Serving Chicagoland since 1995, we offer a vast array of dog training services. Our puppy classes include Puppy Kindergarten. For dogs over 5 months, we offer beginning dog obedience classes such as Adolescent Dog, Come Here Now, Basic Obedience I and Company's Coming. Our intermediate/advanced program includes Basic Obedience 2 and Rally Obedience.
Our 26,000 square foot dog training facility also affords us the opportunity to teach Dog Agility and Nosework. Private training and Board and Train is also available as well as behavior problem consultations.
Our 26,000 square foot dog training facility also affords us the opportunity to teach Dog Agility and Nosework. Private training and Board and Train is also available as well as behavior problem consultations.
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Puppies 8 weeks to 5 months This online class will cover all of your puppy problems such as nipping, chewing, and housetraining as well as aggression prevention exercises. It also starts your pup out right with some positive reinforcement based obedience lessons. Behaviors taught will include sit, down, come, drop it, and loose leash walking.
Our dog training area is over 26,000 sq feet. The air conditioned, indoor area includes a 9,000 sq foot, rubber infilled, artificial turf dog agility ring and an additional 6,000 sq feet of training space. The outdoor area includes a second 10,000 sq foot, lighted, rubber infilled, artificial turf dog agility ring.
All Pets Wellness Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, charitable, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that no pet is denied lifesaving medical treatment because of its owner's inability to pay. PetsnPatients seeks to provide resources for non for profit pet care targeting patients at risk of loosing their pet due to serious health challenges by illness or accident by providing a "band-aid" of interim pet care.
Kristen is the owner of Advances in Animal Behavior. She has been helping people train their dogs since 1995. She has a B.A. in Psychology with a strong biological emphasis. She has obtained additional training as a volunteer, in the behavior department, at the Denver Dumb Friends League, (Denver Humane Society).
Reviews (9)
Kimberly Bucki
May 17, 2022
Sarah Lovitt
Mar 25, 2022
Margie Nolan
Jun 28, 2021
Cat Dampf
Mar 16, 2021
Very wonderful trainers to work with! They really know how to read dogs when it comes to one on one classes. They are extremely professional and carrying when it comes to these animals. We also had a blast with puppy classes and our girl is seriously so well behaved. 10 out of 10 would recommend to ANYONE!
David Garcia
Feb 17, 2021
Courtney Aubrecht
Jan 21, 2020
We couldn't recommend Kristen enough. We adopted a younger dog whose history we didn't know anything about as she was brought in as a stray. Though she was friendly towards us, our dog acted aggressively towards other people and other dogs. As we were trying to get her used to life outside the kennel, her reactivity was admittedly a little overwhelming.
But then we found Kristen. Kristen identified what "triggered" our dog right away and showed us ways to positively address it through reward instead of punishment. She walked us through how to work with her the right way, basically training us instead of training the dog, which is exactly what we needed. She provided notes to continue our training at home.
A year later, she is a transformed dog. We couldn't bring friends to our house for a while after getting her for fear she would hurt someone. Now, having used Kristen's training methods for about a year, our dog quickly warms up to strangers. We can enjoy walks without fear of an embarrassing display of a dog-gone-crazy. We just returned to Advances in Animal Behavior to get some more training for vet visits, and can't wait to put Kristen's training into practice. She is an outstanding trainer with decades of experience and we can't thank her enough for what she has done to help my husband, me and our pup.
But then we found Kristen. Kristen identified what "triggered" our dog right away and showed us ways to positively address it through reward instead of punishment. She walked us through how to work with her the right way, basically training us instead of training the dog, which is exactly what we needed. She provided notes to continue our training at home.
A year later, she is a transformed dog. We couldn't bring friends to our house for a while after getting her for fear she would hurt someone. Now, having used Kristen's training methods for about a year, our dog quickly warms up to strangers. We can enjoy walks without fear of an embarrassing display of a dog-gone-crazy. We just returned to Advances in Animal Behavior to get some more training for vet visits, and can't wait to put Kristen's training into practice. She is an outstanding trainer with decades of experience and we can't thank her enough for what she has done to help my husband, me and our pup.
Patricia P.
Jun 01, 2019
I have been taking Murphy to training at Advances in Animal Behavior for over a year, starting with Puppy Class, then obedience, and now agility. He is a smart dog with high energy, and loves running through tunnels, over jumps and other obstacles. Come Here Now class was especially helpful, as he understood what come meant, just didn't see why he should! Katie and Kristen make it fun to train your dog, and it's never boring.
They have been very helpful with behavioral issues as well, as consistent training builds a great bond with your dog. Their methods are all positive rewards, exactly what I wanted for Murphy.
They have been very helpful with behavioral issues as well, as consistent training builds a great bond with your dog. Their methods are all positive rewards, exactly what I wanted for Murphy.
Debra Sheehan
Dec 21, 2018
I have been taking my dog Chuck to Advances in animal behavior for over a year. First for obedience training and presently taking agility classes. Kristen was a big help in getting Chuck trained as a therapy dog. Love the trainers, Kristen and Kate. Great facility! Wouldn't think of going anywhere else.
Mike Thyme
Feb 25, 2018
Best trainers EVER! We take agility classes here currently, and recently did Board and Train during our last vacation. You can board your pups upstairs at PHPR and have trainers work with them during their stay. Worth every penny! We have also had extremely successful private lessons and loved taking Obedience group class as well. We have a new rescue that we adopted back in October, and with the help of Kristen, Katie and everyone, our new pup has really settled in to life with us.
