DOG TRAINING

Can we help you and your dog? YES absolutely!

At Fetchers, we see it all and have experience with all ranges of dogs, breeds, behaviors and their levels of severity. We guarantee to make significant progress with your dog and look forward to the uniqueness each dog brings us.

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BOARD AND TRAIN

Your dog will work closely with one of our Professional Dog Trainers in a structured environment to achieve the training goals we’ve set together. By living and practicing obedience daily, your dog will make rapid progress. On pick up day we’ll equip you with the tools to continue leading and enjoying your well-trained pup!

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Day Train

Drop your dog off for a Day Train to sharpen their obedience skills and tackle new unwanted behaviors. Work directly with one of our Professional Dog Trainers to customize your dog's day, and receive a detailed report card at the end of each day to see their progress!

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Private LEssons

One Hour Sessions, Five 1-on-1's, virtual options, and more! Work directly with one of our Professional Dog Trainers and your dog to learn essential skills and gain the tools needed to continue training beyond Fetchers. Customize your experience and build a trusting relationship with your dog!

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ABOUT US

Jack Lelwica, the owner of Fetchers, began his dog training journey in 2010 with a $200 Craigslist ad online. In 2013, he and his wife Ashley Lelwica opened their first boarding and training location, Prairie Peak Kennels, now located and operating in Battle Lake, MN. Then, with the desire to help reach more dogs as Prairie Peak became successful, Fetchers was opened in 2018 to reach dog owners in the Fargo-Moorhead community. Fetchers has now welcomed more professional dog trainers to join the cause, building a dynamic and strong team to provide exceptional service. The Fetchers team members are committed to continuing their dog training knowledge and education all the time. We also host world-class trainers at Fetchers for seminars, ensuring the entire team stays at the forefront of dog training by learning from the best in the field worldwide. We have applied our training approach to all dogs we encounter which have totaled to over 7,000 dogs. Times that by the years we have been in service and we have applied our core training principles to over 320,000 daily dog encounters where we have seen one successful encounter after another with every dog we engage with using our training skills and techniques. This is one of the main reasons why Fetchers is as successful as it is today. Our experience is vast and there is truly nothing we can't help with. Every dog is unique, so we create personalized plans that build trust and freedom, improving your dog's obedience and cooperation with you both on and off leash for you to enjoy. We’ve helped dogs with behaviors such as anxiety, aggression, reactivity, jumping, chewing, and more, using a balanced approach of positive and corrective reinforcement. Our dedicated team coaches you through every step, ensuring a smooth transition from us to you. We look forward to working with you and your dog!

Jack Lelwica

Owner and Master Dog Trainer

Jack is the owner of Fetchers in Fargo, ND and Prairie Peak Kennels in Battle Lake, MN. He started dog training in 2010! Jack regularly consults with the Fetchers Training Department to ensure the best protocols, service, and progress is made with dogs and their owners.

Madee Aubrey

Professional Dog Trainer

Madee started her dog training journey in 2018 and hasn't looked back since! Her expertise is in basic obedience, anxiety, reactivity, and aggressive behaviors. Madee can't wait to help you and your dog reach your goals while bringing balance and fun into your homes through training!

Madison Jacobson

Professional Dog Trainer

Madison's passion for dog training began in 2018 when she adopted a dog with behavioral and aggressive tendencies. This experience sparked her commitment to helping dogs and their owners build stronger, happier relationships. At Fetchers she specializes in foundational obedience and anxiety in young dogs!

CLIENT REVIEWS

At our facility, we truly value the feedback from our clients. Your reviews not only help us improve but also inspire us to continue delivering the best training experience for both you and your dog. We appreciate your trust and support, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to help your dog become the best they can be!

Madee and I chose the 4 week stay-training for these two hoodlums, and hands down (including every single cent it cost) it was the right decision! She quickly estabalished respect, gave solid boundaries while challenging their ever-growing curiosities and need to learn. It was the right balance for them to grow and begin to be welcomed socially into situations without taking the whole place down.

After they graduated, I took Madee up on a follow-up home visit and this was the icing on the cake! It helped tighten everything up and answered all of those little questions that I still had once we were home. We look forward to continuing this relationship as they grow with Madee and Fetchers.
Deirdre with Louis and Henri (9 Month Old English Golden Retrievers)

Bug's obedience, attention, and fearfulness were major concerns before training, and the turn around is amazing. We enjoy walks as much as he does, rides in car great; he knows commands and can calmly lay in grass or even chases balls. We received great training from Madee to give us the tools to keep working on our relationship with Bugs. Fetchers, Thank You!
Tom, Linda, and Bugs (1 Year Old Boxer)

We are so thankful for Madee’s hard work with Crosby! He is still the gentle, loving pup from before his training but now has more boundaries and skill!
Payton, Alex, and Crosby (5 Year Old German Shepard Dog Mix)

We are so grateful to Madee for all of the work and communication. She made the training accessible and continues to help us reach and attain our training goals. We are grateful for her creativity and encouragement!
Crystal, Matt, and Cedar (1 Year Old Yellow Lab)

You are a MIRACLE WORKER, I don't think I thanked you enough. Angus has been challenging me for sure but he's been able to ignore Roger and now listens to me!"
Teresa with her 10 month Blue Heeler, Angus