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.
We believe in positive and fear free dog training and offer our services to Richfield, Minneapolis, and St. Paul! 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 with an emphasis on positive enforcement and fear free practices!
At Hippie Dog, we help you train your dog to behave well in the real world — not just the classroom.
We are a Richfield & Minneapolis/Twin Cities, MN, fear free and positive enforcement 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, distinguishes herself as one of only two Certified Dog Behavior Consultants in Minnesota, acknowledged by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She also holds accreditation as a Professional Dog Trainer from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. Inga specializes in addressing trauma-induced behaviors in dogs, with a particular focus on shelter and rescue canines. Boasting an extensive background exceeding twenty years in animal behavior, including more than a decade devoted to shelter environments, Inga has elevated her passion for canine behavior into a distinguished profession.
Notably, she played a pivotal role for over five years at a local humane society, serving as the foremost authority on behavior and training within the shelter. In recognition of her exceptional contributions, Inga received the prestigious Premier Shelter Staff Award from the national Association of Pet Dog Trainers.
Founding Hippie Dog, a holistic animal behavior business, in 2014, Inga’s pursuit of knowledge led her to India, where she studied street dogs and received mentorship from John Rogerson, a renowned dog trainer and behaviorist from the UK. Inga’s training methodology is deeply rooted in positive reinforcement and motivational techniques, aligning with the principles of LIMA (Least Invasive Minimally Aversive). By adopting a dog-centric perspective and empathetically considering the dog’s point of view, Inga challenges conventional training methods.
Formerly chairing the Board of Directors for the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), Inga has established herself as a trailblazer in the field. In addition to her roles as an animal behavior consultant and trainer, Inga practices as an animal intuitive, providing energy healing and intuitive guidance to dogs and horses with passion.
