Training
Requirements For All Classes:
- Training collar
- Proof of shots (Parvo/Distemper, Bordatella (kennel cough), Rabies (if old enough)
- Six foot flat leash (NO retractables)
Training Prices
6-Week Basic Obedience Class Call for pricing.
Private One-Hour Session at Our Facility $100
Private One-Hour House Call Session $165
(Includes Rockford, Loves Park, Machesney Park, Cherry Valley)
Basic Obedience & Manners
6-Week Class
Start your dog on the right path toward good behavior for life. This six-week class will begin to familiarize your puppy (or adult dog) with common commands, such as sit, down, stay, come and others and establish the proper "pack order" in your relationship with the dog. We address issues with manners, such as jumping, nipping, chewing, etc. In this class, we also teach how to introduce hand signals. Puppies must be at least twelve weeks old to begin this class.
Private In-Store Training Sessions
More personalized training for you and your dog. This training can be set up to fit your schedule.
Private Training - In our store or in your home
We come to your home to evaluate your dog and provide private lessons to help set training priorities, establish boundaries and help nurture a positive relationship between you and your canine companion.
Intermediate Training - Every Wednesday (Call for times)
An extension of the basic class. The goal of this class is training the dog to listen and obey commands off-leash.
Advanced Training - Every Wednesday (Call for times)
For dogs needing more advanced work and distractions.
Protection Training - Every Wednesday **
(You must also attend the Advanced Session. Call for times)
Protection training focuses on teaching a dog to protect its owner. The goal is to establish a friendly, good-natured family member, while also providing an alert, courageous and obedient companion. We do NOT promote dog aggression. A good description of this class is summarized by Dave, "We make your dog into a man stopper, not a man-eater." or "You are getting a bodyguard, not a hitman."
**Every dog must be evaluated before it is allowed to be protection trained.
2025 Class Schedule
2025 Class Schedule
Basic Obedience & Manners
6-Week Class
Sessions run for six weeks beginning on the dates shown below. Register early to guarantee a spot.
Class times are 6:00 pm or 7:30 pm. Basic classes run for 1 hour.
2025 Class Schedule
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Please check back soon for more information or call 815-397-2940 for times
Intermediate Training
This ongoing class meets every Wednesday.
Advanced Training
This ongoing class meets every Wednesday.
Protection Training
This ongoing class meets every Wednesday.