K9U
Providing the highest level of training to ensure a calm, happy, and healthy lifestyle for owners and pups.
07/26/2024
K9U will be at Dog Days of Summer tomorrow from 11-3 at Alimagnet Park in Burnsville!
We will have a bunch of giveaways and a raffle for a free 1:1 session! Bring your pups and come out to see us 🐾
07/07/2024
Come out and see us at 🐾 and bring your pups!
05/28/2024
Transform Your Dog’s Behavior with Personalized 1:1 Coaching
⭐️ What’s Included ⭐️
🐾 Five 90-Minute 1:1 Sessions: Tailored to your needs, these sessions can take place at our comfortable in-home facility, in the familiar surroundings of your home (within 25 min), or at a public location that suits you and your dog.
🐾 Individualized Lesson Plans: We build a customized training plan based on your dog’s unique needs and current behavior, ensuring we meet them exactly where they are.
🐾 Comprehensive Online Programs: Gain access to our online programs that have detailed, step by step, videos and descriptions that cover your training needs. Use these online programs to build off of your in-depth coaching session while learning at your own pace with clear, step-by-step instructions.
🐾 Weekly Homework: Structured assignments to reinforce each session and ensure consistent progress.
🐾 30 Days of Unlimited Voxer Support: Got a question or need a quick tip? We’re just a message away on Voxer, ready to provide the guidance you need in real-time.
🐾 Free In-Person Evaluation: Meet with Allison, our head trainer, to discuss your training goals, share your struggles, and develop your training plan
⭐️ Our 1:1 Sessions Can Cover ⭐️
🐶 Basic Obedience
🐶 Creating Successful Manners (examples: relaxed walking, jumping, patience at doors)
🐶 Understanding Mindset
🐶 Relationship Building
🐶 Beginning Stages of Recall
🐶 E-Collar Work
❗️Don’t see what you’re looking for? Reach out to see how we can build a program based off of you and your dog’s needs!❗️
Who Is This Program For?
🐾 Dog owners who want to be actively involved in their dog’s training.
🐾Those who prefer the flexibility of choosing the training location.
🐾Owners looking for a structured, supportive, and engaging training experience.
Packages starting at $1,000
Sessions are held Monday-Thursday
Text us: 952.234.8969
Email us: [email protected]
Website:
K9University Dog Training | Minnesota | 13805 Shirley Drive, Burnsville MN 55337 K9University Dog Training offers specialized training programs, from board and trains to self paced online programs, to help you and your pet become the best version of themselves.
05/15/2024
The K9U team has been reflecting on how lucky we are to have worked with such great pups and their families. We would love to know how training has impacted your lives and how it has helped your pups!
🎉 Leave us a review or refer a friend and enjoy a special reward! 🎉
⭐ Write a Review: Share your story and get 50% off a 60 min 1:1 session with Allison OR 1 free night of boarding
Your feedback helps us grow and helps other pet parents find the perfect training solution.
👫 Refer a Friend: Know someone who could benefit from our training? Refer them to us and if they book any program you will get 50% off a 1:1 session with Allison OR 1 free night of boarding
To claim your discount, simply:
1. Leave a review on Google or on our page (link in bio and below)
2. Send us a message of the review you left 😊
3. Refer a friend and have them mention your name during signup.
Thank you for being a part of the K9U pack 🐶❤️
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04/18/2024
Soo unbelievably grateful for my students and the relationships I get to create with them ❤️🐾
DETAILS HERE 👇🏼
Because it is launch week- we want to give you 15% off to set you and your dog up for success!
Our ⭐️ Walking Program ⭐️ has a little bit of everything for all dog owners!
This program walks dog owners through the important steps of:
🐾 relationship building
🐾 a loose leash walk
🐾 introducing leash pressure
🐾 forming a heel
🐾 thresholds
The program is self-paced and filled with videos to walk you through each step!
Message us “walking program” to get your 15% off coupon code! Offer valid thru 4/6
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DETAILS 🐾
Our online Walking Program is officially here!
The Walking Program is a self-paced online program designed to teach dog owners the art of loose leash walking and laying the foundation for a solid heel. This program is suitable for dogs of all ages and breeds.
What You’ll Learn:
* Loose Leash Walking Mastery: Say goodbye to leash pulling as you learn proven techniques to encourage your dog to walk calmly by your side.
* Introduction to Heel: Lay the groundwork for a perfect heel position, setting the stage for more advanced obedience training.
* Engagement Exercises: Strengthen the bond between you and your dog with engaging activities designed to boost focus and attention during walks.
* Choosing the Right Training Tools: Navigate the maze of collars, harnesses, and leashes to find the perfect fit for your dog’s unique needs.
* The Importance of Relationship Building: Understand the crucial role of a strong relationship in successful training outcomes, and learn how to foster trust and cooperation with your pup.
Program Features:
* Video Tutorials: Follow along with step-by-step video tutorials
* Self-Paced Learning: Fit training into your schedule with our flexible, self-paced format. Pause, rewind, and revisit lessons as needed to ensure understanding and mastery.
Who Is This Program For?
* All Dog Owners: Whether you’ve just welcomed a puppy into your home or wanting to correct those bad walking habits with your more mature dog, this program is perfect for beginners looking to establish good walking habits from the start.
Transform Your Walks Today!
Enroll in the 🌟 Walking Program 🌟 today to start building your best walk! Use the link below or use the link in our bio!
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🌟 DETAILS HERE 🌟
At a young age, some dogs learn that pulling on the leash gets them to what they want. Maybe they want to sniff everything, go faster, go in the other direction, or greet people passing by. This can make your walks with your pup exhausting and seem like work.
In our 🌟 Walking Program 🌟 you will learn
🐾 how to build a relationship with your dog that promotes listening
🐾 how to get your dog “tuned into you”
🐾 how to teach a loose leash walk to your pup
If you want to enjoy your walks with your pup and build a stronger relationship with them then you will want to check out our 🌟 Walking Program 🌟 that launches April 1st!!
Get on our waitlist today to be notified when it drops!
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🐾 DETAILS 🐾
I know the struggle of dealing with a pup who’s more interested in exploring than walking beside you or the pressure of wanting to create good behaviors in your new pup as soon as possible! We wanted every dog owner struggling with their walk to have an option that teaches them how work towards a calm and relaxed walk with their pup on their own time!
We are excited to announce our new ⭐️ Walking Program ⭐️
The Walking Program is self-paced and designed to provide dog owners with the skills and knowledge needed to teach their furry companions to walk calmly on a leash!
It is full of detailed, easy-to-follow instructions, including videos, for each stage of leash training, with foundational exercises.
The ⭐️ Walking Program ⭐️ launches on APRIL 1ST!!!
Join the waitlist today to be reminded when the program drops!
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We can’t wait to share this with you!
03/25/2024
My Spring Break Boarding Crew ❤️🐾 Being able to see some familiar faces and spend time with past students is my absolute favorite.
Even after months/years have passed since some of these dogs had their initial training programs.. it warms my heart how much they still enjoy being me!
I’m so very blessed to be able to give my past clients some peace knowing their dogs have a “home away from home” while they are away
For any past board and train or Day Train clients: I do offer in home boarding! Though my availability can be limited, it’s always worth it to reach out and ask if I have space 🐾
Since Cheif is a busy boy, PLACE is a perfect command to introduce in his life to help him and his owners succeed!
Here is a real world example of how I started shaping the place command in the beginning of his program!
Now he is relaxing and holding place with many distractions going on around him without struggling! But, it’s training session like these that got us here 🐾
Please note: this command was taught and formed in a low distraction environment before this video! Adding in more difficult distractions (example: another dog, longer duration expectations, distance) is something that should be built up to!
03/08/2024
We are so excited to announce the launch of our updated free Calm Dog Walking guide!
Our free guide is designed to give you some
basic tips and tricks that will help you lead a more calm and enjoyable walk with your pup. This guide will be the best first step to starting to cultivate the walk of your dreams
For those looking for more in depth and actionable step by step guidance on HOW to truly create this kind of walk, stay tuned for our FIRST ONLINE PROGRAM coming 🌟 APRIL 1ST 🌟
We will have more information coming soon 🐾
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03/01/2024
The sun is shining, it’s Friday ANDDDD we have a special birthday!! Happy 5th birthday, Murphy 🫶🏻🎉 Puppy party tonight?? YES PLEASE
02/28/2024
All hands are on deck these next couple of days for this crazy crew!
Using the PLACE command for some passive training is one of my favorite ways to safely socialize
It’s good to know that true socialization is NOT just about play. To me, a well socialized pup is one that can EXIST in the environment around them and behave
Some of these dogs are very nervous with other dogs and don’t want them their personal space.. and that is okay!
Forcing dogs to interact will never be something that I preach.. But, teaching them how to exist around what triggers them is important! This is amazing impulse control work and confidence building for everyone involved ❤️
With a mixture of boarding and new training pups, our kennel room is officially full 🐾🫶🏻
Are you struggling with a dog that has a hard time being around new people or dogs? We would love to help! Sign up for a free evaluation here
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The OUTSIDE of a dog park is one of my favorite places to train. Especially for dogs who struggle with reactivity!
Here we are using Murphy and Ofi to show you how we work dogs in this kind of environment to help build their confidence around their triggers and teach them how to regulate their brains while their triggers are around
It’s important to note that all of these skills were taught and patterned in easier settings before we came here!
Ofi finished his 20 day program today and is back home with his mom! She of course she will have to continue/maintain all of the work we put in to keep him successful. But I’m so pleased with how far he came in his program!
Murphy also went home today for his weekend of practice before he comes back on Monday to finish out the rest of his 20 day program
We get a lot of reactive pups through our doors, it’s probably one of the most common behaviors I see!
If you have a dog like Murphy or Ofi that struggles with reactivity, we would love to help you!
feel free to visit our website and sign up from a free evaluation so we can chat about options 🐾
www.k9universitydogtraining.com
02/19/2024
With a mixture of training and boarding dogs we have had a lot of faces come through over the 7 days! I’d say we’ve been pretty spoiled with the all cuteness around here lately🙈 🐾
Who said school needed to be all rules and no fun… because that’s definitely not the case over here at K9U 🤪
Lots of happy pups today 🫶🏻
Want your dog to join in on the fun? Sign up for a free evaluation through our website 🐾
We can’t wait to talk with you about your training goals!
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Whose dog is afraid of the vacuum? 🙋🏼♀️
Many dogs aren’t a fan of the loud and “scary” machine that is necessary to have around a house.
Most dogs (like paco) run and hide when it comes out, some dogs bark at it and some dogs even try to bite it/attack it!
Teaching a solid duration command like place can be a great way to work out dogs through our fears! You could also use a down/stay as well :)
I use this same idea to work dogs through many different fears/struggles ! Giving our dogs a “job” to work on while scary things are happening around them is a great way to work them through it
Paco came in afraid of almost everything.. so giving him a job to listen to/focus on has been great for his confidence building. This is because he now knows how to successfully show up in each scenario 🐾🫶🏻
Have a dog like Paco? I’d love to help :)
Feel free to sign up here for a free phone evaluation
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02/02/2024
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After a long weekend home with his family for practice, Logan is back in for the second half of his hybrid 20 day board and train!
Logan is 8 years old and originally came in struggling with some fear aggression, rescource guarding, reactivity and listening issues.
Last week Logan and I spent a lot of time inside learning/proofing all of these skills. He was a very nervous dude so taking things slow for him was important.
Now that he’s ready, I’m starting to take everything outside so we can start forming a relaxing walk and build up Logan’s confidence in more stimulating environments!
Before we even get to the walk, I’m taking time to go backwards a bit and find where he may be struggling
Changing scenery (even if it’s just moving to your driveway) is always challenging for dogs! That’s why it’s so important to practice your skills everywhere. That way you and your dog are set up for the most success.
Check out one of our sessions today and what we worked through ❤️
Looking for guidance when it comes to training your dog? We’d love to help! Sign up for a free phone evaluation through our website 🐾
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Buck has been back with us for boarding and he’s still as cute as can be!
While his family is away, I’ve been spending a lot of time keeping up with all the skills and manners he learned while he was with us for a 10 day board and train last July ❤️
Here are some areas that I’ve been working with him on for his continued success!
(Don’t worry, there has been lots of cuddles included too 🥰)
I’ve decided to start a series where I show small snippets of training sessions that I do with my dogs coming in! I’m hoping the small tips on each video will help someone with their dog at home ❤️
To start the series off strong, we have a session from yesterday with Millie!
Millie is in with us for basic training foundations. One of her biggest struggles is controlling her mindset and knowing how to listen/stay calm when she gets excited/anxious in any way (sooo common!)
Here we have Millie in a new setting (my upstairs). You can see in the beginning of the video she wants to be crazy, and how I work her through it to get a calm mind at the end
If you have a dog that struggles with listening when they’re excited, this is exactly how I would starting working them through it. Build to the “harder” things once you and your dog are feeling more confident!
Tips
- all of these skills need to be taught and practiced in a low distraction environment before moving to a harder environment
- LEASH ON
- start with movement (engaging with you) and build into durations (stays)
- stay next to them
As we continue, she will need a lot less guidance from me and I’ll be able to do more things. Until then, I’ll be there every step of the way to guide her when she needs it
01/15/2024
Millie (left) started training last week and Archie (right) has been the best supporter/friend to help her pick up on her new skills!
Archie boy went through training a couple of months ago and has been back in for boarding while his family has been away.
These 2 have been 2 peas in a pod and absolutely adore each others company. So, to get some extra practice in for Archie, I figured I’d throw him into some of her sessions for support ❤️
This is also so great for Millie’s mindset control as she always wants to play and be silly. So having times with Archie around where she has to control her brain and listen (instead of wrestling/playing) is a huge plus! At home Millie Struggles heavily with excitement when people come over. She just wants to play and get attention! Which is no different than her mindset with Archie.
Of course we practice this with new people as well to proof her training but the more practice she can get with overall mindset control the better.
Remember folks, everything is connected when it comes to training your dog! If you have a hard time setting up certain scenarios for your dog to practice, try to get creative on where the same mindset may be happening elsewhere 🙂
Now that the holidays are out of the way, our calander is starting to book up fast! To snag a spot, schedule a free evaluation today 🐾
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01/02/2024
Starting off 2024 with these cuties 🐾💙
01/01/2024
Happy New Year from K9University Dog Training!
As we embark on a new year, filled with opportunities for fresh starts and resolutions, consider extending those goals to your beloved pets. Whether it’s refining obedience, improving socialization, or tackling specific behavior challenges, our team at K9University is here to assist. Wishing you a fantastic 2024 filled with success and positive moments. 🐾
Book your free evaluation today to discuss your training goals!
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12/18/2023
Hey K9U Pack!
As the New Year approaches and my busy season draws near, I am excited to announce a special opportunity for both my valued past clients and new dog enthusiasts seeking assistance with fundamental training. To kickstart the year on a positive note, I am offering exclusive, limited-time deals on my services. Whether you've been part of my training journey before or are a new face looking to enhance your bond with your furry friend, now is the perfect time to invest in refining those essential training foundations.
See our limited-time offers below:
For New Dog Owners:
We acknowledge that starting your dog's training journey can be overwhelming. To ease this process, we are excited to introduce our 7-day board and train program. This program provides all the essential tools and knowledge to kickstart the development of the ideal relationship with your furry friends!
This program includes:
- 7 full days of training and 7 nights of boarding
- Foundations to forming a solid sit/stay, down/stay, place command and heel
- Introductions to leash manners and tips for how to stop basic unwanted behaviors like jumping or play biting
- Detailed homework to help you succeed
- Any basic tools that may help your dog succeed (ex: prong collar, slip lead or martingale)
- 2 hour go-home training session
All of this for only $1000
To be accepted into this program, your dog must:
- Be 12 weeks- 1 year old
- Be fully kennel trained
- Have no prior history of reactivity, anxiety or aggression
- Must have proof of vaccinations: Rabies, Bordetella and Distemper
A free 30 minute phone evaluation will be required to make sure this program is the right fit for you and your dog! If you're interested in getting on the list, shoot us a message and we will get a call scheduled in!
4 spots available
A 30% deposit is required at booking to hold your dates!
For ANY past clients: TUNE ME UP Refresher Day Train Program
As a dog trainer, I empathize with the challenges of maintaining consistent training, especially when life gets overwhelmingly busy! This program is for those who may be facing difficulties or simply feel their dogs could benefit from additional practice in reinforcing their obedience foundations.
TUNE ME UP Refresher Day Train Program Includes:
- 5 day train days (your dog will be dropped off with me in the morning and picked up in the evening)
- 2 in person sessions
*You can decide to do your sessions here at our home facility, at your home (within 20 minutes of Burnsville), or off property
All for only $600
4 spots available
A 30% deposit is required at booking to hold your dates!
**All offers must be booked by January 31st and programs must be scheduled before the end of February**
Leo was back in for a couple days last week to continue to work through his confidence building, listening skills and slowing down his mindset!
While he was with me, it was important that I got creative with his training to really push him and see where he still needs work.
Since we had to finish cleaning up some leaves and yard work, I figured why not take out one of the dogs and use his skills to push him with his listening skills with all the distractions.
You never know what might test your dog, so it’s always worth it to throw them into your real life like this! Training doesn’t always need to be so planned and boring. The more you include it in your real life, the better off your dog and your relationship will be ❤️
12/02/2023
Polo and Rolo have been hanging out with me for some boarding while their families are away 💕
I’ve been loving our time together and being able to hangout with them again! I also think it’s so silly their names are so similar and their here for almost the exact same days 🤣
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About K9U
Hello Everyone!
My name is Allison Woldstad and I have dedicated my life to helping owners and their dogs build a better life together. I have always had a love for animals but my love for dogs really started to appear when I was 16 years old and I got my first job at a dog kennel. Throughout my 8 years at that kennel, I realized that I not only enjoyed the presence of dogs, but I was also extremely interested in their behaviors and why they did what they did.
When a rescue dog came through with no home because his dog aggression was out of control, I decided to take him home because I was determined find balance for him and change both his and my life. In 2016 I left home to start my adventures to become a Certified Professional Dog Trainer at The National K9 School For Dog Trainers in Ohio. During my time there I became certified in basic obedience (on and off leash), behavior modifications, tracking and trailing, protection training, K-9 units, confidence building, and training assistance dogs.
My mission now is to help other families who are struggling create a calm, safe, and happy home. I feel that it is important for everyone to know that they are not alone when it comes to needing help with their dogs. That is why I crated K9U!
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13805 Shirley Drive
Burnsville, MN
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| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5am |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 7am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 3pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 1pm |
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Burnsville, 55306
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