The best dog school in Amsterdam for the perfect start!

At Dog School Minerva Dog Training we work together for a stronger bond with your dog!

At our Dog School you can start at any moment with Puppy Training, Basic Obedience 1 or 2, Detection and Hoopers.

The first class for new entries is a trial class of 35 euros and is part of the total course fee! We find it important that Minerva Dog Training is the perfect fit for you!

We have no waiting lists and work exclusively in a positive manner with the aim to bring owner and dog closer together. At our Dog School certified dog trainers will help you train your dog. You can contact us for personal advice on raising your puppy, teenage dog, adult dog or rehomed dog. We also offer behavioral guidance.

How can we help you?

Puppy Course

8 practical classes of 45 min

online theory

Incl. 1 trial class

Course certificate

Basic Obedience 1

8 practical classes of 45 min

online theory

Incl. 1 trial class

Course certificate

Basic Obedience 2

10 practical classes of 45 min

online theory

Incl. 1 trial class

Course certificate

Personal training

You have a dog and you would like personal help in raising your puppy, adolescent or adoptive dog, but you cannot join our group classes.

Behavioral support

You want personal guidance and help to better understand and resolve your dog’s unwanted behavior.

Detection

5 classes

Personal training

30 minutes per class

Classes on request

Registration is closed at the moment

Hoopers

5 classes

45 minutes per class

Maximum of 4 participants

Beginners course

A dog sport for you and your dog

Workshops

1 class

45 minutes per class

Maximum of 5 participants

Mixed dog sports

A fun activity for you and your dog

Tracking

Your dog likes to put its nose to the ground and you love to follow a trail. Private lessons start in 2026.

Meet our customers

“Angela and Natasja are fantastic trainers. The courses are offered in both Dutch and English and the small group size ensures that every dog (and its owner) gets enough attention and time to practice.”

Grazziela Balan

"Highly recommended for any training you are considering for your pup! Natasja and Angela are very knowledgeable and dedicated."

Majdouline idrissi

Only positive experiences with Natasja and Angela. We had classroom and personal lessons with our rescue dog - who has quite a few behavioral challenges - and they helped us tremendously with tips and training that made us understand Didi better.

Rik Moors

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