to keeping the dogs excited and motivated to learn the courses. Our dog is already in the intermediate level, thanks to the one on one guidance from Susan. It has been such a great experience and the prices are so much more reasonable than trainers in the cities!
Susan is a phenomenal trainer, highly recommended!
I have been working with Susan for over a year with my springer spaniel in agility. She is very professional and knowledgeable, has a lot of patience especially with me as I tend to get frustrated with myself when I mess up. Dog loves it and caught on very quickly and gets very…Read full reviewClose full review
I have been working with Susan for over a year with my springer spaniel in agility. She is very professional and knowledgeable, has a lot of patience especially with me as I tend to get frustrated with myself when I mess up. Dog loves it and caught on very quickly and gets very excited when he figures out he is going there. I also did obedience with her. Prefer the one on one private classes. Place is alway clean and kept up. Prices are very reasonable and you learn a lot. Would recommend to anyone.
Susan does a wonderful job of working with my dog and me. I love that the sessions are individual and reasonably priced. The agility sessions provide me and my dog the physical, mental, and relationship building workout we need. She has been responsive to communication with me.
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