Dog Resources and Training
Providing your dog with positive, trust-based training creates a well-rounded dog.
Thank you for adopting! For helpful information on caring for your new dog, please view The Definitive Guide for First-Time Dog Owners.
At Heartland Animal Shelter we believe positive reinforcement dog training will make your new canine companion a well-rounded family member. These training methods reinforce the desirable behaviors and reduce the chance that your dog will engage in behaviors that you do not like. The dog’s decision making is influenced without the use of force, maintaining the bond and trust between dog and handler. Click here to learn more.
Positive reinforcement training is recommended by the American Animal Hospital Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior.
Heartland Animal Shelter is fortunate to have partnered with Happy Hound University in Des Plaines to provide training and enrichment to the dogs in our care.
Local Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainers
Beth Hurley Dog Training
Separation Anxiety and Puppy Packages
Beth Hurley
MS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CPDT-KA, CSAP-BC
847-714-2986z
www.bethhurleydogtraining.com
Happy Hound University
312-307-6481 | www.happyhounduniversity.com | mary@happyhounduniversity.com
Classes: Des Plaines
Private lessons: Throughout the suburbs
Mary Thompson, CPDT-KA, PMCT, Fear-free certified trainer
Two Paws Up Dog Training, Inc.
847-235-2263 | www.twopaws-up.com | info@twopaws-up.com
Training Center: Lake Bluff
Classes: Lake Bluff and Grayslake
Private Lessons: Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Highland Park, Deerfield, Lincolnshire, Glencoe, Wilmette, Glenview, Barrington, Lake Zurich, Grayslake, Gurnee, Lindenhurst, Lake Villa, Deer Park, and surrounding area
Animal Sense Canine Training and Behavior
312-564-4570 | www.animalsense.com | train@animalsense.com
Locations: Chicago, Schiller Park, and Glenview
Classes: Chicago, Schiller Park, and Glenview
Private Lessons: Glenview, Mt. Prospect, Northfield and surrounding areas
Creative Paws Dog Training
847-212-5067 | www.creativepaws.com | training@creativepaws.com
Classes: Winnetka
Private Lessons: Des Plaines, near north and near west suburbs
For Your K9
847-671-6844 | www.foryourk9.com | info@foryourk9.com
Classes: Melrose Park
Private Lessons: Des Plaines, Glenview, Mt. Prospect, Park Ridge, Chicago, La Grange, Franklin Park, Schiller Park, Melrose Park
Dog Behavior Resources
- American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior – AVSAB resources position-statements
- Association of Professional Dog Trainers – APDT.com
- Resources for Pet Owners – APDT safety-pet-owners
- ASPCA – ASCPA Dog Training Resources
For Families with Dogs
- Creating safe relationships between your child and dog: Stop the 77
- Family Paws
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