Dog Trainers in Illinois

Jennifer M. Collins

Offering in home, private, behavior and training consultation.

773-450-4651

Jennifer Y. Hunter

I focus on strengthening & improving the dog/human relationship-by utilizing science-based, compassionate training methods. As the owner of Positive Partnership Training, I see the training process as one of teamwork-in which both the dogs & their guardians are learning & having fun. My role is to teach clients how they can motivate their dog(s) to perform & repeat the behaviors they find desirable-in the clearest & kindest ways possible.

847-624-3804

Jenny Lea Wyffels

Committed to assisting you, and your pets through the humane application of behavioral science. Jenny Lea specializes in working with dogs who exhibit fear, anxiety, reactivity, aggression or atypical behaviors. Jenny is an active member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants - IAABC (as well as many other organizations) and is working towards obtaining her CBCC-KA, and CDBC. Jenny's passion in this field has provided with her with over a decade of experience. Among other specialties Jenny is passionate for cooperative care/enrichment based courses (for both human and companion) with unwavering commitment to bringing you the most up to date and innovative training methods available.

469-450-8118

Jessica M. Blair

Joan L. Harris

Darn Good Dogs Chicago

773-450-3585

Joan Marie Dauber

Darn Good Dogs Chicago, Inc. provides in-home dog training. We specialize in behavior issues, particularly reactivity and separation anxiety. Darn Good Dogs Chicago is run by trainers Joan Marie Dauber (KPA CTP, CPDT-KA), and Joan Harris (KPA Grad, CPDT-KA) with decades of experience with shelter dogs and a variety of training formats and modalities including group classes, puppy right start, Canine Good Citizen, and more. Joan Marie and Joan H. are positive reinforcement trainers who believe in the power of force free training.

312-771-7464

Jody M. Haas-Wolfson

ROOT DOG TRAINING: WWW.ROOTDOGTRAINING.COMOnly Positive Reinforcement Indoor Training Facility on the North Shore of ChicagoFrom Puppy to Senior Dog Educational Services, K-9 Nose Work, Fit-Paws, Dognition, private and group lessons in home or at facility

847-942-8276

Joelle M. Hathaway

Ozzilly Neighborhood Dog TrainingIn clients home, private dog training. Training focused on foundation skills, loose leash walking & dog manners. Additionally, can address problem solving unwanted behaviors.WEBSITE www.ozzilly.comFB @ozzillyEMAIL joelle@ozzilly.com

773-653-4242

Joseph V. Saltarelli

CANINE SPORTS DOG TRAINING - CHICAGO'S PREMIER DOG TRAINING SCHOOL

847-778-2630

Judith A. Williams

Positive reinforcement, pain free/fear free techniques! Puppy Preschool classes, Manners classes (Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced), AKC Canine Good Citizen prep and testing, individual training and behavior consultations, in-home training available.Certified Professional Dog Trainer - KACertified Behavior Consultant Canine - KAIAABC Accredited Professional TrainerFear Free Certified Professional TrainerDog Bite Safety EducatorAKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator

217-245-1758

Julie Anne Benson

Justus Iza October Joseph

Deepen and strengthen your relationship with your dog. Led by Justus Joseph, CPDT-KA, Just Us Positive Pups offers obedience training and behaviour modification services to families in the Chicagoland area. Our training utilizes current canine science with a focus on consent, communication, and cooperation. We employ humane and positive reinforcement techniques, which behavioural scientists have repeatedly and consistently shown as the most effective, longest lasting, safest, and most humane approach to dog training. This means we won't ever express frustration or anger, try to intimidate them, physically punish or coerce them, or try to make them fear us. Justus has additional extensive experience with special needs dogs, including those with visual impairment, deafness, and mobility challenges, as well as difficult behaviours.

206-759-2714

Karen A. Sandy

Kate Lee Suchodolski

302-569-2096

Katherine Anna Keenan

Modern Versatiles, LLCTraining for owners who want to more with their dog and handlers starting out on their sport dog journey. We use modern training methods based in the current scientific understanding of learning theory and canine behavior. We love teaching new owners to understand their dogs needs and unlock their natural talents. Our passion is introducing owners to hunt tests, trials, and upland hunting.

Katherine D. Moody

Katherine Giselle Hernandez

773-971-7051

Kathleen Marie Jager-Wilcox

Kathy Lynn Ihlenfeldt

Kayla Hannah Cornblath

Kiki Yablon

Kiki Yablon, KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, MA, is a Karen Pryor Academy certified training partner and faculty member offering private in-home dog training in Chicago as well as online training and consulting anywhere in the world.

Kim A. Campbell

Kim Campbell, CPDT-KA(they/them) is a therapy dog trainer at Canine Therapy Corps in Chicago. From their youth working with farm animals and horses, to their current work as a dog trainer and as one half of a therapy dog team, Kim’s focus is on helping to strengthen the animal-human bond through scientifically proven, fear-free positive reinforcement methods. Kim has a deep interest in canine enrichment methods, obedience training, and working with fearful and reactive animals, all of which stems from a childhood promise to themself to always advocate for animals in need of empathy and assistance. Kim is a therapy dog test facilitator, and an AKC CGC evaluator and has a BA at Northeastern Illinois University. They live with their partner and their two dogs in Chicago.

773-404-6467

Laura J. Anderson

Laura conducts in-home private lessons and well as group classes. Group classes are held at Club K9 at the Ranch in Frankfort, IL. Group classes include puppy/beginner, intermediate, advanced, and outdoor obedience, agility for fun, canine conditioning/AKC Fit Dog, Therapy Dog training, and tricks. Laura brings years of training experience and her love of dogs, combined with more than 33 years experience in the field of education. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), an AKC Approved Canine Good Citizen (CGC, CGCA, CGCU), Temperament and Tricks Evaluator, a Professional Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), and Pet Tech First Aid and CPR certified. Laura uses a blended approach to her training style by helping dog owners teach and reward wanted behaviors, but also correcting unwanted dog behaviors in a quick, consistent and humane way.

708-516-2250

Lindsay M. Eckhardt

309-678-2744

Lisa A. Potts

I have been training and showing dog since 1993. I am also a judge/evaluator for Agility, Obedience, Rally, Scent Work and CGC/Tricks dog for numerous organizations. I provide mostly private lessons, and focus on the skills students want to work on, and often in a more creative way than other trainers.

630-750-3147

Lisa Kaufman -Lindahl

Lisa M. Godfrey

Certified Pet Dog Trainer offering in-home pet training and consultation, pre-adoption counseling, relationship-building and competition sports advice. Certified Nose Work Instructor providing K9 Nose Work classes and privates for all levels. Clicker training for pet and performance. Early puppy socialization and “Clicker Mechanics” training to people with a variety of skill levels.

309-310-2624

Lora G. Johnson

Training a dog is all about developing a positive relationship built on understanding, clear communication, mutual respect and fun! My services include Group puppy, intermediate and advanced skills classes and Private in-home behavior consultations and training. Therapy-Dog preparation also available.

630-870-9265

Lynda J Lobo-Gilbert

Lynn R. Brezina

I've been in this business for 30 years. My focus is on the bond between the dogs and their human companions. I am a reinforcement based trainer. I put emphasis on structure, guidance, and boundaries so as to set up the household for success. This process prevents the rehearsal of unwanted behaviors, while providing ample opportunities for reinforcement of desirable behaviors. I start all clients with private lessons and use group classes to augment their private lesson training. I believe early learning should be done in the least distracting environment possible, which group classes do not offer. Group classes make a dandy second step, but they are a poor first step. I also do behavior consultations.

773-728-2879

Marie C. Smith

630-793-0095

Mary E. Thompson

Offering force-free, positive reinforcement training on-on-one in your home and group classes in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. Packages available for basic training as well as behavior modification for problem behaviors.

Mary Kathryn Miller

Matthew Corvo

Our team of trainers are proficient in puppy training, basic obedience, and behavioral modification, thereby enabling them to provide a holistic approach to training that will ensure a happy home for both dog and pet parent.Dogs Can Do is dedicated to providing ethical care and services that will enrich the emotional well-being of all dogs and pet parents in our care.All Training Sessions are Private and Conducted In-Home

773-401-6773

Melissa Anne Vardy

Melissa E. Klett

3126448338

Nancy E. Paolucci

708-606-8276

Natalie Lynn Piper

630-335-6573

Neville Jal Mistri

Working with owners and their dogs on basic obedience and behavior modification. Dog Life Pro uses only science based training and is committed to using (LIMA) the least Intrusive, minimally aversive based approaches to training your dog.

630-768-9220

Oleg Sobol

Oleg is the owner of KinDog Behavior and Training, serving Chicago, Illinois, the north suburbs, the greater Chicagoland area, and remote consultations anywhere. KinDog offers behavior consultations, private training sessions, boarding for dogs with special needs, and board & train for puppies. In addition to being a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), Oleg is an honors graduate of the prestigious The Academy for Dog Trainers (CTC). He also holds a Juris Doctor degree and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Oleg is dedicated to humane, rewards-based training methods that focus on positive reinforcement and building trust. He does not use any equipment or techniques that rely on fear, force, pain, startle, or intimidation. Because dogs deserve that. Kindred. Kinship. KinDog. Because dogs are family.

Pam Yano

Create a bond that will last a lifetime. Training you, your family and your dog will look forward to! Private sessions and classes offered, 4 dogs in a class. Obedience, Therapy Dog Prep, Reactive Dog Program, Agility for Fun, Nose Work, Urban Agility, Rally, Tricks, AKC CGC, CGCU, CGCA and more.

630-203-7016

Pamela M. Davis

I provide private lessons, group classes, and behavior services at Urban Pooch Training and Fitness Center's state of the art facility on Chicago's north side.I am also a parent, and a Family Paws Parent Educator, preparing new and expecting families with dogs for life with babies and toddlers!

312-444-0513

Perry S. Dlugie

Personal dog trainingBird dog training

847-417-4688

Philip C. Webb

CCPDT-KA Certified Trainer Since 2016. AKC CGC Instructor/Evaluator and All Star Puppy Instructor, since 2010 Therapy Dog Tester Since 2010.I teach Obedience Classes, Puppy Classes, Advanced Obedience Classes, Therapy Dog Classes , Problem Solutions, and Private/Personal In-Home Training Sessions within a 30 mile radius of Arlington Heights, IL

847-224-9544

Rachel Anne Lamere

Offering positive reinforcement training for dogs and their humans since 2012

646-240-3424

Richard Fried

773-244-9262

Robert W. Ryder

Bob Ryder is a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT) who specializes in separation anxiety training. Because training for SA is done virtually, he can help clients from all over. His methods are based in the science of classical conditioning, using gentle desensitization to help your dog become comfortable when left alone. Bob believes that no pain, fear, or force is ever necessary when working with animals. He is also a member of the Shock Free Coalition and the Pet Professional Guild.

309-451-8348

Robin D. Cember

PAWSITIVE COMMUNICATION, INC. In-home private lessons, pre-adoption counseling, behavior assessment. Canine Photography

847-997-8188