Dog trainers in Chicago
In Chicago you'll find 40 dog trainers, 37 with a Bark Score. Two are Platinum Certified and 7 are Gold Rated. Group classes are nearly as common as private 1:1 training here, with 23 and 25 trainers offering them, and 27 trainers work with puppies. On methods, 13 are force-free, 4 balanced and 2 e-collar-centric, and 21 don't say.
Ranked by member recommendations and the Bark Score. How we rank them
Anything Is Pawzible
online/virtual, group class, private 1:1. Helps with basic obedience, puppy, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.8Platinum Certified TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeCopilot Dog Training
private 1:1, group class, day school. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, reactivity, aggression.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.8Platinum Certified TrainerTraining methodsForce-freePAWS Chicago Training Center
group class, online/virtual. Helps with separation anxiety, scent/nosework, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.6Gold Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeThe Positive Pup
private 1:1. Helps with basic obedience, puppy, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.4Gold Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeRadical Rover Dog Training
online/virtual, private 1:1. Helps with basic obedience, recall, leash, puppy.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.4Gold Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeHappy Tails & Trails
group class. Helps with basic obedience, puppy, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.4Gold Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeHappy Tails & Trails
group class. Helps with basic obedience, puppy, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.4Gold Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeCanine Crews
group class, day school, board & train. Helps with basic obedience, recall, leash, puppy.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.3Gold Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeK9 University Chicago
private 1:1, group class, day school. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, agility, reactivity.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.3Gold Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeChicago Canine Academy
private 1:1. Helps with basic obedience, recall, leash, reactivity.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.1Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freePetco Dog Training Chicago Illinois
private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.9Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freePetco Dog Training Chicago Illinois
private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.9Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freePetco Dog Training
private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.8Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freePup Start Chicago
Pup Start offers the freedom to enjoy a new puppy without all the confusion and stress.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.8Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsNot statedThe Canine Club – Chicago Dog Training
Welcome to The Canine Club of Chicago , your professional and reliable dog trainer in Chicago, IL.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.6Listed TrainerTraining methodsBalancedFound Chicago Boarding & Training Center
Providing premier dog training for over 17 years.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.6Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedBark Avenue Playcare Inc
Bark Avenue Playcare Inc.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.6Listed TrainerTraining methodsBalancedK9 Driven Chicago
At K9 Driven Chicago Dog Training, we recognize the uniqueness of every dog and owner.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.5Listed TrainerTraining methodsBalancedPrestige Dog Training
We are dedicated to providing the highest level of certified, professional dog training services to Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.5Listed TrainerTraining methodsBalancedCanine State of Mind
board & train. Helps with basic obedience, reactivity, aggression, separation anxiety.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.5Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedDowntown Dogs Chicago
Focus is our main initiative in this in-depth training program.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.4Listed TrainerTraining methodsE-collar-centricDoggy Style Pet Shop
group class. Helps with basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.4Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedRockstar Pets Chicago
online/virtual. Helps with puppy.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.4Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedBack To Basics Dog Training
in-home, private 1:1, online/virtual. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, reactivity, aggression.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.4Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedPUPS Pet Club
private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.4Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedPUPS Pet Club
private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.4Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedPUPS Pet Club
Welcome to PUPS, a modern dog care facility providing best-in-class services including interactive doggy daycare and overnight boarding, expert grooming, and more!
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.4Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedPUPS Pet Club
private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.4Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedPUPS Pet Club
private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.4Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedCanine Sports Dog Training
day school, board & train. Helps with basic obedience.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.3Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedFANCY PAWS, INC
private 1:1. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.3Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedFANCY PAWS, INC
private 1:1. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.3Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedThe Dog Stop – Bucktown-Chicago
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Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.3Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedAll Fours Dog Training
private 1:1, group class. Helps with agility, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.2Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedWalk The Dog Training
Helps with reactivity, aggression.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.1Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedCanis Sapiens Dog Training
Our Trainers Our Clients Contact Us We are the new breed of dog trainers.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.1Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedCanine Perspective: Structured Boarding, Daycare, & Training
board & train, day school. Helps with basic obedience, aggression, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score2.8Listed with limited dataTraining methodsE-collar-centric- Recommended byNo one yetBark ScoreNot scored yetTraining methodsNot stated
- Recommended byNo one yetBark ScoreNot scored yetTraining methodsNot stated
Zen Dogs Chicago
Welcome to Zen Dogs Chicago, where your dog will find fun, friendship and balance.
Recommended byNo one yetBark ScoreNot scored yetTraining methodsNot stated
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Questions people ask
Who are the highest scoring dog trainers in Chicago?
Anything Is Pawzible and Copilot Dog Training both have a Bark Score of 4.8, and PAWS Chicago Training Center has 4.6. All three are labelled Force-free. Scores run from 0 to 5.
How is the Bark Score worked out?
Four things are scored and weighted: Reputation 30%, Ethics (training methods) 40%, Credentials 25% and Service breadth 5%. The result is a Bark Score from 0 to 5. Nobody can pay for a higher score, and every trainer is listed whatever their methods.
Is puppy training easy to find in Chicago?
Yes. 27 of the 40 trainers listed in Chicago work with puppies, and 23 run group classes. 33 cover basic obedience. Check each trainer's profile for the formats they offer.