Class Schedule

All 6-week classes are $225; the 4-week Puppy Head Start classes are $150, all 3-week classes are $125.
If your dog came from a rescue or shelter, let us know and we’ll take $25 off your first class!
Returning students can take $25 off for a consecutive class. (Some exceptions apply.)

PLEASE NOTE: ALL ONLINE REGISTRATIONS MUST BE PAID FOR WITHIN 24 HOURS OR YOUR ENROLLMENT WILL BE CANCELED

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Glenview: Glenview Animal Hospital     |     2400 Waukegan Rd., Glenview, IL 60025     |     Directions     |     Website

 

All Puppy This is the single most important class you will ever attend! Intensive socialization plus an introduction to basic cues such as attention, sit, and down will start you and your puppy off on the right paw. We will discuss house training, crate training, handling, mouthing, chewing, and more. Developed for all puppies up to 6 months old, this class also features polite leash walking and overall basic manners.

8/24 to 9/21 no class 9/7

Monday

6:30 pm — 7:30 pm

Barbara Harvey

Fido Foundations Formerly called It’s Never Too Late.  Is your dog new to your home or have you been putting off training for a while?  Well, as the title states, it’s never too late to start.  This class will help you teach your dog manners and help your dog understand what you expect of them. 6 months and up.

8/24 to 9/21 no class 9/7

Monday

7:45 pm — 8:45 pm

Barbara Harvey

Puppy Grade School Your puppy is getting bigger and some behaviors that used to be cute suddenly aren’t so cute anymore! It’s time to focus on basic manners, such as Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Beginning Walking and more that helps your pup know what you expect of him. We will also address owner concerns and questions about living harmoniously with a growing puppy. Puppies 5-8 months old, or if you have taken All Puppy

9/8 to 9/29

Tuesday

6:30 pm — 7:30 pm

Nicole Stewart

Puppy Grade School Your puppy is getting bigger and some behaviors that used to be cute suddenly aren’t so cute anymore! It’s time to focus on basic manners, such as Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Beginning Walking and more that helps your pup know what you expect of him. We will also address owner concerns and questions about living harmoniously with a growing puppy. Puppies 5-8 months old, or if you have taken All Puppy

9/8 to 9/29

Tuesday

7:45 pm — 8:45 pm

Nicole Stewart

Puppy Grade School Your puppy is getting bigger and some behaviors that used to be cute suddenly aren’t so cute anymore! It’s time to focus on basic manners, such as Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Beginning Walking and more that helps your pup know what you expect of him. We will also address owner concerns and questions about living harmoniously with a growing puppy. Puppies 5-8 months old, or if you have taken All Puppy

8/26 to 9/16

Wednesday

6:30 pm — 7:30 pm

Nancy Paolucci

Continuing Canine Your dog sits, lays down, and stays at home or in class with a treat, but how can you be successful in other environments? Take your training to the next level with Continuing Canine where you can build your confidence and your dog’s skills to successfully practice when you are out and about or with other distractions. Prerequisite: It’s Never Too Late, Fido Foundations, Puppy Grade School, All Puppy or instructor approval

8/26 to 9/16

Wednesday

7:45 pm — 8:45 pm

Nancy Paolucci

 

 

Oak Park: Animal Care League     |     1013 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL 60304     |     Directions     |     Website

 

All Puppy This is the single most important class you will ever attend! Intensive socialization plus an introduction to basic cues such as attention, sit, and down will start you and your puppy off on the right paw. We will discuss house training, crate training, handling, mouthing, chewing, and more. Developed for all puppies up to 6 months old, this class also features polite leash walking and overall basic manners.

9/8 to 9/29

Tuesday

4:30 pm — 5:30 pm

Katie Moody

Recall & Leash Manners Walking nicely on leash and coming when called are two of the most essential skills for dogs and their owners. This class offers intensive training in both skills and encourages your dog to pay attention despite distractions. This class is structured for dogs ages 8 months and up.​​

9/8 to 9/29

Tuesday

5:45 pm — 6:45 pm

Katie Moody

All Puppy This is the single most important class you will ever attend! Intensive socialization plus an introduction to basic cues such as attention, sit, and down will start you and your puppy off on the right paw. We will discuss house training, crate training, handling, mouthing, chewing, and more. Developed for all puppies up to 6 months old, this class also features polite leash walking and overall basic manners.

8/1 to 8/22

Saturday

8:30 am — 9:30 am

Gretchen Decker

Fido Foundations Formerly called It’s Never Too Late.  Is your dog new to your home or have you been putting off training for a while?  Well, as the title states, it’s never too late to start.  This class will help you teach your dog manners and help your dog understand what you expect of them. 6 months and up.

8/1 to 8/22

Saturday

9:45 am — 10:45 am

Gretchen Decker

 

 

Chicago, Lincoln Park: Pooch Hotel     |     2228 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614     |     Directions     |     Website

 

 

 

Chicago, West Loop: Pooch Hotel     |     1214 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60607     |     Directions     |     Website

 

All Puppy This is the single most important class you will ever attend! Intensive socialization plus an introduction to basic cues such as attention, sit, and down will start you and your puppy off on the right paw. We will discuss house training, crate training, handling, mouthing, chewing, and more. Developed for all puppies up to 6 months old, this class also features polite leash walking and overall basic manners.

8/19 to 9/9

Wednesday

7:00 pm — 8:00 pm

Christine Vertucci

Tricks! Teaching your dog tricks does more than impress your friends.  It also provides mental stimulation when physical exercise is hard to fit in. This enjoyable class teaches a variety of tricks in a relaxed, stress-free environment. We keep it simple in the first half of the class with tricks like: shake, high-five, spin, wave, find it, etc. In the second half of the class, we’ll add more tricks to your toolbox and/or smooth out the rough edges of the tricks you already know.

8/19 to 9/9

Wednesday

8:15 pm — 9:15 pm

Christine Vertucci

All Puppy This is the single most important class you will ever attend! Intensive socialization plus an introduction to basic cues such as attention, sit, and down will start you and your puppy off on the right paw. We will discuss house training, crate training, handling, mouthing, chewing, and more. Developed for all puppies up to 6 months old, this class also features polite leash walking and overall basic manners.

8/6 to 8/27

Thursday

7:00 pm — 8:00 pm

Christine Vertucci

Fido Foundations Formerly called It’s Never Too Late.  Is your dog new to your home or have you been putting off training for a while?  Well, as the title states, it’s never too late to start.  This class will help you teach your dog manners and help your dog understand what you expect of them. 6 months and up.

8/6 to 8/27

Thursday

8:15 pm — 9:15 pm

Christine Vertucci

 

 

Chicago, South Loop: Pooch Club    |     1000 S Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60605     |     Directions     |     Website

 

 

 

Downtown, Chicago: Northwestern Memorial Hospital     |     251 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611     |     Directions     |     Website

Class scheduling for Baby & Bowser is handled via Northwestern's website. Click here for details.