Paws Abilities Dog Training St Louis Park

Paws Abilities offers a wide array of training programs categorized by location: Southeast Minnesota, Twin Cities metro area, and Online. Programs include Puppy Class, AKC STAR Puppy, Teenage Transformations, Beginning Obedience, and various Canine Good Citizen (CGC) levels. They also offer specialized classes in dog sports such as Agility, Barn Hunt, Competition Obedience, Disc Dog, Flyball, Nose Work/Scent Work, Rally Obedience, and Treibball.

Manners and obedience classes cover topics like Crate Games, Door Manners, Leash Pullers Anonymous, Rocket Recall, and Patio Manners. For behavioral issues, they provide Reactive Dog Rehab (Level One and Two), Muzzle Magic, Breaking Up the Bark Brigade, and Panic Button Consults for urgent problems. Additionally, they offer Therapy Dog Prep Courses, Tricks classes, Fitness/Conditioning, and “Just for Fun” classes like Boredom Busters and Brain Games. Solo Tutoring (private lessons) are available for intensive training in specific areas.

Pricing Summary

The business offers various discounts and promotions, including a 5% or 10% discount on specific classes. They also provide a BIPOC/BIPGM Scholarship for 10% off training classes and a Rescue Referral Program, which compensates the rescue with 10% of class, camp, or private lesson fees if a dog was adopted within the past 30 days and referred by the rescue. Discounts do not stack, and the best available discount is applied. Payment is required to hold a spot in a class.

Policies

Class spots are not held until payment is received. If a class fills before payment, the student will be placed on a waiting list and notified if a spot opens. First-time students are required to complete an online profile for their dog and bring vaccination records to the first class.

Paws Abilities Dog Training offers a wide range of dog training services across two main geographic areas in Minnesota: Southeast Minnesota (Rochester/Oronoco) and the Twin Cities metro area (Inver Grove Heights and St. Louis Park). They provide group classes, private lessons, and online classes to cater to various needs and learning preferences.

Their comprehensive class offerings cover everything from puppy and basic obedience to advanced dog sports like agility, barn hunt, disc dog, flyball, nose work, and rally obedience. They also specialize in manners training, reactive dog rehabilitation, and therapy dog preparation. In addition to training, Paws Abilities offers enrichment camps, puppy camps, professional dog walks, and board & train services.

The business emphasizes professional expertise, with multiple trainers holding certifications such as CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, CPDT-KSA, IAABC-ADT, KPA-CTP, and CNWI. They also offer speaking engagements by Sara Reusche, who is certified as a veterinary technician (CVT) and provides continuing education credits. Paws Abilities supports the community with a BIPOC/BIPGM Scholarship and a Rescue Referral Program.

Accomplishments

Sara Reusche, a key trainer, is a CBCC-KA, CPDT-KSA, and CVT. She is available for speaking engagements and has a history of presentations dating back to 2010, covering topics like “Decoding Dogs,” “Dog Safety,” “Rover Enrichment,” and “Reactive Dogs” at various organizations including veterinary hospitals, kennel clubs, and law enforcement agencies. Continuing education credits are available through the CCPDT and MVMA for her speaking engagements. The team includes multiple certified trainers with CPDT-KA, CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, IAABC-ADT, KPA-CTP, and CNWI credentials.

How to Get Started!

To enroll in a class, clients need to select an available class, complete the online enrollment form, and choose a payment method (pay online or pay later). A confirmation email will be sent, requesting first-time students to complete an online profile for their dog and bring vaccination records to the first class. The full class schedule is available online to help get started.