Science-Based Training for Real-Life Families
We offer specialized, in-home and anxiety-aware training for dogs and their families across Chicago’s North Shore. Our compassionate, evidence-based approach ensures your dog feels safe while building the skills needed for a harmonious life together.
Individual, In-home Training
Our personalized, one-on-one training sessions are conducted in your home to address real-life challenges where they occur most. We focus on evidence-based behavioral coaching that prioritizes your dog's emotional safety while providing clear, sustainable skills for your family. Each program is specifically designed to handle everything from puppy foundations to managing complex behavior challenges.
Foundations Program
4 Sessions
Set your dog up for lifelong success with structured, hands-on guidance:
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Potty training and/or crate training
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Behavior challenges and support
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Socialization and confidence building
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Preventing future behavior challenges
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Family education and homework plan
Ideal for: Puppies under 6 months, new-to-your-family dogs, dogs who need a refresher or want to start training from scratch
Family Dog Program
5 Sessions
Prepare your dog to thrive as part of your family by guiding them through life changes such as welcoming a new baby, adjusting to shifts in routine, and adapting to changes within the household:
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Consistency in obedience skills
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Boundaries, place training, and focusing with real-life distractions
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Desensitization for household changes
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Customized enrichment plans and management skills
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Ongoing support and guidance
Ideal for: Families with existing dogs, families preparing for a baby or life changes
Separation Anxiety Intensive
8 Weeks
A structured, intensive program to help dogs overcome separation or isolation-related behaviors:
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Daily plan and environmental management strategies
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Step-by-step desensitization and counterconditioning
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A combination of in-person and remote coaching support
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Video review and progress tracking
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Long-term maintenance plan
Ideal for: Dogs struggling with separation or isolation, destructive behaviors, or extreme anxiety when left alone
Note: Separation anxiety support is an ongoing process that requires long-term consistent commitment from the entire family, including active management. During training, this means avoiding leaving your dog alone for extended periods of time. Progress is typically gradual, as your dog is learning to work through genuine anxiety and fear. Actual session count included varies based on severity and needs.
Fearful & Anxious Dog Program
6 Sessions
Help anxious or fearful dogs gain confidence in real-world settings:
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Counterconditioning and desensitization protocols
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Confidence-building exercises
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Behavior management strategies
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Environmental enrichment and safety planning
Ideal for: Dogs showing signs of anxiety, fear, or stress in the home, outside, or new environments
Why Choose Us
Science-Based Methods
We utilize the latest in canine behavioral science to ensure humane and reliable results for every family.
Focus on Emotional Safety
Our approach prioritizes your dog’s emotional state, building genuine confidence through empathy and patience.
Family-Centered Coaching
We coach the families who love them, providing sustainable tools that fit perfectly into your household routine.
North Shore Experience
With nearly twenty years of local expertise, we understand the specific needs of families throughout Chicago’s North Shore.