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The Family Fido

Racine, Minnesota

4.8/5· 45 Google reviews

About The Family Fido

Here at The Family Fido, we believe in making training fun, easy, and positive, all while helping to create top quality family dogs. Dogs and humans communicate very differently, and learn differently from one another. Our goal is to educate the dog, but more importantly, educate the human on how to learn their dogs behaviors and mannerisms so they can be efficient teachers. When you are able to understand your dog and use positive, appropriate training techniques, you are able to create a stronger bond with your dog, all while creating a well mannered dog in your home and out in public. All of our training techniques are 100% positive reward-based, and will never use any form of punishment that could inhibit your dog's success.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Leash training
  • Puppy training

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
  • Reactivity training
  • Resource guarding
  • Separation anxiety

How training happens

  • Board and train
  • Day training
  • Group classes
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies

Support between sessions

  • Personalized training plans

Assistance and working dogs

  • Therapy dog training

Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs

Training approach

  • Force-free training
  • Positive reinforcement

Additional services

  • Boarding
  • Daycare

Other listed services

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  • Adoption Counseling
  • Behavior Concerns
  • Behavior Counseling
  • Canines Therapy
  • Dog Program
  • Dog Social
  • Dog Support
  • Enrichment Activities
  • Fear Free Training
  • Home School
  • Home Training
  • Train Behavior
  • Veterinary Behaviorists

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.8
out of 545 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Dog boarding 7
  • Helpful staff 5
  • Individualized care 4
  • Positive reinforcement 3
  • Boarding facility 2
  • Flexible scheduling 2
All 10 topics
  • Nervous dogs 2
  • Puppy class 2
  • Reactive dog training 2
  • Safe environment 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

45 collected reviews

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Jessica Plinck
5/5
Jessica does a great job teaching not only your dogs, but you as an owner as well. She works with small groups which is great because it gives her a lot of 1x1 time with your dogs and to answer any questions you may have. She cares deeply about your pets and making them well roun…Read full reviewClose full review

Jessica does a great job teaching not only your dogs, but you as an owner as well. She works with small groups which is great because it gives her a lot of 1x1 time with your dogs and to answer any questions you may have. She cares deeply about your pets and making them well rounded family dogs; it shows in every class. It's a laid back atmosphere and truly helps train your dogs. Like any training class, the lessons you learn in the 60 minutes given are only going to make a greater impact with the work you put in at home. Jessica teaches you what you need to know, but you need to put in the work yourself at home with your dog. An affordable class with great results!

Allison Haas
5/5
Jessica has helped us so much since we first started out with our dog as a puppy. We decided to continue classes for Manners class after we finished puppy class because we loved it so much! Our vet recommended Jessica to us and we are beyond thankful for all that we have learned …Read full reviewClose full review

Jessica has helped us so much since we first started out with our dog as a puppy. We decided to continue classes for Manners class after we finished puppy class because we loved it so much! Our vet recommended Jessica to us and we are beyond thankful for all that we have learned from her. She goes above and beyond to help meet your needs on any skill or concern you have. We feel very lucky for all that we have learned in such a short time. Our dog is a very high energy hunting dog and she knows how to meet our needs at class as well!

Taylor Smith
5/5
Jessica is incredible! My dogs Ollie and Everest love going to class, but sometimes they get a little over-excited and it's hard to settle with all the new friends around! Jessica understands this and works with each owner to determine what is most important to them. She's also v…Read full reviewClose full review

Jessica is incredible! My dogs Ollie and Everest love going to class, but sometimes they get a little over-excited and it's hard to settle with all the new friends around! Jessica understands this and works with each owner to determine what is most important to them. She's also very flexible and pays attention to what the dogs want and need. After going for a few weeks, my dogs have improved tremendously and I have the skill set to work with them and make it fun for everyone! I can't recommend The Family Fido and Jessica enough!!

Nicole Cherevko
5/5

Jess is great! She is so helpful!

jennifer smith
5/5
My husband and I hired Jessica to be our personal dog attendant for out wedding! For anyone who is nervous thinking their dog might be too unruly to take part of their wedding, trust me you can do it! It meant so much to me to have our dog a part of that day and Jessica was great…Read full reviewClose full review

My husband and I hired Jessica to be our personal dog attendant for out wedding! For anyone who is nervous thinking their dog might be too unruly to take part of their wedding, trust me you can do it! It meant so much to me to have our dog a part of that day and Jessica was great along the way. We spent time together leading up to the wedding where she recommended a few things to work on before the day, and for our dog to get more used to her. I felt totally comfortable with our dog (who is more like our child) being with Jessica; transported from our place to the venue, there for the ceremony, and then transported back home. I can't speak more highly of the experience and will always be grateful that Jessica was there to make a part of our day so special for us!

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