IN-HOME DOG TRAINING SOLUTIONS IN CHASKA, MN
You don’t need to wonder if you are doing it wrong anymore. Whether your puppy is biting, pulling, barking, chewing, jumping, having accidents, or simply not listening, every behavior has a reason. We'll help you understand why it's happening and show you how to change it.
YOU DON’T NEED TO WONDER IF YOU’RE DOING IT WRONG ANYMORE
Puppy training and solid foundations for a balanced, well behaved companion
SOUND FAMILIAR?
If any of this is your day, you’re in the right place.
When you are living with unwanted behaviors everyday, it’s easy to feel frustrated or even wonder if you are doing everything wrong. At Instinctive Canine, we believe you can’t change behavior until you understand what’s creating it. We help you uncover WHY the behavior exists, then show you how to communicate in a way your dog instinctively understands.
Puppy Biting
Counter Surfing
Chewing Stuff
Potty Accidents
Crate Issues
Won’t Listen
Pulling On Leash
Jumping On Guests
Barking At Everything
Your dog isn’t trying to make life difficult… They are responding to what they have learned.
WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?
Your dog's behavior isn't random. It's a response.
Dogs aren't born understanding our expectations. They learn from every interaction, every routine, and every experience. Over time, those experiences shape the behaviors you see every day.
That's why unwanted behaviors develop through patterns that can be difficult to recognize when you're living with your pet.
At Instinctive Canine, we help you understand what's driving the behavior first!
WHY WE TRAIN IN YOUR HOME?
Before We Change Behavior, We Help You Understand It.
The biggest changes in your dog's behavior don't happen during our lesson.
They happen in the hundreds of moments after we leave.
That's why our job isn't simply to teach your dog a few commands. It's to help you recognize the moments that shape behavior every day and give you the confidence to respond differently.
Explore Our In-Home Training Process Below
More Than Dog Training
Dog training has never been just a profession to me, it's a calling. My purpose is to help families understand how dogs naturally think, learn, and communicate.
Over the 12 plus years of training, the dogs that taught me the most weren't the easy ones. They were the anxious, fearful, and misunderstood dogs that reminded me behavior is communication. Dogs can't tell us their story with words, but if we're willing to listen, they'll tell us everything.
"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 expecting, the humility to listen before correcting, and the willingness to see the world through the eyes of the dog"
- Jon Tuma | Founder Instinctive Canine -
HOW DO WE HELP YOU
Instinctive Puppy Program
The first few months of your puppy's life shape the dog they'll become. Instead of waiting for unwanted behaviors to appear, we focus on building the habits, communication, and confidence that create a lifetime of success.
Whether it's potty training, leash skills, socialization, or learning how to follow your leadership, your puppy's education begins long before problems begin.
CREATE RELIABLE ON-LEASH OBEDIENCE
Instinctive Foundation Program
Good dogs aren't created by repeating commands, they're created through clear communication and consistent leadership.
The Foundation Program teaches your dog how to confidently follow direction in everyday life, creating calm behavior at home, on walks, around distractions, and with your family.
Build the relationship that makes obedience feel natural not forced.
EXTENDED COMMUNICATION TO OFF-LEASH OBEDIENCE
Instinctive Foundation Plus Program
Off-leash freedom doesn't begin with an e-collar, it begins with trust, communication, and a dog that truly understands its responsibilities.
Foundation Plus expands everything your dog already knows, giving you the confidence to enjoy hikes, parks, family outings, and everyday life with reliable off-leash communication.
Experience what real freedom looks like when it's built on a solid foundation.
Instinctive Canine Dog Training Services
Every dog is at a different stage, and their training should reflect that.
Whether you're raising a new puppy, building reliable on-leash behavior, or working toward off-leash training, our programs are designed to support you and your dog every step of the way.
Explore the training path that's right for where you are today.
BUILD THE RIGHT HABITS FROM DAY ONE
What Past Clients Have To Say…
“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-
“Jon takes the time to work with dogs in a gentle kind and loving way.
Jon helped me probably more than he did with 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-
WHERE WE PROVIDE IN-HOME DOG TRAINING
Is Instinctive Canine Available in Your Area?
CARVER
EDEN PRAIRIE
PRIOR LAKE
WACONIA
SAINT BONIFACIUS
CHANHASSEN
EXCELSIOR
SHAKOPEE
CHASKA
JORDAN
COLOGNE
MINNETONKA
DEEPHAVEN
MINNETRISTA
SHOREWOOD
MOUND
VICTORIA
Every Successful Training Program Starts With a Conversation.
Whether you're raising a new puppy, working through everyday behavior challenges, or striving for dependable off-leash reliability, every successful training journey starts with a conversation.
Simply click below to choose a date and time that works for your schedule, and we'll spend 30 minutes discussing your dog, your current challenges, and the results you're hoping to achieve.
There's no pressure and no obligation | Free 30-minute phone conversation