Total Recall

Total Recall School for Dogs offers a variety of training classes including Puppy, Obedience, Agility, and Specialty Classes. They provide all levels of competition training, such as agility and conformation, which require completion of proper obedience courses for safety. Classes are typically five weeks in length, meeting once a week for five consecutive weeks. The Intermediate Obedience class consists of a block of 10 lessons to be used within six months. Puppy and Beginner Level classes require a minimum of 6 dogs to be registered for the class to take place.

Pricing Summary

All class prices are for the entire five-week course. The Intermediate Obedience class is purchased as a block of 10 lessons and must be used within six months. A $40 deposit is non-refundable, and once a class starts, no refund is available. A book by Sue Mills-Kothe and Dawn Wessels is available for $15.00 for a hard copy at the school, or $19.00 mailed, and is also available for download from Amazon for less.

Policies

A $40 deposit for classes is non-refundable. Once a class starts, no refund is available. There are no make-up classes available for missed sessions. However, if a prolonged unforeseen incident or event occurs (e.g., accident, sickness, injured dog), arrangements can be made to move the student to another class. Children under 12 years must be supervised by an adult not participating in training and must remain seated while observing the class.

Total Recall School for Dogs was established in 1990 with the goal of providing the best dog training in the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area. They have trained over 19,000 dogs to various levels of proficiency based on owner goals.

Their instructors have extensive experience, with a minimum of 20 years and some over 40 years in dog training. Their proven training methods are based on motivation using food and praise, combined with leadership principles. They believe this approach helps dogs respond faster.

The school offers a variety of training classes for all levels, from new dog owners getting their puppy off to a great start to ultimate dog enthusiasts. They provide all levels of competition training, including agility and conformation, after proper obedience courses are completed to ensure safety.

Total Recall operates a 14,000 square foot facility that is heated, air-conditioned, and includes kitchen facilities. This facility is also available for event rental. They offer training for almost any need, except hunting dog training, and encourage tours of their facility. They also have an on-site store where a 4-foot leather leash and plain buckle collars are recommended and available for sale.

Accomplishments

Total Recall School for Dogs was established in 1990. Since then, they have trained over 19,000 dogs to various levels of proficiency. Their instructors have a minimum of 20 years of dog training experience, with some having over 40 years.

How to Get Started!

Dog owners should read through the class descriptions to determine which class best fits their situation, such as the “Puppy” class for dogs under six months. Upon registration on the website, the charge receipt serves as confirmation; no additional response or class reminders will be sent unless there is a problem. For further questions, email is the quickest way to reach them at info@trdogs.com, as voicemails take longer. It is recommended to add their email address to an address book to receive important messages regarding class changes or cancellations.