Tails Up Dog Training

Reviews

• PB

  Paige Borgh

  Sep 4, 2025
  5.0
  We have used Tails Up for training our 2 dogs. We had a wonderful experience both times, most recently went through puppy kindergarten obedience. Bonnie is very knowledgeable and patient, and also no nonsense (which we love) making the class both effective and fun. Our puppy loved going each week, and we noticed real progress in both obedience and confidence. The classes are also reasonably priced, which makes the quality of training even more impressive. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a positive start to their puppy’s training journey.
• SM

  Sam Mattson

  Aug 26, 2025
  5.0
  We took our dog to two classes there. 100% would recommend. He’s much better around other dogs and we learn real useful simple skills with him. They helped teach him useful skills while allowing him to keep his same fun personality
• RB

  Rebecca Bina

  Jan 14, 2014
  5.0
  We love Tails up! Kori(the owner), Diane and all the staff trainers really know what they are doing. One look at how they are with their own dogs and you know you have come to the right place. They use positive reinforcement to train the dogs and lots of one-on-one time with all owners and their dogs. I've found it very easy to get tips specific to my dog's needs. I have seen all types of dogs learn here...big, little, really big, really little, happy, cranky, antsy, etc! I originally wanted to teach my dog some tricks, but was so impressed with the variety of classes offered that we started with Beginner Obedience. I loved it, my dog Enzo (3 1/2 yr old Shih Chon) loved it and we had so much fun learning together. He has now completed the Intermediate Obedience, earned his Canine Good Citizen Certificate and just started the tricks class (so fun!). This from a dog who my husband previously thought was a cute, fluffy oaf! This spring we will continue with agility classes and perhaps some training to become a therapy dog. Enzo gets really antsy in the winter and these classes stimulate his body and his mind. And the same happens when you continue to practice at home. Enzo and I have learned so much!!!! I never imagined he could do the things he does now. Thanks Tails Up!!!!
• TH

  Teri Hanson

  Mar 28, 2013
  2.0
  I just had my first class tonight at Tails Up Dog Training. So far I’m wishing that I’d gone back to my local pet supply store where I went for my last obedience class. At the supply store, they limited the class size to 5 dogs so that everyone could have a lot of one on one attention. At Tails Up, there are 14 dogs in my class and only 1 instructor. The attention I got in class was very brief and if you or your dog aren’t understanding something, there isn’t a lot of time to ask questions with roughly 28 other humans to compete with. Classes are located in a large warehouse that is broken up into 3 different training areas. Our instructor was attempting to yell loud enough so that we could hear her over the other 2 classes and occasional dog noise, but it was still very hard to hear. Tails Up also has supplies for sale, some of which they require you to buy. Before signing up for a class, I read through their website and their class policies and guidelines; I thought that they were reasonable. When I got to class tonight, I was told that I was required to use a leather leash. The explanation was that it would be more comfortable for me to use and for the instructor to use if they needed to take control of my dog. Nylon leashes were called uncomfortable and banned from class. I also found out that I would need a training collar, either a prong or Martindale. These things would be required in the next class and were “conveniently” for sale right there at Tails Up. I don’t think a leather leash is any better than a nylon leash. They both have pros and cons to them and I think it should be left up to personal preference, but I digress. The trainer made sure to tell us that we are welcome to buy these items anywhere, but that they do have them available in house. Why this isn’t listed on their class policies list or anywhere else on their website is strange to me. I think that people should know that when they pay for the cost of the class, they aren’t finished paying. It makes me wonder what I will be required to buy next week.

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