Skokie, IL
Big Sky Dog Training specializes in obedience and foundational training for companion and sport dogs. The training focuses on teaching leadership skills while understanding animal behavior, genetics, and the stages of puppy development. The program aims to create a positive and enjoyable learning environment for both the owner and their dog.
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- Training Equipment: head harnesses, 6' leashes, prong collars, 20' leashes, drag lines, calming spray, citronella spray collars, harnesses.
- Philosophy: The training emphasizes creating a positive and enjoyable learning environment for both the owner and their dog.
Locations Served: Chicago, Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, Highland Park, Golf, Glencoe, Northbrook, Prospect Heights, Mt. Prospect, Lincolnshire, Kenilworth, Wheeling, Buffalo Grove, Glenview, Northfield, Des Plaines, Park Ridge, Palatine, Deerfield, Highland Park, Winnetka, Glencoe, Niles, Morton Grove, Elk Grove Village, Arlington Heights, North Shore, North Chicago, NW Suburbs, North Shore, Chicago.
The program goes beyond the mechanics of obedience commands, aiming to provide a safe, effective, high-quality reward-based training experience. It helps owners develop an optimal relationship with their dog, allowing the dog to see the owner as a safe, strong, dependable, fair, and consistent leader. The technique involves rewarding the dog for well-done behaviors without using compulsion training. Five rewards are used: treats, touch, voice, loose leash, and play. The goal is for the dog to obey willingly, such as coming when called or waiting at the door until given permission to leave the house.
Private lessons are held at the owner's home, tailored to the specific needs of the owner and the dog. Group classes are held in Skokie, IL, and Deerfield, IL, helping dogs develop attention, focus, and socialization skills around other dogs and people. Additionally, board and train services are offered for clients who need one-on-one help with problem behaviors or to brush up on training while away from home. The program includes AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification and AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program Certification.
Big Sky Dog Training also provides temperament, behavior, and adaptability screening pre and post purchase, as well as programs for children, seniors, and people with disabilities. All students receive a training manual with articles to help maintain a
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All trainers listed here are certified professionals with extensive knowledge of positive reinforcement techniques.
Positive reinforcement centers on rewarding preferred behaviors, ensuring a pleasant learning journey for your dog. This humane approach is scientifically proven to be the most effective long-term training method, strengthening the bond between you and your pet. By consistently rewarding good behavior, your dog learns to associate actions with positive outcomes, leading to lasting improvements and a happier companion.
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Group sessions offer a communal setting where your dog learns general obedience alongside other dogs. In contrast, private sessions grant focused attention, making them perfect for targeted behavior modifications or individualized training agendas.
All our trainers are committed to positive reinforcement techniques and steer clear of any harsh or punitive methods. Their primary goal is to make training a joyous journey for you and your dog.
Results depend on factors like your dog's nature, the specific behaviors in question, and your training consistency. While many clients observe improvements in just a few sessions, it's crucial to be patient and persistent.
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