Cherry Hoggs

Cherry Hoggs offers several training programs. Their “Bootcamp” is a premium, intensive, and accelerated program where dogs are trained for 9 hours per day, covering all aspects from classical conditioning to advanced obedience, including off-leash training in a pack environment without e-collars. This program is highly customized to individual dog and family needs, with owners receiving content and a 1-on-1 training session after the day.

The “Day Camp” program is available for dogs who have completed Bootcamp, offering ongoing training, 1-2 walks per day, pack group training, home boundaries, and enrichment time. “Consultations/training sessions” are offered both in-person and virtually, focusing on dog communication, psychological approaches, and various training methods without treats, e-collars, or prong collars. These sessions cover all aspects of training and behavior, including puppy fundamentals, and include 30-day access to an online e-book, reference videos, and a written report.

They also provide “Service Dog training” for psychiatric, specialty, and air travel assistance, as well as consultations for training your own service dog. A “Dog walking service” is available, consisting of 1-hour or 2-hour on-leash pack walks (up to 6 dogs) around Twin Cities lakes, with dogs picked up from home. Additionally, Cherry Hoggs offers comprehensive online “E-Books” that compile their knowledge on various training and behavioral topics, available in modular formats.

Pricing Summary

Cherry Hoggs offers dog walking services at $50 for a 1-hour walk (2-3 hours out of the house) and $100 for a 2-hour on-leash walk (4-6 hours out of the house). Their eBooks are available for a one-time purchase, with modular options for specific training needs. Pricing for Bootcamp, Day Camp, and consultations is not explicitly stated, but Bootcamp is described as a premium service.

Policies

Cherry Hoggs requires all dogs to be off medication before starting training with them, as they believe medication is a temporary solution and unnecessary. No other specific cancellation or rescheduling policies are mentioned.

Cherry Hoggs is a family-owned and operated dog training business run by Charlie and Frankie, originally from London, England, and now based in Minneapolis, MN, with services extending to NYC. They specialize in dog psychology, off-leash pack walks, and behavior modification, aiming to help dogs live fulfilled lives.

They pride themselves on training all dogs regardless of breed, age, temperament, or situation, including those with severe behavioral issues like aggression and extreme anxiousness. Their unique approach involves training dogs in a real-life home environment and pack setting, focusing on mental and physical stimulation.

Cherry Hoggs emphasizes a “correction and reward” system combined with energy-based training and pack mentality, without the use of e-collars, treats, or medication for behavior modification. They also educate owners on how to become effective pack leaders and maintain a disciplined routine for their dogs.

In addition to training services, they offer dog walking and sell dog-related products like slip leashes and organic, human-grade dog food. They also provide educational eBooks covering various aspects of dog training, nutrition, and service dog guidance.

Accomplishments

Cherry Hoggs is a family-owned and operated business by Charlie and Frankie, who hail from London, England. They began their professional dog training journey in Australia, where they successfully managed an off-leash pack of 20 dogs daily.

They have trained over a thousand dogs and, as of January 2022, had accumulated over 40,950 hours studying their pack. Charlie is known as “the piped piper of dogs,” a pack leader who specializes in dog psychology and transforming severe behavioral issues, also providing nutrition advice. Frankie, the operational force, has a lifetime of experience in dog breeding, agility, and behavior modification, focusing on balanced harmony within the pack and customizing training sessions. They are certified CGC Evaluators.

How to Get Started!

To get started with Cherry Hoggs, prospective clients can fill out a contact form on their website, indicating their service inquiry type (Daycamp, Bootcamp, Virtual consultation, In person consultation, Service dog training, eBooks, or Other). Cherry Hoggs evaluates the dog and owner’s needs to suggest the most suitable program.