Moving Forward Canine
Empowering Dogs – Enriching Lives
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
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.
New hybrid dog training programs and online educational resources are currently being added.
Training held at:
Rensselaer Pet Care Boarding, Grooming & Training.
Meet Your Trainer
Hi, I’m Milinda Riester, owner of 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.
Moving Forward Canine
Professional Dog Training & Education
CTDI • CCFC • AKC CGC Evaluator • APDT Member
📍 Rensselaer, Indiana
📧 milinda@movingforwardcanine.com
📞 574-952-8050
By appointment