★★★★★ 234 verified five-star reviews
143 on Thumbtack · 91 on Google
If you’re here because your dog is doing the thing again… welcome.
This page is proof that you’re not alone — and yes, it can get better.
Phoenix Metro + Surrounding Cities + Northern Arizona • In-home training •
Prescott / Prescott Valley / Sedona / Cottonwood etc.
“I recently retired after 40 years as a veterinary surgeon and have seen many dog trainers. Ingo was fantastic with our young German Shepherd, Zara, who was bright but easily distracted. After observing her behavior in our home, he taught me clear, practical techniques that immediately improved her focus.
We worked on place, take it and leave it, drop it, leash manners, and most importantly, developing impulse control around our cats. After just one Super Session, Zara was calmer, more attentive, and easier to manage. I was impressed enough to schedule follow-up sessions.”
Before: biting, chaos, and that constant feeling of “we’re doing everything and nothing is working.”
During: in-home coaching, structure, reps, and the moment the dog finally goes,
“oh… so THIS is the job.”
After: calm. clarity. a plan that doesn’t evaporate after I leave.
Dave Said, “My Dog Had Bitten Me Over 16 Times and I Was Ready to Send Him to the Shelter”
After a few lessons from Exceptional Canines (Ingo) Tucker learned through our training lessons to be more confident and obedient.
Not “my dog sits when the room is silent and everyone is holding their breath.”
I’m talking about the real stuff:
doorbells, guests, kids, cats, Amazon, adolescence, and that one neighbor who appears out of nowhere at the worst possible time.
One Super Session. Clear plan. No fluff. No shame.
Just structure that actually works in your house… with your dog… in real life.
Dr. Brian Van Vechten is a board-certified veterinary surgeon with over 30 years of experience in advanced surgical care for companion animals. He currently serves as the Surgery Director at VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital in Englewood, Colorado. Dr. Van Vechten has also has a home in Wickenburg, Arizona.
I recently retired after 40 years as a veterinary surgeon and have seen many dog trainers along the way. Ingo was fantastic with our young German Shepherd Zara. After observing her actions in her home environment… he started teaching me training techniques to disrupt her natural puppy behaviors and get her listening and watching me. In the first session I can already see really positive progress for her development into a wonderful well behaved companion. For me the initial “Super Session” with Exceptional Canine and Ingo was an incredible value. I look forward to future sessions and learning from more from Ingo.
DVM. Brian Van Vechten
Exceptional Canines certified in-home dog trainers specialize in dog training, puppy training, aggressive dog training, leash reactivity, lack of confidence issues, potty training, not coming when called, and problem behavior change for dogs in Phoenix, Arizona and surrounding cities like, Anthem, Carefree, Cave Creek, Fountain Hills, Litchfield Park, Goodyear, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Paradise Valley, Chandler, Peoria, Surprise, Glendale, Tempe, Avondale, Mesa. We also service the Northern Arizona areas of Prescott, Prescott Ridge, Cottonwood, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey, Camp Verde, Sedona,
