Private puppy training + group classes · Twin Cities
More expert help.
More life together.
The biting. The potty breaks. The “are we doing this right?” moments. Our Ultimate Puppy Training Packages put a Dog Life Coach to work directly with your puppy, with practice at home, thoughtful socialization outings, and off-leash classes. You get experienced help. Your puppy keeps growing up with you.
In-home training in Minneapolis & nearby suburbs.
Group classes at our Eden Prairie puppy school.
Experienced help, right where life happens.
Your Certified Dog Life Coach helps with puppy routines, builds useful skills, and coaches you through using them. Every coach brings more than 20 years of experience.
Your puppy can work one-on-one with their coach for many sessions. Join at least two sessions with the 10-session option, or at least four with the 20-session option, so you can learn the cues, timing, and routines that keep progress going. You’re welcome to join more.
Love. Trust. Dignity.
Boundaries Without Trauma®
Two ways to build your private-training plan
Focused support for early confidence, home routines, and practical skills.
More time to build skills and help them carry into everyday environments.
Private outings count toward your selected 10 or 20 sessions. Three group Outing classes are included separately in every Ultimate package.
We coordinate private sessions around your family’s schedule and coach availability. Jeannie can check your ZIP code and help you plan your class start.
Their early weeks matter.
Your puppy is learning how the world feels as well as what to do in it. We watch their body language, respond when something feels too much, and build experiences at a pace they can enjoy.
In class, that means thoughtfully matched play, room for a break, and checking whether both puppies want to keep playing. On outings, it means adjusting distance and difficulty to the puppy in front of us. You’ll learn what to notice, too.
The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior identifies the first three months as especially important for socialization and recommends safe experiences that avoid excessive fear or overstimulation. Read its puppy socialization guidance.
Considering puppy boot camp or board-and-train? Compare your options →
Your puppy’s age. Your level of support.
Ultimate Puppy is available with 10 or 20 private sessions for either age group. Choose where your puppy begins in classes, then choose how much professional practice and family support you’d like.
Your class journey: Puppy & Me → Life Skills 101 → 201 → 301 → three group Outings
Ultimate Puppy · Under 16 weeks
Focused help with puppy routines, socialization, and everyday skills.
Ultimate Puppy · Under 16 weeks
More practice with your coach, including six dedicated outings to use familiar skills around distractions.
Your class journey: Life Skills 101 → 201 → 301 → three group Outings
Ultimate Puppy · 16 weeks or older
Focused help with puppy routines, socialization, and everyday skills.
Ultimate Puppy · 16 weeks or older
More practice with your coach, including six dedicated outings to use familiar skills around distractions.
Before you enroll: Check your ZIP code, coach availability, and class start with Jeannie. A package purchase gives you credits; it does not reserve appointment or class dates.
Close to 16 weeks, adopting an older dog, or unsure about a group setting? Ask Jeannie before choosing. We make exceptions after consultation.
Your Go Anywhere Dog journey
Your group classes build on each other. Puppies under 16 weeks begin with Puppy & Me; older puppies start with Life Skills 101. Both paths continue through 301 and three group Outings.
Under 16 weeks at your first class
A safe beginning. A curious little dog.
First friendships, new experiences, and practical help for life with your puppy. Learn to read their signals and become the person they can turn to.
The next step · Or start here from 16 weeks
A shared language, built together.
Turn those early foundations into practical everyday skills. Practice with a coach helping your timing, movement, and rewards.
After Life Skills 101
Bigger feelings. Stronger teamwork.
Build on what your dog knows while getting support through adolescence. Strengthen your connection as their world gets more interesting.
After Life Skills 201
Stay connected when life gets interesting.
Practice recall, stay, and impulse control with more challenging distractions, building at your dog’s pace.
Take your learning into everyday life
The life you pictured, one outing at a time.
Bring familiar skills to new places with a coach beside you. Practice for the parks, patios, and neighborhood walks you want to share.
The support between sessions matters.
You don’t have to remember every detail while managing a wiggly puppy. Clear homework, useful reminders, and a way to see your progress keep the next step manageable.
Watch the skill again, then practice when it works for your family. Your puppy video eCourse is part of the package.
Revisit what you learned in class and follow your puppy’s progress through private training.
A practical next step, encouragement, and a little reassurance for the human doing the learning.
Notice the small wins that build a stronger partnership. Motivation for you as well as learning for your puppy.
A little extra help along the way.
Support extends beyond your scheduled training time, with room for questions, encouragement, and life’s inevitable calendar changes.
VIP priority class selection and one free make-up class per level.
One year in our private Facebook support group, with live Q&A sessions and monthly giveaway contests.
Access to our Puppy Nanny service for transportation and in-class training with a pro. Ask Jeannie about availability and pricing.
Minneapolis & nearby suburbs
The private sessions in your Ultimate Puppy package bring a Dog Life Coach to your home in southwest Minneapolis and nearby western and southwestern suburbs. Our service area includes:
Before you begin.
Questions about your puppy, your schedule, or your location? Jeannie will help you sort it out.
Yes, for families who want professional training help while their puppy continues living at home. A Dog Life Coach works directly with your puppy during private sessions; you also attend key sessions and group classes. Ultimate provides scheduled training, not all-day care or overnight boarding. Compare puppy training options.
For puppies under 16 weeks at their first class, the complete package costs $2,175 with 10 private sessions or $3,425 with 20. For puppies starting Life Skills 101 at 16 weeks or older, it costs $1,990 with 10 private sessions or $3,240 with 20. Prices are in USD. Confirm your service area and scheduling with Jeannie before purchasing.
We pay attention to your puppy’s body language and adjust the experience: more space, a break, comfort, or an easier next step. We help you recognize those signals, too. Tell Jeannie about existing fear or behavior concerns so we can recommend the right starting point.
Package credits must be used within one year. Your private-session schedule is coordinated with your family and coach availability. Group classes follow their published schedules. Jeannie can help you plan before you purchase.
Choose 10 or 20 private training sessions for either starting age. Every Ultimate package includes the Life Skills 101, 201 and 301 journey, three group Outing classes, one 30-minute Zoom consultation, the puppy video eCourse, and puppy report cards. Class reviews, homework videos, encouraging emails, and package perks support you between sessions. Both under-16-week options also include Puppy & Me.
First choose your puppy’s class starting point: Puppy & Me under 16 weeks, or Life Skills 101 at 16 weeks or older. Then choose 10 or 20 private sessions. The 10-session option focuses on socialization and home skills; the 20-session option adds more coached practice, including dedicated outings around distractions. If your puppy is near the age boundary, your dog is over a year old, or a group setting may be difficult, contact Jeannie first. We make exceptions after consultation.
No. Your puppy can train directly with their Dog Life Coach for many sessions. Join at least two sessions with the 10-session option, or at least four with the 20-session option, to learn how to support the training. You’re welcome to join more. We coordinate the details around your family’s schedule and coach availability.
No. This program combines training in your home, coach-led outings, and group classes while your puppy continues living with you. Your coach helps you carry the learning into your everyday relationship.
They are separate parts of your package. The 10-session private plan includes four socialization outings and six in-home sessions. The 20-session private plan includes six socialization outings, eight in-home sessions, and six outings practicing around distractions. Every Ultimate package also includes three group Outing classes.
Group classes meet at 14500 Martin Drive, Suite 1500, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Private training serves southwest Minneapolis and nearby western and southwestern suburbs, including Edina, Richfield, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Hopkins, St. Louis Park, Shakopee, and the nine Lake Minnetonka communities listed above. Outings take learning into local places. Send Jeannie your ZIP code to confirm in-home availability and any travel arrangements before enrolling.
Choose your puppy’s starting age and 10 or 20 private sessions, then use the matching package button to register. Confirm your in-home service area with Jeannie before booking. Purchasing a package does not reserve dates; afterward, use your package credits to choose classes and appointments. Jeannie can help coordinate your plan.
Yes. Puppy classes, adolescent dog classes, and private puppy training are available separately. Ultimate brings the private and group journeys together in one package.
Your puppy. Your people. Your life together.
You bring the puppy you love. We bring the experience, the practice, and a team to help you along the way.
In-home training in Minneapolis & nearby suburbs
Group classes: 14500 Martin Dr, Suite 1500 · Eden Prairie, MN 55344
More ways we help · Minneapolis & nearby suburbs
A brand-new puppy. A busy adolescent.
A behavior you need help understanding.
Let’s find your next step.
Tiny teeth. Big feelings.
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 classes near MinneapolisBig dog energy. Still learning.
Starting at 16 weeks–1 year
Focus, everyday manners, and learning around other dogs. Begin with Life Skills 101.
Explore adolescent classes near MinneapolisA little help at home.
Private coaching for puppy life
Potty routines, play biting, settling, and skills in your home. Personal support from your Dog Life Coach.
Explore in-home puppy training in MinneapolisWhen something feels hard.
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 help in MinneapolisClass ages help us find a good starting point. Exceptions are considered after a consultation. Ask Jeannie →
