Best in Home Dog Services offers positive dog training, walking, and sitting, aiming to enhance the lives of both dogs and their owners by fostering a bond built on love and trust. This approach ensures that your dog remains content and secure.
The service is equipped with various certifications, training equipment, and a philosophy centered on positive reinforcement to encourage a genuine bond between dogs and their owners. The program covers a wide range of locations, including the Northwest Suburbs and Chicago, spanning areas such as McHenry, Lake, Cook, DuPage, Kane, DeKalb, and Boone.
Specific locations served include Woodstock, Marengo, Harvard, Hebron, Long Lake, Old Mill Creek, Poplar Grove, Burlington, Sycamore, Crystal Lake, Algonquin, Elgin, Carpentersville, Waukegan, Mundelein, Barrington, Deerfield, Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Bloomingdale, St. Charles, Naperville, Park Ridge, Bartlett, Addison, and Bensenville.
Richard Hopkins oversees Best in Home Dog Services, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge in dog training, walking, and sitting. His passion for working with dogs began early in life, influenced by a family lineage of dog trainers.
After starting a grassroots dog walking and sitting business in 2010, Richard actively trained clients’ dogs to gain valuable experience. His mentor, Cathryn Jurewicz, with over 26 years of experience, played a pivotal role in shaping his expertise.
Richard apprenticed under her for six months and worked alongside her for four years, learning extensively from her wealth of knowledge. Throughout his career, Richard has drawn inspiration from the works of B.F. Skinner, Ian Dunbar, Karen Pryor, and Patricia McConnell.
His professional journey led him to manage and lead dog training programs at various daycare and boarding facilities, honing his skills in designing and implementing effective training regimens. This experience culminated in the founding of Best in Home Dog Training in 2013, which later evolved into Best in Home Dog Services, officially registered in April of 2015.
Richard’s approach has allowed him to effectively train, walk, and care for numerous dogs, employing only positive methods. His extensive experience spans dogs of all ages, breeds, and temperaments, including those with special behavioral or medical needs.
