Hi, I’m Ingo, owner of Exceptional Canines In-Home Dog Training. I help puppies, adopted dogs, and dogs with behavior issues like leash reactivity, anxiety, and impulse control. My training is customized to your dog , because your dog is unique, and because cookie-cutter training usually falls apart the second the doorbell rings.
With 30+ years of experience as a professional trainer, AKC CGC Evaluator, and certified dog behavior advisor, I bring calm structure, practical tools, and real-world solutions that actually hold up at home.
Better behavior. Less chaos. More peace. Fewer “why is he doing that?” moments.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Canine Good Citizen preparation
Crate training
House training
Leash training
Obedience training
Puppy training
Behavior support
Aggression training
Chewing
Fear and confidence
Jumping up
Reactivity training
Resource guarding
Separation anxiety
How training happens
Board and train
In-home training
Online or virtual training
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Private training
Dog age
Adult dogs
Puppies
Senior dogsCustomer-reported
Support between sessions
Personalized training plans
Photo updates
Assistance and working dogs
Service dog training
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogs
Training approach
Balanced training
E-collar training
Additional services
Boarding
Other listed services
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Additional Training
Animal Behaviorist
Basic Dog
Behavior Change Training
Canine Education
Canine Nutrition
Classical Conditioning
Come When Called
Counter Conditioning
Dog Learn
Dog Nutrition and Longevity
Dog Parents
Dog Training Course
Dog Training Session
Dog's Behavior Challenges
Dog's Health
Dog's Training Programs
E-Learning
Family Dog
Free Phone Consultation
Free Phone Consultations
Home Lessons
In- Home Dog Trainers
In- Home Dog Training
Manners and Obidience
Not Coming When Called
Nutrition Consultation
Personalized Training
Re Home
Rescue Rehab
Seperation Anxiety
Specialized Dog Training
Training Equipment
Weight Control
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5/5We initially consulted with Ingo regarding our Golden puppy training. However when he came to the house and saw our 6 year old rescue golden, who everyone prior to him said he was a mess and untrainable, and scared of his own shadow ( in fact one wonderful therapist just gave up)…Read full reviewClose full review
We initially consulted with Ingo regarding our Golden puppy training. However when he came to the house and saw our 6 year old rescue golden, who everyone prior to him said he was a mess and untrainable, and scared of his own shadow ( in fact one wonderful therapist just gave up), he agreed to work with both dogs. "The bar's open" game has helped Kramer get out of the house and not be afraid of people" and we are starting to get him comfortable on a leash. Before Ingo, he wouldn't even go into our driveway. After 2 sessions with our puppy, Stanley is coming when he is called. Lots more work ahead, but we are learning consistency and Kramer is developing confidence. Ingo has done wonders for both dogs in a short amount of time. Hopefully next review we can add pictures of Kramer on a leash and a long sit/stay for Stanley!
Doug and Karen Baldwin
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Roxanne Raboy
5/5We got our new family puppy from my brother and sister in law for Christmas. It was a great surprise. Even better, was the fact that she had started training with Ingo before we got her. She knew a handful of commands and responded accordingly. Ingo was awesome enough to come see…Read full reviewClose full review
We got our new family puppy from my brother and sister in law for Christmas. It was a great surprise. Even better, was the fact that she had started training with Ingo before we got her. She knew a handful of commands and responded accordingly. Ingo was awesome enough to come see how his patient was doing in her new environment and teach us (her new family) some tricks and tips to continue her training. He was friendly and very knowledgeable and I could see that our puppy remembered him and his voice. We definitely recommend Ingo and his services.
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Randee Swain
5/5Ingo from Exceptional Canines was recommended to me by a friend in helping me survive the adolescent years of my 1 year old golden retriever, Sammy. Some of the challenges I’ve experienced with Sammy are general in-home obedience, leash walking, and reactivity to other dogs. Afte…Read full reviewClose full review
Ingo from Exceptional Canines was recommended to me by a friend in helping me survive the adolescent years of my 1 year old golden retriever, Sammy. Some of the challenges I’ve experienced with Sammy are general in-home obedience, leash walking, and reactivity to other dogs. After one session with Ingo, I saw immediate results with Sammy as I learned how to communicate in a way that Sammy understands. We are now a few training sessions in and the difference in my dog has been night and day with leash walking and obedience at home. Both of our confidence has increased with Ingo’s instruction and encouragement! I highly recommend Ingo and Exceptional Canines for your training needs!
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Judi Klavinski
5/5
Exceptional quality of professionalism. Always ready and will to help. So thankful I found him
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Bhushan Parikh
5/5We brought home our little bundle of joy and craziness - a Pomsky. The little guy with his energy and curiosity drove me and wife crazy within four weeks. We were told the pup could not be exposed to other dogs and generally the outside until he had his second set of shots, so we…Read full reviewClose full review
We brought home our little bundle of joy and craziness - a Pomsky. The little guy with his energy and curiosity drove me and wife crazy within four weeks. We were told the pup could not be exposed to other dogs and generally the outside until he had his second set of shots, so we could not take him for any kind of training. I was fortunate I found Exceptional Canines and Ingo. Ingo came today and spent time with us and our pup Bodhi. In less than 60 minutes he had settled us and the pup down. He gave us clear instructions on how to put structure around caring for Bodhi. Ingo was so thorough and empathetic with us, that it changed our entire upside life to right side up. He had come for 90 mins and ended up spending more than two hours with us ensuring we understood how to keep Bodhi occupied and cared for within a defined framework. I highly recommend this training and Ingo for new pet owners, or even experienced pet owners with a new pet! We fall in the latter category. We had a pet for 15 years before she passed. We had forgotten all our skills of caring for a pup! So all in all thank you Ingo!
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