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Dog Training Classes

Orientation  - FREE / Required.

Class Length: One, 30 minute class.

Orientation -   Orientation is designed to allow you to come into our facility and see where you will be training.  There will be a short presentation from our instructor as to how classes are set up, what to bring to class, what is allowed in class, the rules about bringing your dogs into the classroom, etc.  The orientation is required to be attended by the human(s) that will be coming to class with their dogs.  No dogs are allowed in orientation.

Pre-requisites:  None.  Required for admission into your first class.  All subsequent classes you register for do not require an additional orientation.

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What to bring to class: The human that is going to be attending class with their dog.  Do not bring your dog.  If you do bring your dog, you will be asked to leave it in the car.

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Bobby Jo Steeke was raised in Frazee and graduated from Frazee High School. She went on to NDSU and eventually Boston University with degrees in Microbiology and Computer Information Systems respectively. After living and working in Biotech for over 20 years, in California both in San Diego and the Bay Area, she moved to Colorado in 2016 where she started training dogs professionally. She specializes in training and socializing puppies with a goal of having well rounded, confident, curious, and adventurous puppies that love to try new things. She loves learning and is currently enrolled in the Academy for Dog Trainers where she plans to graduate mid-2024. She is a fear free, science-based trainer and loves the relationships that can be built with a dog using a positive reinforcement training program. She’s excited to be on the team at The Backyard and can’t wait to get started loving on all of your dogs. She has four dogs and plays agility and a few other dogs sports with them.

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Meet our Dog Trainers

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  • All Training classes require the owner(s) to take all of the information they acquired through our classes, and work with their dogs at home. This will help make you get the most out of your training and ensure your dog has the best chances to succeed. 

  • All Training classes are non-refundable and non-transferable.

  • Payment is due in full at the time of booking.

  • Must fill out Training form and contract before any classes are attended.

  • Instructors will hand out homework and reminder emails for every weekly class.

Click on the links above to open a PDF File. Fill out the paperwork. Email it or drop off at our store. 
*Your spot is NOT secured until we have the following*
1) Backyard Training Contract
2) Backyard Training Dog Registration Forms
3) Up to Date Vaccines on hand
4) Payment in full.

Paperwork that will need to be filled out prior to training!
This is a must! 

Backyard Training Contract

Backyard Training Dog Registration Form

Email - 

thebackyarddogtraining@gmail.com

Any further questions, comments or concerns about dog training, please call us directly at - 218-346-7487

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