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Tuesday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Thursday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

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Professional Training

for the Family Dog


Agility, Obedience and Beyond

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Family Dog Center of Illinois

 

Client Testimonials

     

The Instructors at Family Dog Center are excellent and they address individual, as well as group, problems. Also, the facility is excellent - the best that I have ever seen. The Instructors helped with modifying my behavior in working with my dog and that has had a positive impact on the dog's behavior.

David Stack


'Buddy' was so hyper when we first started training at Family Dog Center. He has settled down so much and doesn't jump on people and he pays attention to what we are say and do. We are doing another class at FDC. They are really helpful and do a good job  

Gayle Larson


I see a big improvement in 'Summer'. She's not perfect yet (after only one 8 week course), but it takes time. She loves coming to classes and seeing the instructors.  

Paula Bishop


I thought these classes were excellent!

Ravelle Schwab


I thoroughly enjoyed this class with everyone. 'Nipper' has come a long way. Thanks so much.

Dawn Ansmann


Classes are very well run

Walter J.


We have enjoyed the class and the instructor. The instruction has proven very useful with our dog. I am looking forward to future classes and even more improvement from 'Luke'

Colleen Waldoch


Facility - Quite accessible; plenty of parking and so on.

Training - Excellent


The Instruction was right on target and the individual attention during the class was very helpful.

Based on 'Abbey' being a very active dog, I was somewhat skeptical on getting results. We have been pleasantly surprised that 'Abbey' listens so much better.

It was great to have the facility opened 30 minutes before class for review and for 'Abbey' to get reacclimated with her classmates. Especially when it was really cold outside!

You have provided a much needed service!

Mark Peltier


Thank you for helping train 'Dillon' - The class was great.

Family Dog Center is a good place to start training your dog. The facility has plenty of good open space for training, the Instructors were clear and gave us plenty of time to practice and plenty of personal attention.

C.B.


We had a very good time at Family Dog Center. 'Puck' learned a lot during class and the Instructor had excellent suggestions on how to cure the original issues we were experiencing before joining FDC.

Sally Ross


The training in the Puppy Fundamentals class went well! We learned a lot of basic training skills. We have seen continuous improvement in our dog's behavior.

Payton Jessica


The Instructors in Puppy Fundamentals class are very good and know how to handle dogs very well.

John Prusinski


The Instructors were very helpful and provided very useful information.

Chris T


We think the staff is very helpful, knowledgeable and really enjoy what they are doing.

Sue and Jason


All trainers handle the dogs tenderly and professionally. My dogs behavior has changed for the better.

Don Novak


'I thought the class was GREAT! My dog showed a huge improvement in just eight weeks. The classes moved a good pace.

LeeAnne Wright


I felt the Basic Obedience class was very helpful in training my puppy. I would recommend this class to other and I will be coming back for the Agility Fundamentals class.

Roxanne Gustin


Awesome class! A lot was learned over the 6 weeks in the Puppy Fundamentals class and what's nice is that there is a lot of review. Another nice thing is that there are always enough Instructors to help everyone. The Instructors are very friendly and the facility has plenty of room to work.

Paul Larson


I was very pleased with the progress my puppy has made. The Instructors enabled me to teach my dog the skills which it needs to be with other dogs and  to be handled by myself without confrontations.

My dog is now well-behaved while walking through the neighborhood.

The Instructors were very knowledgeable and friendly.

I would definitely recommend your Puppy Fundamentals class to anyone

Christine Kiermas


I think this class (Puppy Fundamentals) was very good for my puppy. she was able to socialize with other dogs and learn the basic commands. We are first time dog owners and it helped us out so much. I would definitely recommend Family Dog Center to others.

Crystal Edge


I learned a lot. The Instructors were very informative. I would tell anyone to come here for training.

Thanks for everything!

Margarita Mootz


Agility Fundamentals class.  What a fun way to work your canine buddy and exercise their brain and their body. I appreciated all of the extra tips the Instructors offered during our agility course - on basic handling.

I so much appreciate your entire staff's patience and calm demeanor in working with my daughter and her dog.

We will be back!

Sali Buchel


This is our first class and I have enjoyed it a lot. We are coming back for a second class.

Tudi K


I enjoyed the training and the Instructors. 'Sadie' has enjoyed the training and has learned a lot and is excited about coming every week.

Jim Voyles