Paws 4 Fun Dog Training (CCPDT Certified)

Paws 4 Fun Dog Training offers a range of programs including Life Skills – Obedience, which is an 8-session, 8-week course focused on building the dog-owner relationship, manners, and safety. They provide Agility training from introductory to advanced levels, emphasizing mental and physical exercise, trust, confidence, and focus. Other programs include Behavior Modification, Aggression/Reactivity, Scent Work, AKC Canine Good Citizen Review, AKC S.T.A.R Puppy Training, and Tricks and Fun Run. All training uses positive reinforcement methods, with no shock or prong collars.

Paws 4 Fun Dog Training is a CCPDT Certified dog training business with 16 years of experience, led by trainer Susan Bernhart, CPDT-KA. They offer a variety of classes focusing on positive reinforcement methods, explicitly stating “No shock or prong collars. Positive reinforcement ONLY.”

The business operates from a new, nearly 10,000 square feet matted and heated training center located at 1605 State Ave in Owatonna, MN, next to the new Humane Society/Steele Co. Animal Shelter building and Chase Lake Dog Park. Paws 4 Fun is also a Kennel Sponsor for the Steele County Humane Society Animal Shelter.

Their offerings include foundational “Life Skills – Obedience” which is an 8-session, 8-week course, and various levels of Agility training, from Introduction to Advanced. Susan Bernhart, the instructor, has competed in agility at the national level. They also provide specialized training for behavior modification, aggression/reactivity, scent work, AKC Canine Good Citizen review, and AKC S.T.A.R Puppy Training. Additionally, “Tricks and Fun Run” classes are available.

Paws 4 Fun aims to help dog owners build a strong bond and relationship with their dogs through consistent daily practice. They emphasize mental and physical exercise for dogs, building trust, confidence, and focus, and helping owners become a team with their dogs.

Accomplishments

Paws 4 Fun Dog Training LLC is CCPDT Certified and has 16 years of experience. The trainer, Susan Bernhart, holds the CPDT-KA certification and has competed in agility at the national level. The business is described as providing “Award Winning CCPDT Certified knowledge assessed Instruction.” They are also a Kennel Sponsor for the new Steele County Humane Society Animal Shelter.

How to Get Started!

Clients can register for classes and book online. New Beginner Agility and AKC S.T.A.R Puppy classes are currently forming.