Oshkosh, WI
Lynsie Bernier
Lynsie Bernier is the owner of Ideal DOG and brings 30 years in the animal care field to the business. Lynsie has been training and showing dogs since age 11. She has worked in nearly every capacity of professional animal care since 1993 including boarding, grooming, daycare, sheltering, and Veterinary care.
Over the last 18 years Lynsie has focused her career on dog training and behavior.
Training Philosophy
All of our services are designed to ensure that you and your dog have a positive learning experience.
Our science-based methods maximize results without compromising your dog’s well-being. We complete Continuing Education Credits every year to remain Certified.
Our goal is to effectively teach you and your dog important canine life skills without the use of fear or force.
Oh yeah, and we laugh a lot! All of our offerings are filled with fun, interactive lessons for you and your dog.
Services
Ideal DOG offers a wide variety of dog training services to meet your needs. We offer two locations to serve you: Down Town Training Studio 528 N Main St. Oshkosh and Training Facility located at 372 S. Koeller St Oshkosh, WI.
All of our services have been mindfully designed by Professional Dog Trainer Lynsie Bernier to help you and your dog learn together in a supportive and positive environment!
Group Classes
Group training classes allow our instructors to teach you to train your dog. Below are just a few of the many offerings that are available. For a full list of our available group classes and to enroll online Click Here.
Manners
Beginner & advanced options
Agility
Beginner & advanced options
Private Training
Our private training and behavior consults are perfect for those looking for a custom program to meet their needs. We have openings at our Oshkosh training center locations and in-home options as well. Click the button below to read more about our services and schedule your appointment.
Full Service Training
Short on time? Let us train your dog for you!
Full service training is the perfect option for those that want a well trained dog, but do not have the time to train and exercise him yourself. Letting a professional dog trainer do the work for you gets faster results and takes the stress off of you to fix the problem on your own. We offer drop off or in-home one hour training sessions. Activities are based on your dog’s personality, individual needs and owner’s goals. We’ll show you how to maintain the new behaviors with home work between lessons. Don’t send your dog away for training. Partner with the Certified Professionals at Ideal DOG for a modern smart way to train!
Behavior Consultations
We offer Behavior Evaluation Consultations at our training facilities, in your home, over the phone or ZOOM. Consults include:
An evaluation of your dog’s behavior and previous training to determine the root cause
A complete history and personality profile discussion to determine influences of behavior long term
Professional recommendations for behavior modification and training
Puppy Classes & Play Dates
Group training classes allow our instructors to teach you how to train your dog!
Our group classes have 4-8 dog handler teams per class. Classes are 1 hour long and are held on set day and time each week for a series of weeks.
To Register select the class that works for you and complete the online registration form. Payment is due at the time of registration to reserve your spot.
If you don’t see a group class that works for you, private training lessons are available and are customized to fit your schedule!
Please note-If your dog has behavior concerns group classes are not appropriate and private training/behavior counseling is needed. No refunds can be given if dogs must be excused from class for disruptive behavior. Puppy classes require dogs be dog friendly. Thank you for understanding.
K9 Life Skills
Want To Build Your Dog's Skills but taking a 6 week course all at once doesn't work for you budget or your schedule? K9 Life Skills Is The Way To Go!
Manners
Does Your Dog Need To Learn To Mind His Manners?
Therapy Skills & Canine Good Citizen
Does Your Dog Want To Help Out The Community? Therapy Dog Skills Are The Way To Go!
Nose Work
New to Scent Work? Enroll Today And Let The Searching Begin!
Agility
Got A Dog That Loves Activity? Agility Fun Is The Perfect Fit!
Sports & Tricks
Does Your Dog Want To Try Out A Bit Of Everything? How About A Sampler Class
Certifications
Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) since 2009.
Approved AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
Approved Member of The Pet Professional Guild
Approved Member of Force Free Trainers of Wisconsin
Approved Tester/Observer Alliance of Therapy Dogs
Participant in NACSW Certified Nose Work Instructor Program 2024
Specializations
Obedience training, puppy training, agility training, nose work, therapy dog training, Canine Good Citizen
Training Methods
Positive reinforcement, clicker training
Customer Reviews
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.
Ray Dopson
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.
Amanda Mielke
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!
Amy Havlik
We've got the answers for your questions
Seriously, if you have any questions about training your dog, we have the answers.
We have created a directory of licensed dog trainers specializing in positive reinforcement methods. These trainers are not affiliated with Dogo, and all information is gathered from publicly available sources. Each profile provides a brief overview of the trainer's experience and expertise.
Start by evaluating your dog's needs and identifying your training objectives. Each trainer's profile provides insights into their areas of expertise. Match these with your dog's character and your goals to find the ideal fit.
All trainers listed here are certified professionals with extensive knowledge of positive reinforcement techniques.
Positive reinforcement centers on rewarding preferred behaviors, ensuring a pleasant learning journey for your dog. This humane approach is scientifically proven to be the most effective long-term training method, strengthening the bond between you and your pet. By consistently rewarding good behavior, your dog learns to associate actions with positive outcomes, leading to lasting improvements and a happier companion.
Yes, they are. Our trainers are adept in basic obedience or intricate behavioral challenges. Browse their profiles to identify a trainer who specializes in the particular issues you wish to address.
Simply click on the preferred trainer's profile to access their contact details. From there, you can get in touch to discuss your requirements and set up training appointments.
Group sessions offer a communal setting where your dog learns general obedience alongside other dogs. In contrast, private sessions grant focused attention, making them perfect for targeted behavior modifications or individualized training agendas.
All our trainers are committed to positive reinforcement techniques and steer clear of any harsh or punitive methods. Their primary goal is to make training a joyous journey for you and your dog.
Results depend on factors like your dog's nature, the specific behaviors in question, and your training consistency. While many clients observe improvements in just a few sessions, it's crucial to be patient and persistent.
Reach out to the trainer you're interested in to discuss possibly attending a session. It's a great way to get a feel for their approach and see if it aligns with your expectations.
