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Illinois · 40 trainers

Reactive dog trainers in Illinois

Every trainer is labelled by how they train and ranked by member recommendations and Bark Score. Nobody can pay to move up.

  • 55%train force-free
  • 83%offer private or in-home sessions
  • 1hold a behaviour credential
How to choose a reactive dog trainer
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Top rated reactive dog trainers in Illinois

Ranked by member recommendations, then Bark Score. How we score

  1. Copilot Dog TrainingChicago, Illinois

    4.8/ 5 Bark ScorePlatinum Certified Trainer

    Methods
    Force-free
    Credentials
    CPDT-KA
    Sessions
    Private 1:1, group class, day school
    See Copilot Dog Training
  2. Two Paws Up Dog TrainingWaukegan, Illinois

    4.7/ 5 Bark ScoreGold Rated Trainer

    Methods
    Force-free
    Credentials
    CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA
    Sessions
    Online/virtual, group class, private 1:1
    See Two Paws Up Dog Training
  3. Dog Obedience by Gina, LLCBelvidere, Illinois

    4.6/ 5 Bark ScoreGold Rated Trainer

    Methods
    Force-free
    Credentials
    CPDT-KA
    Sessions
    Group class, day school, private 1:1
    See Dog Obedience by Gina, LLC

More top reactive dog trainers in Illinois

Dog Life ProBerwyn, Illinois · Force-freeBark Score 4.6Pet HarmonyLisle, Illinois · Force-freeBark Score 4.6PAWS Chicago Training CenterChicago, Illinois · Force-freeBark Score 4.6Kudos for CaninesNormal, Illinois · Force-freeBark Score 4.5A Sound BeginningWinfield, Illinois · Not statedBark Score 4.5The Positive PupChicago, Illinois · Force-freeBark Score 4.4Bark University IncMundelein, Illinois · Force-freeBark Score 4.3K9 University ChicagoChicago, Illinois · Force-freeBark Score 4.3For Your K9Elmhurst, Illinois · Force-freeBark Score 4.2BrightDogs DogPark and DayCareJoliet, Illinois · Force-freeBark Score 4.1Big Sky Dog TrainingWonder Lake, Illinois · Force-freeBark Score 4.1Unleashed in EvanstonEvanston, Illinois · Force-freeBark Score 4.1Unleashed in EvanstonEvanston, Illinois · Force-freeBark Score 4.1Angelic Paws Training and BoardingGalena, Illinois · Force-freeBark Score 4.1Fur Better Fur Worse Dog TrainingRock Island, Illinois · Force-freeBark Score 4.1Chicago Canine AcademyChicago, Illinois · Force-freeBark Score 4.1Call Of The Wild School For DogsHampshire, Illinois · Not statedBark Score 4.0Unleashed Academy EvanstonEvanston, Illinois · Force-freeBark Score 4.0Animal Consulting & Empowerment By Marius. Dog TrainingHighland Park, Illinois · Force-freeBark Score 4.0Colleen Koch, DVMJacksonville, Illinois · Force-freeBark Score 3.9ADOPT Training for A Sound BeginningNaperville, Illinois · Force-freeBark Score 3.8The Canine Club – Chicago Dog TrainingChicago, Illinois · BalancedBark Score 3.6Balanced Behavior Dog Training CenterPalatine, Illinois · Not statedBark Score 3.5Ridgeside K9 Central IllinoisPekin, Illinois · BalancedBark Score 3.5Wilson’s Dog TrainingCuba, Illinois · BalancedBark Score 3.5A Closer Bond Dog Training & Learning Center – Wood StreetPalatine, Illinois · Not statedBark Score 3.5Canine State of MindChicago, Illinois · Not statedBark Score 3.5
At a glance

Reactive Dog Trainers in Illinois, by the numbers

  • 40reactive dog trainers listed in Illinois
  • 55%train force-free
  • 83%offer private or in-home sessions
  • 1hold a behaviour credential (CBCC-KA or CDBC)

How they train

Force-free
55%
Balanced
10%
E-collar-centric
3%
Not stated
33%

How you can train with them

Private 1:1
80%
Group class
45%
Board & train
25%
Online/virtual
18%
Day school
10%

Credentials held

CPDT-KA, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed
23%
KPA-CTP, Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner
5%
CBCC-KA, Certified Behavior Consultant Canine, Knowledge Assessed
3%

Counted from all 40 trainers on this list, from what their listings say.

How to choose a reactive dog trainer

What a reactive dog is, what good reactivity training looks like, and what to ask a trainer before you book. Read the guide

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