Tails Up Dog Training

Tails Up Dog Training Tails Up has helped Minnesota dogs & owners build better relationships for 30 years. Welcome to Tails Up Dog Training. Contact us today.

Our experienced trainers understand what it takes to raise a well-behaved canine companion. With more than 15 years of experience, our team of instructors is dedicated to providing top-notch dog training in Eagan, MN. Led by owner Kori Bevis, a four-time AKC national obedience championship winner, we take pride in our expertise and passion for dog training. Whether you're looking for obedience cla

sses, puppy kindergarten, or private lessons, we've got you covered. Our balanced training methods will help you and your dog reach your training goals. We would love to talk about our dog training methods and about how we can help!

🎉 Tiny dogs, big accomplishments! 🎉Congratulations to our newest Puppy Kindergarten graduates! Over the past several wee...
07/24/2026

🎉 Tiny dogs, big accomplishments! 🎉

Congratulations to our newest Puppy Kindergarten graduates! Over the past several weeks, these puppies and their families have practiced new skills, built confidence, learned how to work together, and made plenty of memories along the way.

Puppy class is only the beginning, but these teams are off to a wonderful start. We’re so proud of the effort, patience, and consistency each family brought to class—and of how much every puppy has grown!

Help us celebrate this adorable graduating class! 🐾🎓

Congratulations to Tails Up instructor Nancy who competed with her Australian Cattle Dog “Rebel” at the Rally National C...
07/21/2026

Congratulations to Tails Up instructor Nancy who competed with her Australian Cattle Dog “Rebel” at the Rally National Championship (RNC)!

Nancy says:

“The trip to Ohio was so inspirational getting to watch the NOC teams compete. The precision in handling is a work of art. A huge congratulations to Mara Wacker for winning the NOC! I am so incredibly happy for you…well deserved!🏆

Rebel and I competed in the RNC in the excellent class. Rebel put down some nice scores of 100, 100, and 90 (a tick on the broad jump cost us ten points in the final ring!). Out of 103 dogs, she took 18th place.”

We are so proud of all our students who competed in this year’s AKC National Obedience Championship!!🏆WINNER Mara Wacker...
07/19/2026

We are so proud of all our students who competed in this year’s AKC National Obedience Championship!!

🏆WINNER Mara Wacker and 2026 NOC Swift!! Anyone who has had the privilege of watching this team knows how truly special they are.

3️⃣rd PLACE also to Mara and Smidge!! Smidge rocked her very first NOC and showed such focus and work ethic. She really brought her A game at the end of the long competition to win a 3-way runoff.

8️⃣th PLACE to Kathy Harvey and Crunch!! This team also rocked their very first NOC and was definitely a judge and crowd favorite, earning the reputation of the happiest dog at the NOC! They finished very strong with some beautiful heeling to win a fun and challenging runoff.

TOP 5️⃣0️⃣ Anita Smits and Tanner (Airedale). Anita and Tanner had a personal best after competing in several NOCs and were such an awesome team both days - making it through the whole event passing every single exercise!! They totally rocked it and ended the tournament *just barely* outside the Top 20! WOW!! 🤩

TOP 5️⃣0️⃣ Brian (Polly) Burlage and Nalla. Nalla is Brian’s Novice A dog! You certainly could never tell that based on her strong work and Brian’s smooth handling. They too had a personal best this year in making it to the Top 50, with just one unfortunate “oops moment” keeping them from the Top 20 round. Great job!!

2️⃣nd place in the Toy Group on Thursday was Hollie Huss and Onyx (Pomeranian)! This was the very first NOC for both members of this team and they did amazing!! Onyx and Hollie ended the marathon day strong by rocking their final ring that had two of his most challenging exercises!!

Ann Hussa and Cutter (Labrador) celebrated the end of a wonderful obedience career with one last time at the NOC. Cutter showed improvements on many things Ann has been working on and gave her his all despite an aging body that doesn’t match his young at heart spirit.

Claudia Roberto and R***r (BC) were amazing at their first NOC as well!! R***r had lots of beautiful moments of brilliance and a couple unfortunate “oops” moments. He is such a fun boy who always gives his all to his work.

We could not be more proud of Tails Up instructor Mara Wacker and 🏆2026 AKC National Obedience Champion Swift!!! 🏆 As if...
07/18/2026

We could not be more proud of Tails Up instructor Mara Wacker and 🏆2026 AKC National Obedience Champion Swift!!! 🏆 As if that is not impressive enough, Mara also placed 3rd with her younger dog Smidge!!

Mara is not only a gifted trainer, she is a beautifully elegant handler and always conducts herself with the utmost in sportsmanship. She is also now the youngest person to ever have won this event!!

To say we are proud of her is an understatement!!

🎓🐾 Congratulations to our newest Puppy Kindergarten graduates! 🐾🎓These adorable puppies—and their dedicated families—hav...
07/15/2026

🎓🐾 Congratulations to our newest Puppy Kindergarten graduates! 🐾🎓

These adorable puppies—and their dedicated families—have spent the last several weeks building the foundation for a lifetime of success together.

From learning good manners and basic obedience to building confidence, focus, and stronger communication, every team made wonderful progress. We know the real work continues at home, and we’re excited to see where your training journey takes you next!

Thank you for choosing Tails Up Dog Training to be part of your puppy’s first steps. It has been a pleasure watching these puppies grow and their owners gain confidence each week.

Please join us in congratulating our newest Puppy Kindergarten graduates! 🎉🐶

We’d love to hear—what was your puppy’s biggest accomplishment during class? Share it in the comments! 💙

🤝 **MEET OUR CLASS ASSISTANTS** 🤝Our instructors couldn't do it alone! Behind every successful class is an incredible te...
07/14/2026

🤝 **MEET OUR CLASS ASSISTANTS** 🤝

Our instructors couldn't do it alone! Behind every successful class is an incredible team of class assistants who help answer questions, demonstrate exercises, encourage students, and provide extra one-on-one support throughout each lesson.

We're so excited to introduce the amazing people who help make Tails Up classes such a great experience!

First up is **Sandi!** 🐾

Sandi has been training dogs for 6 years. Her Tails Up journey began when coworker (and Tails Up instructor!) Bonnie encouraged her to enroll in an Intermediate Obedience class—and she's been hooked ever since.

Today, Sandi enjoys AKC Obedience, Rally, and Therapy Dog work.

She currently shares her life with:
💙 Finley, English Springer Spaniel (6)
💙 Frankie Mae, English Springer Spaniel (3)

When asked about the greatest benefit of training, Sandi says:

✨ “Having a dog that is reliable, predictable, and social all starts with spending time training and building a solid foundation in basic obedience.”

Her favorite part of assisting classes?

❤️ “I love helping students work through challenges and watching both the dogs and their owners build confidence together over the weeks.”

Her advice for dog owners?

👉 “If you commit to practicing and stay persistent, you can reach your training goals!”

We're so thankful for everything Sandi does to help our students succeed. If you've had Sandi assisting one of your classes, let her know how much you appreciate her in the comments! 💙

🐶 Guess the Breed! 🐶Meet Buddy, a regular student in our ongoing Novice Obedience class! ❤️Think you can identify his br...
07/13/2026

🐶 Guess the Breed! 🐶

Meet Buddy, a regular student in our ongoing Novice Obedience class! ❤️

Think you can identify his breed?

Here are a few clues…

🐾 This breed originated in Belgium.
🐾 They were originally bred as hardworking farm dogs, helping herd cattle, pull carts, and guard the family farm.
🐾 Their shaggy coat and signature beard give them a rugged, teddy bear-like appearance.
🐾 Despite their impressive size, they’re known for being calm, loyal, and devoted to their families.
🐾 This breed has a reputation for being intelligent, confident, and versatile—and excels in everything from obedience and herding to therapy work.

Do you know what breed Buddy is?

👇 Leave your guess in the comments—no Googling! 😄

We’ll reveal the answer later today!

🏆🐾 Good Luck, Team Tails Up! 🐾🏆This week, several of our talented students and instructors will be traveling to **Wilmin...
07/13/2026

🏆🐾 Good Luck, Team Tails Up! 🐾🏆

This week, several of our talented students and instructors will be traveling to **Wilmington, Ohio** to compete at two of the biggest events in the sport:

⭐ AKC National Obedience Championship
⭐ AKC Rally National Championship

These teams have dedicated countless hours to building incredible partnerships with their dogs, and we're so proud of everything they've accomplished just by earning an invitation to compete on the national stage.

Please join us in wishing all of our competitors the very best of luck! We can't wait to cheer you on and celebrate your hard work.

Want to watch the action? The championships will be streamed live on **AKC.tv**! Tune in and see some of the country's top obedience and rally teams in action.

📺 Watch here: https://akc.tv

Good luck to all the competitors—we're cheering for you every step of the way! ❤️🐾

Address

1975 Seneca Road, Suite 500
Eagan, MN
55122

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 7pm
Thursday 10:30am - 8pm

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+19522139598

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