Delighted Dogs- Minnesota

07/18/2025

We have some pretty adorable dogs who have started a variety of classes this month. Say hello to Ellie, Obi, Finn, Yuna, Lucky, Kaia, Lonnie, Henry, Dottie, and Duke. These kids are full of personality and energy and are so much fun to have in class. I’m so glad to be part of their stories.

11/15/2024

Meet the newest Delighted Dogs students! Oscar, Oliver, Heart, and Georgie started Life Skills 101 this week. They are all adolescents with LOTS of personality and I look forward to being part of their stories.

There's still space in the Puppy Kindergarten class that starts this week. The class will be held on Wednesdays from 6:15-7:15pm starting November 20th. You can view details and register online at delighteddogsmn.com.

08/08/2024

Say hello to the newest Puppy Kindergarten class! Violet, Pineapple, D.K., and Ziggy are all so much fun to have. Lots of smiles and laughs happened in tonight’s class.

08/07/2024

Large breed puppy needed!

There’s one space left in Puppy Kindergarten starting this evening and I’m looking to fill the spot with a large breed puppy. If your dog is a large breed and between 8-16 weeks of age, head to delighteddogsmn.com/schedule to register. Use the code PKLG for a discount. There’s only one spot available so take advantage while you can!

Class is from 6:15-7:15pm for 4 weeks on Wednesdays and is held at Dakota Pet Hospital.

07/30/2024

Treat delivery hack for dogs on prescription food: stuff canned food into a squeeze tube!

Ezra is on a prescription diet right now. He’s not allowed any food or treats outside of the diet so our treat options are limited to kibble and canned food. These camping food tubes are lifesaving because they allow me to easily use canned food for treat delivery. I mash up his food and add a little bit of water to make it a smoother consistency, then stuff it and we are on our way!

Bonus perks: this is perfect for keeping your hands free of slobber and also prevents you from having to take gloves off on winter walks.

What are your favorite treat hacks?

06/27/2024

I can’t tell if Hazel was excited to graduate Puppy Kindergarten tonight.

06/16/2024

Things have been quiet over here lately so I figured I owe you all an update.

Back in January, I decided to go back to school to finally obtain a vet tech degree. As a result, I'm working full-time at Dakota Pet Hospital again. This doesn't mean I am leaving you all, just that services are limited at the moment. Here's what is available at this time:
- Group classes (held at Dakota Pet Hospital)
- Private training (very limited, with in-person and online options available)
- Photography
- Separation anxiety training (always done online)

I no longer have a training assistant so I'm working on re-vamping my reactive rover class in a way that allows me to teach it solo. Instead of having 4-5 dogs in class, there will be 2 dogs. Keep your eyes peeled for info related to this service. I know this is a popular class and I want to be able to continue supporting those who need help. Private training for reactivity is an option at this time.

To learn more or book an appointment, head to www.delighteddogsmn.com.

- Allison

Training - Education - Walking

06/10/2024

Join us for a round of Life Skills 201 starting this coming Saturday! This is an intermediate level class for dogs who completed Life Skills 101 or Puppy Kindergarten with Delighted Dogs. To learn more or register, head to delighteddogsmn.com/schedule. I look forward to seeing you again!

05/16/2024

🚨New Class Alert🚨

Life Skills 201 was created for those who wish to continue learning and practicing skills. In this class, we will work on greeting politely, going to a "place", focus & attention, and drop it. Class will run for 4 weeks and each session will last 60 minutes.

Class will be held at Dakota Pet Hospital in Lakeville. It will go from 1:15-2:15pm on Saturdays, starting this Saturday (5/18), with no class over Memorial Day weekend (5/15).

To register, head to delighteddogsmn.com/schedule or use the QR code on the image.

I look forward to seeing you and your dogs again!

12/02/2023

11/20/2023

Does your dog have a difficult time being home alone? Alone time can be scary for some dogs but there's a way to teach them that being home alone isn't something to worry about. To learn more, and to book a consultation, visit delighteddogsmn.com/schedule.

11/12/2023

To all you warm and loving pet parents out there:

We see you. We appreciate you. Thank you for helping an innocent little being feel safe in this big wide world. You're doing a great job, and your dog says thank you. 😘