For The Love of Dogs, LLC

03/03/2025

Our Friday night 7PM Flyball Fundamentals class was such a **HIT** that we’re adding an additional class at 6PM! 🎉🐾

🏃‍♂️💨 If you’re ready to unleash your dog’s energy and dive into the thrilling sport of Flyball, now’s your chance! This high-energy class, led by the Atomic Dogs Flyball Club, will introduce you and your pup to the fundamentals of this fast-paced game—building confidence, focus, and teamwork along the way.

🎾 Limited spots available—register now!
📝 Sign up here: https://loveofdogs.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=2063

Let’s make every fetch an adventure! 🚀🐶

02/26/2025

The Dog Tank is trying something new. We are offering a 1 night option to get together with friends and have fun with your pup!

Plenty of onsite spots still available for Distance splashes and AR.

Here are the event details.

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02/21/2025

🐾 **NEW CLASS ALERT! 🐾**
**Flyball Fundamentals: Unleash the Fun with Your Dog!**

Ready to take your dog’s energy and enthusiasm to the next level? 🏃‍♂️💨 We’re excited to announce the launch of our **Flyball Fundamentals** class at For the Love of Dogs! This high-energy, action-packed class is designed to introduce you and your dog to the thrilling sport of **Flyball** right here in **Minnesota**. Whether your pup is a high-energy athlete or just loves a good game of fetch, this class is the perfect way to build confidence, focus, and strengthen your bond—all while having a blast! 🎾🐕

What you'll learn in this class:
✅ Understanding the rules of the game
✅ Building unstoppable tennis ball drive
✅ Mastering commitment to a left or right boomerang on the flat
✅ Boosting focus with matwork and jump commitment
✅ The key to flyball success: mastering the swimmer’s turn on the wallboard

Your dog will be guided by **the Atomic Dogs Flyball Club** with positive reinforcement and fun exercises every step of the way!

**Class Requirements:**
- Dogs 1 year of age or older 🐕
- Completion of an obedience class ✅
- Dogs must have good recall (coming when called) 🐾
- Comfortable with handling from strangers 🙌
- Moderate interest in tennis balls 🎾
- Ability to be around high-drive dogs

Ready to get started? Sign up now and get ready for some fun, fast-paced training with your best friend!
📝 **Class registration**: https://loveofdogs.dogbizpro.com/Public/Registration/Index.aspx/

Let’s make every fetch an adventure! 🚀🐶

02/01/2025

🐾 **Winter Blues? Let Your Pup Play!** ❄️

As winter stretches on, your pup is getting *bored*—but we’ve got the perfect solution! 🐶

At For the Love of Dogs and The Dog Tank, we have a Dog Dock Diving Pool and Barn Hunt Ring that will keep your dog active and entertained! Whether it’s splash time in the pool or hunting time in the barn ring, it’s the best way to burn off that extra energy.

✨ **Why Book Time with Us?**
✔️ Dock Diving Pool – Jump, swim, and have a blast!
✔️ Barn Hunt Ring – Let your dog use their instincts and have fun sniffing!
✔️ Warm & Safe Environment – Fun no matter the weather!

💥 **Hurry, Book Your Pup's Time Today** 💥
Don't let your pup get stir-crazy this winter. Space is limited, so reserve your time now! 🐕💨

📅 **Book Here:** https://dockdivingandbarnhuntscheduling.as.me/

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01/06/2025

2 more days to use the 10% off code!!
Code is: HAPPPY2025

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01/01/2025

🐾 **A BIG THANK YOU from For the Love of Dogs & The Dog Tank!** 🐾

As 2024 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to THANK each and every one of you for making this year so special. Your support, love, and trust in us mean the world! 🐶❤️

To kick off 2025, we’re giving you **10% off all dock diving and barn hunt appointments** with the code **HAPPY2025**! 🎉

🔹 Use code: HAPPY2025
🔹 Expires: 1/7/2025
🔹 Valid for Dock Diving & Barn Hunt appointments only

Ready to get your pups jumping and barn hunting? 🐕💨 Book your appointment now at https://dockdivingandbarnhuntscheduling.as.me/, and let’s make 2025 paws-itively amazing!

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11/03/2024

Have you ever wished your dog would bring the toy back to you when playing fetch?

We have the class for you! Introducing our newest class Fetching Fetches. This class is designed to teach your dog to fetch and bring the toy back! It will also prepare you to take the newest test through the AKC Fetch program.

Class starts Dec 2nd at 1pm. Sign up link below

05/03/2024

We are thrilled to offer a convenient, effective, and personalized dog training solution designed for busy pet parents like you. Day Training provides your furry friend with the opportunity to learn and practice essential skills for a happy life in the human world. Please note that this is not a traditional doggy daycare service.

ℹ️ Day Training Details: 2415 Pilot K**b Rd, Mendota Heights, MN
📅 Available Monday through Thursday
⏰ Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm
🚗 Drop-offs: 8:30-9am
🏡 Pickups: 4-5:30pm

🐾 Program Highlights:
- Basic obedience training
- Working through distractions
- Impulse control exercises
- Age/size appropriate fitness games

🐕 Basic Obedience Includes:
- Sit
- Down
- Stay
- Recall
- Leave It
- Place
- Leash Walking

🐾 Additional Information:
- Dogs are trained individually with supervised interactions
- Rest periods include crate time
- Leash walks at nearby parks (weather permitting)

📦 Training Packages:
- One week (4 days): $400
- Two weeks (8 days): $800
- One day a week for four weeks: $400

🏊‍♂️ Private Pool Lessons:
Enhance your dog's experience with private pool lessons during day training for an additional $48/day.

📌 Space is limited, and preregistration is required. To secure your spot, please contact Gina McCuen at [email protected] or 612-552-2135.

Don't miss this pawsome opportunity to help your furry companion thrive! 🐾🌟

05/03/2024

Attention Dog Lovers!

Get ready to put your furry friend's best paw forward! For the Love of Dogs is thrilled to announce Canine Good Citizen evaluations, happening Saturday, May 18th!

Date: Saturday, May 18th

Where: For the Love of Dogs, 2415 Pilot K**b Road, Mendota Heights, MN

Time: Starting at 10:00 AM

What: Canine Good Citizen (CGC) evaluations

Important Details:

Evaluations will be limited to CGC and CGCA.

All CGC dogs will be evaluated first, with CGCA evaluations to follow.

It's an excellent opportunity to showcase your dog's good manners and obedience skills. Whether you're aiming for CGC certification or looking to advance to CGCA, we're here to support you every step of the way.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to secure your spot early! Let's celebrate our furry companions and their dedication to being good citizens. See you and your pup there!

Register at https://loveofdogs.dogbizpro.com/Public/Registration/Index.aspx/.

Let's wag our tails and strut our stuff together!

04/19/2024

The new matted flooring going down at For The Love of Dogs in the barn hunt rings and for St. Croix Rat Pack Barn hunt trials. Thanks to the awesome instructors, students and everyone else who came out to help. Here's the progress so far.

04/17/2024

🐾 Exciting News! 🐾

We're thrilled to announce that we've added more Barn Hunt classes to our schedule! Whether your pup is a seasoned pro or just starting out, these classes are a fantastic way to have fun and bond with your furry friend while honing their natural instincts.

Here's the upcoming schedule:

Barn Hunt Instinct and Indication
Wednesday, April 29, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 @ 6:15 PM
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 @ 6:15 PM
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 @ 6:15 PM
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 @ 6:15 PM

Barn Hunt Skill Building
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 @ 7:30 PM
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 @ 7:30 PM
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 @ 7:30 PM
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 @ 7:30 PM
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 @ 7:30 PM

All classes will be held at For The Love of Dogs/The Dog Tank in MENDOTA HEIGHTS. Be sure to mark your calendars and stay tuned for more dates and times!

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04/05/2024

GET YOUR PUP READY FOR THE SEASON!!

It's such a beautiful spring day, time to get your pups ready for the upcoming season. To help with that we are offering a 15% discount on Open and Private Barn Hunt and Pool sessions. Click on the link below to book and use code: SPRING15 at check out.

This code is good through the end of May and can be used multiple times.

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03/18/2024

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02/10/2024

Come to The Dog Tank to get a Valentine's Day photo of your dog today or tomorrow (2/10-11)! Only $25, which includes the photo shoot and a photo of your choice.

02/05/2024

Fox News joined us again for some fun hunting. Here’s the link

Many dog breeds were created to hunt vermin and that’s the idea behind a sport that tests both a canine's nose and dexterity. Barn hunt is a combination of agility and scent work. Dogs and their handlers work as a team to locate rats that are safely held in aerated tubes and hidden in a maze of st...

01/14/2024

We still have a few openings for Basic Manners levels 1 and 2, classes beginning Saturday, January 20th.

Sign up at

Basic manners is important with any pup. Take it to the next level with our Rally class

01/08/2024

FTLOD is offering 2 sessions of run throughs the week before the February trial for Novice and Open dogs. There is a QR code on the whiteboard in the entryway that can be scanned to get to the info/signup page, or you can click on this link.

Please click the link to complete this form.

12/24/2023

Getting ready for the 12 hides of the holidays sniff and go for my students. It's going to be a lot of fun. Kai and I are so excited to be hosting this.