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The Best Dog Agility Trainers in Minneapolis, MN of 2024

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July 10, 2024

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Welcome to the Sniffspot list of top-rated dog trainers for Agility training in Minneapolis, MN. Based on feedback and votes from our Agility training community, we've curated a list of top-rated trainers in the Minneapolis area.

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    Diana Waserman

    ABC certified, positive reinforcement certified, ABC reactive and aggressive training certified, ABC certified in canine massage.

    Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Agility training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

    Twin Cities Metro, Minnesota or remote anywhere in the continental US.

    I've lived in Eagan for about 3.5 years and have been training since October of 2011 when I graduated from the Animal Behavior College (California). I did my internships with MARS (Midwest Animal Rescue) & Animal Ark. I am additionally certified in training reactive and aggressive dogs focused on getting reactive and aggressive dogs rehomed out of shelters. I am also certified in canine massage...


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    Annelise Allan

    Agility training

    Annelise has been doing agility over 25 years (since 1990). She has personally trained over 20 dogs in the sport of agility. She has trained Australian Shepherds, Border Collies, Jack Russell Terriers, Pyrenean Shepherd, French Brittany and Poodles. She has competed and earned Agility Championships in AKC, CPE, NADAC, UKI and USDAA. She has competed in national competitions in AKC, CPE, NAD...


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    Patti Anderson

    Agility training

    Patti is a C.P.D.T. Pet Partners Evaluator & Tellington TTouch Practitioner. She has been doing therapy work and teaching classes for the past twenty years with six different certified dogs and several other species as well. She was also a former competitive sprint musher before that, for over seven years with I.S.D.R.A.. She teaches a Therapy Dog Skills Class (or private sessions) to prepar...


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    Corrie Barrows

    Puppy training, Agility training

    Corrie Barrows began training at TCOTC in 2000 with her Labrador, Beef. She came to the club because Ruth Foster, one of the inventors of the gentle leader, was an instructor and the former club president. She knew Ruth's club would be the best place to learn about positive reinforcement and non-force dog training. Corrie went from being a student to an obedience assistant and then an instructo...


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    Meg Beisner

    Puppy training, Agility training

    Meg has been a member of TCOTC since 2013 when she signed up for Basic with her first rescue dog, Joe, and became engrossed in dog training ever since. After adopting her second rescue dog, Phoebe, Meg wanted to be more involved with the club and started assisting in 2017. Since 2018, she now teaches primarily Basic Obedience and loves having the opportunity to educate her students with the sam...


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    Laura Breckheimer

    Puppy training, Agility training

    Laura was 'bitten' by the training bug and came to TCOTC in 2003 for agility and obedience classes with her two Jack Russell Terriers (Greta and Zak) and Golden Retriever (Fabian). After taking classes for a bit, Laura began assisting in agility classes to learn more and watch other teams. As she completed the observers class and acquiring additional experience and knowledge in training agilit...


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    Katie Brittan

    Puppy training, Agility training

    Katie has been training dogs since 1980, when she first joined TCOTC. She currently teaches agility from the beginner through advanced levels, from foundation through masters, and has also assisted with Rally Obedience classes. She has participated or currently participates in agility in AKC, CPE and NADAC, barn hunt, AKC obedience and rally, lure coursing, earth dog and AKC conformation, winni...


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    Page DeLong

    Puppy training, Agility training

    I have been involved with dogs since convincing my parents to let me join 4H and raise a puppy for The Seeing Eye (in NJ) when I was in high school in the 70s. After all, it was only a one year commitment, I said. Well, we all know how that works out! I ended up raising 4 Seeing Eye puppies. Life is better with a dog, so I have had 4 canine companions since then. Paavo is my 3rd Aussie, but my ...


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    Anitra Francis

    Puppy training, Agility training

    Anitra has been a Monday night desk volunteer for many years and a recently became an Agility Instructor after serving as an assistant. She was elected as an alternate board member in January 2020 but almost immediately became a full board member after a resignation created a vacancy. She was re-elected to the TCOTC board in January 2021. She has also served on the board of a nonprofit called C...


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    Patty Fulton

    Agility training

    Patty has been competing in obedience for a dozen years. She has trained and competed with three dogs in Utility. Patty competes in AKC, CDSP and UKC. Patty is a detailed oriented instructor and a positive trainer. Patty has earned Utility titles on multiple dogs in AKC and CDSP.


    Patty also trains and competes in agility and tracking.


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    Donna Grabowski

    Puppy training, Agility training

    I have been a member since 1991. I came to TCOTC with my dog, Shadow, She was a Norwegian Elkhound, who was a great dog but a bull in a china closet. She needed some table manners. Back in those days the classes were Level I, Level II and Level III. After the first eight weeks were over, I knew I was hooked. I started taking classes to become an assistant and then follow through as an instructo...


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    Lisa Hennen

    Agility training

    Lisa Hennen teaches Sports Foundations and Agility Handling classes. She had a very successful agility career with Booker T, her Italian Greyhound. They went to the AKC Agility Invitational for the top 5 Italian Greyhounds in agility. She earned a MACH and a C-ATCH with him. Currently she has Keylor, an Australian Shepherd, who is starting his agility career.


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    Trisha Hetue

    Puppy training, Agility training

    Trisha started taking classes at TCOTC in 2011 with the goal of trying out Flyball with her Brussels Griffon, Colonel Beardsley. In 2015, she was approached by a staff member about possible interest in assisting in the puppy & tweener classes and she hasn't looked back. Along with Assisting in Puppy and Tweeners, Trisha has assisted in many basic classes and multiple Tier 2 classes, she has bee...


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    Susanne Jones

    Puppy training, Agility training

    Susanne joined TCOTC in 2019 when she adopted her Dobermann, Prada. She took lots of classes and received so much help from the TCOTC instructors that she decided to volunteer. She started working at the TCOTC frontdesk in 2020. With the guidance of department head Jane Jacobson especially, Prada has become so confident that Susanne and Prada have started to compete in obedience and earned titl...


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    Meera Kannan

    Puppy training, Agility training

    Meera became a volunteer obedience assistant after training her dogs Satchel and Lilo at the club beginning in 2017. She has taken her dogs through a number of Obedience classes and also completed the Flyball program. Her background in education and understanding of learning styles aided her transition into becoming an Instructor at TCOTC. She was elected to the club's board in January 2021 and...


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    LaDonna Kool

    Puppy training, Agility training

    LaDonna started training at TCOTC in 2015 when she and her husband got Maxwell, a goldendoodle, and decided that he should have some manners so he could be a good boy in public. A few years later they got Lexi, a mini goldendoodle. LaDonna and her husband went through many wonderful classes with both dogs and eventually started agility and became hooked! LaDonna spent five years being a puppy...


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    Marsha LeDuc

    Puppy training, Agility training

    I am a very ,very long time member of TCOTC. I have instructed at TCOTC for about 40 years teaching obedience and now agility. I've handled a variety of dogs including soft coated wheatens, American eskimos, Yorkies and papillons. I even had a Doberman live with me for about 6 months while the owner's house was being built. I have showed in agility, obedience, rally, confirmation, and scent w...


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    Kimberly Luskey

    Agility training

    Kim has been training dogs and teaching people how to train dogs for over a dozen years. She has had four agility dogs. Kim has competed in AKC, CPE and NADAC and earned multiple C-ATCH titles. Kim also has trained obedience, barn hunt, field work and dock diving.


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    Rachel Maino

    Puppy training, Agility training

    Hi, I'm Rachel. My evenings are spent at TCOTC taking dog training classes or as a volunteer assistant instructor. I'm married and have two Labrador retrievers. We love to go camping and hiking. We also love to kayak. If I could find a way to bring my dogs on a kayak trip, that would be my favorite way to spend a weekend.


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    Scott McKenzie

    Puppy training, Agility training

    Scott started as a student at TCOTC in 2008 with his German Shepherd named Tucker. He began teaching at TCOTC 2013. Scott teaches Basic and Puppy Basic Obedience, as well as all Tier 2 Classes. He is certified in Pet Emergency First Aid and Canine CPR. He is also a Certified AKC Canine Good Citizen, Trick Dog, and FETCH evaluator and is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through CCPDT. Scott ...


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    Vanessa Niemi

    Puppy training, Agility training

    Vanessa has been a member of TCOTC since 2015, when she first began puppy socialization with her German Shepherd, Baxter. Since then she has been a desk volunteer, a board member, puppy agility assistant, and an obedience and behavior assistant. Currently, Vanessa is the instructor for Changing Attitudes, a behavior modification class. Vanessa is pet CPR and First Aid certified, is an AKC Canin...


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    Carol Ouhl

    Puppy training, Agility training

    Carol is the Therapy Department Head and lead instructor. She began teaching at TCOTC in 1992 and currently teaches Therapy Dog Levels 1, 2, and 3, and is also responsible for developing the program's curriculum. Carol has been a therapy dog handler for 30+ years and has been a Pet Partners Therapy Animal Evaluator of 10 species of animal for 25 years. Carol is a retired Member of the National ...


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    Cheryl Pastick

    Puppy training, Agility training

    Cheryl volunteers regularly for a variety of events, and is also a member of the agility setup crew. Her dog Abby earned her AKC MACH in agility and her AKC UD In obedience and her AKC Rally RAE. Her current dog Georgie earned her AKC, ASCA, and CDSP CD and she also has her AKC Rally Novice title.


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    Anne Schenk

    Puppy training, Agility training

    Anne moved to the Twin Cities from Detroit in 2016 to become TCOTC's first executive director. She saw it as a great opportunity to combine her experience running nonprofits with her love for dogs. Before joining TCOTC, Anne was vice president of communication and marketing for Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan, where she oversaw annual fund raising, marketing, board and vol...


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    Paula Sotirin

    Puppy training, Agility training

    Paula has been training at TCOTC since 2012 when she started a beginners agility class with her 5 year old chessie. Since then she has progressed to competing in agility, flyball, and hunt with her two Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers. Paula has been a desk staff person and an agility assistant, but has spent most of her time as an obedience assistant at both beginner and intermediate levels...


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    Julia Torgersen

    Puppy training, Agility training

    Julia has been an instructor in agility at TCOTC for about 12 years. She has volunteered for trials in agility and obedience in many different facets. She worked for a time as Facility Manager and has also volunteered to help with facilities at the club, including updating the agility equipment inventory, ensuring that equipment has been repaired and maintained. Julia also regularly gives her o...


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    Laura Waudby

    Puppy training, Agility training

    Laura has been an instructor at TCOTC since 2008. Her primary focus in teaching is ring confidence and preparation to get happy, motivated dogs in the competition ring. She teaches Advanced Obedience, Competition Obedience, Ring Confidence, and Bye Bye Cookie, a relatively new class designed to transition your dog away from relying on rewards to offer the desired behavior. She also instructs st...


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    Christina Wessel

    Puppy training, Agility training

    Christina has been a member of TCOTC since 2013 when she took her tentative first step into the sport of agility with her first Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Nikko. She was immediately hooked by the strong bond formed with the dog and the intellectual challenge of training skills and strategizing courses. Christina, now with two more Tollers (Sole and Presto), competes in AKC and UKI and ...


  • Elektra Wrenholt Photo

    Elektra Wrenholt

    Puppy training, Agility training

    Elektra first attended a basic obedience class in 2022 with her special needs rescue, Gianni the Cocker Spaniel. Together, they have taken many tier 2 classes, freestyle, rally obedience, and nose work. Elektra has been assisting in obedience classes since the fall of 2023, and loves cheering for the successes of both canine and human students.


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    Sara Zislin

    Puppy training, Agility training

    Sara has been training and competing in agility for ten years with dachshunds and border collies. She got started in agility when her mom, who also does agility, was dog sitting for her, and started teaching her dog some foundation skills. When Sara returned to pick up her dog, her mom said the dog loved agility training, and helped her sign up for classes. Fun fact, her mom is still training a...


Sniffspot’s top-rated list of dog trainers for Agility training in Minneapolis, MN is based on rankings from our community of dog owners as well as the general public. For Agility training, we received 10 total votes, resulting in 30 dog trainers who focus on Agility training. Our top-ranked dog trainers are listed in order of votes, with the top-ranked trainer for Agility training listed first.

Dog trainers for Agility training on this list are certified by CPDT-KA, FDM, or another trusted organization. We're proud to feature Diana Waserman, who has been voted the top dog trainer for Agility training in Minneapolis, MN. Diana Waserman’s favorite part of their job is: I love seeing dogs being successful and happy and seeing their human parents more relaxed and able to really understand the language of their canine companion..

At Sniffspot, we prioritize trust and expertise. Diana Waserman, as well as the other dog trainers on this Agility training list, ensures they bring the highest standards of care and training to your dog. Diana Waserman encourages owners with this dog training tip: Consistency..

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FAQ: Top Agility Dog Training Services in Minneapolis, Minnesota

How were the leading Agility dog training trainers in Minneapolis determined?

The best Agility dog training trainers in Minneapolis were identified based on 10 from local residents, highlighting those who excel in their field and are highly rated by dog owners in the area.

What are the key services offered by top Agility dog trainers in Minneapolis?

In Minneapolis, prominent trainers like Diana Waserman offer a variety of specialized services tailored to address specific behavioral issues. Their services are designed to meet the diverse needs of dogs in the region.

What qualifications do top Agility dog trainers in Minneapolis possess?

Leading trainers in Minneapolis for Agility dog training hold certifications such as positive reinforcement certified, ABC certified in canine massage., ABC certified, ABC reactive and aggressive training certified, showcasing their dedication to maintaining high standards in professional dog training.

What is the most valuable training advice from Diana Waserman for Minneapolis dogs?

Diana Waserman emphasizes that the most crucial advice for Agility dog training training is Consistency..This insight is vital for improving your dog’s behavior in Minneapolis.

How do trainers in Minneapolis keep their skills current?

Minneapolis trainers stay updated by participating in ongoing education and certification programs, such as positive reinforcement certified, ABC certified in canine massage., ABC certified, ABC reactive and aggressive training certified. They also engage with local shelters and community events to refine their skills.

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