Canine Connection Brainerd Kennel Club

★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 2 reviews

5558 Pine Beach Rd, Brainerd, Minnesota 56401

Positive reinforcementBasic Obedience & MannersDog Sports & EnrichmentPuppy Training & Socialization

5558 Pine Beach Rd, Brainerd, Minnesota 56401

Overview

FormatFacility

Training methodPositive reinforcement

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About Canine Connection Brainerd Kennel Club

Nonprofit dog gym in Brainerd

Canine Connection Brainerd Kennel Club is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dog gym in the Brainerd lakes area dedicated to strengthening the human-dog bond through fitness, education and rescue support. Its expert-led training and enrichment use positive reinforcement puppy training, behavior solutions and rescue initiatives, under the motto "People helping dogs, dogs helping people."

Classes

The fall 2026 lineup includes six-week Agility Foundations sessions, five-week Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Agility sessions, a Jumps & Tunnels session, Beginner Rally Obedience and Intermediate/Advanced Rally. Agility course practice runs are also scheduled, and the club hosts AKC ACT trials and offers gym rental.

Access for all

The club aims to make training accessible to everyone, with need-based training and financial support for people fostering dogs, newly adopted rescue dogs, households with limited income and young people training their dogs.

What to ask

Ask about class fees, upcoming session start dates and how to apply for need-based support.

What they can help with

Agility

Agility training: handling, obstacles and confidence-building.

Rally obedience ↗

Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.

Puppy training ↗

Early socialization, house-training and first manners for young dogs.

Behavior solutions ↗

Behavior modification for unwanted or problem habits.

Agility practice runs

Agility training: handling, obstacles and confidence-building.

AKC ACT trials

Gym rental

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 2 reviews · Google

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Helpful guides

GuideDog BehavioristWhen you need a behavior specialist instead of a trainer — and how to tell them apart.Read the guide →GuidePuppy TrainingHouse-training, socialization, and manners in the first months — when habits form fastest.Read the guide →GuideObedience TrainingWhat basic and advanced obedience cover, what it costs, and how to choose a class.Read the guide →

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