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Modern Puppies Need Modern Training. We got you! Our puppy and dog training classes are filled with fun and learning for both human and dog.
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The Go Anywhere Dog system is simple and fun, leading to a well mannered and friendly dog welcome anywhere you want to go. Puppy Socialization Classes, Basic Dog Training Obedience Classes & Canine Good Citizen Classes (CGC) are all 100% off leash. We provide in home dog training services in the Minneapolis & Minnetonka, MN metro area. In home services offered include fear and aggression problems,

basic obedience skills dog training and puppy boot camp. Once your a part of our Go Anywhere Dog community you're eligible for attendance at our fun-filled Open Gyms filled with fun off leash play. Certified Dog Expert Jody Karow has her full system available in her eCourse with 32 videos leading you to a well mannered & brilliantly sociable dog. Training methods are all rewards based, never employing anything that may scare or hurt your dog. Best of all...they work giving you fantastic result!

05/29/2024

While we're helping our clients understand their dogs , we make a lot of comparisons between dogs 🐕 and young human children. 👶

We KNOW that dogs are not the same as children. BUT. The similarities are much greater than the differences. Ignore for a second that dogs walk around on four legs and are covered in fur, and look at what we have in common:

💜 We are both mammals with complex central nervous systems that shape how we interact with the world around us. Oxytocin, dopamine, coritsol, adrenaline... it's all the same whether it's coursing through a dog's body or a human's.
💜 No two humans are exactly the same, just as no two dogs are exactly the same. Every individual has their own unique personality with differing likes, dislikes, and needs.
💜 We are both social creatures with a biological need for safety and connection. When we don't feel safe and supported, we experience both phsyical and mental health problems.
💜Both dogs and humans are shaped by nature AND nurture. Some traits we're born with, and some traits were caused by our upbringing. Our early experiences greatly influence who we become as adults.

These are all reasons why we believe dogs deserve more than old school obedience classes! Manners are important, but dogs are not robots or unfeeling stuffed animals. Their happiness matters to us. Their sense of safety matters to us. Their social lives matter to us. When you hear us comparing your dog to a toddler, it's only because we want you to see just how amazing your dog really is. 💜🐕🥰

05/24/2024

If you feel like the fur always flies the most during stressful situations... you're not wrong!

A sudden flurry of dog hair is a common stress response in shedding dog breeds. If you're noticing an influx of hair floating through the air, paired with other stress signs such as panting, pacing, wide eyes, etc, that means it's time to step in and come to the rescue! 😮

05/22/2024

What's not to love about blowing bubbles for dogs!?

🫧Easy? Check!
🫧No clean up? Check!
🫧Provides mental and physical enrichment? Check!
🫧Don't have to worry about added calories? Check!
🫧Low effort required from the human? Check!

The more ways we can enrich our dogs' lives, the happier they are. Give it a shot! We'd love to see pics of your pup's reaction to playing with bubbles. 🐕🫧😂

05/20/2024

Who couldn't use a little more JOY in their life!? 🥳

Giving your dog opportunities to experience unbridled, tongue-flopping, ears-blowing-in-the-breeze joy isn't just about making your dog feel good: It helps YOU feel good too! Dogs who lead fulfilled, happy lives are so much easier to live with. (Plus, isn't it freeing to let go of boring adult stuff for a while and let your inner child come out to play?! Happiness is contagious!)

C'mon, let loose a little. Nobody lies on their deathbed lamenting that they had too much joy in their life. Chase that squirrel. Roll down the car windows. Jump off the dock. Find a warm beam of sunlight and bathe in it. Share an ice cream cone on a hot day. Seek out adventure in your own backyard. Whatever you and your pup do for fun, live it up. We're SO here for it.

05/15/2024

Whenever we're asking our dogs to do anything, we want it to be achievable! Knowing the three categories of obedience behaviors helps us decide what is appropriate to ask of our dogs at any given time.

💜If your pup is amped up from a rollicking good play session, use those movement based behaviors! Let him wind down slowly rather than asking him to go from running 100 mph to lying stock-still in a down stay. 😵‍💫

💜If your pup is nervous about his environment and afraid for his own safety, it's not fair to ask him to make himself feel even more vulnerable by lying down, or worse, being stuck in a stay. If he's only a little nervous, catch his attention with some simple spins and twirls. If he's totally nervous, don't ask for anything at all! Emotional safety and support always comes first. 🥰

💜If your pup is a youngster, it's not realistic to ask for impulse control behaviors in a busy new environment. His brain is still growing and his full attention span is still coming online. These things take time and practice! As he develops, your pup will become more and more capable and you can ask for these challenging behaviors in more and more environments... until then, remind yourself that your dog is just a baby. 😉

No matter what, never ever EVER feel bad for taking your dog's feelings and unique circumstances into account. It's not a failure if you have to take a step back and go to an easier behavior. It's especially not a failure if you have to abort mission all together and get your dog out of a situation he isn't equipped to handle. Knowing your dog and being his hero are the true hallmarks of good trainers and loving pet parents. 💜

05/13/2024

If your perfect puppy suddenly seems like a totally different dog, don't panic! Your lovable, good-natured baby is still in there, he's just drowning in hormones and teenage drama. 😱

To survive the "teenage" years:
⭐ Continue with training, but be realistic! If you have to make your games a little easier to win right now, that's totally okay. Keep rewarding all of the good behaviors you can. Make sure you're keeping things fun, and you're properly motivating your pup.
⭐ Know that this is a TOTALLY NORMAL thing that happens to everyone! Keep telling yourself that this too shall pass, and life with your pup will get easier again.
⭐ Continue offering plenty of exercise and enrichment to get those ya-yas out. It is SO much easier to live with a dog whose needs are being fulfilled by human-approved outlets.

Remember... you can do this! If you need extra help, hit us up. We got you. 😘

05/12/2024

The Mom Voice: letting kids and dogs everywhere know that mom means business since the dawn of time.

Happy Mother's Day!

05/08/2024

There's nothing wrong with using food for enrichment, but here are four easy ideas that require no food at all!

This is your chance to be silly, let go of boring "adult" rules, and have some fun! Dogs are social creatures, and they can totally pick up on your vibes. The more you get into it, the more fun your pup will have! Life's too short to be boring. 😉

05/06/2024

Did you know that dogs can sweat? It's true!

Rather than getting sweaty pits, dogs sometimes get sweaty paw pads. Just like in humans, sweating can be a sign that the body is trying to cool itself off, but it can also be a sign that the body is stressed. Watch for other signs of stress such as tongue flicks, panting, and dilated pupils to confirm your suspicions.

By learning doggy body language, you'll be able to step in and manage stressful situations before they escalate. Your pup says thank you for having his back! 🐶💜🥰

05/03/2024

⭐If your dog lives for the pupparazzi and has his own Instagram account...
⭐If your dog is a diva who only works for the best of the best treats...
⭐If your dog brings the DRAMA and adds a little extra pizzazz with his obedience behaviors...
⭐If your dog knows how to work the room and charm all of the humans...
⭐If you and your dog wanna strut in class with matching outfits...
⭐If you and your dog wanna show off stupid party tricks...
⭐If you and your dog just wanna have unbridled, 100% FUN...
..WE'RE HERE FOR IT!

We don't know who tried to suck all the fun out of being a pet parent, but it certainly wasn't us! All dogs (and their people!) have unique personalities, and we ain't never gonna smother them. If you've got a unique problem, we'll find you a unique solution. If you bring the enthusiasm to class, we'll send that same enthusiasm right back at ya... with interest!

We love seeing our clients be their best, authentic selves.

If you want training that's a little bit "extra" in the best possible way, we got you. Welcome to your people. 😉

05/01/2024

What good is life if you're not having any FUN!?!

In honor of world laughter day, we want to remind you:
🍭 Dog training should be fun!
🍭 Mistakes happen - go ahead and laugh!
🍭 If you're having a good time, your dog probably is too.
🍭 Playing IS learning for your pup.

So c'mon... make us laugh! Tell us something good. We wanna see that silly thing your dog does that you can't help but chuckle about. We're big believers in the power fun and laughter, and we'd love for you to join us.

Happy World Laughter Day!

04/29/2024

Yay, springtime! 🌸👍🥳
Boo muddy paw prints... 🐾👎😩

We've got an easy life hack to help keep your floors neater that involves ZERO training: play tug!

Keep a special tug toy hanging by your door, and play tug while your puppy stands on an absorbant door mat. As he digs his feet in to pull with all of his might, he's wiping lots of water and dirt on the rug INSTEAD of tracking it through your house. Yippee!

04/26/2024

The more we learn about our dogs' body language, the better we can recognize their feelings and support them. Sometimes the signs of fear can be pretty subtle! Here are six ways your pup may display fear:

⭐1. Refusing treats. If your pup who usually loves his snacks is not interested, there's some big emotion going on! Often, this is fear.
⭐2. Snapping & snarling. Oftentimes, people mistake blustery behaviors for confidence, but it's just the exact opposite: scared dogs may feel like they need to puff up big to defend themselves!
⭐3. Sudden stillness. The "freeze" may last for quite some time, or may be just a couple of seconds.
⭐4. Avoiding eye contact. Dogs who don't make any eye contact are often communicating, "Oh man, I don't want any trouble! Let me be!" in an attempt to escape confrontation.
⭐5. Drooling. Some breeds of dogs drool regularly, but drool stemming from fear is out of the norm and often foamy.
⭐6. Looking all around. Some amount of looking around is normal, but looking around in all directions or constantly scanning the environment is a sign of hypervigilance. Think of it as feeling so nervous that they must "keep on a lookout" for dangers in their environment.

If you've got a scaredy-pup on your hands, we'd be glad to help you out! You know we got you! 🐶😘

04/24/2024

All too often our solution for certain behavioral problems involves depriving our dogs of a thing they enjoy. When a dog guards toys, we take them away. When a dog wants to chase squirrels, we hold them back. When a dog strains at the leash to say hi to other dogs, we avoid other dogs all together. It's a major bummer for the dog!

Simply avoiding all of these triggers makes sense on the surface, but all that's doing is burying our problems for later and making those situations even more intense when the trigger inevitably pops up later. The dog without toys will cherish any objects he does get more deeply and guard them more than ever before, maybe even to the point of ingestion. The dog who never gets to chase prey (or a prey substitue) only feels more and more enticed and enraged by the neighborhood squirrels. The dog who yearns to play with other dogs but is never allowed becomes even more frustrated and reactive as time goes by. Deprivation doesn't work, but do you know what does? ...Saturation! *cue chorus of angels singing in revelation* 😇😂

This same principle applies to humans, too. I, for one, love chocolate. When I'm dieting and I'm not allowed to eat chocolate, I CRAVE it. Chocolate ads on TV make my tummy rumble. The check out line feels like a guantlet where I stare at the candy bars and fight temptation. When I inevitably cave to my desires, I end up eating the entire bar in one sitting!

Saturation helps to "scratch the itch" and keep normal desires from becoming all-consuming cravings. I can allow myself a few bites of chocolate every so often to stop myself from binging on an entire box. The dog who guards toys can be given SO many toys that they are no longer a precious commodity. The dog who wants to chase can be taken to the park to indulge in squirrel chasing, or provided with similar outlets like a flirt pole or lure course. The dog who pulls to see other dogs on walks can meet his social needs with play dates or visits to the dog park. Once our dogs' (or our own!) needs are regularly met, passing up an opportunity here or there is no big deal. We've already scratched that itch!

Got more questions? Hit us up! You know we got you. 😘

04/22/2024

Marker words aren't rewards. They aren't punishments or penalties. Marker words are, well... markers. They mark stuff! Think of them as a bridge that links a specific action to a specific consequence.

When we say "yes" to our pups, we're saying that whatever they were doing at the exact moment we said "yes" was exactly what we wanted... AND there's going to be a reward!

When we say "too bad," we're telling them that whatever they were doing at that exact moment was not something we wanted, and they're going to miss out on something fun as a consequence. Womp womp!

If we fail to follow through with either the reward or the consequence, our marker words start to lose their meanings and our dogs stop listening to them. That's when we run into trouble... Ruh-roh! If you aren't prepared to follow through, skip the marker words. 😉

P.S. Don't forget to check out our videos about clear communication, marker words, and time-outs in our eCourse! You'll be communicating with your pup like a pro in no time, pinky promise. 😉💜

04/15/2024

Flexi leads can be a great tool to use with your pup.

There. We said it! 🫣

Many professional dog trainers act like using a flexi lead with your dog will amputate your fingers or scar your dog for life. We call BS! Flexi leads are a tool that can be safely, properly used to enhance your walks if you use a little common sense.

⭐️Do we recommend the flexi lead to navigate crowded city streets? No.
⭐️Do we recommend the flexi lead for large, strong dogs? No.
⭐️Should you use a flexi lead in stores or on patios? No.
⭐️Do you need to be careful not to drop the plastic handle and scare the 💩 out of your pup? Yes.
⭐️Does a flexi lead allow your pup extra space to sniff in wide open areas where it's safe to do so? Heck yes! That's the perfect use for a flexi lead!

You can definitely use a long line if you prefer, but we hate wrangling all of that extra slack. We find that long lines get snagged on bushes, drag through the mud, and are a general pain in the butt to regularly use on walks. If the long line is more your speed, go for it! We think long lines a great tool and we definitely use them, too.

But if you've got a smaller dog and you know the proper time and place for a flexi lead, well... go ahead and use it. We won't tell. Call us a bunch of rebels, but we're all about that convenience. 😉

04/12/2024

"It came out of nowhere!"
"He never acted like this before!"
"This isn't like him at all!"
"He would never do this!"
😲😲

We hear statements like this all the time when we get dog bite or aggression calls. Thankfully, dogs' behavior isn't random. They don't wake up one day and choose violence just for the fun of it. Dogs may bite for a variety of reasons, but there are warning signs... IF we know what to look for.

By learning dog body language and behavior, we're able to identify when our dogs are scared,hurting, or nervous and intervene before problems escalate. We can get sick or injured dogs to the vet more quickly. We can intercede when we see people acting inappropriately with our dogs. We can learn which activities make our dogs happy, and which activities make our dogs uncomfortable. We can learn how to de-escalate tension and help our dogs feel safe. Our dogs are giving us SO much information, but we often aren't paying attention or simply don't understand what they're saying. This lack of communication can lead to very dire consequences for both you AND your pup.

We know, we know. We sound like a bunch of downers, but here's the good news: dogs are, in general, quite resilient and adaptable creatures. Knowing even the basics of dog body language can make an immense difference in the care you can provide to your dog. No one is ever too old to learn new things, and no dog is too old to appreciate and respond to your thoughtful efforts at communication. When we know better, we do better!

So stick around. Ask questions. Watch our eCourse. Listen to your Dog Life Coach narrating the body language they see in our off-leash classes. We got you, and your dog says thanks. 💜

04/10/2024

Do dogs need to take baths sometimes? Yes. 🐩🛁
Do dogs need to hate bathtime? No. 🐩😍

Making accomodations for your puppy is NOT cheating! Puppies are young beings with very limited experience of the world around them. New stuff can be downright terrifying... how are they supposed know that taking a bath is perfectly safe?!

Take your time during those first puppy baths. Be gentle. Play silly little games. Offer up the tastiest of treats. Any effort you make to ensure bathtime is a positive experience will help your puppy learn that they're safe being scrubbed in the tub. 🥰

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6315 Penn Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN
55423

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+16516869059

Website

https://www.goanywheredog.com/

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