Dog Training in Homewood, 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!

Training Locations: Illinois Chicagoland / Indiana My name is Gerard and I have mastered the techniques to training dogs used by body language and energy to communicate with dogs. I understands how to teach new behaviors through luring, shaping, capturing or molding and have mastered the behavioral principles of operant conditioning. I have studied positive reinforcement dog training techniques as their primary training tool, which allows your dog to learn the desired behaviors while keeping that unique spark that makes your dog so special to you. Most of my customers require 2-3 training sessions because my methods are easy for dogs to understand and learn quickly. I don’t do group lessons because they aren’t as effective. 10 dogs in a class is extremely distracting for your dog, especially puppy’s! Puppies can’t stay focused for more that 1 second. I don’t do this for the money, I do it for the results and the smiles I enjoy seeing on my clients face. Please take a moment to look over my reviews, all my clients have been very satisfied with my services. My private lesson is hands on training to bridge that language barrier gap between you and your close companion. My partner Peekaboo (Patterdale Terrier Mix in my photos) work as a team to rehabilitate other dogs and change their old way of thinking. From anxiety, aggression, to insecurities. I want to share with you an amazing experience of a lifetime. Give us a call or text us! If I missed your call I am in a private lesson and will return your call as soon as possible after that lesson or leave me your number and I’ll call you ASAP. Thank you for your time and looking forward to hearing from you.

"Act Like A Human...Think Like A Dog" I am not a dog trainer. My focus is behavior rehabilitation and relationship coaching. My goal is to educate dog owners on the social hardwiring of their dog and Canines in general, as this is where behavioral issues must be addressed. The only training and educating I do is for the owners and anyone involved with the dog in question's life. My focus is on the relationship dynamic that has already been established between the dog and their owner, and how to change that dynamic through the type of interactions that are taking place between the dog and the people involved. Most behavioral problems are the result of imbalanced relationship dynamics, lack of rules, boundaries, and structure, and ineffective communication which leads to a lack of trust, respect, and control. I do not use tools such as shock collars, clickers, prong collars, and while I do bring food to my sessions, I hardly use it unless it is warranted. My guidance requires that you understand that us as the human beings responsible for our dogs are the greatest tool necessary to achieve change in the relationships we build with our dogs. Everything comes down to control, power, and respect. Trust naturally comes with these principles. What is lost in mainstream "training" is the understanding of how dogs operate, and how to communicate with them in an effective way, which comes down to influence, and how we interact with dogs. I aim to empower you with the knowledge of how behavioral problems develop, and how you play a crucial role in reversing them. With the right approach, you will be shocked how quickly your dog can change. I have 15 years with aggressive behavior modification - please contact me if your situation is dire. WHAT YOU WILL GAIN IN A SINGLE SESSION WITH ME: 1. How to establish healthy boundaries 2. How to correct unwanted and disrespectful behavior 3. How to create structure in the home and in your communication 4. How to properly reward and when to give affection 5. How to walk on the leash properly 6. How to establish trust and respect 7. How to address aggressive behaviors of all types 8. How to teach basic obedience 9. How to be consistent in everything you do with your dog 10. Developing confidence in handling and leading your dog. 11. Which tools to use when and why 12. How to build confidence in an insecure, anxious, or fearful dog.