Positive Outcomes Dog Training
Ranked #2 in Wilmington and #4 in North Carolina
Service area: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Separation Anxiety
- Jumping on People
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Food Rewards
Positive Outcomes Dog Training offers private dog training programs for puppies and adult dogs, designed by Certified Dog Trainer India Hopkins. Programs are tailored to specific needs and behaviors, utilizing positive reinforcement methods. Training can occur at the client’s home or in public locations for high distraction work.
The programs are structured into ‘Degrees’:
– **Canine Associate’s Degree**: 2 weekly private sessions, includes training supplies (treat pouch, treats), unlimited phone/email access to trainer, follow-up call, and a Doggy Diploma. Ideal for minor behavior issues and basic obedience.
– **Canine Bachelor’s Degree**: 4 weekly private sessions, includes training supplies, unlimited phone/email access, follow-up call, and a Doggy Diploma. Suitable for minor to moderate behavior issues, covering basic commands and problematic behaviors at home and in public.
– **Canine Master’s Degree**: A six-week program with 6 weekly private sessions, includes training supplies, unlimited phone/email access, follow-up call, and a Doggy Diploma. Designed for moderate behavior issues, focusing on setting clear boundaries and working through unwanted behaviors in various environments.
– **Canine Doctorate Degree**: An eight-week program with 8 weekly private sessions, includes training supplies, unlimited phone/email access, follow-up call, and a Doggy Diploma. This program addresses moderate to severe behavior issues, focusing on underlying causes and teaching quick responses to commands in high distraction situations.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Spring Savings offer 10% off any private training program when booked before May 15th, 2025.
Testimonials
“Working with Indi has truly been an amazing experience. When we first met with her, we worked with our dog Apollo on tasks like leaving/dropping things that were not her toys, she also helped train with socialization and being around people and other dogs. After the time with Indi, Apollo listens so well and is now doing well being around people and in public. We love her training style and would recommend her to anyone!!”
– Beckie Kiernan
“What a difference Indi’s training made for my dog and me! Indi transformed a sometimes unruly dog into a delightful companion, eager to please and quick to respond to word or signal commands. Indi took the time to understand what was needed, customizing the training to help adjust my dog’s behavior. Thank you, Indi, for the huge difference your training made in the quality of my dog’s life and mine!”
– Rebecca Swanson
“Indi is incredible and helped my dog and myself grow so much through her training. She is very patient, persistent, and knowledgeable and makes the most out of her hour sessions. I’d recommend her to anyone. Rocky and I appreciate her so much!”
– Sean Hood
About the Trainer
Positive Outcomes Dog Training provides positive reinforcement puppy training as well as behavioral and obedience dog training in Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas. They specialize in private dog training, offering personalized attention to dogs and their owners. The Certified Dog Trainer, India Hopkins (Indi), has fifteen years of experience helping families create more peaceful lives with their dogs.
Indi designs unique, well-rounded training plans using scientifically proven, reward-based methods. She works with dogs of all breeds and ages, specializing in behavior modification for problematic behaviors including separation anxiety and fear aggression. Indi’s gentle yet effective approach aims for quick positive behavior change.
The business offers private training programs for puppies and adult dogs, with sessions conducted in and around the client’s home or in public locations for high distraction training. Indi’s personal journey, overcoming a severe dog phobia to become a trainer, highlights her deep understanding and passion for helping dogs and their handlers.
Accomplishments
Indi received her dog training certification in 2010 with Penn Foster and has fifteen years of experience training dogs and their handlers. She specializes in behavior modification, having helped thousands of families with problematic behaviors including separation anxiety and fear aggression.
From 2017 to December 2019, Indi worked with Friends of Animal Care and Control (FACC) at Montgomery County Animal Shelter. Her contributions included providing behavior assessments for shelter dogs, training staff and volunteers to create a safer environment, and teaching dog training classes to improve adoptability. She also worked with new adopters and their dogs in their homes, helping many dogs find forever homes.
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients can contact Positive Outcomes Dog Training to schedule a free phone consultation. The business encourages inquiries about their private dog training services.

Contact Information
Certifications
- Credentialed
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking