About Canine Acres

Country facility near Fergus Falls

Canine Acres sits on 40 peaceful acres just outside Fergus Falls and offers dog and cat boarding, grooming, daycare and training. Founded in 2008 by Greg and Lynn Permann, it is now owned by their daughter Hope Dagoberg and her husband Seth, with Amy Sund as owner and general manager. The team says it has offered personalized care for over 18 years.

Training classes

Classes meet in the renovated barn loft of the grooming building and are designed to be low-stress, enjoyable and highly interactive. Bri, the trainer, leads All Puppy Class, Intro to Rally, Beginners Obedience, Advanced Beginners, an Agility Class and a Teen Class, each listed at $150. One-on-one classes are $65 for 30 minutes or $120 for an hour. The Play & Train Program mixes daycare play with training on sit, stay, down, come, leave it and basic leash manners.

What owners say

Clients describe "very friendly caregivers", and one wrote, "Love taking my dogs here. They act very professional and kind."

What to ask

Ask which class fits your dog's age and level, and about current start dates.