Dog Training Classes
UMDR Force-Free Training Classes
NO PAIN, INTIMIDATION, THREATS, FORCE, OR COERCION
Force free training is teaching an animal without pain, intimidation, threats, force, or coercion. It’s done without corrections, without adverse equipment (prong, shock, choke, bark collars), and without pain.
Force free training encourages a stronger bond and relationship with your dog and helps dogs gain confidence by thinking for themselves and learning to make good choices on their own.
Our training classes provide information and education to the public to prevent dogs from living life on a chain, segregated to a pen, or being surrendered to the shelter by teaching owners how to teach their dog.
Etiquette Classes
These classes teach the basics:
Focus • Sit • Down • Stay • Leave it • Coming when called • Walking on a loose leash
Canine Good Citizen
Customizable dog training with flexible registration, focused on your dog's specific needs.
Beginner's Agility
Strengthen your bond with fun and mentally enriching agility training—teach your dog jumps, tunnels, weave poles, and more!
A Walk in the Park
Practice leash manners and improve focus around distractions with guided support for reactive and non-reactive dogs.
Meet Our Training Team
Team Members
Kai Murphy
Certified Animal Trainer
Kai Murphey became a certified animal trainer through the Karen Pryor clicker training program in 2008 while completing a Bachelors in Wildlife Biology and volunteering with and training birds of prey at the Raptor Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Torre Taylor
Assistant to Trainer
Torre Taylor has 5 years of animal rescue experience and has been specializing in behavior management for two years. She currently works with the Unchained Melodies foster dogs that require additional support and is the assistant trainer for the Good Citizen Prep Course.
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