Tiny teeth. Big feelings.
Puppy classes
Puppies under 16 weeks at their first class
Social experiences, puppy play, and the first skills for life together. At our Eden Prairie school.
Explore puppy classesPuppy training & dog training · Eden Prairie, Minneapolis & nearby suburbs
Love your dog.
Love your life
together.
Kind, practical puppy & dog training for Minneapolis and nearby suburbs.
Off-leash classes at our locally woman-owned Eden Prairie school.
Conveniently located near Hwy 212 and I-494.
Personal help in your home.
Locally owned. Woman-led. Real people, right here.
Experienced Dog Life Coaches. Each with 20+ years of experience.
Boundaries Without Trauma℠. Kind guidance. Clear expectations.
Individual coaching at 4:1
In puppy class, get help reading your puppy, adjusting your timing and knowing what to try next.
Social learning, coached
Practice play, pauses and reconnection with expert trainers guiding the experience.
Support between classes
Understand your dog, find help for everyday problems and follow manageable skill practice at home.
A path as your dog grows
Build from Puppy & Me or Life Skills 101 through adolescence and real-life outings.
A good place to begin
What does life with your dog
look like right now?
A brand-new puppy. A busy adolescent.
A behavior you need help understanding.
Let’s find your next step.
Big dog energy. Still learning.
Adolescent dog classes
Starting at 16 weeks–1 year
Focus, everyday manners, and learning around other dogs. Begin with Life Skills 101.
Explore adolescent classes
A little help at home.
In-home puppy training
Private coaching for puppy life
Potty routines, play biting, settling, and skills in your home. Hands-on teaching for you, skill building with your puppy, or a blend of both.
Explore in-home puppy training
When something feels hard.
Dog behavior help
Private help for dogs of any age
Barking, fear, reactivity, guarding, or other concerns. Start with a consultation and a plan for your dog.
Explore behavior helpClass ages help us find a good starting point. Exceptions are considered after a consultation. Ask Jeannie →
Love. Trust. Dignity.
In the words of
a GAD family.
“Go Anywhere Dog throws out the old ways of how we communicate with and train dogs, welcoming in a new era of leading with love, trust and dignity — and the results are ASTONISHING!”
The Go Anywhere Dog℠ approach
Understand the dog.
Build the life.
Sit is overrated.
Nobody calls us because their dog won’t sit. They call at twenty months, because their dog can’t handle life: the doorbell, the park, the other dog.
So we teach the dog first, then the behaviors. Skills are the furniture, not the foundation.
Off-leash from the first class.
Go anywhere isn’t the promise. It’s the result.
You want a dog you can enjoy life with. We help you understand what your dog is feeling, teach what to do, and practice together.
01
Safety before obedience.
Notice your dog’s signals. Give them the support and space they need to learn.
02
Kindness with clear boundaries.
Reward what you want to grow. Teach expectations patiently, without pain, fear, or intimidation. How off-leash works without a collar →
03
Practice for everyday life.
Build skills through play, small steps, and distractions your dog is ready for.
A professional endorsement
“My fervent hope is to see Go Anywhere Dog change life for thousands of dogs. I’m willing to bet on it.”
The support comes home with you
Class ends.
The support keeps going.
You shouldn’t have to remember everything the moment you walk out the door. Your included class hub helps you understand your dog, work through everyday problems and follow manageable skill practice at home.
Understand your dog
Five foundation videos help you read body language, understand social learning and make sense of what your dog is telling you.
Help for everyday problems
Find useful guidance for the puppy challenges you’re facing, from play biting to settling.
Manageable skill practice
Revisit step-by-step videos and detailed class recaps. Know what to practice and how to take the next useful step.
Encouragement along the way
Helpful emails and progress badges keep you noticing small wins. You get to learn, too.
Little milestones. A lasting relationship.
Humans get to grow, too.
Real badges from your GAD learning journey.
Small steps are still steps.
Class videos at home
“Still hard to believe that I got wiggly 7-month-old Felix to happily cooperate while there were other wiggly pups in the room. If you follow the steps in Jody’s videos, you and your dog will succeed.”
Your neighbors. Your dog people.
Locally rooted.
Woman-owned. Here for you.
Go Anywhere Dog℠ was founded by Jody Karow, CTC, and is still locally woman-owned. Jody earned her Certificate in Training and Counseling from The Academy for Dog Trainers. Our Eden Prairie school is part of the community we call home.
Our experienced Dog Life Coaches each bring more than 20 years of experience. We pair that experience with curiosity about your individual dog—and practical support for you.
Meet your people
Class skills in everyday life
“This is the best dog school I have found that teaches skills and obedience that are applicable in the real world.”
Private behavior support
“Ashley noticed our Mia showing signs of anxiety & fear. She gave us tips to help her feel brave.”
A little clarity helps
Before you
take the next step.
New to GAD? Here are a few things people often want to know.
Which class should my dog start with?
Puppies under 16 weeks at their first class begin with Puppy & Me. Older puppies and adolescent dogs, 16 weeks–1 year, typically begin with Life Skills 101. Exceptions are considered after a consultation. If you are unsure about age, comfort around other dogs, or prior experience, ask Jeannie for help choosing.
Where are classes, and do you come to my home?
All group classes meet at 14500 Martin Dr, Suite 1500, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Private puppy and behavior training serves Minneapolis and western and southwestern suburbs, including Shakopee and Lake Minnetonka communities. See our service areas below.
What makes your approach different?
We pay attention to how your dog feels as well as what your dog does. Boundaries Without Trauma℠ combines emotional safety, clear teaching, rewards, and humane structure. Our classes use play and practice around other dogs, with homework videos, class recaps, emails, and progress badges to support your learning at home.
Can my dog learn to come back off-leash without an electronic collar?
Yes. That’s what we build. Off-leash play starts in our very first classes, reconnection back to you is practiced in every class, and recall is proofed around real distractions through Life Skills 301 and Real-Life Outings.
No shock, prong or choke collars. It takes practice and the right steps, not a device. A regular flat collar or harness is all your dog needs.
My dog is fearful or reactive. Where should we begin?
Start with private behavior help. A consultation gives your Dog Life Coach a chance to understand your dog and recommend an appropriate plan. A group setting may not be the right first step.
You don’t have to figure it out alone
Tell us about
your dog.
Bring the puppy you adore, the things that feel hard, and the life you’d like to share. We’ll help you find a good place to begin.