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Elevate Canine Academy - Fargo

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We provide obedience training, with a focus on reactive / aggressive dogs. Elevate Canine Academy provides dog training programs in Fargo and Bismarck, ND.

11/01/2026

Working with dogs really changes what qualifies as a normal conversation. “Did he poop?” is a perfectly acceptable greeting, you can identify several dogs by their bark without seeing them, and someone saying “there’s hair on your shirt” feels unnecessary.

What’s something you do as a dog owner that you forget isn’t normal for everyone else?

10/30/2026

When you think about your training goals, think about a regular Tuesday. You get home from work, need to make dinner, have laundry to switch, and would really like to sit down at some point. What does your dog make difficult?

Maybe they’re stealing things while you cook, barking every time you stop petting them, or making it impossible to walk through the door with groceries. Those are worthwhile training goals, even if they don’t look impressive on video.

Tell your trainer about those moments. “I want to eat dinner without managing my dog the entire time” gives us something useful to work toward

10/30/2026

Some of our favorite updates are pretty uneventful. “We had people over and he laid down.” “We passed a dog and kept walking.” “I took her with me and didn’t spend the whole time stressed.”

We know how much those sentences can mean when you used to plan your day around avoiding those situations. Please send us the boring updates. We’re probably more excited about them than you think.

10/28/2026

You might be rewarding a behavior you’re actively trying to stop.

Your dog barks for the ball, so you throw it to get some peace. They pull toward a person, and you follow because they’re excited to say hello. They paw at your arm, and you pet them without looking away from your phone.

From your side, you’re getting through the moment. From your dog’s side, that behavior worked.

When something keeps happening, pay attention to what your dog gets immediately afterward. Sometimes changing your response is a bigger piece of the puzzle than repeating “no.”

10/26/2026

There is a lot of reward in doing the little, boring things with your dog. Guiding them back to place when you just sat down. Practicing waiting at the door when you’re running late. Rewarding them for settling quietly instead of only paying attention when they get into something.

Those moments don’t feel like much while you’re doing them, but they’re how training becomes part of everyday life. Your dog gets repeated practice, and you get better at communicating what you want.

Eventually, you’re eating dinner without a dog under your feet or opening the door without trying to block an escape. That’s when the boring work starts feeling pretty worthwhile.

10/24/2026

Ask everyone in your house these three questions—separately:

1. Is the dog allowed on the couch?
2. What should the dog do when someone comes through the door?
3. What do we do when the dog jumps?

Compare answers.

Sometimes everyone agrees that the dog “needs to listen,” but nobody agrees on what listening is supposed to look like. Pick clear expectations you can all follow. Your dog has a much better chance of learning the rules when everyone knows what they are.

10/22/2026

You bought the kennel, picked out the cutest collar, and have approximately 400 pictures of them sleeping.

Now what?

Puppy class is a place to get guidance, practice together, and learn how to handle everyday puppy life from those sharp little teeth to getting their attention when the world is more interesting than you.

Our 3-week class is for puppies 10–17 weeks old. Message us to get started!

10/21/2026

We will be at Natural Pet Center's annual Trunk or Treat event! Come say hello and get some treats for your furry friend!

10/20/2026

Your dog’s only chance to practice having visitors probably shouldn’t be when six people arrive carrying dinner.

Ask a friend to help you rehearse. One person. A leash ready. A plan for where your dog should go. A short visit where you can actually focus on training. You can practice the knock, the door opening, and the greeting separately.

Give yourself a chance to teach before you’re trying to host.

Address

3029 13th Avenue South
Fargo, ND
58103

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+17019294160

Website

https://www.elevatecanine.com/

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