Training

Please note: If you need to reach us for anything training related, email is the fastest option
Our trainer is currently only in the building to teach classes/lessons and does all administrative work from home.
Please allow/plan for up to 24 hours for a reply, Mon-Fri.
You can contact us at training@wagnwoofs.com

In-Person Group Classes- Weekly, in-person group classes will be held indoors in our training room at Wag ‘n Woofs. We keep our class sizes very small (max capacity of 4 dogs), so that we have plenty of time to work with each student during the class hour. Currently offering open enrollment style puppy classes, six-week reactive dog classes, six-week level 1 manners classes, drop-in style advanced manners classes, and Canine Good Citizen testing opportunities.
Click the links below to access information and scheduling for each course.

Private Lessons- Private lessons are currently available to new and current clients. Note that we are often times booked 2-3 weeks in advance. With few exceptions, Initial Consultations are held either in-person at the facility or online. Follow-up lessons may take place online, at the facility, or off-site, depending on availability and what is appropriate for the dog, owner, and goals at the time. Travel fees may apply to lessons held in-home or in public spaces. See below for options, prices, and general availability.

As always, feel free to email us at training@wagnwoofs.com if you need help deciding on a class or to schedule private lessons

GROUP CLASSES

General Class Policies
Not all dogs are a good fit for group classes as their first step in training. If your dog displays aggression towards people or other dogs, or is overly disruptive to the class, they may be dismissed from class without a refund. If you are not sure if your dog is able to handle a group class, please schedule a private training consult prior to enrollment. You may contact us at training@wagnwoofs.com with questions.

We welcome family members of all ages to attend classes and participate in training your dog. However, an adult (18+) must be in physical control of the leash and dog at all times.

There are no make-up classes available for missed classes. You will receive the homework handouts for any missed classes and can email with any questions. If your dog is ill, you are encouraged to come to class without your dog to observe the training for the week.

Open Enrollment Puppy Classes: Your registration fee guarantees you a spot for four consecutively scheduled weeks. There are no make-up classes available for missed classes.

No refunds will be given for missed classes.

Class refunds may be issued if you cancel your registration with at least 72 hours notice, prior to the start of your scheduled class. Class fees are non-refundable once your class has started, or less than 72 hours prior to the start of class. Class fees are non-transferable to other training services once a class has started or less than 72 hours prior to the start of class. Class refunds will be issued automatically by Wag 'n Woofs if we need to cancel a class.

Individual Training

Initial Consultation sessions will be held either in-person at the facility or online.
With few exceptions, in-home private lessons will only take place after initial consultations/lessons are completed, and the trainer as determined that working in-person, in the home environment will best meet our goals.
Lessons taking place in-home or at public spaces will be subject to the following travel fees:
-No charge for less than 30 minutes of driving time to the lesson
-40.00 for 31-60 minutes of driving time to the lesson
-40.00 per hour for driving time of over 60 minutes to the lesson
Travel time is determined by distance from the trainer’s starting point. This is either our facility in Eden Prairie or the trainer’s home in Minneapolis, depending on the day and time the lesson will be taking place. Every effort will be made to schedule your lesson for a day that the trainer will be starting travel closest to your lesson’s location.

Lesson times are available throughout the week. We are often times booked 2-3 weeks in advance for private training appointments.
Contact us at training@wagnwoofs.com to inquire about availability and to schedule.

Private Lesson Options, Rates, and information

**Additional state and local sales tax applies to listed lesson prices
More information on our private lesson packages (expiration dates, savings, etc.) can be found on our registration page: Training Packages Click on the bold, package titles in the main list to pull up all information. Students must have approval from instructor before purchasing private lesson packages.

Puppy Private Lessons
-For clients with puppies 20 weeks and under (at their first lesson)
-The very first lesson/meeting with the trainer lasts 90min. Each additional lesson lasts 1 hour.
-Lessons can be held in-person at the facility or online.
-In-home lessons are only available after an initial meeting at the facility or online and are reserved for issues/concerns that require we work inside the home environment. 
-Off-site private lessons may have an additional fuel charge added, depending on distance.
-The vast majority of Puppy Private Lessons are best done away from home, to offer additional new experiences and socialization opportunities for the puppy.

Single lesson: 115.00
Two lessons: 200.00 expires 30 days after first lesson in package
Three lessons: 300.00 expires 45 days after first lesson in package
Four lessons: 400.00 expires 60 days after first lesson in package
More information on these package options can be found Here. Click on the blue package title for full description.

Standard Private Lessons
-For new clients and current students with dogs 5+ months old
-All students will begin with a 2hr Initial Consultation, which will be held either online or in-person at the facility. Location will be determined based on the behaviors we expect to work with.
-All dogs with human directed aggression (have bitten or attempt to bite people/strangers) will meet for their Initial Consultation online. This lets the dog relax during all the history taking and discussion time in the comfort of their own home, without the presence of a stranger, and will allow us to set up safety plans and foundation skills for their first in-person session.
-After the Initial Consultation, Follow-Up lesson locations (online, in-person either at the facility or off-site, or in-home) will be determined by the trainer based on the behaviors being address and the dog/handler’s current skill level. Off-site private lessons may have an additional fuel charge added.
More information on these package options can be found Here. Click on the blue package title for full description.

Single Session Prices
Initial consult:180.00 (lasts about 2 hours) Must be completed prior to follow-up lessons- This is your first meeting with the trainer
Single follow-up lessons: 115.00 (1hr)

Multi-session, private lesson packages are available at a discounted hourly rate
Initial Consult (2hr) + One Follow-up Lesson (1hr): 280.00 expires 45 days after first lesson in package
Initial Consult (2hr) + Two Follow-up Lessons (1hr each): 380.00 expires 60 days after first lesson in package
Two Follow-up Lessons (1hr each): 220.00 expires 45 days after first lesson in package
Three Follow-up Lessons (1hr each): 325.00 expires 60 days after first lesson in package
Four Follow-up Lessons (1hr each): 430.00 expires 75 days after first lesson in package

Additional Lesson Options

Preparing for a New Puppy (or Adult Dog!)
-Lessons are conducted via Zoom and last approximately 1.5hrs, cost is 75.00.
-Occasionally there are opportunities for these lessons to meet in-person at the facility.
-These sessions are for students that have not yet picked out a puppy/dog, or that will be welcoming a new dog into their home in the future.
-These are preparation sessions, prior to the new dog’s arrival home, not training or behavior modification sessions for existing issues.
-Students that utilize these preparation sessions will receive a discount code for additional 1-1 lessons, or a group class, to attend after their new dog has arrived in their home.

We can help you with the following:
*Dog Selection- What breed, age, and activity level is right for me and my family?
*Setting Up the Home- What types of things might I need for the dog I’m planning on bringing home?
*Integration and Acclimation- How do I smooth the transition for my new dog, and bond with them? How do I foster good relationships between my new dog and any existing pets?
*Routines and Patterns- How do I help my new dog learn the house rules and expectations?
*Training and Behavior- What activities and skills would be good to focus on with my new dog at first?
*Enrichment- What can I do to provide adequate mental and physical stimulation for my new dog?

Freak on a Leash Continuing Education
-Open to dogs that have successfully graduated our Freak on a Leash Foundations group class, or have been working privately with our trainer on reactivity issues and have permission from the instructor.
-Discounted, private lesson program to help students continue honing their new skills and provides them the opportunity for guided practice with their dog around more distractions.
-Each lesson lasts 1hr.
Single Lesson: 100.00
Three Lessons: 270.00 expires 60 days after first lesson in package
Five Lessons: 400.00 expires 90 days after first lesson in package
More information on these package options can be found Here. Click on the blue package title for full description.