The Homeschooled Pooch

04/24/2026

Leashes ready… let’s roll!

Who's ready for our Pack Walks to be back at full force now that the weather is cooperating?

This isn’t just a casual stroll — it’s a structured, guided walk designed to help your dog:
✔️ Stay calm around other dogs
✔️ Practice polite leash skills
✔️ Build confidence in real-world environments
✔️ Learn to exist without losing their mind (we love that for them)

Whether your dog gets a little too excited, a little too nervous, or just needs some real-life practice… this is where the magic happens. ✨

👣 What to expect:
– Calm, structured walking (well...as calm as possible for each individual dog - that's what these are for you know)
– Coaching and guidance from us along the way
– Safe spacing between dogs
– Real-life training in a supportive environment

Spots are limited! To reserve yours today, please email us at [email protected]. You also do not need to be a current or former client to reserve your slot.

04/21/2026

🐶✨ ATTENTION: Tiny Chaos Gremlins Welcome ✨🐶

Puppy Preschool is officially continuing… and now we have a REAL schedule (look at us being organized and everything).

If your puppy is:
• biting your ankles
• stealing socks like it’s a full-time job
• making questionable life choices

…we can help 😌

Our Puppy Preschool is all about:
✔️ Confidence (not just “sit” and “down”)
✔️ Real-world skills
✔️ Teaching your puppy how to think instead of panic

And maybe most importantly — teaching YOU what’s actually going on in that little puppy brain.

We keep our groups small on purpose, so spots go fast.
If you’ve got a puppy (or one coming soon), now’s the time. Email us at [email protected] for more information and registration materials.

Let’s raise dogs you actually enjoy living with. 🐾

04/01/2026

Tax Day is coming, so we KNOW you’re going to want RUN - not walk - to sign up for our newest specialty class! “Train Your Dog to Do Your Taxes” is an amazing opportunity to bond with your dog while also teaching them a marketable skill. Drop a comment below!!

03/11/2026

Cheers to four years! Today marks four years of offering our Day School training program. To celebrate, let's introduce you to Rocky. He has been coming to Day School for a few weeks now doing our off-leash training. He's been doing phenomenal! In addition to learning how to come when called, he is also making a handful of friends. This dog, who previously had a tough time (and still sometimes struggles) with other dogs is now slowly growing his inner social circle.

02/19/2026

Boy, it must be nice not to have to shovel all that snow! It may be quite dreadful outside right now, but at least some are enjoying it. Feel free to share some pictures or videos of your pups tiring themselves out in this fresh fluff!

02/18/2026

We were personally asked to share information on this little lady who is missing in/near/from the Endion neighborhood of Duluth, MN. Please check outbuildings, window wells, under porches, etc. Please share this flyer! If you see her or know where she is, please do NOT call for her or follow her. Call the phone number as soon as you can.

02/04/2026

We're a day late, but let's brighten up everyone's feed with some sunshine from the Goldilocks Crew for a belated National Golden Retriever Day!

01/29/2026

Tomorrow is the National General Strike.

Last Friday, during the statewide strike, we chose to close our doors in solidarity and committed to donating $100/week indefinitely to MIRAC.

Tomorrow we are participating differently.

We’ve spent the week thinking about how to balance solidarity with our responsibility to the local families and dogs who rely on us. We’ve decided to remain open — and to commit $500 from tomorrow’s revenue to Justice North, a local legal aid organization supporting immigrants and families who cannot afford representation.

For us, solidarity isn’t one fixed action. It’s an ongoing commitment to support our community in ways that are sustainable and meaningful. Sometimes that means closing. Sometimes it means staying open and redirecting resources.

We respect that people participate in strikes in different ways, and we’re always open to thoughtful conversation about how businesses like ours can best contribute to the greater good while continuing to serve the people who trust us every day.

Thank you for being part of this community with us.

01/20/2026

On Friday, January 23rd, there will be a statewide general strike in Minnesota in response to the ongoing actions of ICE and the harm those actions cause to our communities. We want to be clear about where we stand.
We oppose ICE's presence and activities in the Twin Cities and elsewhere. We believe these actions cause fear, instability, and real harm to families, workers, and communities.
After careful consideration, The Homeschooled Pooch will shut down in solidarity on Friday, January 23rd (if you already have a lesson scheduled, we will follow through on that). After this date, we are committed to donating $100 per week to the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC) every single week until ICE abandons operations in Minnesota. Remaining open for business allows us to continue to serve local dog training needs AND to raise money for our neighbors in need.
We believe there are many valid ways to stand up: with our voices, with our labor, with our resources. We are choosing to respond thoughtfully, responsibly, and in alignment with our values.
To our clients and community: thank you for trusting us, and thank you for standing with us in supporting dignity, safety, and humanity for all.

01/15/2026