Dog Training Classes

Fun, Effective Dog Training classes! Come to Hippie Dog for results that last when you leave the classroom. Enjoy small class sizes, lots of personal attention, and the latest methods in dog training taught by certified instructors. We only offer positive reward based training.

Do you have a new puppy in need of manners and socialization? Just adopted a new dog? Or is it simply time to polish your dog’s basic life skills? We get you and your dog on the right track with come when called, anti-jumping, impulse control exercises, loose-leash walking, leave it, stay, greeting people and other dogs & learning dog body language & leash handling skills so you will know when, where and how to apply your new dog training to real life.

What do you mean by holistic? We think of all aspects of the dog in regards to the training and/or behavior issues – body, mind and soul. We use the holistic approach to come up with creative approaches to the conflicts you are having with your pet.

Class Overview

Effective, humane, positive reward based training.
Class instructors are professional, knowledgeable, certified and fun!
Class size is kept small to ensuring individual attention from the trainer.
Unique holistic approach you won’t get any place else!

The aim our classes is to have a happy well-behaved dog that has learned life long skills that can be used in real life. Using a holistic approach, we will cover all aspects of the dog: body, mind, and soul, teaching you how to read your dog in multiple ways. We cover both the theory of how dogs learn — so you know how to solve problems outside the classroom — and practice everyday scenarios like polite greetings, walk nice on leash and more.

Our Dog Training Classes

* Effective & humane, reward based training.

* Open enrollment style classes for puppies and dogs of any training level.

* Class instructors are professional, knowledgeable and fun!

* Class size is kept small to ensuring individual attention from the trainer.

* Unique holistic approach you won’t get any place else!

*At Hippie dog it’s all about love not war with your pooch!

* Some trainers promise to fix all your dog’s bad behaviors. But changing behavior—as we all know—takes cooperation and compliance by multiple parties, so we think giving guarantees about behavior is downright unethical.

* Instead we strive for the following:

A commitment to help you address, change, and improve your dog’s behavior
Fast, effective dog training solutions
All inquiries addressed within 24 hours
Trained staff, committed to continuing education

Class Descriptions

Outdoor Drop-In Style Basic Manners Classes

*For Puppies & Adult Dogs (age 8 weeks and up)

*Held Outdoors with Training Packages (Drop-In Style)

*Drop- In Style: means that you can begin attending class whenever you want, and finish your training package 3 or 6 sessions later – essentially, you choose your own start and end dates!

Instead of waiting for the start date of the class you want, start right away!

Start reaping the socialization benefits of Puppy Kindergarten as soon as possible – now you don’t have to wait!

Have a vacation scheduled? Stop in when its best for you!
Our manners classes are taught outside and built around real-life situations and problem-solving that teaches students the skills they’ll need every day with their dog.

Richfield/Bloomington Community Education Dog Training Classes

*For puppies & Adult dogs (10 weeks and up)

*Held Indoors and must pre-register and sign up through Richfield Community Education.

*Start to finish class style. Starts on set date and ends on a set date. Offered once a week for 4 weeks.

Scent Work Classes

*For puppies & Adult dogs (10 weeks and up). Adult dogs should have completed basic manners training before attending these classes.

*Held Outdoors & Remotely via Zoom

*Start to finish class style. Starts on set date and ends on a set date. Offered once a week for 4 weeks.

*Antler Shed Dog Class

*Forage & Field Dog Class (Morel Mushroom Dog)

How Do Drop-In Sessions Work?

Unlike traditional dog training classes which have a specific start date and run for a certain number of weeks, drop-in sessions are ongoing. These rolling classes are held up to two days a week and set up so anyone can start at any time during one of our training sessions. Drop-In for any open session that we are teaching.

-For Outdoor Drop-In Basic Manners Classes you need to buy a training package. You can buy this under book now on our website.

*We encourage you to try and come at least once per week to get the most benefit and success. However, you can use your package to come by anytime during the summer.

Visit our Facebook page to find out who is teaching that day and what they will be covering.

www.facebook.com/Ahippiedog

What is Covered in Drop-In Sessions?

Visit our Facebook page to find out who is teaching that day and what they will be covering.
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How to get started

1. Pick a class:

Picking the right class:

All available classes are listed under the Class Description dropdown on our website.
Please note: Not all classes are available year-round.
If you’re looking to join a class now, check the list of Current and Upcoming Classes below.
Outdoor Basic Dog Manners is currently offered in a Drop-In Style with pre-paid session packages.
To join, simply select and purchase a training package directly on our website.

2. Pick a package:

Choose the package that best fits your schedule and training goals:

Single Session – $25
Present Moment – 4 Pack: $130
Right On – 6 Pack: $165

3. Sign up online:

How to Sign Up

For Drop-In Outdoor Training Classes:

Buy a package on our website.
Click on “Book Online.”
Select “Drop-In Outdoor Training Classes Sign Up” and complete your booking.

For Richfield Community Education Classes:

You must pre-register directly through Richfield Community Education.
Visit: https://richfield.ce.eleyo.com

For Scent Work Classes:

Please pre-register on our sister site:
Visit: http://www.positivegundogsmn.com

4. Check into class on the app or as you arrive to class.

See the schedule below for upcoming classes.
Follow us on Facebook to stay updated on class topics and which instructor will be teaching each session.
This helps you choose the dates that best fit your goals and your dog’s needs.