BODY
MIND
SOUL
Body
Effective & humane, reward based training using positive reinforcement.
Mind
Fast relief from common behavior problems, aggression or trauma.
Soul
We use a holistic approach to resolve the conflicts you are having with your pet.
We believe in positive and fear free dog training and offer our services to Richfield, Minneapolis, and St. Paul! We respect all aspects of the dog with regard to behavior and/or training issues – body, mind, and soul.
Hippie Dog uses a holistic approach to come up with creative solutions to the conflicts you and the dog are having.
Serving Areas within Minnesota, Twin Cities Metro, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Richfield, Bloomington & Beyond. Dog trainer, dog behavior & dog training classes.
The Conflicts
The Solutions
The Mission
A happy well-behaved dog, who is a joy to be around life long. We solve behavior & training problems – and help prevent them!
The Conflicts
The Solutions
The Mission
A happy well-behaved dog, who is a joy to be around life long. We solve behavior & training problems – and help prevent them!
A Hippie Dog is a Happy Dog!
Who we are:
- Professional, certified & insured dog behavior experts
- Nationally recognized, We have one of two Internationally Certified Dog Behavior Consultants (IAABC) in the state.
- We also have the most Knowledge & Skills assessed certified (CCPDT-KSA) trainers in Minnesota.
- A mentor to new dog trainers (the trainer of dog trainers)
- We have Family Dog Mediation Certified trainers.
- Effective & humane reward based training with an emphasis on positive enforcement and fear free practices!
These classes run May to October.
Outdoor Wednesday’s: 6:30-7:15pm (Starts May 29th) Classes held every Wednesday.
Classes held at: Veterans Memorial Park, 66th St & Columbus Ave. Richfield, MN 55423)
”Book Online” at the bottom of the page to sign up and make package payment for class.
Puppy Preschool & Play- Drop In
Ages 8 weeks to 5.5 months.
You want only the best for your pup and so do we!
Our puppy Preschool & playgroups are run by Hippie Dog. Our certified instructors are given extensive training in reading dog body language and know the ins and outs of what is safe play and proper socialization. They will help show you as well so you will be able to keep your pup safe anywhere you go! Come let your pup learn proper play and basic puppy manners with our fun drop in sessions.
Chuck & Don’s (6821 York Ave S. Edina, MN 55435)
Every Sunday 10:00-10:45am.
$25 drop in fee. Or punch pass 3 ($65) or 5 sessions ($100) No need to sign up, just stop by. (Limited to the first 10 puppies that show up)
Vaccinations required at your veterinarian recommendations.
Antler Shed Dog and Forage & Field Dog (Morel Mushroom Dog) Classes
At Hippie Dog, we help you train your dog to behave well in the real world — not just the classroom.
We are a Richfield & Minneapolis/Twin Cities, MN, fear free and positive enforcement Dog Behavior & Dog Training business offering private dog behavior consultations & dog training lessons. A variety of group dog training classes, dog adoption help, animal shelter & dog rescue assessments, behavior help for dogs, cats, staff & volunteers. As well as, dog related business: staff training & our own Hippie Dog trainer mentorship program.
We turn dogs and puppies into polite, friendly companions that are a delight to live with using a holistic approach, meaning we think of all aspects of the dog – body, mind, and soul. We use only positive, dog friendly, reward based training! Let Hippie Dog be your dog trainer..
Inga From - The face of Hippie Dog:
Inga From - The face of Hippie Dog:
Michael Radway2023-12-13Very in tune with her clients needs and wants and are able to provide in a fun and interactive learning experience!Nate Landaas2023-11-19I 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.Eve Toomey2023-11-15They are very responsive and professional would recommend to anyone looking for help with their dog or finding a dog that is a fit.Jeanne Raymond2023-06-28Great to have a small class and to be practicing out in the real world.Sheila Lund2022-09-17Inga from hippy dog is great. I did some classes with her a few years ago. She helped me with my rescue Buddy. He has come so far because of her help. I recommed her she is the best.Ethan Wise2022-08-13Hippie Dog and Inga are an excellent choice. I am so grateful that Inga is very experienced, knowledgeable and passionate about helping dogs and their human companions. Inga only uses positive training methods, the dogs are happy, the dog owner is happy, the training is well organized and in my experience everything flows smoothly. This is easier than I expected. I see why this is called hippy dog, but I like to call it happy dog 🙂 because this training doesn't involve any stress for you or your dog! Happy dog, happy you! Hippie dog has different classes, I recommend all of them! This will also help you create a positive bond with your best friend while remaining the alpha.troy cross2022-07-02really great knowledgeable staff of trainers i really value they're approach to training and they make it so easy to follow lessons shouts out to inga keep doing the good work guysGrant Trapp2022-06-27Inga is one of the best positive dog trainers I have ever worked with. I have been in the industry over 20 years and her training is top notch!Rhonda Von Mosch2022-06-27Highly recommended! Inga and her Hippie Dog staff have creative, effective solutions to real pet training challenges. From basic dog skills to complex behavior problems, Inga has the ability to evaluate your pet and develop a plan to help you train your pet.