Hippie Dog

Hippie Dog offers diverse training programs with a holistic approach. The “Train Your Service or Therapy Dog” program provides structured coaching for public access skills, task training, and polite manners. Specialized “Behavior Packages” address specific issues such as over-excitement, on-leash reactivity, aggression, fear, anxiety, resource guarding, multi-pet integration, and separation anxiety. Group “Dog Training Classes” cover basic manners, puppy training, and real-life skills like loose-leash walking and polite greetings, available in drop-in or set-date formats, including Scent Work classes. Private training is offered for behavior problems, manners, and puppy training, with options for remote (Zoom) or in-person sessions at clinics and outdoor parks. They also provide dog behavior consulting for adoption assistance, staff training for dog-related businesses, and animal shelter/rescue consulting.

Pricing Summary

The Service Dog Membership costs $225 per month, including weekly classes and ongoing support. Behavior packages range from $350 for 3 sessions to $575 for 5 sessions, addressing specific issues like over-excitement, reactivity, aggression, fear, anxiety, resource guarding, multi-pet integration, and separation anxiety. Group class packages for Outdoor Basic Manners are available: 4 sessions for $130, 6 sessions for $165, and a season pass for $270. Initial 45-minute consultations are priced at $125 for Hippie Dog Training Pros, $150 for Hippie Dog Behavior Pros, and $175 to meet with Inga, the owner.

Policies

Hippie Dog states that giving guarantees about behavior is unethical, as changing behavior requires cooperation and compliance from multiple parties. They commit to helping clients address, change, and improve their dog’s behavior with fast, effective solutions. All inquiries are addressed within 24 hours.

Hippie Dog is a dog training business that emphasizes a holistic approach, focusing on the body, mind, and soul of the dog. They use effective, humane, and reward-based training methods, applying the LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) principle and positive reinforcement. Their goal is to help dogs and puppies become polite, friendly companions that are a joy to live with, by addressing common behavior problems and teaching real-world skills.

They offer a variety of services including private dog behavior consultations, private dog training lessons, and group dog training classes. Additionally, Hippie Dog provides specialized services such as service and therapy dog training, dog adoption assistance, animal shelter and dog rescue assessments, and behavior help for dogs, cats, staff, and volunteers. They also run a dog trainer mentorship program.

Hippie Dog aims to help clients train their dogs to behave well in real-world situations, not just in a classroom setting. They are professional, certified, and insured dog behavior experts serving the Twin Cities Metro area, including Richfield, Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Bloomington, Minnesota.

Accomplishments

Hippie Dog is staffed by professional, certified, and insured dog behavior experts. Inga From, the owner, is one of only two Internationally Certified Dog Behavior Consultants (IAABC) in Minnesota and is also a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge & Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA). She has over 20 years of experience in animal behavior, including more than a decade in shelter environments, and received the Premier Shelter Staff Award from the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). Inga has studied street dogs in India and was mentored by renowned UK dog trainer John Rogerson. The team also includes multiple CPDT-KSA certified trainers and Certified Family Dog Mediators.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients can either purchase a Hippie Dog Behavior Package directly or schedule a “Talk to the Trainer Consult Call” for a personalized guide. For group classes, clients select a class, then choose a training package (for drop-in sessions) or register through Richfield Community Education or the Positive Gundogs MN website (for set-date classes). Service or Therapy Dog training requires signing up for a monthly membership plan online. Once a package is purchased or membership is active, a trainer will contact the client with class details.