Intelligent Canine

Intelligent Canine offers structured programs centered on emotional regulation and problem-solving. The Puppy Academy targets dogs under 20 weeks to prevent behavioral issues, using daily circuits of play, relaxation, and training. Programs are customized for each dog’s needs, combining private lessons, group classes, day training, outdoor events, and boarding. Progress is evaluated monthly based on technical and social skill development. Training emphasizes teaching dogs to make independent good choices, even when owners are not present.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not explicitly listed online. Clients are encouraged to attend a free orientation to discuss program options tailored to goals, budget, and lifestyle. Packages include private sessions, group classes, day training, and boarding training with blended services recommended for best results.

Policies

Current vaccination records are required for all dogs to participate in training. Clients must leave dogs and small children at home during the free orientation. Vaccination records can be brought as a copy or texted to 406-200-1341. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated.

Intelligent Canine is a dog training business based in Billings, MT, founded by Miranda Morehead, CPDT-KA. They offer personalized training programs designed to match each dog’s unique personality and owner’s lifestyle, using research-backed methods that prioritize positive, lifelong results. Services include private sessions, group classes, day training, outdoor events, and boarding training. They specialize in preventing undesirable behaviors in puppies under 20 weeks and addressing issues like reactivity, separation anxiety, biting, and fearfulness in dogs of all ages. Their approach emphasizes emotional regulation, problem-solving skills, and consistent communication. They require current vaccination records for all participating dogs and encourage new clients to attend a free virtual orientation before enrolling. The team includes certified trainers and uses their own dogs to demonstrate training techniques and emotional balance.

They also support dog adoption and provide resources for behavior issues through their “Try this at home…” section. Their training model cycles through play, relaxation, and training to help dogs self-regulate and respond predictably in any environment.

Additional services include home training visits and structured programs for puppies, adolescents, adults, and senior dogs.

The business is committed to ongoing education in canine behavior, health, and training methodology, and does not endorse unproven or punitive methods.

Accomplishments

Miranda Morehead is a CPDT-KA certified trainer with decades of experience working with diverse dog personalities. She founded Intelligent Canine and actively engages in ongoing education in canine behavior and training research. The business supports adoption and uses its own dogs—Zeus, Kya, Roxy, and Gus—as living examples of training success and emotional balance.

How to Get Started!

New clients must attend a free virtual orientation to learn about program options, discuss goals, budget, and lifestyle, and receive guidance on selecting the right services. The orientation is designed for humans only; dogs and children are not permitted. After orientation, clients create a login to access personalized booking and communication portals.