Dog Trainers in Chicago
Dog training facilities, obedience classes, agility courses, and private trainers across Chicago.
181 listings across 88 neighborhoods
Downers Grove, Downers Grove
Positive techniques dog training located at Downers Grove Animal Hospital offering group classes and private in-home lessons for puppy kindergarten, basic obedience, and continuing education. AKC CGC evaluator.
Palatine, Palatine
A Closer Bond has led the pack in expert dog training and comprehensive pet care since 1994, offering award-winning training, boarding, daycare, and bathing services in Palatine.
Lynwood, Lynwood
Advanced Detection specializes in canine detection training, boarding, and related K9 services including police dog training.
St. Charles, St. Charles
Reward-based dog training in the Fox River Valley for over 20 years. Offers small group classes, puppy kindergarten, in-home behavior consultations, obedience training, and agility. Serves Elgin, South Elgin, Aurora, St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, and more.
Des Plaines, Des Plaines
Dog training for all breeds and ages in Des Plaines, using positive reinforcement and individualized attention to enhance the bond between dogs and owners.
New Lenox, New Lenox
All About The K-9 offers personalized dog training in New Lenox with a focus on obedience and behavior in an air-conditioned facility with agility mats.
Lake & McHenry County
ABCDT-certified dog trainer serving McHenry and Kane Counties since 2012, based in Huntley. Specializes in force-free, positive reinforcement methods.
Kane County
Leadership-based, instinctive dog training in Aurora founded by a US Marine. Offers beginner, intermediate, pro, board & train, therapy dog, and service dog packages. Treat-free, shock-free methods.
DuPage County
Leadership-based dog training founded by a US Marine. No treats, no clickers, no shock collars. Over 60,000 dogs trained. Services include puppy, beginner, intermediate, off-leash, and board & train.
Batavia, Batavia
20 years of training with 180 different species. Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP) Amber Walker offers supplemental training, pop-up sessions, and in-home consultations in Batavia and Geneva.
Loop
Chicagoland dog training company founded in 1999 offering group classes, private lessons, and behavior consultations using positive reinforcement. Has locations in West Loop and Old Town.
Far North Side
Another Chance Training, owned by Shir Limazati (CPDT-KA), offers private in-home dog training and group classes (held at Bark Bark Club, 5943 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660) serving the greater Chicagoland area. Specializes in family dog training including child-dog safety, using positive reinforcement and clicker training with over 3,400 families trained.
Bucktown
Certified dog training company founded in 2001 offering group obedience classes and private behavior consultations using positive reinforcement. Owner Rendy Schuchat holds a Master's in Psychology and certification in Dog Obedience Instruction. Offers in-home training throughout Chicago including South Side.
Southwest Side
One-on-one dog obedience training by an AKC Certified Evaluator serving Garfield Ridge and the surrounding Chicago area. Marcus Charles provides personalized training sessions tailored to each dog's needs.
Lake & McHenry County
In-home dog training franchise serving Barrington and the Northwest Chicagoland area using natural communication techniques. Part of worldwide Bark Busters network with lifetime support guarantee.
Carol Stream, Carol Stream
Global leader in in-home dog training using natural communication techniques. Addresses aggression, anxiety, obedience, and puppy training in the comfort of clients' homes. Serves Carol Stream and northern DuPage County.
Orland Park, Orland Park
Bark Busters provides in-home dog training services with a focus on behavior modification and obedience using force-free, positive methods. Part of a global franchise operating in Orland Park.
Lake Barrington, Lake Barrington
Full-service boarding kennel and dog training facility in Lake Barrington with over 50 years in business, serving the Barrington area.
Elmhurst, Elmhurst
Positive reinforcement dog training building strong bonds between owner and dogs, offering group classes, private in-home sessions, day academy, and specialty courses.
Wilmette, Wilmette
CPDT-KA certified professional dog trainer offering private in-home puppy training, group classes at Winnetka Community House, and scent work with over 16 years experience.
North Shore
Reward-based dog training providing private and group classes with 38 years of experience serving Chicago's North Shore suburbs.
Frankfort, Frankfort
Blitzen Canine Academy has 44 years of experience offering positive reinforcement dog training from puppy pre-school through advanced agility and competition, plus behavioral counseling.
Lakeview
Bow Wow Behavioral provides positive reinforcement-based dog training and small-dog boarding (30lbs and under) with 24-hour care. Founded in 2018, they offer board & train programs, private training, and in-home consultations serving Chicago's North Side.
Burbank, Burbank
Burbank Park District offers puppy obedience classes at Newcastle Recreation Center teaching basic commands like sit, focus, down, and stay in a fun, positive environment.
Avondale
Founded by Jennifer Boznos (CPDT-KA) over two decades ago, Call of the Wild in Avondale offers group classes, private lessons, day school, and the Intensive Training Experience (ITE). They also provide structured daycare and overnight boarding.
South Loop
Dog training service located in Chicago's Near Southside. Offers obedience training and pet training services. In business since at least 2012.
North Shore
Professional in-home training and behavior consulting using science-based positive reinforcement. CBCC-KA certified specializing in separation anxiety, fearful behavior, and puppy foundations. Nearly 20 years experience.
Barrington, Barrington
Certified dog trainers providing in-home puppy and obedience training, board and train, and fear/aggression programs in Lake, McHenry, and North Suburban Cook Counties including Barrington, Crystal Lake, Libertyville, and Vernon Hills.
Villa Park, Villa Park
8-week group obedience courses for puppies and adult dogs using balanced training methods. Classes held at Villa Park Masonic Lodge. Serves DuPage County within 10 miles.
West Town
Chicago's only quiet, structured kennel offering daycare, boarding, and training led by master dog trainer Jesse San Miguel. Specializes in behavioral modification and dogs with reactivity issues.
Northwest Suburbs
Dog training company serving Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Palatine, Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows and more, specializing in puppy training and addressing leash pulling, jumping, and counter surfing.
Hyde Park
Positive, science-based dog training in Hyde Park led by Jane Masterson, Ph.D. Offers group classes (puppy kindergarten, outdoor manners, tracking) and private in-home lessons using reward-based methods. AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator.
Logan Square
Private dog training in the Bucktown/Humboldt Park area specializing in socially sensitive dogs, reactivity, aggression, and separation distress using positive reinforcement methods.
Lake & McHenry County
Over 35 years of balanced approach dog training offering AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, group classes, private lessons, behavior consults, and board & train. Director Mary Mazzeri is an IACP Hall of Fame inductee serving Crystal Lake, Cary, and Chicago.
Portage Park
Dog training and boarding facility with over 40 years of experience offering obedience training, daycare, boarding, and boot camp services. Features 24/7 on-site caretaker monitoring.
Beverly
Dog training and pet care service located in the Mount Greenwood area of Chicago (60655), offering training services to the surrounding community.
Lake & McHenry County
Structured, personalized dog training programs for puppies and adult dogs throughout McHenry County, the Chicagoland area, and nationwide. Offers Stay & Train programs and one-on-one lessons.
Highland Park, Highland Park
Certified professional dog trainer (KPA CTP, Fear Free Certified) using positive reinforcement. Offers in-home and drop-off training for puppies and young dogs on Chicago's North Shore.
Edgewater
CompanionAbility LLC, owned by Lynn Brezina (CPDT-KA), provides private in-home obedience training and behavior modification for dogs in the West Ridge area. With over 20 years in business and 30+ years of experience, Lynn uses dog-friendly positive reinforcement methods including operant and classical conditioning.
Libertyville, Libertyville
Dog training based in Libertyville with over 15 years of experience, teaching with love, logic, and praise combined with structure and gentle corrections. No pinch or choke collars used.
Plainfield, Plainfield
Cooperative K9 provides a variety of training options and services tailored to each dog's lifestyle, including dog obedience training and behavior modification.
Avondale
Copilot Dog Training in Avondale offers positive reinforcement-based group classes, private in-home training, day training, and drop-off programs serving the North and West sides of Chicago. Owner Margaret Fraser is CPDT-KA and Fear Free certified, with specialties including reactivity, separation anxiety, and puppy socialization.
Southwest Side
Obedience and behavioral dog training serving the Beverly/60643 area since 1996. Tim Crawford offers private lessons emphasizing positive reinforcement, specializing in rescue dogs and off-leash training for all breeds.
North Side
Darn Good Dogs Chicago provides in-home private positive reinforcement training by KPA CTP and CPDT-KA certified trainers Joan Marie Dauber and Joan Harris. They serve Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wrigleyville, North Center, and surrounding North Side neighborhoods, specializing in behavior modification, reactivity, and puppy training.
Sugar Grove, Sugar Grove
AKC-affiliated dog agility and sports training club in Sugar Grove with 25 years experience. Features a 10,000 sq ft heated agility ring with AstroTurf. Offers agility classes from foundation to masters level, obedience, and impulse control.
St. Charles, Saint Charles
ABC-certified in-home dog trainer serving Saint Charles, Geneva, Batavia, South Elgin, Elburn, Wayne, Carol Stream, West Chicago, and Bartlett. Uses positive reinforcement for basic obedience to behavior issues.
Geneva, Geneva
Award-winning daycare, lodging, grooming, and training facility in Geneva, IL with 16,000 sq ft indoor and 8,000 sq ft outdoor play areas, serving Burlington and surrounding communities.
Bridgeport
Dog behavior modification and obedience training facility in the Pilsen area specializing in challenging canine behavior and boarding services.
Long Grove, Long Grove
Lake County's premier dog daycare, boarding, grooming and training facility. Offers webcam access, DayPlay programs, and luxury suites. All shapes, sizes and breeds welcome.
St. Charles, St. Charles
Fear Free, force-free board & train, day school, and private lessons led by Dr. Andy Salis. CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, CCDT, FFCP certified with 21 years experience. Serves St. Charles and Fox Valley.
South Loop
One of Chicago's largest full-service dog resorts in the South Loop, offering premium daycare, overnight boarding, spa grooming, and professional training in a 20,000 sq ft indoor/outdoor facility.
Lake & McHenry County
In-home dog training franchise serving the entire Chicagoland area including Barrington, Libertyville, Vernon Hills, Buffalo Grove, McHenry, Mundelein, and over 60 other communities. Offers obedience, anxiety/aggression, service dog, puppy, and therapy training with lifetime support.
North Shore
Professional family-owned dog training franchise with over 40 years experience offering in-home obedience, puppy, and service dog training across Chicago's North Shore.
Naperville, Naperville
Award-winning in-home dog training in Aurora. Offers personalized programs for leash walking, aggression, separation anxiety, barking, and jumping with free assessment.
Downtown Chicago
Elite private dog training, board and train, behavioral rehabilitation, and service dog development for urban environments. Based in Chicago's Loop area serving executive and city-dwelling clients.
North Aurora, North Aurora
Personalized in-home dog training serving Geneva, Batavia, North Aurora, and Naperville. Offers puppy training, basic obedience, leash manners, and distraction training with free phone consultation.
Uptown
Ducki's Dog Training offers private in-home positive reinforcement training for puppies and adult dogs in the Chicago area. Owner Ducki Contreras focuses on achieving lasting behavior change while building a strong bond between dogs and their owners.
DuPage County
In-home dog trainer serving Downers Grove and DuPage County using force-free, positive reinforcement methods grounded in modern behavioral science. ABCDT certified.
Downers Grove, Downers Grove
Private training facility offering small group dog training classes (max 4 dogs), drop-off training, online courses, and in-home private sessions for obedience, behavior modification, and therapy dog training.
Crystal Lake, Crystal Lake
Positive-reinforcement dog training offering Puppy Fundamentals, Basic Obedience, four levels of Agility classes, and Therapy Dog Team Training in Crystal Lake.
North Shore
Fun, practical, positive-reinforcement dog training serving Chicago's North Shore. Offers private in-home lessons, group classes, and remote consultations. CPDT-KA certified.
Elmhurst, Elmhurst
Expert dog training with gentle handling and positive motivational techniques, offering foundational training, workshops, dog sports including agility, barn hunt, and nose work.
Avondale
24,000sq ft premier dog training, boarding, and daycare center along the Chicago River. Features large outdoor yards with K9 Grass, 3 indoor play rooms, agility equipment, and treadmills. All proceeds support rescue of homeless pets.
St. Charles, St. Charles
AKC-accredited dog training club in St. Charles with 78 years of experience. Offers group obedience and training classes. Free consultation available.
New Lenox, New Lenox
Francis Field Dog Obedience School has over 57 years of experience offering dog training from puppy manners and problem solving to top-level competitive obedience, with AKC-licensed instructors.
Geneva, Geneva
Offers open enrollment puppy classes at Autumn Green Animal Hospital in Geneva using positive reinforcement. Never uses fear, pain, shock, or pinch collars.
Oak Forest, Oak Forest
In-home dog training service in Oak Forest serving the south Chicago suburbs. Offers customized training for basic obedience, behavior modification, puppy training, leash pulling, and separation anxiety using positive reinforcement.
West Side
CPDT-KA certified private dog trainer offering in-home obedience, reactivity, and behavior modification using positive reinforcement. Serves Bucktown, Humboldt Park, Pilsen, Ukrainian Village, West Town, and Wicker Park.
Far North Side
Hailey Mott, CPDT-KA, is a private dog trainer serving Andersonville, Edgewater, Uptown, Ravenswood, Rogers Park, Lincoln Square and other Chicago neighborhoods. She provides in-home sessions focusing on puppy training, obedience, leash reactivity, behavior modification, and rescue dog decompression using positive reinforcement methods.
Des Plaines, Des Plaines
Happy Hound University offers force-free, positive reinforcement dog and puppy training and behavior consulting throughout the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, with group classes in Des Plaines.
Mokena, Mokena
Heartland Service Dogs is a non-profit that trains and provides service dogs for individuals with mobility needs, hearing impairment, diabetes, and PTSD.
Logan Square
Dog walking, pet sitting, and dog training service in the Bucktown area offering boutique in-home pet care 24/7.
Hyde Park
Local family-owned pet care business since 2015 serving Hyde Park, Bronzeville and Woodlawn. Offers dog walking, cat sitting, and doggy daycare at Hyde Bark Play Park. Employees are background-checked and trained in pet first aid & CPR.
Citywide & Mobile
KPA, CPDT-KA, 14+ years at PAWS Chicago
Carol Stream, Carol Stream
Veteran-owned in-home dog training in Carol Stream for 18+ years. Owner John Smithhart has extensive military and law enforcement K9 experience. Offers obedience, behavior modification, and protection training.
Downtown Chicago
Veteran-led training specializing in working breed dogs, advanced obedience, off-leash control, protection training, and behavior modification. Serves the Chicago area.
West Town
Full-service dog daycare, boarding, training, and grooming since 1992. Features 34,000+ sq ft indoor/outdoor space and a shuttle service. All breeds and temperaments welcome.
Lake & McHenry County
CPDT-KA certified private in-home dog trainer based in Johnsburg with over 20 years of veterinary experience, serving McHenry and Lake Counties.
Old Irving Park
Kim's Dog Coaching offers obedience and agility training classes in Chicago neighborhoods including Rogers Park, Edgewater, Uptown, Andersonville, and Evanston. Owner Kim Schiro is a certified dog trainer and AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator who uses positive reinforcement methods, with classes held at the Bark Bark Club in Edgewater.
Glenview, Glenview
Dog training facility specializing in 'training for real life' with day training, private lessons, and boarding school programs.
Bridgeport
Balanced dog training in the Pilsen/Bridgeport area offering board-and-train programs and private lessons with a focus on off-leash reliability and behavior modification.
South Side
In-home private dog training serving the South Side of Chicago. Owner Nadine has 7+ years experience and specializes in positive reinforcement, play-based training. Offers private lessons and group classes. Insured and member of IACP.
South Suburbs
Dog training services in Burbank offering puppy, basic, and intermediate/advanced classes through Burbank Park District, plus private lessons. Trainer is also a Licensed Humane Investigator and Certified Animal Massage Therapist.
Citywide & Mobile
CBCC-KA, reactive dog specialist, board & train
Plainfield, Plainfield
Lucky Dog Academy provides all levels of positive, force-free dog training including puppy, obedience, agility, nose work, rally, CGC, therapy dog, and behavioral training with group classes, private sessions, and day training.
Elmhurst, Elmhurst
Non-profit AKC accredited dog training club since 1948 offering positive reinforcement group classes in obedience, agility, and rally for all breeds and skill levels.
Lake Bluff, Lake Bluff
Dog training service based in Lake Bluff with 11 years of experience, credentialed professional serving Lake County.
Citywide & Mobile
#1 voted trainer (CPDT-KA), specializes in aggressive/reactive/puppy
Avondale
Established in the 1980s, Morgan's Dogs is one of Chicago's longest-running dog training facilities, located in Roscoe Village. They offer customized training tailored to each dog's needs, with ongoing free private and group classes for obedience maintenance.
Rogers Park
My Clever Canine is a relationship-focused dog training business on Chicago's Northside run by Caz Glancy (IACP Professional Member), with over 10 years experience and 600+ dogs trained. They offer in-home private sessions, board & train programs, and midday day training, specializing in reactive, fearful, and aggressive dogs as well as basic obedience and puppy training.
Lombard, Lombard
19-year certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) offering in-home private training, board & train, and family dog programs. Specializes in positive reinforcement for puppies, obedience, and behavior modification.
Plainfield, Plainfield
Narnia Pet Behavior & Training has been serving the Plainfield area since 1990, offering group classes from puppy kindergarten through advanced obedience and agility, plus one-on-one behavior consultations and private training sessions.
Skokie, Skokie
Oldest AKC-member obedience training club in the United States, offering beginner/puppy, rally, novice, and advanced obedience classes.
Wilmette, Wilmette
Force-free, fear-free, positive reinforcement dog training specializing in puppy training, behavior modification, and therapy/service dog training.
Crystal Lake, Crystal Lake
All-volunteer training club offering classes in obedience, rally, agility, and nosework in Crystal Lake since 1972. Offers AKC Canine Good Citizen testing and drop-in training sessions.
Oak Lawn, Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn Park District offers dog obedience classes at the Menard Activity Center including Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Obedience, Intermediate, and Intermediate/Advanced classes.
Lombard, Lombard
Highest-rated dog training company offering board & train, puppy training, aggressive dog training, and in-home training. Uses e-collar methods for off-leash obedience. Military veteran owned.
Mundelein, Mundelein
Positive-based dog training and canine sports specialist with 30 years of experience, based in Mundelein. Offers private behavior training, competition obedience, nosework, and in-home sessions serving Chicago's North Shore.
Prospect Heights, Prospect Heights
Specializes in making good family dogs through basic obedience, guided socialization, board-and-train programs, private lessons, and behavior consultations using positive reinforcement.
Batavia, Batavia
Positive reinforcement dog training in Batavia offering group classes, private 1:1 training, puppy socialization, in-home training, CGC classes, and therapy dog preparation. Serves Aurora, North Aurora, Oswego, Sugar Grove, Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles.
Lincoln Park
PAWS Chicago's Blazer Building Training Center in Lincoln Park offers in-person and virtual dog training classes including puppy basics, basic and intermediate obedience, Canine Good Citizen, agility, nose work, and separation anxiety solutions — taught by certified trainers using positive reinforcement.
West Lawn
Dog training services in Chicago's Southwest Side offering obedience training for all breeds, all sizes, and any temperament with a lifetime guarantee.
Forest Park, Forest Park
Professional dog training in Oak Park, Elmhurst, River Forest, and surrounding Chicago suburbs with personalized programs for real, lasting results.
Lake & McHenry County
Canine fitness center in Island Lake offering structured slatmill workouts for dogs in a fun environment. 15-minute sessions for beginners and 30-minute appointments for experienced dogs.
Frankfort, Frankfort
Pawfect Angels Dog Training provides dog training services in the Frankfort area.
Uptown
Pawsitively Balanced Dog Training offers in-home positive reinforcement training for dogs of all ages in the Uptown/Chicago area. Owner Sarah Koppel specializes in puppy training, basic obedience, leash reactivity, and behavior modification using force-free methods.
Evergreen Park, Evergreen Park
Luxury pet boarding and daycare facility with cageless boarding, webcams, 38,000 sq ft outdoor playground, and 24-hour staffing. Also offers grooming, training, and holistic rehabilitation. 20 years in business.
Avondale
Pawsome Dogs provides in-home positive reinforcement dog training and behavior modification throughout Chicago's North Side, serving Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Roscoe Village, North Center, Lincoln Square, and surrounding neighborhoods.
Downtown Chicago
In-home positive reinforcement dog training and behavior modification serving Chicago neighborhoods including Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Bucktown, Wicker Park, Logan Square, and surrounding areas.
Naperville, Naperville
In-home dog and puppy training serving Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove and surrounding areas. AKC CGC evaluator and IACP member focusing on affordable individualized training for behavior not tricks.
Frankfort, Frankfort
Perfect Pooch offers positive reinforcement dog training services in the Frankfort area.
Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights
Positive-reinforcement companion dog training offering puppy classes, obedience training, leash walking, advanced obedience, and therapy dog prep at March Animal Hospital in Arlington Heights.
DuPage County
Small home-based company in Lisle serving Glen Ellyn and DuPage County area for 52 years. Trains puppies and dogs with a method developed by owner/trainer Carla Ruehl.
Evanston, Evanston
CPDT-KA certified professional dog trainer with over two decades of experience based in Evanston, offering private dog training services.
Lake & McHenry County
Puppy training program in Long Grove offering early socialization and foundational obedience for puppies.
Plainfield, Plainfield
Presentable K-9 offers obedience training, puppy training, board and train programs, and behavioral modification for nuisance behaviors like jumping and chewing, serving Plainfield and the Chicagoland area.
West Loop
Provides board and train programs, private lessons, and group dog training serving West Loop, Fulton Market, River North, South Loop, and throughout Chicago.
DuPage County
Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer and AKC Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator offering private K9 training in Wheaton, IL.
Evanston, Evanston
Intensive board & train programs in a home-based facility focusing on structured obedience and behavioral rehabilitation for dogs ages 3 months to 12 years.
Schaumburg, Schaumburg
Offers puppy pre-school, basic obedience group and private lessons, self-serve dog wash, grooming by appointment, daily dog walking, and vacation pet sitting in Schaumburg.
Lake & McHenry County
In-home, one-on-one dog training using praise and motivation methods, serving McHenry County for over 25 years. Certified trainer and professional dog behaviorist specializing in basic/advanced obedience, police K-9, and support dog training.
Northbrook, Northbrook
Fear-free, force-free positive reinforcement dog training offering private in-home sessions. CPDT-KA certified and Canine Good Citizen evaluator.
Hyde Park
Modern, positive reinforcement dog training on Chicago's South Side. Founder Cynthia is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) specializing in urban dog challenges, puppy prep, reactivity, and enrichment. Offers private and small group sessions.
Des Plaines, Des Plaines
All-volunteer, not-for-profit AKC licensed club offering dog obedience, rally, and tracking classes and trials in Des Plaines for over 75 years.
Evanston, Evanston
North Shore's state-of-the-art 8,700 sq ft indoor sports facility for dog training and agility, offering classes from puppy to competition level.
North Shore
Mobile in-home dog trainer with 35+ years experience and former Veterinary Technician. Offers three structured training levels: Basic, Intermediate, and Master.
West Chicago, West Chicago
ABC-certified dog trainer in West Chicago offering basic obedience training in class environments.
Carol Stream, Carol Stream
Dog obedience training in Carol Stream since 2015 offering private lessons, group classes, and doggie boot camp. Owner Nick Schumacher works with all dogs, sizes, and temperaments at affordable prices.
South Suburbs
In-home dog training and group classes serving Palos Heights and the south suburbs, offering private lessons, puppy training, and behavior modification using positive reinforcement methods.
Humboldt Park
Dog training company in Chicago's Little Village (South Lawndale) neighborhood offering Doggie Bootcamp, Private Lessons, and Group Classes for all breeds and ages. Also known as Sanzone Academy of Dog Training and Dopa Dogs.
DuPage County
Top-rated dog trainer serving Oak Park, Downers Grove, Lombard, Naperville, and the western suburbs. 450+ hires on Thumbtack with 5.0 rating. Specializes in practical, effective training techniques.
Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights
Dog training academy located in Arlington Heights offering training programs for dogs of all breeds and ages.
Lake & McHenry County
In-home positive dog training, agility classes, and raw/natural dog food and treats based in Vernon Hills. Specializes in obedience and nutrition for dogs of all sizes and breeds.
Highland Park, Highland Park
Science-based behavior modification and training using force-free positive reinforcement. CPDT-KA certified. Offers dog training, pre-adoption consults, and online classes.
Avondale
Sit Means Sit Dog Training Chicago in Avondale offers off-leash obedience training, puppy training, behavior modification, and board and train programs using their patented remote collar training system. Part of a national franchise with over 140 locations, they serve the Chicagoland area.
Kane County
Specialized dog training for all ages and breeds in Aurora. Offers private classes, group classes, board & train at a private facility, plus video training programs.
Fox Valley, West Chicago
Science-based, positive reinforcement dog training in a 17,500 sq ft facility in West Chicago. Specializes in obedience, reactive dog training, agility, and in-home training. Member of Geneva Chamber of Commerce.
Northbrook, Northbrook
Dog training offering board and train, dog boarding, leadership program, and puppy training in Northbrook.
Tinley Park, Tinley Park
Board-and-train and in-home dog training service in Tinley Park offering intensive programs for behavior modification and basic obedience using positive reinforcement methods.
Elgin, Elgin
Premier dog training company serving Barrington, Libertyville, Buffalo Grove and surrounding areas. Offers in-home training, board and train boot camp, and various classes. Voted top dog training company in the Midwest.
Northwest Suburbs
In-home dog training and board-and-train boot camps serving Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Elk Grove Village, and the NW suburbs; 20,000+ pets trained since 2006 across 15 US locations.
Frankfort, Frankfort
Superdog Obedience Training School has served Frankfort for 47 years, offering a climate-controlled facility with AKC-approved equipment and classes from basic family dog to competition-level obedience.
Villa Park, Villa Park
Reward-based dog training offering private, semi-private, and group classes. ABC certified trainer with over 10 years of experience. Offers affordable training at Key Largo Lions Club or client's location.
Libertyville, Libertyville
Over 20 years of experience offering positive reinforcement training, private one-on-one lessons, group classes, and in-home boarding. Two locations: Pets General Store in Libertyville and Peace, Paws & Harmony in Lindenhurst.
Buffalo Grove, Buffalo Grove
In-home holistic dog training, professional dog walking, and pet sitting in Buffalo Grove. Teaches group classes from puppy basics to advanced obedience trials and volunteers at a no-kill shelter.
Glenview, Glenview
Third-generation dog trainer offering board-and-train obedience and online puppy preschool courses using praise-based methods. Serves Glenview and North Shore.
North Shore
Certified balanced dog trainers offering behavior problem solving, puppy training, obedience programs, private lessons, day training, and group classes with lifetime support since 2005.
Kane County
Certified balanced dog training with lifetime support since 2005. Programs include puppy training, private lessons, day training, and behavior modification for aggression and separation anxiety.
Rolling Meadows, Rolling Meadows
Affordable dog obedience training serving the Northwest Suburbs since 1978, offering puppy socialization, beginner, advanced, and CGC prep classes.
Downtown Chicago
Force-free positive reinforcement dog training founded by CPDT-KA and Fear Free certified trainer Rachel LaMere. Offers virtual and in-person sessions in Chicago for basic obedience, behavior modification, and puppy training.
Wheaton, Wheaton
Positive reinforcement puppy and dog training offering group classes, private in-home training, puppy day training, and family dog training in Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Lombard and surrounding areas.
Waukegan, Waukegan
Dog training company primarily serving the Lake County/ Waukegan area with 4.8 stars from 60 reviews.
Algonquin, Algonquin
Boutique dog training and grooming facility in Algonquin offering personalized, service-dog-level training with lifetime guarantee. Voted 2025 & 2026 Best Local Dog Trainer in Algonquin.
Elgin, Elgin
Balanced training for all breeds using positive reinforcement first, founded in 2019. Owner Jenny Nordhausen has 15 years experience and multiple competition titles. Offers board & train, private lessons, and service dog training.
St. Charles, St. Charles
Private, balanced dog training for obedience, puppies, behavior modification, off-leash reliability, nose work, day training, and trick training. Serves Barrington and the Fox Valley area from St. Charles.
Skokie, Skokie
In-home and private dog training serving Skokie and the North Shore area, offering customized obedience and behavior modification programs.
Lombard, Lombard
Dog training business serving Lombard and the surrounding area, 24 years in business.
Aurora, Aurora
Canine Good Citizen Evaluator offering boot camp, puppy basics, private lessons, and pet sitting in Aurora. Uses reward-based positive reinforcement training.
North Shore
Professional dog training owned by a Marine Corps veteran. Offers boot camp, private training, and day training using balanced methods for basic to advanced obedience.
Joliet, Joliet
You and Me Dog Training offers dog training services serving the Joliet area.
West Town
Holistic daycare, boarding, and training facility with a 6,000 sq ft outdoor play yard. Offers enrichment daycare, puppy bus transportation, and grooming services.
Lincoln Park
Zoom Room is an indoor dog training gym in Lincoln Park where owners train alongside their dogs. Using positive reinforcement only, they offer obedience, agility, tricks, and scent work classes with flexible scheduling. Their bestselling book 'Puppy Training in 7 Easy Steps' is #1 in America.
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