Training Foundations
What We Miss When We Call It Bad Behavior
We learned plenty of rules about behavior. Many of us never learned how behavior actually works.
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Training Foundations
Start with understanding, clear communication and practical skills. Build a foundation for the life you want to share.
Training Foundations
Play Is Part of the Learning: Inside the Go Anywhere Dog® Program
Why play and skills belong together throughout puppy training. See how GAD connects classroom practice, emotional development and family life, with research across children and other mammals.
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Ultimate Leave-it Challenge: Life Skills 301 Graduation
Watch Life Skills 301 graduates recall past bowls of hot dogs and mini hamburgers at Go Anywhere Dog® in Eden Prairie, MN. Celebrate practice together.
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Play. Skills. Repeat. — Puppy & Dog Classes in Eden Prairie
Watch Go Anywhere Dog® graduation families mix play and skill work. Explore puppy and dog training classes at our Eden Prairie, Minnesota school.
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Not just puppy class. Every level. Here’s why.
Off-leash dog classes build social skills beyond puppyhood. See why every GAD class level includes guided play, thoughtful groups, and room to choose.
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Puppy Training Guide – Small Steps = Big Results
https://youtu.be/nj7o_Yv5UfQ?si=PLAN3AVSBcCGRTzZUpdated written companion · October 2026. The earlier video demonstrates building skills in small steps. The guide below reflects Go Anywhere Dog® 5.0. Tiny, joyful reps teach faster than…
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Realistic Expectations in Puppy Training (What Progress Really Looks Like)
Realistic Expectations In Dog Training Is A Cornerstone Of Success. Don’t worry, realistic expectations in dog training doesn’t mean you won’t get results. When
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Why Rewards Work in Puppy Training (And What Happens When They Don’t)
https://youtu.be/ssmh8S_8YF0Your puppy turns toward you, you mark “yes” and deliver a reward. Then you arrange another easy win. Frequent, clear feedback helps a beginner discover what works. Updated written…
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The Best Time To Train Your Puppy Or Dog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T93VTUnLO5E The Best Time to Train Your Puppy or Dog (And Why It’s Not What You Think) “When is the best time to train my puppy or dog?” You…
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New Puppy? Your First Step for Success (It’s Not Training Yet)
https://youtu.be/Vbzl8SRQI6MYour puppy finds a shoe. You find your puppy. Suddenly everyone is running, and only one of you thinks this is a problem. Updated written companion · October 2026.…
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