Free Dog Training Evaluation ($99 value)
Discount subject to availability and cannot be combined with other offers. Training discount applies to first-time customers only.
Award-Winning Dog Training in Geneva, IL
At DePAW Pet Resort, we believe proper and positive training is the key to the best possible relationship with your dog. Whether you need obedience training, puppy training, canine sports or anything between, our skilled training staff is here to help. Each program is customized for your dog’s individual personality and history to meet your family’s goals.
Proven & Positive Methods
Our balance of leadership and affection is proven to establish a clear line of communication and help customize your training experience for your pet’s specific needs & goals. This can be accomplished through stay and trains, daily trains, and private lessons.
This varied approach helps us individualize your classroom time, leading to better end results. Dogs of all ages have benefitted from our dog training programs.
If you are looking for the best local dog training near you, DePAW Pet Resort is it. Here are our three major goals:
- We’ll teach your dog to respond to verbal commands including sit, stay, lay down & more
- Your family will come away from training knowing how to use our dog training methods at home and beyond
- We’ll provide the tools & coaching to help your dog retain their new knowledge
Dog Training Options
There’s no single dog training option that’s best for every family, so we offer a variety of programs to suit your needs.
STAY & TRAIN.
Every dog is unique, which means they learn and progress differently. The Stay & Train program allows the dog trainer to get the most done in the shortest time frame. We train, and you maintain! The dog trainer will work one-on-one at the dog’s pace to customize their education. While they stay overnight, dogs are strategically socialized with other people and dogs. They’re immersed in different environments, work on behavior and basic manners, learn obedience skills and practice confidence building. Specific goals can be discussed at your training orientation! Stay & Train includes:
- Comfy, climate-controlled overnight accommodations
- Daily training sessions
- Playtimes and interaction
- Daily wellness checks
- Take-home materials and homework
- Ongoing phone and email support
DAILY TRAINS.
Daily Trains are a great option for people who are on the go, want the added playtime, exercise, socialization (with dogs and people), and need high quality training for their dog. It’s a great training time-saver in the long run! Drop your dog off in the morning and pick up late afternoon, we’ll take care of the rest. Dogs are rotated between training and activities throughout the day.
Puppy Socialization in Geneva, IL
Puppy socialization is instrumental in helping your new family member grow up to realize their full potential. Our free puppy socialization class in Geneva, IL helps introduce your youngster to a wide range of new experiences to broaden their horizons and develop critical skills. By taking advantage of their formative age, we can help set them on a path of sustained success!
Our puppy socialization program is designed to establish a sturdy foundation in early manners, good behaviors, and social skills. At the same time, we guide positive interactions with new people, objects, smells, sounds, and more. Early puppy socialization promotes better behavior, friendly social interactions, and greater confidence—while being fun and enriching for your pup. At puppy socialization, we’ll work on:
- Socialization with other puppies under our watchful supervision
- Reinforcement of good behaviors
- Human interaction with our highly trained staff
- Familiarization with the pet resort environment
- Gentle introduction to the handling, sights and sounds of the grooming salon
- Familiarity with items on wheels, medical/vet equipment, and other common objects
Please contact us for more information about our puppy socialization classes. We hope to see your puppy there!
PRIVATE LESSONS.
During these one-on-one customized lessons, our professional dog trainer will come up with an overall game plan for you and your dog based on your needs or goals. From here, the trainer will instruct you on how to create the desired behaviors in your dog while discouraging unwanted behavior and offering tips for you to be proactive at home, in multiple environments, and around distractions. Private lessons are all onsite but can be scheduled offsite as well.
GROUP CLASSES.
We offer a range of group classes for multiple skills levels and focuses. Many pet parents prefer a group setting and benefit from the classroom approach. Each dog will still receive individual attention from the trainer. Some of our group classes include:
- Obedience classes
- Agility classes
- Puppy classes
- Canine Good Citizen
STUDY HALLS.
Study Halls are the perfect mix of a private lesson and small group studies. Dogs and owners are purposely paired together, focused on pushing each other toward similar goals utilizing the added distractions. There is freedom to decide the curriculum based on the needs of the dogs and owners who attend. One-hour session.
WORKING PACK WALKS.
These one-hour group walks are a unique experience utilizing our surrounding real-life environments as our training playground! Specifically, they are in-town or park pack walks where a group of dogs, along with their people, go for a working walk together in a structured environment, led by DePAW trainers. These walks can safely and effectively provide your dog with exercise, training, impulse control, and socialization, which makes this a great outlet for ANY dog!
While the dogs are walking and exploring, they are also learning to practice self-control, develop social intelligence, and listen to their people in a world with a variety of distractions. It is working and training, but mostly it’s a FUN program to do with your pooch! Call us for scheduling and more information!
TUTOR CLASSES.
Interested in something specific? We offer a variety of one-day focused classes on specific topics and goals, including:
- Canine treadmill class
- Leadership skills
- Trick training
- Confidence building
- And more
Dog Training FAQ
What vaccinations are required for dog training?
To keep our guests safe and healthy, we require all dogs be up to date on their vaccinations for rabies, distemper combo, Bordetella, and a negative fecal exam. We highly recommend the canine influenza vaccinations for all dogs but require it for dogs who live over 15 miles from our Geneva, IL facility. During active local outbreaks of canine influenza or leptospirosis, we may temporarily require these vaccinations without prior notice.
What happens during the dog training evaluation?
You’ll meet one-on-one with a member of our professional training team to discuss your goals, challenges, and experiences. We’ll explain our processes, tell you about our programs and facility, and help determine the best training approach for your situation. This meeting is also the first step in developing your pet’s customized training program.
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