Cloud Nine Training School for Dogs

I completed obedience 1 class and really happy with the progress my dog has made. Dawn is incredibly patient and gives ample one on one feedback. I have a senior rescue German shepherd that was not socialized or walked so she can be quite a handful - but we are able to participate safely and have a great time bonding and learning in class. Highly recommend for any dog owner. Update: Your mileage may vary, but I got the tools I needed to get my dog walking on leash and I couldn't be happier. I enrolled in obedience 2 because it's good fun bonding time with my dog. I couldn't be happier with the progress. Going for a nice enjoyable walk with your dog is one of life's greatest pleasures.

Attended our first class. Candy the instructor was really good at keeping the class moving while meeting a variety of needs. She handled questions well and adapted to the needs of several different doggies. I'm really looking forward to our next class after the holidays!

I have been running agility for 6 years and I just recently started training my young dog at Cloud 9. One area that I have always fallen short on is foundations. I recently moved here from Iowa and decided to try out the foundations classes here. We have had a great time at our classes. I am learning so much, and often have "lightbulb" moments of things I've missed with past dogs. Dawn has a way of making things make sense to me and I love all of the new things we are learning. I am really thankful that I found Cloud 9. My only complaint is that the time goes too fast during class. My dog and I are both left wanting more!

I wish it was easier to hear the trainers here but we absolutely love our puppy class with Candace. The lessons are good but what is extra valuable is all the specific tips and attention she gives each owner. Recommend for pet parents. Bring tons of treats and a hungry dog to training. Highly recommend the puppy socialization time for dogs under 16 weeks as well.

My 11 year old son and I brought our two dogs through Obedience 1 training at Cloud Nine in Maple Grove Feb/March 2025. I made the choice to include my son in training thinking it would be a great way for him to bond with the dogs and us as mom/son! He was a bit intimidated and bored. He wasn't the best at executing, but I found that Dawn was gentle/sensitive with her redirection with him as well as the dogs (and me) I have been through several puppy classes with several puppies and did my own clicker training with several past pups as well. I found the exercises of focus in Cloud 9 Obedience 1 to be on-point for what we were looking for here! Other than the typical (sit, stay, come), we practiced avoidance (which I get is a derivative of "come"), place and doorway manners (impulse contro