Dog Training
Professional Dog Training in Hudson, WI
Red Star Kennel is a full-service dog training and boarding facility located in Hudson, Wisconsin—just 30 minutes from the Twin Cities. We proudly serve dog owners across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Midwest who are looking for more than obedience—they want relief from daily frustration and a more meaningful relationship with their dog.
Many of our clients come to us overwhelmed, discouraged, or unsure where to turn next. Some are dealing with leash pulling, barking, or ignoring commands. Others are navigating more serious behavior concerns like reactivity, aggression, or anxiety. Whatever the issue, the stress is real—and it’s taking the joy out of dog ownership.
We’re here to help you change that. With over 45 years of combined experience, we provide clear, customized training that’s designed for lasting results. We’ll help you move from frustration to confidence, and from chaos to calm—all while strengthening the bond between you and your dog.
Immersive Boot Camp Programs That Deliver
We offer two structured board-and-train programs designed for deep, consistent training in a safe, engaging environment:
Puppy Boot Camp – In this three-week program, your puppy learns essential manners, obedience, and leash walking, along with socialization and basic boundaries like responding to “no” or “stop.” We help lay the groundwork for a lifetime of polite behavior and mutual respect.
Dog Boot Camp – Designed for older dogs, this one to two-month program focuses on behavior rehabilitation, advanced obedience, and reliable off-leash response. It’s ideal for dogs who need more structure or whose current behavior is causing daily stress at home.
Dogs in our boot camp programs train daily on our 7-acre property and participate in real-world outings to parks, town centers, and pet stores—giving them the experience and reliability they need outside of the kennel. We also provide supervised play in large fenced areas to help dogs burn energy and build healthy social habits.
Real Help for Real Behavior Challenges
Over the years, we’ve successfully rehabilitated dogs with serious behavior issues—cases where other methods have failed or where owners felt out of options. We’ve helped dogs overcome:
Leash aggression and reactivity
Human or dog-directed aggression
Fear-based behavior and social anxiety
Resource guarding and dominance issue
Environmental sensitivities and confidence deficits
Built for Your Dog’s Success
Our facility was designed with progress in mind. Set on seven fully fenced acres just one mile from Willow River State Park, we provide dogs with room to train, play, and experience real-life situations in a controlled, supportive environment. Field trips, daily routines, and intentional structure help dogs generalize what they learn—so the behavior you see here is the behavior you’ll experience at home. We’re open seven days a week, and your dog is always under the care of seasoned trainers who understand what works.
At Red Star Kennel, we combine modern training methods with a deep respect for canine behavior. Our focus is on creating calm, responsive dogs and confident, connected owners. We don’t just train dogs—we help families rebuild trust, restore peace, and rediscover the joy that comes from a dog who listens and understands.
Bootcamp Dog Training Pricing
Puppy Boot Camp
(12 to18 weeks old)
- Socialization trips to town, the park, and the pet store
- Socialization and good behavior skills
- Obedience basics through active learning
- One hour handling lesson with owner upon pick-up
- Loose leash walking at all times
- Potty training
- Off leash imprinting
$2600/ camp
Basic Dog Boot Camp
(18 weeks or older)
- Social tolerance and behavior problem solving.
- Basic obedience with reward based training systems
- Loose leashing walking at all times
- Reliable recall from freedom
- Socialization work in town, at the park, and at the pet store
- One hour handling lesson with owner upon pick-up
$3100/ camp
Advanced Dog Boot Camp
(18 weeks or older)
- Tailored behavior skills and obedience to suit your application and environment
- Socialization and behavior problem solving
- Reliable off leash obedience: recall, heel, sit, down, stay, place
- Loose leashing walking at all times
- Social trips to town, the park, and the pet store
- One hour handling lesson with owner upon pick-up