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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5/5Ingo is great and we highly recommend him and his training. After having him come in from his first initial visit we can see improvements immediately from the time he left. It was amazing to see our little girl, Lucy, immediately perform basic training commands off of simple chan…Read full reviewClose full review
Ingo is great and we highly recommend him and his training. After having him come in from his first initial visit we can see improvements immediately from the time he left. It was amazing to see our little girl, Lucy, immediately perform basic training commands off of simple changes that we were able to implement immediately. We needed help immediately with basic commands and potty training. The tips that he left us with had a substantial impact instantly. We look forward to working with Ingo more and seeing our baby girl grow.
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Jodi Smith
5/5We absolutely love Ingo and his expertise with our golden doodle puppies! We have two sisters and he has helped us learn how to train them and they are learning so quickly thanks to how Ingo instructs them and us. I highly recommend Ingo. He loves training and it shows! I have ha…Read full reviewClose full review
We absolutely love Ingo and his expertise with our golden doodle puppies! We have two sisters and he has helped us learn how to train them and they are learning so quickly thanks to how Ingo instructs them and us. I highly recommend Ingo. He loves training and it shows! I have had dogs all my life and had group training and Ingo’s very patient in home training is so effective and lots of fun! Thank you so much Ingo!
Jodi and Glenn
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Brad Ogle
5/5Ingo responded to my request very promptly and even gave me a phone call to hear about our situation and dog. My fiancé and I have been dealing with some seriously aggressive behavior from our 6 month shelter puppy Appa. We were extremely anxious since it started and we were even…Read full reviewClose full review
Ingo responded to my request very promptly and even gave me a phone call to hear about our situation and dog. My fiancé and I have been dealing with some seriously aggressive behavior from our 6 month shelter puppy Appa. We were extremely anxious since it started and we were even talking about re-homing him. I agreed for Ingo to come and do his initial 90-min evaluation. He arrived at our home promptly on time and got straight to work. He filtered my all of my thoughts, questions, and emotions into usable information for himself and was able to display his competency to correct Appa right in front of me. We ended the session with some training to work on. It has been 24hrs so far and I already feel like I am getting the sweet dog I adopted back. We have decided to move forward with his training and I finally feel like I’m getting control of our situation.
Ingo was kind to my family, came well prepared, and stayed on topic! Highest recommendation!
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Jennifer Young
5/5I chose to work with Ingo for in-home dog training because I could tell he was an authority on dog behavior when I first met him at my home. He spent time observing him first, then explained why he was doing everything he was doing with my golden retriever, Max.
I chose the in h…Read full reviewClose full review
I chose to work with Ingo for in-home dog training because I could tell he was an authority on dog behavior when I first met him at my home. He spent time observing him first, then explained why he was doing everything he was doing with my golden retriever, Max.
I chose the in home dog service for puppies because my dog was just over 1 1/2 years old.
The main things I wanted help with were pulling on a leash when walking, stealing things (like toilet paper), jumping, drop-it/leave-it and staying put when we left a room (instead of rushing the door).
Ingo showed me the strategies for overcoming each issue, and we addressed them all over time. This is the best money I’ve ever spent on Max, and I can finally enjoy having my dog. Well worth the time, effort and cost, and I was supported the whole way. THANK YOU!!!
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melissa huntington
5/5My first choice & my only choice to recommend for someone choosing training with their dog.
I reached out to Exceptional Canines and got a reply from Ingo pretty immediate which was so convenient.
The way Ingo works with both me & my dog to better our lives is wonderful. Even aft…Read full reviewClose full review
My first choice & my only choice to recommend for someone choosing training with their dog.
I reached out to Exceptional Canines and got a reply from Ingo pretty immediate which was so convenient.
The way Ingo works with both me & my dog to better our lives is wonderful. Even after the first consultation appointment I realized this is going to quite literally SAVE MY LIFE training my current fluffy girl to be my psychiatric service dog. Ingo carefully evaluated and was honest about what expectations are. Did not sugar coat things and made sure he was diligent with the work he did even during the consult. It’s amazing my dog is totally different after TWO hours of work. I can’t even imagine the wonders this will do after 6 months. Thank you so much for doing this. I will for sure make everything possible to use THIS COMPANY for my training. It’s worth the money especially for me situation having both Autism & Bipolar can be debilitating, but I can honestly say this will change my life for the absolute better. It will change my dogs to because she was INSTANTLY HAPPY with her new techniques. It was so cute. She thanked him and wanted to see him out when he left. Can’t wait to better her life & mine.
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