Basic Manners Dog Training in Richfield, MN or via Zoom
How to Dog – Basic Manners Training Package
- Training Cost: $375
- 4 Private Dog Training Sessions
- Each Session: 45 minutes of personalized behavior guidance
- For dogs 18 weeks and older
Real-life skills for real-life dogs, private sessions with a certified behavior expert.
What’s Included in the “How to Dog” Package
This training isn’t about teaching your dog tricks — it’s about helping them succeed in real-life situations. You’ll both build better habits and stronger communication for a calmer, more confident life together.
What’s Included
- 4 Private Training Sessions
- Each session is 45 minutes, scheduled over 4–6 weeks for consistent learning.
Your dog will learn
- Polite greetings (no more jumping on people)
- Loose-leash walking that actually feels easy
- A reliable “come when called”
- “Leave it” and other impulse control cues
- How to settle and stay calm in busy environments
- Coping with everyday distractions
- A personalized plan tailored to your dog’s needs
- Unlimited text/email support between sessions
You Also Get
- A customized behavior plan
- Ongoing email/text support between sessions
- Cost: $375
- Payment plans available
Book Your Basic Manners Training Now
This isn’t a boot camp or obedience school. It’s real-life training for real-life dogs — and their humans. This private package helps your dog master everyday manners — and helps you both enjoy life together again.
If your pup is younger than 18 weeks, check out our Puppy Package.
Is This the Right Package for You?
The Basic Manners Package is appropriate for dogs who are beyond the puppy socialization window and need foundational manners. It is most effective for guardians seeking proactive, humane, and long-term solutions without reliance on punishment, compulsion, or outdated dominance models.
You are an ideal fit for this program if:
- Your dog is 18 weeks or older
- You want behavior change, not command drills
- You seek expert guidance before issues escalate
- You prefer a trust-based, evidence-informed approach
This program is not suitable for dogs with active aggression, bite histories, or severe phobias; such cases require a behavior modification package with clinical-level support.
What Makes "How to Dog" Different from Traditional Training
“How to Dog” is our proprietary behavior framework that teaches not only dogs, but their humans, how to navigate shared life with confidence. The philosophy behind it reflects our commitment to science-based behavior change and ethical care.
Key differences include:
- Emotional well-being, not robotic obedience.
- Clear human-canine communication
- Teaching humans to become consistent, safe leaders
This framework incorporates:
- Reading canine body language and stress signals
- Setting up your dog’s environment for success
- Using reinforcement schedules that actually stick
Rather than suppressing behavior, we teach dogs how to make better choices through connection and confidence.
Training for Modern Dogs
With 10 + years of experience tackling aggression, fear, and trauma, we know behavior inside out.
We created “How to Dog” for families who want guidance before issues escalate — using relationship-focused, science-backed methods.
Unlike drill-based obedience schools, we train for:
- Long-term generalization, not short-term compliance
- Family integration, not kennel-based repetition
- Emotional regulation under mild to moderate arousal
Every behavior we teach is grounded in daily function:
- Greeting guests without jumping
- Walking in busy parks without lunging
- Waiting calmly for meals or leashing
This modern framework acknowledges that dogs are sentient, social learners — not programmable machines.
Pricing & Session Structure
The Basic Manners Package costs $375 and includes:
- Four private, one-on-one sessions (45 minutes each)
- Custom behavior planning for your dog’s home and lifestyle
- Unlimited email and text support between sessions
- Session delivery via in-person at our Richfield location or Zoom
All sessions are scheduled based on mutual availability. Payment plans are available upon request. Clients from Minneapolis, Bloomington, Edina, and nearby areas are welcome.
Meet Your Dog Trainer
With over two decades of hands-on experience, Inga From is one of Minnesota’s most respected dog behavior professionals. She’s a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) and Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KSA)—titles earned through rigorous testing, ethical commitment, and case-proven expertise.
Inga specializes in:
Puppy development and emotional wellness
Fear, anxiety, and aggression prevention
Positive, force-free behavior change
You’re not just getting a trainer. You’re getting a behavioral coach for life.
FAQs
Can I do this program if my dog is over 1 year old?
Yes. Basic manners training is effective across the lifespan, though adolescent dogs tend to see the fastest change.
What tools do you use?
We use treats, toys, markers, and relationship-based reinforcement. No prongs, shocks, or dominance techniques are used.
What if my dog barks or lunges on walks?
This package is suitable for dogs with overexcitement or mild leash frustration. Dogs with active aggression should be assessed for a behavior modification package.
Is virtual training as effective as in-person?
Yes. Behavior change depends more on implementation than location. Zoom clients receive the same support, planning, and outcomes.
Do you offer puppy training in Richfield, MN?
Yes, we offer in-home and local training sessions in Richfield, MN, tailored for puppies aged 8 to 20 weeks. It’s one of our primary service areas.
What nearby areas do you serve besides Richfield and St. Peter?
Ready to Start?
Teach your dog real-life skills, feel confident together, and enjoy a calmer home