Ideal DOG
Ideal DOG is owned by Lynsie Bernier, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) with 30 years of experience in the animal care field. She has been training and showing dogs since age 11 and has worked in various capacities of professional animal care since 1993, including boarding, grooming, daycare, sheltering, and veterinary care.
Training Philosophy
Ideal DOG uses modern dog training methods that are positive, science-based, effective, and fun. They focus on creating well-rounded, highly educated dogs and teaching owners to work with their dogs in a positive, productive way.
Services
Ideal DOG offers a wide variety of dog training services, including:
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Group Classes:
Puppy classes, manners classes, agility classes, K9 Life Skills, nose work, therapy dog skills, AKC Canine Good Citizen, and more.
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Private Training:
Puppy, basic, and advanced manners lessons, custom training plans, and behavior consultations.
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Full Service Training:
One-on-one training and exercise sessions for dogs of all ages and breeds.
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Behavior Consultations:
Evaluations and professional recommendations for behavior modification.
Certifications
Ideal DOG trainers hold various certifications, including:
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)
- Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC)
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
- Approved AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
- Approved Alliance of Therapy Dog Tester Observer
Specializations
Ideal DOG specializes in a variety of areas, including:
- Puppy training
- Basic and advanced manners training
- Agility training
- Nose work
- Therapy dog training
- AKC Canine Good Citizen training
- Behavior modification
Training Methods
Ideal DOG uses positive reinforcement training methods, which focus on rewarding desired behaviors and ignoring or redirecting unwanted behaviors. They do not use punishment or force.
Customer Reviews
Ray Dopson:
“I personally love Ideal DOG LLC. The location is great, classes are fun and informative, and taking away what you learn in class and applying it to your continuous training yields fantastic results! My 6 month old Miniature American Shepherd, Darcy, completed K9 Life Skills 1, and AKC Puppy S.T.A.R. and she really grew and blossomed! I learned just as much as my pup did in terms of how to properly and positively train my dog.”
Amanda Mielke:
“I would absolutely recommend Lynsie if you’re looking for help with your dogs’ behavior. We had an in-home consult, & we learned SO much. We also took a group training class & had such a positive experience.”
Amy Havlik:
“We have now attended Puppy Preschool and Star Puppy with our Golden Retriever. The classes are absolutely worth the time and effort. We have already signed up for the manners class next. Chelsea has given us so much help with our pup! He is a big guy and it’s important I’m able to control behaviors that could be dangerous to him and myself. Any questions I have had they have been able to answer and give great feedback on how to correct. The classes will give us a lifetime of success with our dog and allow us all to enjoy the years together!”
