Classes for All Dogs, All Levels!

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Big Sky Dog Training is pleased to offer a variety of obedience classes for dogs of all ages and their families. From in-home private instruction to group classes, all of our obedience classes focus on training dogs at their level of ability and maturity.

Private Lessons

Group Classes—including Puppy, Basic, Intermediate & Advanced levels • Group Classes Now in Wheeling!

Day Training

Board & Train

AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification Testing

Aptitude, Behavior & Temperament Testing / Pre-Purchase Consultations

Seminars & Clinics

Our Training Classes Include:

Socialization, Attention & Focus Exercises
Problem Solving
Training Manual & Goodie bag
Attention-Getting Methods
Manners at Home and Out & About
Behavior Assessments & Modification with Rewards
Appropriate In-house Behavior
Appropriate K-9 Outside Socialization
Field trips and safe games

Sit, Come/Stay, Sit/Stay
Down (Drop) and Down/Stay
Loose Leash Heeling - Walking at left side with attention on the owner
Loose leash Walking - Walking on loose leash without attention on the owner
Automatic Sit - Dog will automatically sit during heeling when the owner stops moving.
Distraction, Distance and Boundary Exercises
Release command.
Quiet Exercises & Time outs.

Overcoming Training Obstacles

Distraction and distance are the two natural barriers to training. We teach you how to obtain the dogs' attention and focus amiss all types of distractions. With a step-by-step process these obstacles are significantly reduced thus allowing for a natural progression of the dogs' training.

Rewards for You & Your Dog

Learning how to communicate with your dog allows you to correctly socialize him, keep him from being destructive and fix those annoying habits. Big Sky Dog Training helps you create a happy, willing, fun and enthusiastic companion dog by combining humane corrections and a combinations of these Five Basic Rewards:

Touch, Petting & Loving

Verbal Praise

Food Treats

Loose Leash

Toys & Play Time

Class supplies are available through Big Sky Dog Training at discounted prices!

Vaccination papers with proof of Bordatella and other routine vaccinations. (We do not need to have a copy. We only need to see the papers.)
Bowl for Water—Any container will work, water is available.
Clean up materials and a deodorizing cleaner
6' and 20' flat leash—The expandable lead will not work. The 20' flat leash is not used until the 3rd or 4th class.
Collar with ID tag—We work inside and outside for the safety and recall of your dog. An ID tag is mandatory.
Any training collar that you use. Choke chains will not be used in training class. Although the choke chain collars were very popular years ago, there have been many innovations of new head halters and other adjuncts that will keep you dog from pulling and under control without putting any pressure on the trachea.
Soft treats
A toy your dog likes.

Serving north Chicago and suburbs

We're always on the go! Big Sky Dog Training serves the northern area of Chicago, including Edgebrook and Sauganash, as well as many north and northwest suburbs, including Des Plaines, Arlington Heights, Mt. Prospect, Park Ridge, Glenview, Hanover Park, Schaumburg, Wheeling, Northbrook, Glencoe, Winnetka, Wilmette, Skokie and Lincolnwood.