BODY
Effective & humane, reward based dog training using positive reinforcement and applying the LIMA principle. (least intrusive, minimally aversive )
MIND
Working together to relive common dog behavior problems.
SOUL
Respecting your dog as a sentient being and part of your family.
Body
Effective & humane, reward based training using positive reinforcement.
Mind
Fast relief from common behavior problems, aggression or trauma.
Soul
We use a holistic approach to resolve the conflicts you are having with your pet.
We respect all aspects of the dog with regard to behavior and/or training issues – body, mind, and soul.
Hippie Dog uses a holistic approach to come up with creative solutions to the conflicts you and the dog are having.
Serving Areas within Minnesota, Twin Cities Metro, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Richfield, Bloomington & Beyond. Dog trainer, dog behavior & dog training classes.
A Hippie Dog is a Happy Dog!
Who we are:
- Professional, certified & insured dog behavior experts
- Nationally recognized, We have one of two Internationally Certified Dog Behavior Consultants (IAABC) in the state.
- We also have the most Knowledge & Skills assessed certified (CCPDT-KSA) trainers in Minnesota.
- A mentor to new dog trainers (the trainer of dog trainers)
- We have Family Dog Mediation Certified trainers.
- Effective & humane reward based training
At Hippie Dog, we help you train your dog to behave well in the real world — not just the classroom.
We are a Minneapolis/Twin Cities, MN, Dog Behavior & Dog Training business offering private dog behavior consultations & dog training lessons. A variety of group dog training classes, dog adoption help, animal shelter & dog rescue assessments, behavior help for dogs, cats, staff & volunteers. As well as, dog related business: staff training & our own Hippie Dog trainer mentorship program.
We turn dogs and puppies into polite, friendly companions that are a delight to live with using a holistic approach, meaning we think of all aspects of the dog – body, mind, and soul. We use only positive, dog friendly, reward based training! Let Hippie Dog be your dog trainer..
Inga From - The face of Hippie Dog:
Inga From, CDBC, CPDT-KSA is one of only two Certified Dog Behavior Consultants in the state of Minnesota! (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants), a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers), and a professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. Inga specializes in shelter/rescue dogs. Dog behavior is more than just a hobby to Inga, it is a full-time job. She has worked in shelter settings for over 10 years. Five of those years were spent at a local humane society, where she served as the expert for the shelter in behavior and training.
Inga was a national recipient of the Association of Pet Dog Trainer’s Premier Shelter Staff Award. Inga is the owner of Hippie Dog, a holistic animal behavior solution business that offers a variety of services. Inga traveled to India to study under John Rogerson - a world renowned dog trainer and behaviorist from the UK. Inga uses positive/motivational training techniques based on the LIMA (Least Invasive Minimally Aversive) principles.
Inga is currently on the Board of Directors for the (APDT) Association of Professional Dog Trainers.
Along with being a professional animal behavior consultant & trainer, Inga is a Reiki Master and Shamanic healer. She enjoys giving energy healing and intuitive insight to both people and their pets.
Inga From - The face of Hippie Dog:
Inga From, CDBC, CPDT-KSA is one of only two Certified Dog Behavior Consultants in the state of Minnesota! (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants), a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers), and a professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. Inga specializes in shelter/rescue dogs. Dog behavior is more than just a hobby to Inga, it is a full-time job. She has worked in shelter settings for over 10 years. Five of those years were spent at a local humane society, where she served as the expert for the shelter in behavior and training.
Inga was a national recipient of the Association of Pet Dog Trainer’s Premier Shelter Staff Award. Inga is the owner of Hippie Dog, a holistic animal behavior solution business that offers a variety of services. Inga traveled to India to study under John Rogerson - a world renowned dog trainer and behaviorist from the UK. Inga uses positive/motivational training techniques based on the LIMA (Least Invasive Minimally Aversive) principles.
Inga is currently on the Board of Directors for the (APDT) Association of Professional Dog Trainers.
Along with being a professional animal behavior consultant & trainer, Inga is a Reiki Master and Shamanic healer. She enjoys giving energy healing and intuitive insight to both people and their pets.
Ole Baumberger
2022-06-27
I really love this business! Inga really knows what she is talking about and does. She has had many years of practice and specializes in a wide variety of things . She really helped me with my dogs anxiety. I highly recommend Hippie Dog to everyone! She's very professional and is great to work with!
Kris Anderson
2022-06-25
Meet Fern. She is a rescue who would not come near us for 3 months. Lisa worked with her &us. She now goes for walks, plays with toys and even learned how to bark. Just today I was told what a remarkable change they see in her "she is a real dog'
Erica Wells
2022-06-24
Inga is fabulous. We’ve had her on the west coast twice for Gun Dog Workshops and everyone learned a ton and had a great time!
Kate An Hunter
2022-06-24
I have taken two classes from Hippie Dog: shed hunting and morel hunting. The classes welcomed my dog who is an unexpected breed (Brussels Griffon) for such training. The classes provided useful background information and thoughtful, positive training. I have been involved in training and competition in a wide range of canine sports for over 40 years, so I am pretty picky about trainers. I highly recommend Hippie Dogs to everyone who is looking for new ways to work with and have fun with their dog.
Sam Maeder
2022-03-28
The initial consult is nice because they get to know you and your pet. The first session was also very positive. Excited and hopeful that my hyper dog will finally be trained. And I feel like I've been given the tools to be successful thus far
Richard Cope
2021-10-29
Hippie dog only uses positive training methods to teach dogs and their owners. You can see how much the dogs are enjoying the experience, no tension or fear as with classes that use more aversive training methods. The space was large so that each dog and owner had sufficient space to work on skills without being right on top of other dogs. Highly recommend if you are looking to develop a strong, positive bond with your dog and want to train them the basics that all dogs and their owners should know.
