Cherry Hoggs

Cherry Hoggs offers an intensive Boot Camp program for dogs needing structured, daily training (Monday–Friday), ideal for puppies, rescues, and reactive dogs. The program includes pack walks, socialization, obedience training, and leash work. Owners receive daily updates and home reinforcement guidance. Virtual sessions include one-on-one training or nutrition consultations with Charlie, and a video Q&A service where owners submit up to 3 questions via video for a personalized reply. Programs are tailored to individual dog and owner needs after evaluation.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed. Services include one-on-one virtual sessions (60 or 90 minutes), in-person 90-minute sessions, and intensive Boot Camp programs. Clients report high costs, especially for multiple dogs, with no publicly advertised discounts or loyalty programs. Nutrition and eBook products are sold separately through sister companies.

Cherry Hoggs is a dog training business based in Minneapolis, MN, specializing in dog psychology and pack-based training led by Charlie and Frankie. They offer in-person and virtual training sessions focused on building calm, structured leadership to help dogs become confident and well-behaved. Their unique approach combines positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, fair corrections, and energy-based communication grounded in natural dog behavior. They emphasize pack walks, where dogs train together off-leash in groups of up to 30 without tools or e-collars. They also provide nutrition guidance through their sister company POSH NOSH PETS, offering fresh, organic dog meals, and educational eBooks on training and canine health. Their services cater to puppies, reactive dogs, rescues, and dogs with behavioral challenges, with a strong focus on long-term behavior change through owner education and consistent leadership.

They offer Boot Camp programs for intensive training, one-on-one sessions, virtual consultations, and video Q&A support. Owners are actively involved in the process, receiving daily updates and personalized guidance to reinforce training at home. Cherry Hoggs is known for helping dogs with severe reactivity, fearfulness, leash pulling, and poor recall, often after other trainers have declined them.

Their philosophy centers on being clear, fair, and calm in leadership, with an emphasis on trust and natural consequences rather than force. They serve clients across Minneapolis and surrounding areas, with a reputation for authenticity, patience, and transformative results.

Additional services include dog day camp, pack walking, and nutritional meal delivery.

They do not offer grooming, boarding, or pet sitting directly, but their sister companies provide complementary services like organic dog food and training eBooks.

Accomplishments

Cherry Hoggs has successfully trained over 30 dogs off-leash in pack walks without tools or e-collars. They have helped dogs with severe behavioral issues—including reactivity, fence jumping, and poor recall—achieve dramatic transformations, as evidenced by multiple client testimonials. Their founder, Charlie, is recognized by clients as a “dog whisperer” for his ability to connect with challenging dogs and guide owners effectively.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients contact Cherry Hoggs via their website form or phone to schedule an evaluation. After initial inquiry, they receive a call back from Charlie or Frankie to discuss the dog’s needs and determine the best program—whether virtual, in-person, or Boot Camp. No free consultation is offered, but they emphasize thorough assessment and personalized recommendations before enrollment.