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
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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 have had my rescue dog, Isaac For about seven months. He is a sweet, loving dog, however he bites! He will not let me put a leash on him so I cannot take him for walks to the vets, etc. I I have tried several other dog trainers, and they were not good to say the least!
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I have had my rescue dog, Isaac For about seven months. He is a sweet, loving dog, however he bites! He will not let me put a leash on him so I cannot take him for walks to the vets, etc. I I have tried several other dog trainers, and they were not good to say the least!
I found Exceptional Canines on line… read the reviews and took a chance! I am so glad I did! I spoke to Ingo several times, Told him what my situation was, and he was very confident that he could help me. I signed up for the super session, which was about 2+ hours that he was here at my house. He was amazing. My dog took to Ingo right away. You can see he has a way with dogs. He said Isaac’s problem was most likely fear and I told him we thought he was abused so we are working on him, trusting that the leash is a good thing. Ingo left me with clear instructions and I have been Doing them with Isaac for four days now and I can already see a difference! He no longer runs from me when he sees the leash and I feel that is huge. It is a small step, but I know there will be many more to follow. If you are looking for a dog trainer, look no further..Exception Canines with Ingo is who you should call. You will not be disappointed!
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Rhonda Cortez
5/5Ingo is the best! We are a family of 7 fur babies, large and small and were having some difficulties between a few of them. I scheduled a Super Session and didn't really know what to expect, but Ingo was phenomenal. We learned what was needed to understand what our dogs were…Read full reviewClose full review
Ingo is the best! We are a family of 7 fur babies, large and small and were having some difficulties between a few of them. I scheduled a Super Session and didn't really know what to expect, but Ingo was phenomenal. We learned what was needed to understand what our dogs were doing and why and we were provided with fantastic resources to continue the training. He was able to correct a few of the behaviors that were quite annoying in just the one Super Session and was able to show us how our behavior affects our pets and what we can do to ensure we are giving them what they require, not what we THINK they require. I would Recommend Ingo for any type of training as he is very knowledgeable and can express that knowledge to you so you can use it. I will definitely be using his resources and future training as needed. Thank you INGO!
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Allison Nguyen
5/5We had a fantastic experience working with Ingo for our Aussie! The training truly begins the moment he arrives. We immediately noticed a difference in our pup’s behavior. She typically barks at strangers and doesn’t listen to them, but she was calm, attentive, and well-mannered …Read full reviewClose full review
We had a fantastic experience working with Ingo for our Aussie! The training truly begins the moment he arrives. We immediately noticed a difference in our pup’s behavior. She typically barks at strangers and doesn’t listen to them, but she was calm, attentive, and well-mannered around Ingo.
Ingo is incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and clearly has a deep understanding of dogs. In just 1 session, we learned so much and saw immediate improvements.
We highly recommend Ingo to anyone looking for effective and insightful dog training!
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5/5Exceptional Canines delivered an outstanding experience from start to finish. Ingo worked with my 4-month-old puppy, Osa, and the results were immediate and impressive. His approach is highly pragmatic, focused on what actually works in real life, not just theory.
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Exceptional Canines delivered an outstanding experience from start to finish. Ingo worked with my 4-month-old puppy, Osa, and the results were immediate and impressive. His approach is highly pragmatic, focused on what actually works in real life, not just theory.
What truly sets Ingo apart is that he doesn’t just train your dog, he trains you as the owner. That made all the difference. The guidance was clear, actionable, and easy to apply, which helped build confidence and consistency right away.
Osa responded incredibly well, and we saw meaningful progress in a short amount of time. If you’re looking for an effective, no-nonsense trainer who delivers real results, I highly recommend Exceptional Canines.
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Jennifer Panknin
5/5Ingo came to my home to do a super session with my girl, Molly. She was really struggling with barking at everything she saw that would pass by our house. He taught us a technique to nip it before it became incessant. She responded very well to him and has come a long way since o…Read full reviewClose full review
Ingo came to my home to do a super session with my girl, Molly. She was really struggling with barking at everything she saw that would pass by our house. He taught us a technique to nip it before it became incessant. She responded very well to him and has come a long way since our session. He also worked on her leash skills and she is a totally different dog when we go walking now. I would definitely recommend him to my family and friends. His approach is calm and kind and he is extremely knowledgeable on dog behaviors.
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