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Paws Abilities Dog Training
Helping you enjoy your dog!
EmBARK on a new journey with us!
Twin Cities dog nerds: we have big news! We're moving from our small facility in Eagan to a bigger facility in Inver Grove Heights! All classes will begin at our new facility starting June 1st, find our new address below.

Southeast Minnesota dog nerds, don't worry! Our 5000sf facility in Oronoco isn't going anywhere.
6475 Cahill Ave,
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Puppy Camp, Taking Socialization to the Next Level!
Paws Abilities Puppy Camp is a unique puppy training and socialization program run by professional dog trainers!

We have three awesome programs to choose from:
Puppy Genius (Four-week program, $350)
Puppy PhD (Eight-week program, $600)
Puppy Prodigy (Twelve-week program, $900)
Puppy Genius

Start your puppy off with the best paw forward! This is a program which is specifically designed for the sensitive developmental periods of puppies.

Your puppy’s action-packed Puppy Genius program will include extensive socialization and handling. Positive handling ensures that your puppy loves the vet, behaves politely for the groomer (or for at-home grooming), and is easy to treat in the event of injuries or illness. No more nail trimming battles! You can have that happy, cooperative dog who makes the entire vet staff light up when you come in the door! Extensive professional socialization builds confidence and social skills in impressionable pups for a stable, balanced adult.
Puppy Prodigy

In this intensive learning program, we will support you through your puppy’s first year. Not only will we help you survive the “terrible teens” of puppy adolescence, but our professional trainers will keep you updated on your puppy’s individual milestones and challenges as they grow and mature. Together, you and your training team will teach your dog all of the manners he needs to be a polite member of society. If you want a dog who will walk nicely on leash, come whenever you call, stay where you tell him, wait politely at doors, and greet other people and dogs with impeccable manners – this program will give you the foundation for that dream dog! Our professional trainers will teach your dog (and you!) the skills he needs to be a welcome guest at home and in public, as well as a joy to be around.
Puppy PhD

Puppy PhD was specifically designed to continue the great socialization and support from Puppy Genius as your puppy grows. This program still incorporates the great socialization and handling that you get in the Puppy Genius program, while also introducing solid foundations for the manners and obedience skills that they will need as an adult.

Adolescence is a tough time for puppies AND their people! Your puppy’s brains are still developing at this stage, and their bodies are undergoing lots of changes too. It can be hard for you to remember that your rapidly growing (or nearly full-grown) dog is still mentally a puppy. It’s hard for your puppy too, as they need to adjust to your changing expectations and their changing body all at the same time. Many dogs at this age might still be working on the simpler things in life that come with being a puppy. Others need to go back to basics as their changing hormones play havoc with their previously well-learned obedience skills. With this customized program, they will be getting the best of both worlds and will be better equipped to continue on into the Puppy Prodigy program or a Beginning Obedience class.
Need more info?
Email us with questions, or call us at (507) 624-0190 • Check out our Class Schedule to do something fun with your dog! • Follow us on Facebook for your daily dog fix!