Tails Up Dog Training

01/16/2025

Congratulations to all the Tails Up students and instructors who have been invited to compete at the 2025 AKC National Obedience Championship in St Louis this upcoming July!!! Dogs are invited based on being top earners of championship points for their breed in obedience competitions throughout the year. Congratulations to all who are invited!

🐾Anita Smits & “Tanner” (Airedale Terrier)
🐾Mary Barker & “Laika” (Airedale Terrier)
🐾Shirley Sax & “Abby” (All American)
🐾Char Gatz & “Ice” (Australian Shepherd)
🐾Kathy Harvey & “Crunch” (Golden Retriever)
🐾Brian Burlage & “Nalla” (Golden Retriever)
🐾Kori Bevis & “Baker” (Golden Retriever)
🐾Kori Bevis & “Knox” (Golden Retriever)
🐾Mara Wacker & “Swift” (Golden Retriever)
🐾Ann Hussa & “Cutter” (Labrador Retriever)
🐾Mary Waller & “Rocket” (Papillion)
🐾Hollie Huss & “Onyx” (Pomeranian)
🐾Pat Nevins & “Harper” (Shetland Sheepdog)
🐾Mary Lowden & “Roxy” (West Highland White Terrier)

12/24/2024

Is this your dog?

Burnsville PD picked him up at 7:26 this morning.
She was picked up neat Oakland dr.

952-894-3647

10/30/2024

Great advice!

Have a plan in place for trick-or-treating.

Dogs under a year of age are highly impressionable. A bad experience can stay with them for a lifetime.

Older dogs who are not well trained and guarding breeds can become highly reactive at the door.

If your dog is a social butterfly, dress them up in a fun costume and practice sit stays while you hand out candy.

For all other dogs, I recommend crating dog in a quiet area away from the front door with a stuffed Kong or another puzzle toy to distract them.

09/09/2024

08/16/2024

Crates save lives!!!

07/25/2024

There are still 3 spots available for Kori’s Tricks class that starts tonight! Class will meet for 5 weeks on Thursdays from 5:30-6:30, and will include an evaluation for the AKC TKN (Novice Tricks) title on Thursday September 5th at 5:30. Tricks include: spin, twist, touch, walk backwards, jump, get in, get on, shake, peekaboo, among others! The only prerequisite is that your dog has taken ANY type of class before - puppy, beginning obedience, novice obedience, agility, nose work, etc
Sign up online to join us tonight!

07/24/2024

Tails Up instructors had a wonderfully successful time at the American Kennel Club Rally National Championship and the American Kennel Club National Obedience Championship last weekend in Ohio! You are truly learning from the best!

🐾 Nancy and Rebel (Australian Cattle Dog) earned 1st place 🥇 in the Rally Novice division out of 189 dogs!

🐾 Nancy and Onyx (Australian Shepherd) earned 2nd place 🥈 in the Rally Excellent division out of 146 dogs!

🐾 Mara and Swift (Golden Retriever) earned 5th place 🏆in the National Obedience Championship out of 136 dogs!

🐾 Kori and Baker (Golden Retriever) won first place 🥇 in the National Obedience Championship for the third year in a row!

06/12/2024

06/06/2024

Now available - TIE DYE shirts and sweatshirts!! Lots of different colors!

Buy Tie Dye TU Shirts & Sweatshirts! merchandise from Tails Up Dog Training. Featuring Light Blue Classic Tie Dye Tees, professionally printed in the USA.

05/15/2024

Chemical sprays (ie: w**d killers, pesticides, herbicides, insecticides) can be very dangerous to pets! If your neighbor or a yard your dog often walks by has a sign that the lawn was recently treated, take extra precaution! See the graphic for more info!

Learn more here: https://aercmn.com/seven-common-pet-toxins-in-your-garden/

If you suspect your pet was exposed to any type of chemical lawn sprays, contact your family veterinarian, a pet poison hotline, or your local animal emergency hospital so they can help you determine next steps.

04/11/2024

We have been brainstorming about how we could fill the need for our competition students to offer an evening Utility class, and we finally have a solution! Beginning May 8, Angie Motta-Martizna will teach a Utility class on selected Wednesdays starting at 7:45pm. Angie has been training and competing for 20 years and has achieved multiple OTCH titles and NOC invitations with her Golden Retrievers. She is knowledgeable, personable, and caring, and will be a great addition to our teaching team!

This class will not be offered every single week, so pay attention when signing up to see the dates it is offered.

04/05/2024

Get ready for spring and summer with a new Tails Up shirt!

Buy Tails Up Merchandise (White logo) merchandise from Tails Up Dog Training. Featuring Tahiti Blue Premium Unisex Tees, professionally printed in the USA.

03/26/2024

❄️❄️❄️All of today's afternoon and evening classes are CANCELED due to dangerous icy driving conditions. Students, please check your email for more information. Stay safe! ❄️❄️❄️

03/25/2024

Start your puppy off right with puppy classes at Tails Up! Our experienced instructors and proven program will help you develop good habits and socialization that will set your puppy up for a lifetime of success!! 🌟We have availability in classes starting soon!🌟 Puppies must be 3-5 mos to start in puppy class. Check out or schedule and sign up online today! https://www.tailsupdogtraining.com/puppy-classes