Pet Trainers in St Charles, IL

Evan at https://www.facebook.com/125062540925345 Kountry Pet Resort and Training Center!!!

https://www.facebook.com/practicalk9/videos/838143842988078/ https://www.facebook.com/practicalk9/

Fydoland! Kountry Pet Resort has an amazing trainer, Evan! I have worked at both and they are both great in their own ways:) it depends on what you're looking for!

Carrie Feinburg safe haven advocate 847 893 9535 Amazing amazing!!!! Here is here website Safeadvocatepetcate.com

Wild Things in St Charles

Wild Things for pet sitting and dog walking!!!

https://m.facebook.com/doggiesleepovers/

Fydoland for sure! http://www.fydoland.com/

Fydoland St. Charles for daycare and boarding. Woof Beach in Geneva for training, ask for David.

For dog training I would recommend Spot On k9 Sports! Julia Lane owns the company and both my dog and I love training with her. we have been training through Spot On for a year now.

I own a professional pet care business that is bonded and insured. I come into your home for visits during the day as well as overnight stays. Medically trained and very experienced with all types of breeds, behaviors and health concerns that may impact level of care. Www.Safehavenadvocatepetcare.com

Perfect Pup for doggie daycare

https://www.facebook.com/practicalk9/videos/838143842988078/

https://www.facebook.com/122149447824836 Ruffner's Luxury Pet Boarding for sure! Worked there for 8 years and it's the best for daycare!

Chris Johnson at https://www.facebook.com/166487288828 Dogs 4 LIfe Training and Wellness Center is amazing...she takes a holistic approach, and tailors her strategies to your individual dog and family. We love her!

https://www.facebook.com/SmartDogsTrainingandLodging/

Katie - he's adorable!! I have a newf too. There is a Chicago newf group you might want to ask in: Chicagoland Newfoundlands Plus I would maybe ask in our local club: https://www.facebook.com/154379641286589 North Central Newfoundland Club

Or This is another option Katie Stout love love love The Puddle in South Elgin https://www.facebook.com/thepuddleaquafitness/

I second https://www.facebook.com/239625659569544 Over The Moon Positive Dog Training with Lora Johnson. Sounds like playing out in the yard offered some great mental and physical exercise for him and he’s now bored without it. A bored dog will find their own things to do. I’m sure Lora can help you find some new activities for him and help out with any training he needs.

https://www.facebook.com/SHApetcare/

Affinity dog training Dana Nelson is fabulous

My friends, Nick and Jaime, are amazing! Call them! http://r-solid.com/index.html

Does he like swimming? Try to take him to The Puddle in South Elgin to get out energy.

https://www.facebook.com/435602739937138 K9 Training and Behavior Consulting

Prairie Path Pet!

Check out https://www.facebook.com/360553580747109 Practical K-9

I second Woofbeach South Elgin. Jesus and Olivia do great work!!!

FYDOLAND! They offer in home private instruction and group classes. 844-438-3936 x3

Ryan https://www.facebook.com/360553580747109 Practical K-9

https://www.facebook.com/135645773206491 Suburban K9! They are amazing and they come to your house!

https://www.facebook.com/70289981116 Bark Avenue Daycamp !!! they are great Michelle Hattam Sarwas Christina Galbraith

Hi Ashlynn! I’m wit https://www.facebook.com/70289981116 h Bark Avenue Daycamp and we offer training. Everything from private lessons in your home, group classes and doggy boot camp, our board and train program. Our trainer is certified and specializes in behavior and obedience training. You can set up a free consultation with her to discuss your needs and we’re certain we can help! Our number is 630-289-8470

Christine Johnson https://www.facebook.com/166487288828 Dogs 4 LIfe Training and Wellness Center

Try Woof Beach in Batavia. They train dogs in general but also for service. They should be able to help- or point you in the right direction.

The trainers at wood beach are top notch and hear nothing but great things about them. https://woofbeach.com/

Nick from https://www.facebook.com/134998546514615 Roc Solid Obedience is fantastic!

Steven William Frost is a behaviorist and works with Anderson Animal Shelter. He has experience with a lot of complex cases and he does take private clients. 639-345-0329.

I used Leanne Falkingham with my latest rescue who was very reactive to other dogs and scared of people. He's perfectly fine now. She came to the house and I enrolled him in a feisty Fido class specifically tailored to get him to overcome his fears. She only does positive reinforcement. I looked at Woof Beach but they do group training which I thought would only provide more anxiety for him. So we went with Leanne. https://www.karenpryoracademy.com/Leanne_Falkingham

Leanne Falkingham. She works with A Sound Beginning which specialises in this. Was a lifesaver for me after several other trainers didn't help. (630) 777-6090

https://www.facebook.com/446587108733213 Canine Training by Chris

Felicite Bond Basile she is the best with challenging dogs.

Woof Beach in Geneva. Ask for Austin We also have a rescue dog! They were amazing!

Woof Beach in Geneva can definitely help you.

Eileen is a lovely woman who is imvested in the outcome of the dogs she trains. She will tell you like it is, but also can work magic! I trust her wholeheartedly. http://www.awholenewdog.com

Dana Nelson at Affinity Dog Training

Woof Beach is amazing! I highly recommend them.

Www.asoundbeginningprogram.com board certified veterinary behaviorist endorsed and follows contemporary behavior science to ensure no harm is being done to your pet

Christine Johnson dogs 4 life

Kountry Kennels has a Lodge and Learn.

De Paw Canine University. Trains wil positive reinforcement. Only good way to train

Here is a list of approved trainers from Anderson Animal Shelter. Not all trainers are created equal. It is an unregulated field full of snake-oil salesman. I have seen so many sad, terrible cases of the psychological damage inflicted upon dogs by trainers who actually don’t know what they’re doing, but make a great sales pitch and charge $1000. http://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/09 e505_78 b85 b87254441 fbb606 dd42990703 a5.pdf

Kanosak Canine Training in Maple Park will board and train

Affinity training. Dana is wonderful. https://www.facebook.com/173408652698056 Affinity Dog Training, Inc.

Dana Nelson. She's the best. She is very kind,caring and knows what she is doing

@woof beach palms Geneva THE BEST

There seems to be a lot of options, But Dogs4 life.com is your best option.

Susan Garret has a video called “Crate Games”. That really works for kennel training. She does stuff online and on FB.

Kountry Pet Resort has a training program, I believe. Yes, a dog that age can be trained!

My wife is a trainer at Suburban K9. Check out the website and see if this is what you are looking for. They offer “in-home” training and also “board and train packages”. They also offer payment plans. And as far as age being an issue, that is not a problem. Give them a call 866-GoSubk9 or SuburbanK9.com. Good luck!!

Christine Johnson!! She will come to you and also uses holistic products

Woof Beach (several local locations) and Fydoland

People say Woof Beach is great

Whatever you do, make sure you utilize a training class that relies exclusively on positive reinforcement training. A lot of training facilities will use punishment, e-collars, prong collars, etc to get short term success. Long term these methods are extremely damaging to a dog and your bond. Long term the dogs behavior will get worse despite the short term success. These methods are NOT supported by research. Under no circumstances should these methods be used, if a trainer says they use these tactics even on occasion, run. Steven William Frost might be able to give you a referral to a good class. (For the record, I work at a shelter, and I see the tragic consequences of aversive training all the time).

Amber Walker at Autumn Green Animal Hospital.

A Sound Beginning has an AWESOME program. They are 100% positive reinforcement and have the backing of a veterinary behaviorist. I run a dog rescue and we exclusively use them bc they're seriously wonderful. One of their locations is in South Elgin at Anderson Animal Shelter each week :-) .... www.asoundbeginningprogram.com. Good luck with your adorable pup!

Whichever class you decide to choose, I recommend also reading Don't Shoot The Dog. Its a good introductory book on operant conditioning / positve reinforcement that gives a new trainer a great understanding of training principles.

Fydoland Saint Charles is currently helping us train our energetic pup! Call them for training class dates.

We loved Jaime with https://www.facebook.com/322521661244731 My Personal Dog Trainer! She came to us and trained us as much as our dog.

Wolf Beach!!!

Check out Abe at Always Faithful Dog Training.

Kanosak Canine Training in Maple Park. Very good. They have a website.

Call Depaw University Canine Campus. T he y are amazing

TOPS In Grayslake is A+. My boyfriends dog was a genius. But they keep your dog for a few weeks.

I would *not* recommend Woof Beach. Their methods are unnecessarily harsh and not supported by science. If you look at their website, they describe their training as "focusing on your dog's natural pack mentality." Domestic dogs do not have a pack mentality, they are not wolves, nor did they descend from wolves. Dogs and wolves are separated by thousands of years of evolution, so behaviorally speaking, they're completely different. Any trainer who talks about pack mentality, pack hierarchy, "alpha/beta," dominance, etc. is using outdated methods that are not supported by science. What science DOES tell us is that aversive/dominance training provides short-lived results and has a high risk of causing additional behavior issues. Positive reinforcement training is scientifically proven to be more effective, efficient, long-lasting, and humane. http://content.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,2007250,00.html https://avsab.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Dominance_Position_Statement_download-10-3-14.pdf https://positively.com/dog-training/myths-truths/pack-theory-debunked/

Woof Beach!

Christine Johnson =}

https://www.facebook.com/135645773206491 Suburban K9

https://woofbeach.com/dog-training/

Check out Always Faithful Dog Training Abe is great.

I would call Jaime at https://www.facebook.com/322521661244731 My Personal Dog Trainer. We had great success with her. And she will come to you.

Woof Beach is the best!

https://www.facebook.com/Roc-Solid-Obedience-134998546514615/

https://www.facebook.com/1694440907484067 Wagging Rights Dog Training

I second Christine Johnson at Dogs4Life.

Natalie Crotty. extremely good with dogs and even owns a pitty. she is highly trained and very good at her job! she will give good prices and will do it out of her home or yours!

Chad Mackin at Depaw in Geneva. He's awesome.

Highly recommend Kanosak Canine Training - all the trainers there are awesome!

Dana Nelson with Affinity dog training

Try a head control halter, too! I also have balance issues, and this worked wonders for us :) https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00V5KXBPU/ref=psdcmw_3024190011_t1_B00EQ3423I

David Thornell is the best! He worked with my mastiff and did not use a collar! He does private lessons as well as group classes through Fox Valley Dog Training Club. David Thornell

Steven William Frost is a KPA certified R+ trainer. Not sure if he's taking private clients or not, but if not, he can direct you where to go. Thank you for being knowledgeable enough to know to avoid E-collars. I work at an animal shelter and often see the sad effects of dog trainers that advocate correction based training.

Just met him tonight at Anderson Animal shelter. I just signed up to volunteer. Loved playing with his foster pup.

Fydoland in st. Charles offers a variety of classes for all ages and levels! Www.fydoland.com

We just started dog classes at Loyal Companion in St. Charles. Like it so far. Small class size a huge plus.

The dog trainer at De Paw in Geneva just won an award.

Chad Mackin at Depaw University Canine Campus in Geneva is the best around! You can call them and set up a meet and greet at little to no cost. http://depawk9 campus.com

Chad Mackin at Depaw university! They offer complimentary meet & greets so you can discuss the best training option for your puppy!

German Shep[herd Club is great!

I'm going to be trying the Fox Valley Dog Training Club that meets at the Kane County Fair Grounds. My neighbors highly recommended it. Not sure what techniques they use. The classes are 1-1/2 months long and cost $95. http://www.fvdtc.org

I recommend Steve Frost. He is the trainer at Anderson Animal Shelter. He will do home visits.

Dana Nelson with Affinity dog training

Most trainers at pet stores wont take aggressive dogs unfortunately due to liability issues. I tried w. my Shepherd at Petco but they turned me away. There is a trainer who will come to your house and train your dog in your yard - Leanne Falkingham of St. Charles (630) 777-6090

https://www.facebook.com/Affinity-Dog-Training-Inc-173408652698056/

Christine Johnson dogs for life! I love her she's great working with Bryce

https://www.facebook.com/Affinity-Dog-Training-Inc-173408652698056/

Question: where did you certify him as a service dog? We go to Fox Valley Dog Training that meets on Thursdays at Kane County Fairground. My dog is an alert & ambulatory SD. www.fvdtc.org

Dana Nelson at Affinity Dog Training.

I've worked with Julie Nelson Claypool at Paws 'n' Time in Geneva/ West Chicago for 15+ years. She is great.

http://suburban-k9.com/ My wife has over 10 yrs of experience with obedience and behavior modification and is a certified evaluator AGC and other programs like them. She also has experience with support dogs for many different situations. Her name is Brooke. Feel free to check out their website and her Bio. I'm sure they could help you with any need that you may have. Good Luck!!

https://www.facebook.com/166487288828 Dogs 4 LIfe Training and Wellness Center Chris is awesome

Leanne Falkingham, was referred to us by our vet at Gateway. She is simply the best with behavioral issues and works with several local shelters. Call her before going anywhere else (630) 777-6090!

Woof Beach in Geneva. Ask for Austin. Absolutely wonderful with dogs.

I would call My Personal Dog Trainer. She is down to earth and tells it like it is. We are huge fans! https://www.facebook.com/mypersonaldogtrainer/

Leanne Falkingham is amazing! Message me for her info

Practical K9- Ryan Thomas

Another fabulous trainer-https://www.facebook.com/TheLittleDogFarm/

Leanne Falkingham is one of the best positive reinforcement trainers available

http://www.caninetrainingessentials.com/

Carol Ross with Canine Dimensions

Affinity Dog Training. Dana is fabulous

https://www.facebook.com/135645773206491 Suburban K9 we have had good lucky working with Lenny, I'm sure the other trainers are just as wonderful!

Markay dog training in Elburn. Liz does board and train at her facility. http://markaydogtraining.com/#2719

Erin Ashley?

The above website is for my business. There are a lot of trainers out there who vary in their methodology. Choosing can be confusing! This link is to the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior's position statement on what to look for in a trainer. http://avsabonline.org/uploads/position_statements/How_to_Choose_a_Trainer_%28AVSAB%29.pdf

Julie with Paws In Time in West Chicago. She is amazing! +1 (630) 300-8072

Matt at Suburban K-9. He helped us and a good friend of ours. You know how to reach me if I can help further

http://smartdogstrainingandlodging.com/

Spot on k-9 sports for sure! Julia is amazing! www.spotonk9 sports.com

Katharine Weber is amazing. She did an in home consult with us and gave us great instructions. We are following them carefully and things are going well. She is very good at breaking everything down and we also found pricing to be extremely reasonable!

Suburban K9 Lenny has been very helpful!

I have also worked with Lenny at Suburban K9. Got our dog CGC certified and now working with us to get her to be a Therapy Dog.

http://www.dogs4 life.com Christine Johnson

Ryan Thomas with Practical K9!!

Big Ed! https://www.facebook.com/Big-Eds-Dog-Training-278567622207015/