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“I am so happy I found him, oh and he does it all without  forcing the dog with scary devices, thank you Don,  I would recommend him to everyone”  -Tina Lundquist 


Hi! I’m Don! I help dogs learn good manners through simple, customized training. You’ll see real progress, better behavior, and a stronger bond that makes life with your pup easier and more fun.

Training your dog shouldn’t be complicated. When you choose PERFECT PUP, you’re choosing to build a better life for both you and your dog in a way that makes sense for your lifestyle.

Our focus is one on one dog training where we’ll come to you, at your convenience and in the comfort of your own home. Affordable Dog Training in your home!

Need a finance option? No worries. PERFECT PUP is equipped to handle multiple payment plans at affordable monthly rates*.

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Our Signature Training Programs


Experience the best of Perfect Pup Dog Training with our top 3 programs — thoughtfully designed to deliver transformation, consistency, and confidence.

Whether you’re starting fresh with a new puppy or working with an older dog that needs better manners, each program blends expert instruction with a customized approach that fits your home, your schedule, and your dog’s unique personality.

Some dogs just need a little extra time in the dog training gym – and that’s where Paw 90 X delivers.

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  • Advanced Obedience that will benefit your daily life
  • Walk Reliably both On and Off Leash
  • Calm, Confident behavior in Challenging Environments
  • Exceptional Manners and Etiquette in Home and in Public
  • A dog that will come when called in highly distracting environments
  • A dog you can proudly take wherever life

Attention, recruits! This 8-week program is designed to whip even the most stubborn pups into shape

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  • Basic Obedience
  • A dog that can Walk Calmly without Pulling on a leash
  • Consistent Potty Habits
  • Better Manners around Family and Guests
  • Better Impulse Control around distractions
  • A Calmer dog
  • A dog that responds consistently when called

Give your dog the first-class VIP training experience they deserve.

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  • Master Class Obedience you can count on when it matters most
  • The freedom to enjoy walks without the struggle
  • More calm, confidence, and control in everyday life
  • Better behavior in real-world situations
  • Reliable focus around distractions
  • Polite, respectful manners at home and in public
  • Dependable recall even around squirrels!
  • A dog you can proudly take wherever life leads
  • Continued reinforcement to prevent regression
  • Personalized training designed around your goals


Some dogs just need a little extra time in the dog training gym – and that’s where Paw 90 X delivers.

  • Advanced Obedience that will benefit your daily life
  • Walk Reliably both On and Off Leash
  • Calm, Confident behavior in Challenging Environments
  • Exceptional Manners and Etiquette in Home and in Public
  • A dog that will come when called in highly distracting environments
  • A dog you can proudly take wherever life

Attention, recruits! This 8-week program is designed to whip even the most stubborn pups into shape.

Learn More

  • Basic Obedience
  • A dog that can Walk Calmly without Pulling on a leash
  • Consistent Potty Habits
  • Better Manners around Family and Guests
  • Better Impulse Control around distractions
  • A Calmer dog
  • A dog that responds consistently when called

Give your dog the first-class VIP training experience they deserve.

Learn More

  • Master Class Obedience you can count on when it matters most
  • The freedom to enjoy walks without the struggle
  • More calm, confidence, and control in everyday life
  • Better behavior in real-world situations
  • Reliable focus around distractions
  • Polite, respectful manners at home and in public
  • Dependable recall even around squirrels!
  • A dog you can proudly take wherever life leads
  • Continued reinforcement to prevent regression
  • Personalized training designed around your goals

Train your pup online from the comfort of your own home. Our live virtual training sessions provide personalized coaching and expert guidance at our most affordable price. All you need is a smartphone and an internet connection to get started!

Single Session — $80

The Live Sessions — $325

Perfectly Behaved Pup

A Perfectly Behaved Pup

through practice, repetition, one-on-one targeted training and long term engagement with our Pet Parents and Perfect Pups. We promote safety for you and your dog, saving destruction of your property, and making a more inviting home for your guests. Training will deepen the bond between you and your Perfect Pup.

Become a Canine Leader

Become a Canine Leader yourself

we teach you the skills to work with your Perfect Pup. Skills that will last a lifetime and allow you to be able to help other dog owners.

  • Customized Training plan – we address all of your dog’s struggles and bad behaviors.
  • Minimized distractions at home – quicker results from the comfort of your own home.
  • One on One training – better engagement for the pup and parent.
  • Safety – avoid potentially harmful situations for both you and your pup.
  • Flexibility – we work around your schedule.
  • Happy Dog – make life for your pup easier and happier.
  • Affordable Dog Training – Multiple payment options, including several monthly payment plans that make it a low cost dog training option.
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We have had such an amazing experience with Perfect Pup Training! From the very first session, we could tell that Don genuinely cares about the dogs he works with and takes the time to understand each dog’s personality, needs, and behavior. Our pup has already made such a noticeable improvement after just a few sessions. We’ve learned so much as owners, too, and Don has been patient, knowledgeable, encouraging, and always willing to answer our questions. He doesn’t just teach your dog commands, he teaches YOU how to communicate with your dog and build a better relationship together. I honestly couldn’t recommend Perfect Pup Training enough. If you’re considering training for your dog, DO IT! You can tell Don truly loves what he does and it makes such a difference. We are so grateful for everything he’s done for us and our pup! 🐾❤️ If I could give more than five stars I would! Thank you, Perfect Pup Training, for all of your help and dedication! We couldn’t be happier with our experience
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CJ Leiby
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This was great! He drove an hour and a half just to help us think through some things that’ll help our dog. He knew exactly what he was talking about!
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Tori Shrenkel
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Don has been a lifesaver in helping us train our dogs! My two dogs and my boyfriend’s dog were chaotic when we first brought them all together, and we weren’t sure how we were going to make everything work. We compared several different training companies before deciding to work with Don, and we are so glad we did. He offers such a personalized experience and really takes the time to understand our dogs, our situation, and what works best for us. The individualized attention and guidance we receive are absolutely worth the price. Don is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and understanding, and he has given us practical tools that are making such a huge difference. We are already seeing so much improvement in our dogs and are gaining confidence in how to work with them as a group. We still have a ways to go, but we feel so much more hopeful and equipped because of Don’s help. We are so grateful to have him working with us and would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a caring, knowledgeable, and personalized dog training experience!
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Reis Woodbury
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We had a wonderful experience with this dog trainer! They were patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring with our dog. The training techniques were easy to understand and made a noticeable difference. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a skilled and compassionate dog trainer!
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Joshua Bligh
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So Don ( perfect Pup ) is the real deal I was rather skeptical at first but after working with him and his staff there is no doubt about his qualifications and experience it pops out almost immediately he has went above and beyond when dealing with me and my family he surely has his dogs in a row if you know what I mean folks !!
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We can’t recommend Don at Perfect Pup Dog Training highly enough! He helped us work with both of our dogs—our new cockapoo puppy, Praline, and our 3-year-old Bernedoodle, Beignet—and the results have been fantastic. Praline was struggling with potty training, and Beignet had started slipping back into some old habits that we wanted to reinforce. Don took the time to understand each dog’s unique needs and tailored the training accordingly. He was incredibly flexible with scheduling and gave us multiple effective options to address everything from potty training and excessive barking to leash manners and basic obedience. What we appreciated most was Don’s practical, positive approach. He explained not just what to do, but why it worked, which made it much easier for us to be consistent at home. We saw noticeable improvements in both dogs after implementing his recommendations. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and professional trainer who truly cares about helping both dogs and their owners succeed, we highly recommend Don and Perfect Pup Dog Training. Thanks Don for all of your help!
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Celeste Brooks
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We have been extremely pleased with the results from Don’s training program. We have 2 dogs(shepherd mix and red heeler) that were struggling coexisting with our 2 cats. That along with other behavior issues made us look into trainers. Don’s flexibility was what initially got our attention. We both work full time so our time is limited. We booked a consultation and were very pleased. He gave us some tips to help correct some of the smaller issues such as potty training and tips for socializing. Mind you this was before we even purchased a training package. We saw improvement just with those tips and decided to purchase one of his training packages. And we are so glad we did! We’re still going through his course but there has been considerable changes to our dogs behavior. His methods are very gentle as well and easy to incorporate in our day to day lives. We wish we had booked him sooner as it has made managing the dogs so much easier. The dogs seem so much calmer and at ease at home now too and that has also made the cats feel less stressed. Overall couldn’t be happier with the results!
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Super thankful for Don’s help in training my reactive dog, Nina. She has made substantial progress in only 4 sessions. Would absolutely recommend using Perfect Pup LLC if you are looking to get your dog trained ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Don at Perfect Pup is the real deal. We brought our German Shepherd, Elle, to him for help with everything from basic obedience to behavioral correction and off-leash training, and the transformation has been incredible. Elle used to pull on the leash, was reactive, and wouldn't listen to commands, especially around other people and animals. Now she's a completely different dog. She's focused, responsive, and reliable even in distracting environments. What sets Don apart is his patience and knowledge. He clearly understands dogs on a deeper level, and he didn't just train Elle, he made us better, more confident owners too. We walked away not only with a well-behaved dog but with the tools and understanding to maintain it. If you're in the Fort Wayne area and need a trainer who truly knows what he's doing, look no further than Perfect Pup. We can't recommend Don enough!
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We contacted Don of Perfect Pup for help with our German Shepherd. She had developed some fence aggression with our neighbor’s dog. Having Don work with is and our dog has been amazing. His techniques are very effective and very humane which was very important to us. He uses a very practical approach that is easy to follow. He showed us how to use her e-collar so that it makes a tone. And she is so responsive to that that it usually only takes a “beep” to get her to look at us or recall to us. He also has very flexible hours and is very responsive and willing to do training sessions in different sites or venues, like Petsmart or the dog park.
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  • Both have their advantages.  Private Dog training means your dog gets all the attention and none of the distractions of other dogs.  Public Training classes help with socialization with other dogs and introduce you to other pet Parents going through the same thing you are.  
  • We offer socialization through free outings in town and an online forum for you to engage with our other members of the Perfect Pup Community and our dog trainers any time of the day.  
  • Packages start as low as $99 per session.
  • We offer many affordable dog training options and pricing schedules to fit your financial and dog training needs.  
  • See our services page for the complete list of common training objectives.
  • We welcome new challenges! Do you have something in mind that we don’t have specifically listed? Tell us about it and we’ll try to help with any issue you might be dealing with. 
  • Yes, we work with both human-aggressive and dog-aggressive dogs
  • Each aggressive dog situation is different and precautions like a muzzle, dog crate, or extra owner assistance may be required in the initial phase.”
  • We understand that there is a bite risk, which is why medical records are a prerequisite before any training can begin.
  • We do need to verify your dog is current on all vaccinations.  We request a copy of your most recent vet records to begin. 
  • Some of their favorite treats.
  • A tired dog is a happy dog, a walk or play time before a training session will only increase the success of the session.  This is definitely recommended but not required.
  • Consultation is free. A down payment is required prior to the first session.  

Are you seeking reliable, compassionate, and effective dog training in Hoagland, IN? Perfect Pup is your trusted local partner for personalized, in-home dog training solutions designed specifically to meet your needs and your dog’s unique personality. We proudly offer dedicated, one-on-one sessions right in the comfort and convenience of your own home.

Why Choose Perfect Pup Dog Training?

As your local Hoagland dog trainer, we specialize in positive reinforcement dog training, ensuring your furry companion develops good behavior through kindness, patience, and understanding. Our tailored training plans focus on addressing everything from basic puppy training and dog obedience training to more advanced behavioral issues like excessive barking, leash pulling, separation anxiety, and aggression.

Personalized, In-Home Dog Training Services

Perfect Pup provides comprehensive, personalized in-home dog training services that set us apart from typical group classes. We believe your dog learns best in their familiar home environment, free from distractions and stress. This approach enables quicker, longer-lasting results, ensuring your pup becomes a well-mannered and confident member of your family.

Hoagland Convenience and Expertise

As a locally owned and operated business, we understand the unique lifestyle of Hoagland residents. Our convenient scheduling and personalized attention cater specifically to your busy life. With our extensive knowledge of the Hoagland area, we can adapt our training techniques to your local environment, ensuring seamless integration of your dog’s new behaviors into daily routines.

The Importance of Timely Professional Dog Training

Delaying professional training can inadvertently reinforce unwanted behaviors, making them harder and more expensive to correct in the future. Early, proactive training helps prevent minor issues from developing into serious behavioral problems. At Perfect Pup, we emphasize immediate action to protect your home, your family, and your pet’s well-being.

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Ready to experience the joy of a well-trained dog? Don’t wait! Tell us about yourself and receive 50% off your first training session. Let Perfect Pup Dog Training in Hoagland, IN help you achieve the harmonious, joyful relationship you deserve with your pup.

Contact us today to begin your journey to lasting behavioral success!