Neuman K-9 Academy, Inc. is a family owned dog training facility, that provides in-board and out-board training courses. Our facility is located on twenty acres of conservation land next to a state park, for the optimal learning environment, with plenty of room for the canine campers. All dogs have plenty of space to spend pent up energy. Dogs are given time to socialize and play, within the safety of fenced and gated areas.
Josiah Neuman
Owner and trainer, Josiah Neuman, developed an avid interest in dog
training in 2001, with his involvement in various protection sports
(Protection Sport Association, K-9 Pro Sport, Chicago Iron Dog
Triathlon, and the Iron Dog Association). He studied with the North
State K-9 Academy under Jerry Bradshaw, one of the most nationally recognized
leaders in police K-9 training, and protection sport training. Josiah received his certification as a Master Trainer, in
May 2007. His areas of expertise include Professional Obedience
Training, Behavior Modification, and Protection Training. Josiah scored 96%
or greater in all areas of study. He earned the designation CDT /
Certified Dog Trainer, from the International Association of Canine
professionals.
As a trainer, decoy, and coach for competitive protection sports, Josiah has assisted several teams that have competed and won
on both national and international levels.
In 2008, Josiah was part of a training team that prepared a dog for the
Mondio Ring World Championships, in Asti, Italy. This team placed 6th
out of 33 teams world wide, and was ranked number one, for the USA. click here for testimonial
In 2009, Josiah assisted another team that went on to win the Mondio Ring National Championship, in San Antonio Texas. click here for testimonial
Josiah is a member of the Protection Sport Association, International
Association of Canine Professionals, and Association of Pet Dog
Trainers. He is a certified decoy for the National Tactical Police
Dog Association.
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Summer Duggan
Assistant trainer & care taker, Summer Duggan, has been an avid animal lover all her life. Some of her past experiences include, many years of horseback riding lessons, in the classical style of Dressage, and working at the San Francisco Zoo handling birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and marsupials. Another aspect of her job was to provide animal education and habitat conservation to the public. Summer has also volunteered extensively at several animal shelters and breed rescue organizations.
In 2007, she started Dog Days With Summer, LLC , a professional pet sitting and dog walking company. It offers solutions for busy dog owners with multiple pets, or owners with sick or senior pets needing extra help. She is also the part time kennel manager, at Sethfield Kennel. Summer has attended many seminars and workshops. One of them specialized in "New Perspectives on Canine Behavior, Emotion and Training" by Dr. Patricia McConnell, and Steve White. They are part of i2i K9, held at the University of Minnesota. Another was the Three day Bedrock Training Method Course, taught by Margo Woods, of Applewoods Dog Training.
In 2009 Summer was approved by the American Kennel Club as a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
Summer is an Accredited Member of Pet Sitters International, as well as an associate member of the IACP. She belongs to The United Schutzhund Clubs of America, and she is training her German Shepherd dog, Eriel Von Tajgetosz, to compete in the sport of Schutzhund.
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Neuman K-9 Academy, Inc. is a Minnesota dog training company that provides dog obedience training to pet dog owners in the areas of dog obedience, positive behavior modification, puppy training, and personal protection.
