The Canine Coach

The Canine Coach is a locally owned dog training company, and its Northeast facility sits at 3968 Central Ave NE in Minneapolis. Owners looking for daytime dog care and coaching in Minneapolis can pick from group classes, Boot Camp, and the FIT Dogs day program. The company was established in 2004 and runs five Twin Cities locations.

What they offer

Programs here cover a wide range of goals, from a first puppy class to behavior work with a reactive dog.

• Group classes in puppy, obedience, sports, fun, and behavior modification
• Boot Camp, a daytime training program staffed Monday through Friday
• FIT Dogs, a mental and physical fitness day program
• In-home and online sessions across the Twin Cities and nearby suburbs
• Seasonal options such as lure coursing and recall courses

How the training works

Trainers use positive reinforcement and build customizable plans around the dog in front of them. The company lists help for common problems: leash pulling, jumping on guests, separation anxiety, barking, housetraining, and dog-to-dog or dog-to-human aggression. Staff work from a curriculum the business develops and supports, and it also runs a certification program for people who want to become trainers.

Practical details

The NE Minneapolis site is a two-story indoor facility with three entrances: the front door on Central Ave, a rear entrance up a set of stairs, and a lower rear door marked for FIT Dogs and Boot Camp. Both floors are reachable for people with limited mobility, using the Central Ave entrance for the top floor and the FIT Dogs door for the bottom. Training spaces use agility mats with thin rolled rubber or rubber mats. The parking lot entrance is off 40th Ave NE, and street parking is available nearby. Client wifi is available in the building. The office can be reached at 612.202.4732 or office@thek9coach.com.