At Bark Avenue Daycamp, we provide both dog and puppy obedience and behavioral training.  The dog trainer’s ability to build a trusting relationship with dogs of all sizes and breeds makes her a very effective trainer, capable of addressing even the toughest issues.  As a dog owner in Elgin IL or any other Chicago suburb, you will work with the trainer to learn the skills necessary to bring out the best in your pet and to ensure that they are well behaved at all times.  You will learn the importance of providing leadership to your dog in addition to the love and affection they already receive from you.  Whether you live in St Charles, Elgin or Schaumburg IL, you’ll build a relationship based on trust and respect with your dog or puppy.  Combining leadership with love and affection creates an unbreakable bond between you and your pet.

This class will teach you and your dog basic commands like “sit,” and “down,” along with skills such as how not to pull on leash. Owners will also discover how to manage and eliminate unwanted behavior, including discussion in a variety of training techniques and options. We encourage all our fur’ends to bring training treats to class!

Recommended for dogs at least 4 months old. If dogs are less than 4 months, we recommend Puppy Pre-School. Note: If your dog is reactive/vocal towards people and/or dogs, please contact us for other training options.

9/30-10/14, Saturday, 10:00-11:00am

10/11-10/25, Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm

10/21-11/4, Saturday, 10:00-11:00am

11/1-11/15, Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm

11/18-12/9, Saturday, 10:00-11:00am (No class 11/25)

11/29-12/13, Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm

This class builds on the skills learned in Basic Obedience (Level 1). Increase your dog’s focus, duration, and continue to improve their training skills. Your dog will learn to run to their “place” and stay, “heel” and walk nicely on a loose leash, as well as “come” when called.

Requirement: Completed Basic Obedience (Level 1) or equivalent or have Trainer’s approval.

9/21-10/5, Thursday, 6:30-7:30pm

9/30-10/14, Saturday, 11:30am-12:30pm

10/12-10/26, Thursday, 6:30-7:30pm

10/21-11/4, Saturday, 11:30am-12:30pm

11/2-11/16, Thursday, 6:30-7:30pm

11/18-12/9, Saturday, 11:30am-12:30pm (No class 11/25)

11/30-12/14, Thursday, 6:30-7:30pm

Intermediate Obedience (Lvl 1)

When:  Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30pm | Saturdays, 1:00-2:00pm
Duration:  5 drop-in* classes | one hour per session
Cost:  $150

Intermediate Class is intended to build upon Basic Obedience (Level I & II) by improving your pup’s reliability and response. This class will incorporate more advanced techniques and distractions.

Requirement: Completed Basic Obedience (Level II) or equivalent or have Trainer’s approval. *While this is a drop-in class, please call/text to reserve your spot in class.

Intermediate Obedience (Lvl 2)

When:  Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm | Saturdays, 2:30-3:30pm
Duration: 5 drop-in* classes | one hour per session
Cost:  $100

This class aims to develop more formal obedience skills by increasing duration and distance. Promote higher levels of response under increased distractions.

Requirement: Completed Intermediate Obedience (Level 1) or equivalent or have Trainer’s approval. *While this is a drop-in class, please call/text to reserve your spot in class.