FirstBarkInga is a wonderful trainer. My dog Patch has a problem lunging and biting strangers. Inga worked with me on reading his body language, so l can tell when Patch is going to lunge, and she taught me how to control his behavior. Thank you Inga for making it possible for me to keep my little cattle/hound rescue, Patch.
Hippie Dog
Richfield, Minnesota
About Hippie Dog
Dog Behavior & Training (Nationally recognized) We have one of the only Internationally Certified Dog Behavior Consultant in the state of Minnesota! Serving Areas within the Twin Cities Metro, including Minneapolis, St. Paul & Beyond
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Crate training
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Group classes
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Assistance and working dogs
- Hunting dog training
Your dog’s background
- Multi-dog households
- Rescue dogs
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Additional services
- Daycare
- Dog walking
Other listed services
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- Dog Behaviorist
- Dog Behaviorist MN
- Dog Trainer Richfield
- Dog Training Twin Cities
- Cat Behavior
- Holistic Dog Trainer
- Shed Dog
- Outdoor Dog Training
- Morel Dogs
- Animal Behavior Consultants
- Behavior Programs
- Behavior Solution
- Canine Behavior Assessments
- Canine Sports
- Classroom Management
- Community Education
- Continuing Education
- Customize Training
- Dog Adoption
- Dog Groomers
- Dog Introduction
- Dog Trainer Program
- Dog Training Lessons
- Dog Training Program
- Dogs Anxiety
- Education Classes
- Educational Programs
- Family Dog Mediation
- Home Dog Training
- In-Home Consult
- Pet Dog
- Pet Sitting
- Reward Based Dog Training
- Scent Works Classes
- Shelter Dog Trainer
- Temperament Evaluations
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Business-stated qualifications
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- Training team
- CDBC
Questions & answers
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What’s the best age to start puppy training?
The ideal time to begin puppy training is between 8 to 16 weeks of age, when their brain is most receptive. Early training builds foundational habits like crate training, housebreaking, and socialization that last a lifetime. The earlier you start, the fewer behavior problems down the road.
Community answer · Hippie Dog · 2025-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing5
21 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Humans 3
- Positive training methods 3
- Rescue dog 3
- Skills 3
- Dog training 2
- Effective solutions 2
All 10 topics
- Fear 2
- Knowledgeable staff 2
- Learned 2
- Shed 2
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Lisa S. Has been a wonderful guide as we grow with Angus through his adventurous puppy stage. She is a fabulous listener to both humans and dogs, responding with gentle guidance, demonstrations, and affirmations. I highly recommend working Lisa at Hippie Dog for any help understanding a beloved dog.
I had an amazing experience with Inga. She really helped me help my dog become an ever better good boy. A dog I am proud to own and call mine. His issues were being reactive and not in an aggressive way. She was able to teach me the skills I needed to have my dog trust me and be good around other dogs while on a leash. We continue to work everyday on our skills and have Inga to thank for that.
Very in tune with her clients needs and wants and are able to provide in a fun and interactive learning experience!
I really felt Shed training classes with Inga, and her staff was exactly what I was hoping for going into it. I felt the field exercises as opposed to being in a building really helped me understand how to encourage and handle my dog while looking for deer antlers. It has going f…Read full reviewClose full review
I really felt Shed training classes with Inga, and her staff was exactly what I was hoping for going into it. I felt the field exercises as opposed to being in a building really helped me understand how to encourage and handle my dog while looking for deer antlers. It has going from my dog randomly finding one last summer to a activity both me and my dog can enjoy. Thank you for the experience and expertise offered.
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