Moving Forward
Canine
Empowering Dogs – Enriching Lives
Serving Rensselaer, Indiana
Reward-Based Dog Training for
Real Life Success
Helping dogs and their owners build confidence, connection, and everyday skills through positive, reward-based training.
Serving puppies, adolescent dogs, and adult dogs through private training, small group classes, confidence building, and hybrid learning programs.
Services Offered
New hybrid dog training programs and online educational resources are currently being added.
Private Training
Personalized one-on-one coaching tailored to your dog and goals.
Hybrid & Online Dog Training
Learn through in-person classes paired with videos, handouts, and online learning.
Group Classes
Small class sizes for individualized support and real-life skills.
Puppy Classes
Build confidence, focus, manners, and a strong foundation.
Fearful Dog Classes
Confidence-building support for shy, worried, or unsure dogs.
Therapy Dog Classes
Supportive training to help dogs and handlers prepare for future therapy dog work.
Training held at:
Rensselaer Pet Care Boarding, Grooming & Training.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Fill out a short questionnaire so we can find the right fit for you and your dog.
Meet Your Trainer
Milinda Riester — Owner, Moving Forward Canine
I help dogs and their owners build confidence, connection, and everyday skills through positive, reward-based training.
Whether you’re raising a puppy, working through behavior challenges, or simply wanting a dog who listens and fits better into everyday life, my goal is to help you and your dog move forward together.
I specialize in puppies, everyday manners, confidence-building, fearful or unsure dogs, and practical real-life training.
As a professional dog trainer, AKC CGC Evaluator, and lifelong animal enthusiast, I believe training should feel encouraging, enjoyable, and achievable for both dogs and their people.
CTDI
CCFC
AKC CGC Evaluator
APDT Member
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