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Monday, November 30, 2009

Here they come :: The SouthtownStar :: Photo Gallery

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I thought I had my work cut out for me with some of the happy puppies I train. I can only imagine the work involved in keeping all of these guys in line! The Budweiser Clydesdales came into town for the Thanksgiving Day Parade in Chicago this past weekend. Check out the photos!

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Meet the Trainer

I've been the Director of Training at Best Friends for over 5 years. I train over a 125 dogs a year in Board & Train. This can also be done on an outgoing basis without leaving the pet overnight. I am available for private or semi-private lessons. I'll teach you how to train your dog by watching me or working together to accomplish your goals. Eventually all dogs should be worked in an intermediate group class. (see schedule of classes available below) On our 6 plus acre facility I'm able to create real life situations and then use the tools of obedience to solve your specific needs. I've got the Canine College to practice and bond and then more stimulating areas like food prep or a courtyard full of barking dogs to perfect. There is our main building with hallways, playrooms, and a busy lobby with people checking into the hotel & grooming. There is even an aviary and a cat shelter. I believe in motivational training using my voice,touch,food, or a ball/kong on a rope or a tug toy to reward. I love a dog to work with its head up, tail waggin' and as much eye contact as possible. I've been training dogs my whole life. In the early 70's I became involved in the sport of Schutzhund as a trainer and a helper for clubs in the area. With my dog Owen Simon of Redwood I became one of the first trainers in the United States to train through all levels of Schutzhund competition. I've taken everything learned along with a degree in behavior from the University of Illinois and try to help people to understand make their dog the best that they want them to be. It is a blast to show off with a well trained dog.

Training Course Description

Training Courses Includes Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Obedience, Intermediate Obedience, Advanced Obedience, Canine Good Citizen, practice and testing and Rally Obedience. (In some centers Agility or Flyball may also be offered.) For your added convenience we also offer private classes.

In addition, we offer Board & Train services where your dog will be trained one-on-one with our trainer while boarding at Best Friends. Board and Train also includes an outgoing session with the owner.

Download our brochure for this center's specific offerings.

Upcoming Class Schedule

ADULT BASIC OBEDIENCE
Tuesdays at 6 p.m
January 4- February 22, 2011
Saturdays at 9 a.m.
January 8- February 26, 2010

ADULT INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED
Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
January 4- February 22, 2011
Saturdays at 10 a.m.
January 8- February 26, 2011

RALLY CLASS
Saturdays 11 a.m.

Canine Good Citizen Practice
December 11,2010

Canine Good Citizen Test
December 18, 2010

Monday, November 30, 2009

Here they come :: The SouthtownStar :: Photo Gallery

Allan Ross, Pflash & Tito

Meet the Trainer

Allan and Bear at 5 months

Training Course Description

Upcoming Class Schedule

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