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Day School

Training is for dogs of all ages! Our day school program is a daylong school where your dog, aged 4 months or older, will learn basic obedience, enjoy playtime and socialize with other dogs. Day school is recommended for young dogs that have no prior obedience skills, or older dogs that need a refresher course on their basic skills. Dog Den Chicago only accepts 5 training prospects at one time to allocate the most attention and time to each dog in our care. Because of this, we recommend reserving a training program ahead of when you want your dog to visit with us. 

Day School $2,400
In-home follow up lessons are available for an additional fee.

Training Method

Concept based training is a modern method that borrows from all previously established training methods. It involves the four quadrants of learning to clearly communicate to your dog about desired behaviors and undesired behaviors. It is a highly individualized approach to training. Concept training can be considered a form of balanced training and utilizes tools such as clickers, e-collars, toys, prongs, martingales, food, etc. to teach your dog. Our trainer will get to know your dog to help you both achieve your training goals.

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Registration

After completing our online registration, we require a deposit to secure your spot. We have a nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit of $500 to reserve your dog's place. After your spot is secured with a deposit, we ask that you go through a training evaluation to discuss your goals with our trainer, and a trial day. The remaining balance will be split into two separate payments. The first half of the remaining payments will be billed on the first day of the program and the second half on the last day of the program. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable to any other service. Please note, programs are first come first serve based on your deposit.​

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Training Evaluation

After your spot is secured with a deposit, we ask that you go through a training evaluation to discuss your goals with our trainer, and a trial day. Day School takes place right at our facility in Forest Park, Illinois on Monday - Friday for 3 weeks. Dogs must be at least 4 months to begin the program

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Deposit

We require a deposit equal to the full price of the lesson for all training session. Without a deposit paid prior, your appointment is not secure and can be forfeited.

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What is Taught:

By participating in our Day School program, your dog will learn their marker System (yes, good), introduction to leash handling, foundations of basic obedience such as sit, place, leave it, off. In addition they will learn loose leash walking with a training collar chosen by our trainer and foundations of their recall (coming when called). Training collars are dog dependent. 
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How to maintain your training:

Included in the price of your lesson we include training treats (Stella and Chewy meal mixers) and a training collar. If your dog has allergies, please bring treats. Please have your dog on a flat collar for your their lesson. If your dog wears a harness, bring an additional flat collar to use during their lesson. Have a standard leash. (no Flexi or bungee leashes) Allow your dog to potty before their lesson Do not feed your dog before their lesson.

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