Best Dog Training in Chicago

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, puppy and adult dog training 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 nearly 1,900 reviews, we are Chicago’s top-rated dog training destination. Explore our services below and start your dog's transformation today.

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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.
Dog Leash Reactivity Training Chicago

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.
Train My Dog for Me Chicago

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 Chicago

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.
Dog Training Obedience Classes Chicago

Manners Classes


6-week courses that teach your dog a wide range of life skills in a fun, highly experiential environment.
Dog Anxiety at Vet and Groomer Chicago

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.
Dog Training Private Lessons Chicago

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 Chicago

Puppy Socials


Introduce playtime in a safer environment than dog parks. We have options for young, playful, and shy puppies.
Dog Training Leash Reactivity Classes Chicago

Leash Reactivity Classes


This class focuses on helping your dog overcome leash reactivity.
Train My Dog for Me Chicago

Turnkey Training


We train your dog at your home while you are at work.
Board and Train Chicago

Stay and Train


We train your dog while staying with us for boarding or daycare
Online Dog Training Classes

Online Training


Access our training class curriculum on any internet-connected device, then meet with a trainer at our facility for feedback
Dog Seminars Chicago

Seminars


We can give a free seminar at your residential building or employer

Why Choose Tucker Pup's Training?

Dog Training Testimonials in Chicago
Thousands of Happy Customers Since 2006


Bottom line: We get results
We have successfully trained thousands of dogs just like yours over many years, using our proven methodology. Our training system is based on exercises that are expertly curated, so we can start transforming behaviors right away. If you follow our guidance, we feel confident that your dog will make amazing progress. View Our Testimonials.
We only use positive reinforcement
Our positive approach motivates your dog to learn the behaviors more quickly and reliably than other methods. He will be much happier than negative techniques that many other trainers use, such as shock collars or choke chains, the use of fear or intimidation, or physical correction such as yanking on the leash. We motivate dogs by using rewards and praise. Rewards can be phased out at your discretion once your dog learns the behaviors.
We have a full team of trainers who are experienced, professional, and certified
We have one of the largest teams of trainers in Chicagoland, and they are second to none. Each trainer is very knowledgeable about dog behavior, and is dedicated towards your success. They must also be certified and gain continuing education in order to be employed here. Each trainer is also very professional and friendly, and we feel confident that you will enjoy working with them. View Our Team.
We have the most comprehensive set of training options in Chicagoland
Whatever your challenge, budget, or lifestyle, we can help you. Most other training businesses cannot provide our breadth of services, or address our scope of behaviors. We offer a wide variety of options at our facilities or in your home, for any age or breed of dog, and for just about any behavior. See below for more information on each option.
We train you to train your dog
Many places make unrealistic promises that you will get back the perfect dog and will never need to do anything differently. This cannot be farther from the truth - if you don't use the proper commands, language, gestures, rewards, equipment, posture, and tone with your dog, your dog is sure to revert to unwanted behaviors. In our program, we teach you, because you are the one with him each day and need to know how to instill the behaviors you desire.
Training facility in the West Loop
We have a quiet. standalone training center at 1046 W Fulton, located right around the corner from our pet resort. We have training equipment, such as cones, barriers, stuffed dogs, confidence-building toys, and more. We can also involve multiple trainers, and possibly even other dogs, into training exercises.
TrainTrack online portal
All of our training programs include access to TrainTrack, our online portal for watching videos and descriptions of the exercises taught. In addition, private lessons include the ability to upload videos to your trainer, log your progress, and view more information that was covered in the sessions.

Behaviors We Can Improve

Don't just accept unwanted behaviors! Many people believe that "dogs are dogs and there's nothing I can do." This is not necessarily true - most dogs respond well to our positive training methods. We have helped thousands of dogs overcome their challenges, and we can help yours, too.


What we can help you improve?


Manners and Listening
Dog Training Chicago Walking on Leash Without Pulling
Loose leash walking (walking without pulling)
Dog Training Chicago Leash Reactivity Passing Other Dogs
Passing other dogs nicely
Training Dog in Chicago to Not Jump on People
Not jumping on dogs or people
Training a Dog in Chicago to Pass Food
Leaving items alone (even food on the ground)
Training a Dog in Chicago to Listen Under Heavy Distractions
Listening the first time, even under heavy distractions
Dog Training Chicago Coming When Called the First Time
Recall (coming directly to you when called)
Training a Dog in Chicago to Drop an Object
Dropping an object
Dog Training Go To Mat
Going to a mat
Dog Training Stay
Stay, even from a long distance
Training a Dog in Chicago to Stay Off Furniture
Staying off furniture
Training Self-Control to a Dog in Chicago
Self-control
Training a Dog in Chicago to Wait
Waiting for permission
Behavioral Challenges
Training a Dog in Chicago to Overcome Leash Reactivity
Leash reactivity
Training a Dog in Chicago to Stop Barking
Barking
Training a Dog in Chicago to Overcome Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety
Dog Training Chicago Marking
Marking in the home
Dog Training Chicago Fears and  Anxiety
Fears
Training a Dog in Chicago to Ride the Elevator
Elevator anxiety
Training a Dog in Chicago to Stop Being Destructive
Destructiveness
Training a Dog in Chicago to Stop Resource Guarding
Resource guarding
Training a Dog in Chicago to be Live with a New Baby
Intro to Baby
Training a Dog in Chicago to Live with a New Dog
Intro to New Dog
Dog Training Chicago Intro to Live with a Cat
Intro to Cat
Training a Dog in Chicago to Have Guests at the Front Door
Calmly greeting person at your door
Training a Dog in Chicago to Stop Counter Surfing
Counter surfing
Puppy / New Dog
Crate Training a Dog in Chicago
Crate training
Training a Dog in Chicago to Stop Play Biting
Play biting
Puppy Potty Training in Chicago
Potty training
Training a Dog in Chicago About Handling Ears
Ears and feet being handled
Don't see the issue you are looking for? Just ask us - there are more behaviors that we can help resolve in your dog, using only positive reinforcement techniques.




Why Work with a Professional Dog Trainer?

When you own a dog, working with a professional trainer is one of most important actions you can take.

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.
In-person support
When you try to train your dog yourself, including by watching videos on the Internet, there will surely be many times that you need a professional to correct your technique, to answer your questions, and to provide support. There is no match for having our expertise to guide you along the way.
Your dog's future is not set in stone.
You shouldn't just think "he is the way he is." There is hope, and all dogs are trainable. You will amazed at what we can accomplish by applying our techniques, which are easy, fun, and effective.
When is the best time to train your dog?
Now! The longer you wait to contact us, the more you will likely need to untrain later. This can be much more time-consuming and expensive than if you resolve unwanted behaviors now. Behavioral challenges don't just magically improve on their own - they normally require working with a professional trainer.

Success Story

Hear directly from a customer who has successfully gone through our training program.


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Resource Guarding Success Story


Featured Trainer

We have one of the largest teams of trainers in Chicago. We only employ trainers who are professional, have earned certifications from accredited organizations (or are in the process of doing so), and are committed to positive reinforcement.

Angela Love-Bradford, Dog Trainer at Tucker Pup's
Angela Love-Bradford, CPDT-KA


Angela is a wonderful trainer. You can tell she is passionate about what she does and she makes class fun. I am so happy I chose Tucker Pup's.

- Dara Richards





Customer Testimonials

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Not sure if training will work for your dog? Wondering how you would fit training into your schedule? Have questions about our training options?

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.


Neighborhoods We Serve

Tucker Pup's is located in the West Loop / Fulton Market District neighborhood. People come to us from all over Chicago, especially from Bucktown, Gold Coast, Lake View, Lincoln Park, Old Town, River North, River West, South Loop, Streeterville, Ukrainian Village, University Village, West Town and Wicker Park.

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