Dog Training in Buffalo Grove, IL

With over 20 years of experience in our trade, we offer a range of services to meet the needs of you and your pup. Whether it’s grooming tailored to your standards, training to enhance communication, or an open daycare for socializing and exercise, we have something special for you both. Trusted within our community, we are committed to providing the best customer experience. Join us on this exciting adventure of dog ownership, complete with coconuts and sunny beach days!

Hey there! I specialize in dog training using 4 principles: Management, Obedience, Socializing, and Exercise. With this approach, I guarantee enjoyable and successful training for both you and your furry friend. Whether it's puppy training, on-leash or off-leash obedience, I accept all breeds, sizes, ages, and behaviors. You'll leave with a happy, confident, and obedient dog and become the confident leader your dog deserves. Let's get started!

We are Veteran Owned business. With over 17 years experience as a certified canine training and behavior specialist. Enjoying that we get to work in multiple locations and help people create the bonds that last forever. Graduated from school as a canine training behavioral specialist in 2007. Have been training dogs full time since May 2009. Experience in: Pet dogs Schutzhund French Ring Bed Bug Detection - over 10,000 live searches Behavioral training Service dogs for soldiers with PTSD Agility Training Multiple seminars 9 years in a veterinarian unit for the military I try to keeps costs down and ask that if you pick a professional, please reply as it costs us money. Which makes rates go up for everyone and yourself. This is not meant to be rude, it is to keep rates down so others can achieve their goals at a reasonable price range.

Dogs are fun, inspiring and useful. When we see the world through our dogs eyes, we can set them up for success. At Mindful Dog Training each dog is treated as an individual, and evaluated in their home environment. This gives me a good idea where we are starting from and likely course of action to proceed productively. Your dogs behavior is influenced by everything in their life. So I take an all inclusive approach to the dog experience. Leadership is very important, after that consider what your dogs needs are and how those fit into your life. Dog stuff is usually fun and interesting, even if it’s not what we normally do. It’s so neat to see their face light up when they love the new game or activity. Every interaction “trains” your dog. Your always shaping the way your dog sees you, and their world. By changing little things, always making things a little better, things are good. If you would like a small behavior adjustment or have a serious issue, I am glad to help. Puppy Training for me is more than “sit, stay, come”. By understanding your dogs breed (common characteristics and activity that runs in the family), age tendencies (puppies change by the month), and who YOUR puppy is, we can set up a routine that fits you and your dog. Gear to achieving the progress you need as your dog grows. A few lessons Before a group puppy class can make that class much more fun and productive. Socialization is important, and a well behaved puppy meets & greets people (and other dogs), in a way that promotes even more socialization. We will cover how to socialize And also how to excuse ourselves from socialization. Your dog is “your dog”, you set the boundaries. Whatever your needs, happy to help, personally, or by connecting you to appropriate other dog professionals. Thanks for being a friend and leader for your dog, Woody FDC cert. @ Mindful Dog Training