IN-HOME DOG TRAINING IN CHASKA
Dog training isn't just about teaching commands. It's about understanding why your dog behaves the way they do and learning what to do about it.
I help you learn how to train your dog, work through everyday behavior problems, and build skills you can continue using at home.
IN-HOME DOG TRAINING IN CHASKA
Dog training isn't just about teaching commands. It's about understanding why your dog behaves the way they do and learning what to do about it.
I help you learn how to train your dog, work through everyday behavior problems, and build skills you can continue using at home.
IF ANY OF THIS IS YOUR DAY, YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE.
When you are living with unwanted behaviors everyday, it is easy to feel frustrated or even wonder if you are doing everything wrong.
At Instinctive Canine, I believe you can not change behavior until you understand what is creating it. I help you uncover WHY the behavior exists, then show you how to communicate in a way your dog instinctively understands.
Puppy Biting
Crate Issues
Counter Surfing
Pulling on Leash
Won’t Listen
Potty Accidents
Jumping Up
Barking
Chewing Shoes
Your dog isn’t trying to make life difficult…. They are responding to what they have learned.
When you are living with unwanted behaviors everyday, it is easy to feel frustrated or even wonder if you are doing everything wrong.
At Instinctive Canine, I believe you can not change behavior until you understand what is creating it.
I help you uncover WHY the behavior exists, then show you how to communicate in a way your dog instinctively understands.
IF ANY OF THIS IS YOUR DAY, YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE.
Puppy Biting
Crate Issues
Counter Surfing
Pulling on Leash
Won’t Listen
Potty Accidents
Jumping Up
Barking
Chewing Shoes
Your dog isn’t trying to make life difficult…. They are responding to what they have learned.
My training programs are designed to address undesirable behaviors before they become lasting habits. Whether you have a new 8 week old puppy or an older puppy already showing behavior challenges, starting early can make all the difference. I can help you understand what your dog is doing, why it’s happening, and how to build better behavior from the start.
TRAINING PROGRAMS
WHY IN-HOME TRAINING
My in-home training programs are designed to train both you and your dog. I work in your everyday environment, around the real distractions and behaviors you actually deal with. You'll learn why the behavior is happening, how to address it, and how to continue the training on your own giving you the knowledge and confidence to create lasting results.
UNDERSTAND THE WHY
Learn why your dog's behaviors are happening.
LEARN TO TRAIN
Build skills you can continue using on your own.
PERSONALIZED TRAINING
Training based on your dog and your goals.
WHY IN-HOME TRAINING
My in-home training programs are designed to train both you and your dog. I work in your everyday environment, around the real distractions and behaviors you actually deal with.
You'll learn why the behavior is happening, how to address it, and how to continue the training on your own giving you the knowledge and confidence to create lasting results.
UNDERSTAND THE WHY
Learn why your dog's behaviors are happening.
LEARN TO TRAIN
Build skills you can continue using on your own.
PERSONALIZED TRAINING
Training based on your dog and your goals.
MEET THE TRAINER
Dog training has never been just a job to me. It’s something I truly enjoy and believe in. My goal is to help families better understand how their dogs think, learn, and communicate.
Over the past 12+ years, the dogs taught me that behavior is communication. Dogs can’t tell us what they’re feeling with words, but they can show us through their actions.
We just have to be willing to pay attention
"The secret to my training isn't found in a leash, a collar, or a command. It's found in the patience to teach before pressure, the humility to listen before correcting, and the willingness to see the world through the eyes of the dog"
- Jon Tuma -
Have a question about your dog’s behavior?
Not sure if it’s something to worry about?
Tell me what you’re seeing, and I can discuss what options may help you decide if training could help.
Have a question about your dog’s behavior?
Not sure if it’s something to worry about?
Tell me what you’re seeing, and I can discuss what options may help you decide if training could help.
WHERE WE PROVIDE IN-HOME DOG TRAINING
Is Instinctive Canine Available in Your Area?
“Jon is knowledgeable, patient, caring and fun to work with.
He has a special connection with the dogs, and you can see how they respond to him.
He spent time with our family, carefully guiding us through commands and showing us how to interact with Finley, in a way we hadn’t known before.
We would highly recommend Jon for training.”
He is definitely the best!
Angie & Kyle
“Jon is knowledgeable, patient, caring and fun to work with.
He has a special connection with the dogs, and you can see how they respond to him.
He spent time with our family, carefully guiding us through commands and showing us how to interact with Finley, in a way we hadn’t known before.
We would highly recommend Jon for training.”
He is definitely the best!
Angie & Kyle
“We have had Jon work with 2 of our dogs (both labs), and we can not recommend him enough. He gave us homework to do during the week in between sessions.
He instilled in us his approach to training, it was honestly more training the humans than the dogs.
Jon is not only our go to dog trainer. He has become a true friend of our entire family.
We honestly could not have been able to do dog life without him.”
He is definitely the best!
Becki & Matt
“We have had Jon work with 2 of our dogs (both labs), and we can not recommend him enough. He gave us homework to do during the week in between sessions.
He instilled in us his approach to training, it was honestly more training the humans than the dogs.
Jon is not only our go to dog trainer. He has become a true friend of our entire family.
We honestly could not have been able to do dog life without him.”
He is definitely the best!
Becki & Matt
“Jon takes the time to work with dogs in a gentle kind and loving way. Jon helped me probably more than Olaf!
Olaf is the first dog I've had and I had no idea what I was doing! I learned that I needed to be the alpha and that Olaf wasn't the boss. I learned to establish the rules to be assertive rather than passive.
I would recommend Jon for training to all people! It was a wonderful experience”
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Liz & Mike
“Jon takes the time to work with dogs in a gentle kind and loving way. Jon helped me probably more than Olaf!
Olaf is the first dog I've had and I had no idea what I was doing! I learned that I needed to be the alpha and that Olaf wasn't the boss. I learned to establish the rules to be assertive rather than passive.
I would recommend Jon for training to all people! It was a wonderful experience”
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Liz & Mike
“Jon did an excellent job training our yellow Lab, Motley.
He was patient, knowledgeable, and gave us clear, effective tools to reinforce obedience at home.
The training exceeded our expectations, and the results have lasted well beyond the program.
Motley is thriving and the best girl we could ask for.
We highly recommend Jon to anyone looking for quality obedience training.”
Kelly & Dan
“Jon did an excellent job training our yellow Lab, Motley.
He was patient, knowledgeable, and gave us clear, effective tools to reinforce obedience at home.
The training exceeded our expectations, and the results have lasted well beyond the program.
Motley is thriving and the best girl we could ask for.
We highly recommend Jon to anyone looking for quality obedience training.”
Kelly & Dan
Let’s talk about your dog
Have a question or need help with your dog?
Send me a message and tell me what's going on. I can help you figure out the best next step.
Let’s talk about your dog
Have a question or need help with your dog?
Send me a message and tell me what's going on. I can help you figure out the best next step.