
Positive Dog Training in Chicago That Gets Results
We offer professional dog training programs at your home or in our state-of-the-art training facility located in Chicago's West Loop / Fulton Market District. Our certified trainers use positive reinforcement techniques tailored to your dog's behaviors and needs. From private lessons, group classes, puppy socials and more, we help dogs of all breeds learn in a safe, fun, and engaging environment. Our training is long-lasting and effective.
Whether you're addressing behavioral issues, building better manners, or just got a puppy, we can strengthen the bond between you and your dog. With over over 1,800 reviews, we are Chicago’s top-rated dog training destination. Explore our services below and start your dog’s transformation today.
Sample Behaviors Taught in Our Training Program
Our Training Services
Tucker Pup's has the most comprehensive set of dog training services in Chicago.
Whatever your goal or challenge, we've got you covered. You can mix and match our services to help bring out the best in your dog.
What can our training program do for you?
- Create a great listener who will happily respond to you, without repeating yourself.
- Help overcome behavioral challenges such as separation anxiety that are stressing out both you and your dog.
- Help create a more positive relationship with your dog, while minimizing unnecessary frustrations.
- Help avoid relinquishing your dog to a rescue, and instead ensure that he stays in his forever home.

Behavior Modification Programs
We have comprehensive programs to improve behaviors based on fears or anxieties, such as separation anxiety, resource guarding, leash reactivity, barking, and more.

Dropoff Training
We train your dog at our facility for a number of days in order to instill basic listening and/or confidence-building skills, then teach you what we worked on.

Puppy Starter Program
We will help you start your puppy on the right foot with several private lessons to discuss how best to handle potty training, crate training, socialization, and play biting. Receive one free puppy social when you enroll.

Manners Classes
6-week courses that teach your dog a wide range of life skills in a fun, highly experiential environment.

Vet and Grooming Anxiety Program
We can help your dog overcome anxiety about going to the vet or groomer, including Happy Visits at our mock grooming and exam room.

Private Lessons
We work with you on a wide range of behaviors at our facility, at your home, on walks, or at the dog park.

Puppy Socials
Introduce playtime in a safer environment than dog parks. We have options for young, playful, and shy puppies.

Online Training
Access our training class curriculum on any internet-connected device, then meet with a trainer at our facility for feedback
Why Choose Tucker Pup's Training?
Behaviors We Can Improve
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Why Work with a Professional Dog Trainer?
Many people wait too long, or don't professionally train their dog at all. This can lead to behavioral challenges that are much harder to correct later on, and can make life unnecessarily stressful for you and your dog.
Customer Reviews

Yelp has listed Tucker Pup's as one of the top 100 local businesses in the country in 2025. We are the only pet business who made the list from Chicago, and the only pet resort / training business who made the list nationally.
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Success Story
Featured Trainer
Angela was amazing. Our rescue dog has made incredible progress with his commands and in being able to walk around the neighborhood. This is what we asked her for - a dog that would enjoy the park and not be afraid of traffic. That's what she did. Additionally, she actually rescheduled a day for us when she noticed that Romey was feeling bad. And that was AFTER she'd arrived at our house. She's wonderful.
- Joan White
Inquire About Our Training Program
Talk to us! We are happy to discuss our program, answer your questions, and help you decide how to move forward. Want to have that conversation in person? Not a problem - you are welcome to come to our facility.