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 approach that draws from a wide range of established training methods. By incorporating the four quadrants of learning, it provides clear and consistent communication to your dog - helping them understand both desired and undesired behaviors.

This method is highly individualized, allowing training to be tailored to your dog’s unique personality, needs, and learning style. Often considered a balanced approach, concept-based training may incorporate a variety of tools, including clickers, e-collars, toys, prong collars, martingales, and food rewards.

Our trainer takes the time to get to know you and your dog, creating a customized plan designed to help you reach your training goals together.

Registration

To secure your dog’s spot in one of our programs, a deposit is required after completing the online registration. A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $500 is required to reserve your place.

Once your spot is secured, you will complete a training evaluation to discuss your goals with our trainer, along with a trial day to ensure the program is the right fit for your dog.

The remaining balance will be divided into two payments: the first half is due on the first day of the program, and the second half is due on the final day.

Please note that all deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable to other services. Program availability is first come, first served and is only guaranteed upon receipt of your deposit.

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

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.

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.  

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.