The Canine Coach – NE Minneapolis
Ranked #1 in Minneapolis and #8 in Minnesota
Service area: The Canine Coach serves NE Minneapolis, South Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, St. Paul, West St. Paul, and offers in-home training across the Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Potty Training
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Day Training
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
The Canine Coach offers a variety of training programs including Group Classes covering puppy, obedience, sports, fun, and behavior, available at all five locations with flexible scheduling. They also provide Boot Camp for professional daytime training, In-Home Training for personalized sessions in your home or online, and FIT Dogs for mental and physical fitness day programs.
Additional programs include Mini Courses, Camp Courage, Club K9, Lure Coursing, and Winter Activities. They also host a yearly Dog Camp for KIDS during the summer, focusing on dog sports, training, education, and crafts.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
The Canine Coach offers a “Buy Now, Pay Later” option with Afterpay for Boot Camp and Group Classes, which includes interest-free plans.
About the Trainer
The Canine Coach, established in 2004 and locally owned, offers dog training services in NE Minneapolis and surrounding areas. They aim to provide fun, friendly, and effective training solutions for dog owners.
Their services include Group Classes, In-Home Training, Boot Camp (professional daytime training), FIT Dogs (mental and physical fitness day programs), Mini Courses, and Camp Courage. They also offer specialized programs like Club K9, Lure Coursing, and Winter Activities.
Unique advantages include a “Buy Now, Pay Later” option with Afterpay for Boot Camp and Group Classes, offering interest-free payment plans. They also provide resources and support for common dog issues such as aggression, fearfulness, leash pulling, separation anxiety, and house training problems.
Beyond dog training for owners, The Canine Coach also runs a “School For Trainers” certification program and hosts a yearly “Dog Camp for KIDS” during the summer, which combines dog sports, training, education, and crafts for children and their dogs.
Accomplishments
The Canine Coach was established in 2004 and is locally owned. They also operate a “School For Trainers” offering a certification program, indicating their expertise in dog training.
How to Get Started!
Dog owners can start by exploring the “Choosing Your Training Program” resource or by joining their newsletter. Registration for programs like Boot Camp and Group Classes is available, with Afterpay as a payment option.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet trainer