A NEW ERA OF LEADING WITH TRUST LOVE AND DIGNITY
Comfort, stability, and unconditional love — that’s what emotional support dogs bring to their people.
At Go Anywhere Dog, we believe the ability to help humans feel safe starts with dogs who feel safe themselves. Our Emotional Support Dog Training program builds that foundation through science-based methods, developmental timing, and deep compassion for both species.
A NEW ERA OF LEADING WITH TRUST LOVE AND DIGNITY
Comfort, stability, and unconditional love — that’s what emotional support dogs bring to their people.
At Go Anywhere Dog, we believe the ability to help humans feel safe starts with dogs who feel safe themselves. Our Emotional Support Dog Training program builds that foundation through science-based methods, developmental timing, and deep compassion for both species.
Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) provide therapeutic comfort to people living with mental or emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, or phobias.
Unlike service dogs (trained to perform specific medical tasks), ESAs offer healing simply through their presence — grounding their humans during moments of distress with steady companionship, empathy, and co-regulation.
Dogs are the most common ESAs because of their social nature, emotional sensitivity, and deep bond with humans — but cats, rabbits, and even mini horses can serve in this role too.
Both ESAs and service dogs support people living with mental-health conditions, but their roles and rights differ:
| Type | What They Do | Training Level | Legal Protections |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Dog | Performs specific trained tasks related to a disability (e.g., fetching medication, interrupting panic attacks). | Extensive, task-specific | Full public-access rights under ADA |
| Emotional Support Dog | Provides comfort and emotional grounding through companionship and co-regulation. | Obedience + emotional stability | Housing & travel protections (under FHA, some airline restrictions) |
An ESA doesn’t need to perform special tricks or tasks — their superpower is calm connection.
A dog can’t offer calm if they don’t feel calm.
Our training builds that inner stability from the ground up:
Safety First – We teach puppies and adult dogs to feel secure in new environments and with new people.
Social Skills – Structured play, exposure, and emotional regulation exercises build confidence and adaptability.
Functional Obedience – Sit, stay, recall, and leash skills that hold up in real-world, emotionally charged settings.
Human–Dog Bonding – We show guardians how to co-regulate with their dogs — reading body language, soothing anxiety, and communicating without fear or force.
No intimidation. No shock collars. No “alpha” nonsense. Just emotionally intelligent, neuroscience-informed training.
The earlier you begin, the easier it is to shape a calm, confident companion.
Under 16 weeks? → Start with Puppy Classes
Over 16 weeks? → Begin with Life Skills 101
Prefer 1:1 training? → Choose In-Home Puppy Training or Private Dog Training
Serving Minneapolis, Edina, Minnetonka, Richfield, Hopkins, St. Louis Park, Bloomington, and Eagan — with classes at our Eden Prairie training center.
Maybe — but it’s important to be honest about your resources and stability.
Puppies require consistency, routine, and calm leadership. If your current emotional state is fragile, it may be better to begin with training your existing dog or work alongside a support system.
We’ll help you evaluate readiness in a private consultation, identifying what’s realistic and how to create the best environment for your future support dog to thrive.
An official ESA letter can be issued by a licensed mental-health professional — therapist, psychiatrist, or psychologist — after evaluating your diagnosis and determining that an emotional support animal would benefit your wellbeing.
We can’t issue these letters, but we collaborate seamlessly with your care team to ensure training aligns with your therapeutic goals.
Emotional support dogs don’t need to “fix” anything — they heal simply by being.
That soft exhale beside you, the grounding eye contact, the sense that you’re not alone — that’s the power of emotional safety, and it’s what we teach every Go Anywhere Dog to embody.
Start your Emotional Support Dog journey →
Go Anywhere Dog’s trusted team of certified dog trainers have helped thousands of pups across Minneapolis, Eden Prairie and nearby suburbs become calm, confident companions. With over a decade of experience and a passion for science-based training, we’ve got your back—paws down.
✔ Small Dog Classes Separated From Big Dogs for safe and positive interactions.
✔ Off-Leash Training to build confidence and real-world skills.
✔ A Go Anywhere Dog® Curriculum that prepares your pup for a lifetime of adventures.
✔ Expert Puppy Trainers – over a decade of experience using gentle, science-backed methods.
Dog Life Coach
Emily Niemeyer
Dog Life Coach
Ashley Fordyce
Dog Life Coach - Owner
Jody Karow - CTC
Admin Extraordinaire
Jeannie Bingenheimer
Modern Puppies Need Modern Training – Learn more about The Go Anywhere Dog® Training Methodology
WE LOVE WHAT WE DO & IT SHOWS
Real stories from local families raising Go Anywhere Dogs with us.
🗣️ "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!
Sara Pohlad
Ralph's Mom
Edina, MN
🗣️ "In class I learned a lot of skills to reinforce the good behaviors and how to be mindful of the fears the puppies might have. The methods have been extremely effective.
The behaviors stick!"
Janie Lovelock -
Dog Foster Mom
Safe Hands Rescue
Chanhassen, MN
🗣️ "The techniques we've learned opened our eyes to a different approach to puppy training and helped us understand dog behavior. We've seen great progress in our dog!
Highly Recommend"
Kelly Tierney
Baily's Mom
Minneapolis, MN
WE LOVE WHAT WE DO & IT SHOWS
🗣️ "We’ve loved every single class from Go Anywhere Dog! We started with puppy class, and have completed 101 & 201. It’s a super great value for five weeks of class!
The classes are small, and you get a lot of dog-parenting information throughout."
Mary Jacob's
Birdie's Mom
Eden Prairie, MN
🗣️ “Our puppy "graduated" from basic 101 training. We also do private training with Emily at home for additional guidance.
The classes provided awesome guidance & training tips. GAD uses a positive, reinforcing training that clicks with the dogs.”
Mindy Benton
Hawkeye's Mom
Minneapolis, MN
🗣️ "We tried countless other trainers with our first dog, and our vet recommended Go Anywhere Dog.
We’ve been so impressed with how far our Mia has come! Ashley noticed our Mia showing signs of anxiety & fear. She gave us tips to help her feel brave."
Allison Justin
Mia's Mom
Hopkins, MN
WE LOVE WHAT WE DO & IT SHOWS
🗣️ “Emily's has provided really awesome guidance for day to day and minute to minute training tips.
Go Anywhere Dog uses a very positive reinforcing type training that seems to click with the dogs.
Ecstatic with our puppy's progress! ”
Mindy Benton
Haweye's Mom
Minneapolis, MN
🗣️ " You can tell they truly LOVE your pup!
I adopted my pup Zulu, at 6 months old as a rescue. He wasn’t given the chance to properly socialize. He was nervous and timid anywhere I took him. It was amazing how well he progressed"
Barbara C.
Zulu's Mom
Eden Prairie, MN
🗣️ “Here's a marriage of high, high quality information with smart, user-friendly delivery, and on a topic dear to my heart: dog behavior & training.
My fervent hope is to see Go Anywhere Dog change life for thousands of dogs’.
I’m willing to bet on it.”
Jean Donaldson
Dog Behaviorist
Academy For Dog Trainers
Our state-of-the-art puppy & dog training school is open.
📍New Go Anywhere Dog School:
14500 Martin Dr, Suite #1500,
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Near Mitchell Road and Martin Drive, just off 212.
We offer in-home services throughout Eden Prairie & Minneapolis – Western and Southwestern suburbs, and off-leash group classes at our Eden Prairie training school.
All Puppy & Dog Training Classes are held at:
📍14500 Martin Dr
Suite #1500,
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Our new state-of-the-art Puppy Training School is now open.
At Go Anywhere Dog, our team isn’t just passionate — we’re professionally educated, deeply experienced, and 100% invested in helping you and your dog thrive.
Certified Dog Life Coaches with 20+ years of hands-on experience
Science-backed methods rooted in modern canine behavioral research
Ongoing education through leading programs like The Academy for Dog Trainers
We believe that love, trust, and dignity are the foundation of every great training journey — and every Go Anywhere Dog® starts with a coach who gets it.
Whether you’re navigating puppyhood or addressing behavior issues, our Minneapolis & suburban clients love these top-rated training options.
Socialization, obedience skills, and fun! Held at our Premier Puppy School in Eden Prairie. Includes weekly Q&A, contests, & access to our Puppy eCourse.
Under 16 weeks old start here
Go beyond basic obedience with advanced off-leash skills & puppy playtime. Building emotional resilience & real-world readiness. For dogs ready to level up.
Over 16 weeks old start here
Potty training, play biting, crate confidence, come when called — all from the comfort of your home. Private puppy sessions tailored to you.
Jumping? Pulling?
Barking? Aggression?
Our behavior experts create a step-by-step in-home training plan for your dog’s unique needs.
Want it all? Combine in-home puppy training, group classes, virtual coaching, and more. Our most comprehensive training experience.
Based in Eden Prairie. We serve Minneapolis & the Southwest Suburbs.
Classes are held at our Eden Prairie facility; in-home training is available across the Minneapolis metro and southwest suburbs.
