Shooting Star Services LLC

Shooting Star Services offers custom-designed training programs. Their Basic Obedience class covers 14 different commands and serves as a foundational course for various dog roles, including family pets, therapy dogs, or service dogs. They also provide Canine Good Citizen and Advanced Canine Good Citizen classes. Training can be tailored to fit individual needs, whether for new puppies, rescue dogs, or for improving existing skills.

Pricing Summary

All 6-week group classes cost $300. Private sessions are $75 per hour at their store location and start at $100 per hour if at another location. For boarding, the rate is $35 per day for the first pet and $30 for each additional pet (before tax). In-home pet sitting starts at $40 for one stop-in, $50 for two stop-ins, and $60 for three stop-ins. Grooming starts at $50 for the first hour, which includes a bath, feet trimming, face trimming, sanitary trimming, and ear cleaning. Add-ons include nail trims ($15-$25), anal gland expression ($10), and full body trims ($20). Each additional full hour of grooming is $50, or $13 per 15 minutes. Payment plans are available.

Shooting Star Services LLC is a compassionate, affordable, and trusted dog training business that has been “Making Sit happen since 2012.” They are dedicated to providing a haven for dogs, especially those that others might overlook, ensuring every dog has a place to belong. The owner, April Franz, is passionate about animals and believes that with love, patience, and trust, anything is possible in training.

They offer custom-designed training programs, including a Basic Obedience class covering 14 commands, which serves as a foundation for family pets, therapy dogs, or service dogs. They also provide Canine Good Citizen and Advanced Canine Good Citizen classes, tailoring sessions for new puppies, rescues, or those looking to improve skills.

In addition to training, Shooting Star Services LLC offers a range of other pet services. These include pet sitting and boarding, with options for in-home visits or boarding at their facility, providing loving care for animals of all sizes, from reptiles to horses. They also provide basic grooming services such as baths, ear cleaning, nail trims, and anal gland expression, along with face, feet, and sanitary trimming. Furthermore, they operate a pet supply store offering food, treats, toys, and supplements.

Accomplishments

April Franz, the owner, is a Certified Dog Trainer with a deep passion for animals, stemming from her involvement in FFA and SAE projects. She has experience working as kennel staff and a vet tech. April holds a General Studies Associate Degree and a Web Design Certificate from 2009. She launched Shooting Star Services in 2019, initially focusing on pet sitting and dog training, and expanded to a facility offering training, grooming, and supplies in January 2024.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients can call (763)441-5554, email info@shootingstarservices.com, complete a contact form on their website, or sign up through their Pawfinity profile. The Pawfinity link is presented as the first step to finding help for a pet.