Reviews of Intelligent Canine (Gym)

Emily Irene

By far the best trainer in Billings! Miranda truly loves the dogs she works with and puts in so much work to ensure that each dog progresses amazingly! Her methods are safe and easy to practice at home. Her studio has had so many changes and improvements made to it! Her prices are fair and you definitely get what you pay for!!

Sergiy Konev

Amazing place! Our GSD loves it.

Susan Walters

I love Intelligent Canine. Having a trainer that truly loves your pet as much as you do is rare. Especially one that is available to answer questions and concerns between classes. Miranda is a blessing to my family! Highly recommend her above any other trainer in Yellowstone County.

Marcia Clausing

Yesterday’s session was a good one! This morning we worked a few of the drills and he must have been paying attention (even though it seemed like he wasn’t) because I got 7 sits in 30 seconds! Having fresh new treats may have helped, haha. Also, he really is catching on to the ‘walk close and now SIT’ around his platform. We will keep up the sidewalk drills too. These are great building blocks for whatever comes next! I know it will be a process - patience, consistency will be my job! I really like that you are focused on off-leash methods. I hate being on a leash probably more than a dog does. I definitely think we are making good progress. He is getting more focused during pop-quiz training sessions and seems to be enjoying them. Having you teach me how to communicate clearly with Brody is so helpful and appreciated. We are already looking forward to the next Puppy Social, and our next session!

Tara Barthel

Through its caring and savvy team of employees, Intelligent Canine provides professional care, excellent training, and a perfect environment for boarding. Miranda (the owner) could be called "The Dog Whisperer" because she is SO wise about dog training that it is absolutely transformative. For one example: This past fall, we were heartbroken to realize that we probably would have to get rid of our 12-week old Golden Retriever puppy because she was annoying / puppy-biting / torturing our 12-YEAR old (elderly) Golden Retriever. After ten days of trying to acclimate the puppy to our home, and our elderly Golden to the puppy, the two dogs would have NOTHING to do with each other. There was even growling and baring of teeth! But then. After just ONE day of puppy training at Intelligent Canine (7:30AM - 5:30PM), the two dogs settled into a calm truce ... sleeping just about two inches away from each other. After TWO days of puppy training, our dogs were playing tug with a rope and keep away with a tennis ball. AND they started snuggling together for sleep (as we always imagined they would want to do). We could not have been happier or more grateful! Oh--and Intelligent Canine is SUPER strict about vaccinations and only allowing healthy dogs to take a class / board there, etc. Their prices are very reasonable---and their educational model of having "graduates"/alumni (i.e., older, well-behaved dogs) training the younger dogs makes total sense. Intelligent Canine provides the best training and the best boarding in all of Billings! I completely recommend them and I am so glad we found them. Thank you, Intelligent Canine!!

Sara Richeson

I have been so impressed with Miranda and My Intelligent Canine and would highly recommend her if you want help with your dog. I had my first private session with my 4-year old dog and I can't say enough good things. She was very knowledgeable and patient with me and with my dog. We both learned a lot in just one session and I'm already starting to notice positive behavior changes in my dog. The facility is impressive with lots of room for both training and play. Miranda's follow-up has been quick, consistent and very professional. I can't wait to go back for our next session!

Kellie Weible

Miranda is awesome she loves the dogs and knows what shes doing

Danielle B

Miranda is in a league of her own when it comes to being intune with our canine companions. She connects with her clients(puppers) and communicates well with their owners. She and her crew are busy busy but their work speaks for itself!

Sarah G

We love our dog, our dog loves Intelligent Canine, and Miranda. (Finally, a professional, he says.) Dog immersion, socialization, training. Win, win, win. We've been attending classes, and Bart has been to day training sessions numerous times over the last four months. My husband kindly calls it 'sit school'. Which is a response to the great behavior Bart exhibits while on walks: when we stop, he sits, when he's confronted with a distraction, he sits and looks at us. Bart is always happy to go to IC, and sometimes is reluctant to leave. He loves all the people and the opportunities.

Randi Henderson

I love Miranda! She is attentive and fantastic with all breeds. Our dog Harper is the best dog. Bred and trained by Miranda. I would recommend her to anyone.