City Paws Pet Club – Dog Daycare, Boarding, Training & Grooming

City Paws offers results-oriented obedience training and behavior modification, training dogs in real-life situations. Their Board & Train program is custom, highly-structured, and conducted by professionals, including monitored indoor daycare for socialization and proper schedules. Owners receive a thorough follow-up lesson.

Their general training services include Puppy Development, Obedience & Manners, and Behavior Consulting. They use positive reinforcement and modern, science-based methods. Group classes are offered in an indoor dog training gym, focusing on building confidence and skills through a step-by-step process, with active owner engagement. Classes include Puppy 1 (socialization, basic cues), Puppy 2 (expands on basics, real-life skills), Adult 1 (foundational behaviors for well-mannered dogs), Adult 2 (advanced cues, challenging scenarios), and Canine Good Citizen (CGC) preparation for calm, well-mannered dogs in challenging interactions.

Pricing Summary

Pricing for dog training programs is not explicitly listed; clients are encouraged to contact City Paws Pet Club for more information and to schedule a free, over-the-phone consultation to discuss custom program options or group class start dates.

Policies

Cancellation policies vary by service. For dog boarding, cancellations must be received at least 14 days prior to any stay, or the deposit will be forfeited, and holiday reservations are non-refundable. For daycare memberships, a one-month billing notice is required for cancellation via email. Grooming appointments require 24-hour advance cancellation to avoid being charged the full service price. Specific cancellation policies for training programs are not detailed.

City Paws Pet Club is Minneapolis’s premier pet destination, offering a comprehensive range of services including dog daycare, boarding, full-service grooming, training, dog walking, and a boutique for pet needs. The state-of-the-art facility is brand new and impeccably clean, featuring expertly trained staff and cutting-edge technology to provide an unparalleled experience.

It is a family-owned and operated business founded by Sitania Kerkinni, her husband Daniel, and brother Justin Syrovatka, born from their deep love for their dog, Kevin, and a desire to create a place that met high expectations for quality, safety, and genuine care. Their mission is to provide the best possible care for dogs in a safe, enriching, and welcoming environment.

Sitania leads the training program with a calm, intuitive approach and years of hands-on experience, focusing on building trust, confidence, and lasting positive behavior. The training emphasizes effective communication between people and dogs using modern, science-based, friendly methods to make the process engaging and behaviors reliable. They specialize in results-oriented obedience training and behavior modification, training dogs in real-life situations rather than artificial environments.

Accomplishments

Sitania Kerkinni leads the training program with a calm, intuitive approach and years of hands-on experience. The trainers are highly-qualified and certified to address any breed of dog.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients schedule an Initial Consultation where a City Paws trainer gathers information to create and recommend custom program options. After enrollment in a custom Private Lessons program or one of their group class options, the training process begins with continuous support. Upon completion, clients become part of the City Paws Training Alumni Family, gaining access to exclusive alumni-only benefits.