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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5/5I can’t thank Exceptional Canines enough. Ingo was professional, thorough, and gave me the confidence I needed to start training my pup. As a veterinary professional working in learning and development, I was especially impressed by the e-learning center it’s an incredibly helpfu…Read full reviewClose full review
I can’t thank Exceptional Canines enough. Ingo was professional, thorough, and gave me the confidence I needed to start training my pup. As a veterinary professional working in learning and development, I was especially impressed by the e-learning center it’s an incredibly helpful resource that shows you what “great” looks like and makes it easy to continue training after the very first session. I highly recommend Exceptional Canines for all your dog-training needs.
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Michael Davis
5/5
My buddy is a barker and I needed to remedy his behavior. I tried working with him but nothing was effective so I called Ingo. From the moment he walked in the door things changed. By the time Ingo left Riley was a changed dog and I was a schooled owner. I highly recommend this guy…he knows his stuff. Money well spent..😎👍🏻👍🏻🐶
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Devin R
5/5I found exceptional canines on thumbtack and Ingo reached out, I told him I was beginning my puppy hunt and was wanting to secure a trainer prior to bringing one home. He so happened to know a breeder who had the exact breed I was looking for and I got my puppy Lady! We’ve been i…Read full reviewClose full review
I found exceptional canines on thumbtack and Ingo reached out, I told him I was beginning my puppy hunt and was wanting to secure a trainer prior to bringing one home. He so happened to know a breeder who had the exact breed I was looking for and I got my puppy Lady! We’ve been implementing things he’s been teaching me and this experience as a pet owner versus my past experiences with my childhood dogs is a night and day difference. He’s very knowledgeable, passionate about what he does, and kind. He gave me so many pearls during our training session today and I am so excited to begin my journey with my pup using what we’ve learned. I couldn’t recommend him enough. We’ll be using him for future training needs! Thank you for everything Ingo!!!! We can’t wait to see you again soon!
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Alex Thompson
5/5
Ingo helped us bridge the gaps we were missing in training our busy pack of 10 dogs. We consulted him for help in training our two newest adopted rescue dogs to get along with each other and have implemented some of the training strategies we learned from that super session. It's working well, and we will definitely be purchasing further supersessions as they progress. Highly recommend!
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Barbara Brandell
5/5
Ingo is a great source of information and guidance
He is very patient, professional, and knowledgeable.
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