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, 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.

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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?

    Great Dog Training 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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    Puppy Social 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 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





    Training 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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