Agility · Positive Reinforcement · Puppy · Elmhurst

For Your K9

For Your K9 in Elmhurst, Illinois, describes its approach as gentle handling and positive motivational techniques. Training is force-free, through private sessions and group classes, covering puppy training, basic obedience, recall, leash manners, scent and nosework and agility. It also helps with separation anxiety and reactivity through Behavior Modification.

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Bark ScoreSilver Rated Trainer: 4.2 / 5
Reputation: 4.4
Ethics: 5.0
Credentials: 2.8
Service breadth: 3.8
Training methods: Force-free

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For Your K9’s reputation score is 4.4 out of 5, worked out from the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile. That’s higher than 77% of the trainers we list.

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Reputation 30% of the score: 4.4; From the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile.
Ethics 40% of the score: 5.0; Force-free. They train with rewards and positive reinforcement, without aversive tools. This scores highest.
Credentials 25% of the score: 2.8; No recognised credential is listed. Ask what training they’ve had.
Service breadth 5% of the score: 3.8; 2 ways to train (private 1:1, group class), and help with 8 kinds of problem.

How does For Your K9 compare with other Elmhurst dog trainers?

Counted from the 4 trainers listed in Elmhurst.

Highest of 4 scored trainers in Elmhurst by Bark Score.
One of 2 force-free trainers listed in Elmhurst.
The only trainer in Elmhurst listing private 1:1.
Offers group class, like 1 other trainer in Elmhurst.
Overall Bark Score higher than 85% of the trainers we list.

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About For Your K9

Helps with: Puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash, scent/nosework, agility, separation anxiety, reactivity
How they train: Private 1:1, group class
Service area: Elmhurst, Illinois & surrounding areas
Opening hours: Mon–Fri 9am–10pmSat 9am–1pm
Address: 706 Industrial Dr, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
Phone: +1 847-671-6844

Sessions

Private TrainingOne-on-one personalized training sessions

Group ClassesTraining in a group setting with other dogs and owners

Puppy TrainingFoundation training for puppies during their critical development period

Obedience TrainingBasic to advanced obedience commands and manners

Behavior ModificationAddressing behavioral issues such as aggression, anxiety, and reactivity

Agility TrainingFun obstacle course training for fitness and mental stimulation

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