The Canine Mind
Service area: Serves Salt Lake City and surrounding areas within the Salt Lake Valley, including Millcreek and nearby neighborhoods.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
- Service Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Working
- Herding
- Sporting
- Terriers
- Doodles
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
- ✓ Other
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Training is structured by dog age group: puppy (0–6 months), adolescent (6–18 months), adult (18 months–7 years), and senior (7+ years). Programs include private in-person sessions, group classes at their facility, and intensive board-and-train programs lasting 1–4 weeks. Board-and-train clients receive daily exercise, socialization, and tailored training with video updates. After boarding, owners receive free ongoing group classes to reinforce skills. All programs begin with a free consultation to assess the dog’s needs and create a customized plan.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing is not publicly listed but includes free consultations. Board-and-train programs are offered in 1-, 2-, or 4-week durations with a lifetime guarantee for programs of two weeks or longer. Private sessions and group classes are available as packages with ongoing support.
Policies
They offer a lifetime guarantee for all board-and-train programs of two weeks or longer. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated, but free consultations and ongoing support are provided to ensure client satisfaction.
Testimonials
Just wanted to share our amazing experience we had with Alex and his whole team. We took our dog persephone in for the 2 week board and train. The price is steep from a glance but the benefits you get are amazing. Having an amazing team to guide us, answer questions, direct me where to go and what to do. Has been by itself priceless. But then giving us such a good foundation to work towards our dogs service dog training. And the resources we need to do so. If anyone were to ask me where to get their animal taught and to continue to benefit for their life. Canine mind is where I would recommend.
– Anonymous
I’ve waited two weeks to post this review because I was too in awe of my dog’s progress with The Canine Mind. I enrolled my 1-year-old hound mix, Raina, in the two-week board and train program. And I’m telling you that this team is literally a group of doggie cognitive psychologists — and this is coming from a human cognitive psychologist. In two weeks, my dog received a level of training that I probably couldn’t have achieved in my lifetime (let alone two weeks). She is excellent off leash now, generally more responsive, and better at overall manners (no longer jumping on visitors in my house, for example). If I were to chat with younger me, I would have totally enrolled my first dog in this type of program. This foundation is essential for having a good quality of life with your dog. It still takes a lot of learning + work on the human side, but I’d say this program was absolutely worth every dollar. My dog is better in every aspect of behavior, despite maintaining the fundamental personality traits that make her who she is. THANK YOU!
– Anonymous
Wow–where to begin. We’ve been working with The Canine Mind since March 2024, and I can say without hesitation that they are the best dog trainers in Utah. Regardless of your dog’s needs, they’ll teach you how to build a respectful, rewarding relationship with your dog. Whatever you put in, you get back tenfold! We’re endlessly grateful to Alex, Steven, Persephone, and the whole team for everything they’ve given us and our dog, Bucky.
– Anonymous
About the Trainer
The Canine Mind is a dog training business based in Salt Lake City, Utah, offering personalized training services designed to strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners. They use a relationship-based approach that combines techniques from across the dog training world, focusing on understanding each dog’s instincts, genetics, and experiences to create customized training plans. Their programs are structured by life stage—puppy, adolescent, adult, and senior—and include private sessions, group classes, and board-and-train options. They emphasize a fun, easy-going style and prioritize educating owners to ensure long-term success. In addition to training, they offer boarding with integrated training, free consultations, and unlimited group classes as follow-up support. Their team includes certified trainers with backgrounds in behavior modification, service dog training, and psychology, and they provide daily video updates for board-and-train clients.
They are committed to building a community of responsible dog owners who help keep public spaces safe and enjoyable. Their lifetime guarantee on programs of two weeks or longer reflects their confidence in their methods. They serve clients across the Salt Lake Valley and are known for successfully addressing reactivity, aggression, leash pulling, and separation anxiety, especially in high-drive or rescue dogs.
Accomplishments
Founder Alex Krikorian has over 15 years of hands-on training experience and was Regional Training Manager at PetSmart, Inc. The Canine Mind is a Best of SLC™ Winner for Pet Training (2022) and Finalist (2021, 2023, 2024). They are a Better Business Bureau Community Resource. Trainer Persephone Carden has experience raising Guide Dogs for the Blind and is pursuing a degree in Psychology.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients begin with a free in-person or phone consultation to discuss their dog’s needs, history, and goals. During the consultation, trainers assess the dog’s behavior and recommend a customized training plan, whether it be private lessons, group classes, or a board-and-train program.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
1-8pm
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
- wheelchair accessible restroom
- wheelchair accessible seating
- restroom unisex
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
Location
1538 E 3300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106Listing Tools for Trainers
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