Lucky Mutt Dog Training

Lucky Mutt Dog Training offers a comprehensive range of programs including Board & Train, Day Training, Private In-Home Training, Private Online Training, and various Online Courses. Their Board & Train programs, available in 2, 4, 6, 8, and 12-week options, provide intensive training and care in the trainers’ home, focusing on foundational skills, behavior modification, and real-world application through field trips. These programs include post-program support like review sessions, follow-up private sessions, custom videos, and online academy access.

Day Training involves trainers coming to the client’s home or taking the dog on training adventures, focusing on socialization, manners, and specific behavioral issues, with packages including a follow-up session. Private In-Home and Online Training offer personalized coaching for basic skills, household manners, and behavior modification for reactivity and aggression. Online Courses, such as Rockstar Puppy/Dog Academy and Rockin’ Recall & Focus, provide lifetime access to step-by-step video lessons, covering a wide array of topics from basic commands and calmness to recall and enrichment, often with community support and Q&A sessions. They also offer specialized online courses for dog sports like Disc Dog.

Pricing Summary

Lucky Mutt Dog Training offers various programs with distinct pricing structures. Board & Train programs range from $2,200 for a 2-week Basic Start-Up to $8,200 for a 12-week Dream Dog & Puppy experience. Day Training packages are available at $300 for 2 sessions or $700 for 5 sessions.

Private Dog & Puppy Training is offered both in-person and virtually. In-person sessions cost $150 per hour, with packages of 4 sessions for $575 and 6 sessions for $850. Virtual sessions are $70 for 30 minutes, $120 for one hour, $475 for 4 sessions, and $700 for 6 sessions. Online courses are also available, but their specific pricing is not detailed in the provided text.

Policies

For Board & Train, dogs must be up to date on Bordatella and Rabies vaccines. Lucky Mutt Dog Training cannot accept dogs aggressive with humans for Board & Train, and for the 2-week program, also not aggressive with other dogs.

Board & Train is not recommended for dogs with major separation fear or crate fear. Dogs in Board & Train must be able to stay quiet in their kennels for a few hours at a time. These excluded cases are directed to private 1on1 training.

Lucky Mutt Dog Training is a family-run business located just north of Anoka, Minnesota, serving the greater Twin Cities area. Their mission is to help dog owners build unbeatable relationships with their dogs by making training fun and rewarding for both. They specialize in positive reinforcement and force-free training techniques, explicitly stating they never use force, fear, shock, e-collars, or prong collars.

They believe in modern, scientifically approved methods endorsed by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB) and the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB). The head trainers, Anna and Ben Rimbey, have over a decade of hands-on experience and are committed to continuous education, holding AbsoluteDOGS Pro Dog Trainer certifications. They teach standard obedience cues and use fun concept games to develop natural self-control, relaxation, and focus, helping dogs make favorable decisions.

In addition to training, they offer complimentary baths for dogs in their Board & Train program and provide premium grooming packages for nail and hair trims.

Accomplishments

Anna and Ben Rimbey, the head trainers, have over a decade of hands-on experience training hundreds of dogs. They are both AbsoluteDOGS Pro Dog Trainer Certified. They actively invest in their education through online courses and books.

Ben and Anna are accomplished in dog sports, being 4-time Minnesota State Champions, multiple-time international disc dog podium finishers, and sponsored disc dog athletes by Hero Disc USA and Nutrisource Pet Foods. They compete, perform, and practice dog sports including disc dog, agility, flyball, and dock diving with their own dogs.

How to Get Started!

To get started with Lucky Mutt Dog Training, clients are encouraged to schedule a 15-minute phone call to learn more about their programs. For Board & Train, a Google Forms link is provided for sign-up.

For Private In-Home and Virtual Sessions, clients can purchase sessions online, after which the trainers will be in touch to book. They are typically booked 2-4 weeks out for private sessions. For Day Training, clients are asked to email to register. Online courses can be signed up for directly via their respective links.