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The Best Dog Trainers for Agility Training in Chicago, IL of 2024

David Adams

July 10, 2024

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Welcome to the Sniffspot list of top-rated dog trainers for Agility training in Chicago, IL. Based on feedback and votes from our Agility training community, we've curated a list of top-rated trainers in the Chicago area.

Yvonne Feeney
CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Agility training, In home training, Puppy training
Chicago
I'm one of a handful of certified behavioral consultants in Chicago and have been invested in the rescue community since 2009.

Shir Limazati
ABCDT, CPDT-KA
Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Agility training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Chicago
When I was younger, I was always told " you only get one more chance". Even at a young age, I felt the pressure of having to get it right by the second time. As I went through life as an adult, I noticed so many names of companies called "second chance..." and it brought me back to that feeling of defeat when I was a child. I made it my mission to give humans and dogs as many chances as it t...

Julia Lane
CPDT-KA
Reactive dog training, Agility training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Bartlett, Batavia, Campton Hills, Downers Grove, Elgin, Geneva, Maple Park, Naperville, St. Charles, South Elgin, Streamwood, Wayne, West Chicago, Wheaton, Winfield
Julia Lane, CPDT-KA, has been a professional dog trainer specializing in agility, obedience & reactivity for over 15 years. She owns Spot On K9 Sports, LLC, a 17,500 sq. ft. dog sports training facility featuring group classes, private lessons, seminars & agility trials. She also provides in-home dog training.

Julia Mendes
Wag! Certified trainer
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Agility training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Chicago area and surrounding suburbs
As a lifelong animal lover, I finally decided to take the leap and start my own training business. I am especially passionate about rescuing animals (currently I have two rescues of my own) and exploring the many benefits of the animal-human connection.

Donna Orlowski
CGC Evaluator, member of APDT
Agility training, In home training, Puppy training
Fox Vally Area
I have at the present time 2 dogs. I have trialed in both agility and herding. I have been helping people and their dogs since 2012

Judit Arroyo
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training
Judit was only 17 years old when she found herself in over her head with her first dog, Puffy. Always a timid pup, at two years old he became very aggressive and reactive towards people and other dogs. Not willing to give up on her dog and not able to afford training Judit was determined to learn the art of dog training. In 2002 she launched her career as a professional dog trainer when he appl...

LaShaunti Bailey
Agility training, Puppy training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training
LaShaunti is a Chicago native raised in the southern suburbs. She‚Äôs loved animals ever since she was a kid, but she‚Äôs always had a special love for dogs. Her first dog was a long-haired dachshund who lived to be 12. She was a girl‚Äôs best friend and fueled her passion for animals. As a kid, LaShaunti was constantly watching Animal Planet with her dog and various other pets.

After ...

Nate Banos
Agility training, Puppy training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training
Nate grew up surrounded by dogs and cherished every opportunity he had to spend time with his family‚Äôs dogs. He was raised in Chicago and went to college at Michigan Tech, where he received a B.S. in Mathematics. During his time in college, Nate worked as a math tutor and fell in love with teaching. After completing his degree, he moved back to Chicago and began to pursue his other passion‚Äì...

Lin Barrett
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training
Lin has always been passionate about all animals. Having grown up in a small town in Connecticut, they grew up around dogs, cats, horses, goats, chickens, you name it! Their passion for dogs stumbled into their life with a tiny Westie puppy their parents adopted for the family. Lin took every opportunity to learn about dogs and training after that. With this passion in their back pocket, they m...

Lorree Bartlett
Puppy training, Agility training
Lorree has been around animals all her life with dogs being the biggest part. With
a degree from Penn State with a B.S. in Environmental Education with an
emphasis on wildlife, she‚Äôs worked in education for the National Park Service, IN
State Park Service and Brookfield Zoo. She holds certifications for dog training
from Animal Behavior College (ABCDT certification) and Canine...

Monica Bedrosian
Puppy training, Agility training
Monica earned her B.A. in Biology from North Central College and minored in French at Iowa State University. She is a member of the National Association of Pet Dog Trainers and the International Marine Animal Trainers Association. She has earned multiple competitive agility titles with her Dalmatians, Hannah, and Drake.

Monica is interested in helping anyone train any type of dog. She ...

Bobby Brown
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training
Bobby Brown started professionally training dogs in 2015. He earned his certification through CATCH and the Council of Professional Dog Trainers. Bobby has 2 personal dogs, Bella, a Bully Breed Mix, and Sugar, a Border Collie/Lab Mix. Together, they enjoy training and competing in Dock Diving, Flyball, Nose work, and their newest passion, Agility. In addition to dog training, Bobby has trained ...

Justyna Buettner
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training
Justyna has fostered and helped rescue several animals since her early 20s and is completing her certification with Animal Behavioral College. Jusyna has been training puppies with Anything Is Pawzible for the last two years. When not at work she likes to spend time with her three kids, her fur babies Cooper (dog) and Ziggy (cat) and her reptile babies Ocho (bearded dragon), Pearl (snake) and B...

Aliya Carey
Agility training, In home training, Board and train
Aliya has currently worked in the pet training field for 10 years and was certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA). The training facilities she has worked with specialize in pet obedience, intensive behavioral modification, and the fostering/training of rescue dogs. This experience has given her the knowledge of how to implement effe...

Aliya Carey
Board and train, Puppy training, Agility training
Aliya has currently worked in the pet training field for 10 years and was certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA). The training facilities she has worked with specialize in pet obedience, intensive behavioral modification, and the fostering/training of rescue dogs. This experience has given her the knowledge of how to implement effe...

Evan Dallas
Agility training, Puppy training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training
As a Chicago area native, Evan grew up spending as much time with dogs as he possibly could (despite not being able to have one at home due to a sibling‚Äôs allergies). As an adolescent, he spent his free time training the dogs of family members and soon realized he had a passion for working with animals. During his college years, Evan worked as a dog walker while living in Chicago and spent hi...

Pamela Davis
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training
Pamela is a teacher and coach who specializes in helping people understand, communicate with, and train their pet dogs. Her training methodology is compassionate and science-based and focuses on rewarding desired behaviors. Pamela‚Äôs approach is also informed by her background in theatre and education. She prioritizes empathy, clear communication, and active participation from both human and c...

Andrew Donnelly
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training
Andrew has been a dog walker for over seven years, serving River North, Streeterville and Gold Coast. After attending Fetch Find Academy‚Äôs training program, he became a Field Operations Manager for Chicago Pet Sitters where he trained staff members in safe-handling techniques. His passion for training and educating dog owners stems from a cynopraxic philosophy: enhancing the human-dog relatio...

Alison Doubleday
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training
A lifelong animal lover, Alison entered the training world thanks to her two Australian Cattle Dogs, Fox and Rocket. Both Fox and Rocket participated in group classes at Anything is Pawzible when they were first adopted. Helping these two rescue pups work through various challenges and making sure they feel safe and happy in the world has been an inspirational experience and has impacted every...

Rachel Fein
Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Puppy training, Herding training, Deaf dog training
Rachel grew up working with dogs. Her first experience with training came with her dog, Nico, when she was seventeen. She later trained a rescue dog named Kali. Kali went on to earn a champion title in agility as well as titles in obedience and tricks. Rachel has participated in agility, dock diving, tricks, obedience, nose work, and therapy work. Her dog, Flash, is competed in agility and disc...

Ari Fleishman
Agility training, In home training, Board and train
Ari has spent the better part of the past 25 years training and studying from the greatest dog trainers in the world. His obsession began while attending the University of Kansas with a German Short Hair Pointer/Lab mix named Bo, and flourished from there. Since then Ari has dedicated himself to formulating a system that allows him to successfully teach dogs and humans how to communicate.

Ari Fleishman
Board and train, Puppy training, Agility training
Ari has spent the better part of the past 25 years training and studying from the greatest dog trainers in the world. His obsession began while attending the University of Kansas with a German Short Hair Pointer/Lab mix named Bo, and flourished from there. Since then Ari has dedicated himself to formulating a system that allows him to successfully teach dogs and humans how to communicate.

Tamara Gansz
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training
Tamara Gansz has been obsessed with dogs since her earliest days. While her degree is in Art History, she started Pets-Chicago, a dog walking company, in 2003 and has been humbled and learning every day through the beauty of the animals she cares for. Leeloo, Jinx and Sevro are Tamara‚Äôs three rescue dogs and each has been a beacon for her to dive deeper and learn more. Leeloo, a therapy do...

Grace Huffman
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training
For as long as she can remember, dogs have been apart of Grace's life; from getting her first dog at 5 years old, to religiously playing Nintendogs on her DS, and eventually to training her own Service Dog in college. At Urban Pooch, Grace teaches all levels of Agility and Disc as well as puppy and LEVELS classes. Grace has 3 personal dogs: Guster (Mini Schnauzer), Rafiki (Standard Poodle) and ...

John Hughes
Agility training, Puppy training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training
Born and raised in Lake Bluff, IL, John has spent his entire life in the Chicagoland area and currently resides in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood of Chicago. From a very early age, he‚Äôs had a fascination with nature and all of its creatures. Growing up right next to forest preserves allowed him to spend his formative years outside exploring and taking in everything he could to better unde...

Brooke Janke
Agility training, Puppy training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training
Brooke has always had a special place in her heart for dogs! Growing up in a pet-loving family, Brooke was blessed to have several four-legged family members that made her childhood feel complete. In addition to dogs, horses have also played a significant role: she has been a riding instructor for the last 16 years and has competed for most of her life.

Driven by her childhood dream, ...

Elizabeth Jefferis
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training
Elizabeth Jefferis grew up on a horse farm in Southeastern Pennsylvania training, competing, and hunting with her family‚Äôs hunter/jumper horses. Teaching has always been so rewarding for Elizabeth, from college sociology professor to property rehab mentor to certified yoga instructor to dog trainer. (Don‚Äôt tell anyone, but ‚Äúdog training‚Äù is really ‚Äúpeople training.‚Äù) She has been te...

Coco Johnson
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training
Coco grew up with a love and understanding of dogs from a young age. Family pets consisted of Golden Retrievers from her grandparents to German Shepards who were too goofy to become police dogs.Prior to working in a caregiver capacity with animals, Coco worked in the entertainment industry. From working as a Radio Engineer at Clear Channel to Promotional work at Victory Records and finally a Mo...

Courtney Johnson
Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Puppy training, Herding training, Deaf dog training
Courtney graduated from Downers Grove South High School in 2013. She completed her Bachelor‚Äôs degree in Special Education from University of St. Francis in Joliet as well as a Master‚Äôs degree in Educational Technology from American College of Education. Courtney is a teacher at West Leyden High school for students with severe and profound disabilities. She grew up around dogs and her love f...

Laura Krill
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training
There hasn‚Äôt been a time where animals weren‚Äôt a part of Laura‚Äôs life. She grew up with a dog and a cat, had an amazing rabbit, and to her mother‚Äôs dismay, even some mice. Laura always wanted to surround herself with animals, so her first job, at 16, was working as a kennel assistant for her local vet. She moved to Chicago after college, and for the last 18 years, Laura has worked in th...

Jess Kupsik
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training
I developed an interest in training when I adopted my first American Bully, Kona, in 2017. While we bonded quickly, our relationship flourished once we started training and speaking the same language. Shortly after adopting Kona, I started fostering bully breeds for various Chicago rescues. I realized how much training helped these dogs find homes and stay in those homes.

While fosteri...

Rachel LaMere
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training
I began my career in pet care in 2004 when I moved to NYC with a degree in opera/classical voice from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, WA and I started walking dogs as a side hustle while I pursued a career in the performing arts.
My grandfather was a veterinarian, so growing up, our home was never short on animals with behavioral and/or medical challenges, which may explain why I qu...

Sabrina Lopez
Agility training, Puppy training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training
Sabrina spent the majority of her childhood surrounded by family dogs. Her parents adopted the first of many dogs when Sabrina was just three years old. Sabrina took a lead role in loving and working with the dogs from a young age. In addition to spending time with the family dogs, she loved running cross-country and track.

Sabrina has a long history of making customers happy! She spen...

Nelson Medrano
Agility training, Puppy training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training
Nelson comes from a family with a strong tradition of dog training; both his father and brother are dog trainers. While Nelson was growing up, his father was a hunting dog trainer and he would tag along as his father taught clients both basic and advanced hunting skills. Nelson would help with the dogs as much as he could and saw firsthand how happy the dogs would be when given a job to do. Tho...

Jordan Michaels
Puppy training, Agility training
Jordan is an Animal Behavior College certified trainer. Her love for training dogs started when she became a volunteer foster mom with a local rescue organization. Jordan is now on the board for that rescue, has fostered around 25 dogs and counting, oversees the meet and greets and dog to dog introductions. She believes that it is important to not only teach obedience but to also help dogs cope...

Ashley Olszewski
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training
Ashley‚Äôs experience with animals goes back to before she can remember. Her family had three or four dogs (Goldens and Labs) at any given time, as well as horses. She spent her adolescence riding and showing her horses, and worked on general obedience with her dogs. She got her first dog of her own almost 2.5 years ago (Fig, a Silken Windhound). Fig proved to be a very busy pup, so Ashley star...

Kristen Phillips
Agility training, In home training, Board and train
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). At the league she learned how to apply what she had learned in college. While volun...

Kristen Phillips
Board and train, Puppy training, Agility training
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). At the league she learned how to apply what she had learned in college. While volun...

Ania Pniewska
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training
Dogs were always Ania‚Äôs biggest passion. From a young age she believed that there was something magical about dogs and felt deeply connected with them. Back in her hometown of Szczecin, Poland, Ania volunteered at the local shelter and at the wild bird rehabilitation center. Shortly after receiving her BA in Sociology with a Psychology minor, Ania moved to the USA.

For over 11 years ...

Rebekah Reynolds
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training
Rebekah has been animal-crazy since the time she could hold a pencil and draw all of the animals that lived in her imaginary farm, but dogs have always had a special place in her heart. She started training her Nintendogs from a young age, but at 15, her family got their very first dog, and Rebekah was finally able to teach fun tricks, build PVC agility equipment, and play frisbee with a real d...

Mario Rodriguez
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training
I‚Äôm a life-long animal lover and my introduction to formal dog training was in 2011, attending a Basic Obedience class at Anything Is PAWZible with my first girl, Willow. The delight Willow expressed during training and the connection we made in that class led us to pursue additional training classes, opening up an incredible level of human-canine communication and creating a stronger bond be...

Aimee Schilling
Puppy training, Agility training
First and foremost Aimee considers herself an instructor, which means that her goal is to teach you how to be successful with your dog. She has spent many years working at perfecting her craft with her own dogs by competing in obedience, agility, conformation, and hunt tests. Aimee has titled dogs in all of these areas and enjoys the challenge of competition. Aimee also serves on the national b...

Arlyn Sigeti
Puppy training, Agility training
Arlyn has been training dogs since 1995, when she rescued her first Border Collie, Sadie. Arlyn has been training and competing in flyball, herding, obedience and agility since 1996. She has achieved four agility championships with her Tripawd Border Collie, Elvis, also a Herding Champion. She has been judging AKC agility for 20+ years, and is also a UKI judge.

Arlyn believes that ...

Marie Smith
Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Puppy training, Herding training, Deaf dog training
Marie Smith is a seasoned competitor in both rally and traditional obedience. Marie and her poodle, Noelle, have earned nine AKC titles and were qualifiers in the AKC Rally National Championship invitational in 2020. After earning their Rally Master title in 2019, Noelle and Marie are working toward their RACH Rally Championship title. Marie loves competing and sharing knowledge about how to br...

Robin Taylor
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training
Robin got started in dog training 10-years-ago when she adopted Dylan from the Anti-Cruelty Society. Because Dylan‚Äôs energy and drive needed an outlet, she got started in agility and nose work. Her second dog didn‚Äôt have the same drive for sports but loved people, which took them down the path of therapy dog work at grade school reading programs and in hospitals. Today Robin is continuing h...

Courtney Temen
Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Puppy training, Herding training, Deaf dog training, In home training
Courtney completed her Bachelors of Science, Zoo Science, from Friends University in 2019. In 2017 she completed an internship at Brookfield Zoo where she was able to clicker train tamanduas under supervision. She spent all of her college free time interning and volunteering at Sedgwick County Zoo with various mammals and birds, including gorillas, red river hogs, maned wolves, and lemurs! Afte...

Wen Tze
Agility training, Puppy training, In home training
I'm Wen Tze, the director of Back to Basics Dog Training and Posh Pet Club (daycare and boarding facility in Avondale, IL.

With experience working at a zoo, a veterinary clinic, managing a boarding facility, and in pet insurance, I've built a comprehensive understanding of animal care and behavior.
I've successfully helped over 600 dogs and families, earning five-star reviews for ...

Alex Urbanski
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training
My passion for dogs began at a young age. After several years volunteering in shelters and reading books on training, I finally decided to attend Triple Crown Academy. It was at TCA where I learned skills in Basic Obedience, Scent Detection, Protection and Bite Work, Search and Rescue and my personal favorite, Agility. It was also at TCA where I adopted Roxee and Skylar, the dogs I was assigned...

Sniffspot’s top-rated list of dog trainers for Agility training in Chicago, IL is based on rankings from our community of dog owners as well as the general public. For Agility training, we received 237 total votes, resulting in 48 dog trainers who focus on Agility training. Our top-ranked dog trainers are listed in order of votes, with the top-ranked trainer for Agility training listed first.

Dog trainers for Agility training on this list are certified by CPDT-KA, FDM, or another trusted organization. We're proud to feature Yvonne Feeney, who has been voted the top dog trainer for Agility training in Chicago, IL. Yvonne Feeney’s favorite part of their job is: Watching the shift in dog parents once they have the proper understanding and tools in place and seeing their dogs improvements..

At Sniffspot, we prioritize trust and expertise. Yvonne Feeney, as well as the other dog trainers on this Agility training list, ensures they bring the highest standards of care and training to your dog. Yvonne Feeney encourages owners with this dog training tip: Learn to truly read dog body language and set them up for success..

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Frequently Asked Questions About Agility Training in Chicago, Illinois

How were the top Agility dog training dog trainers in Chicago selected?

We evaluated over 237 votes from local dog owners to identify the best Agility dog training trainers in Chicago. This process resulted in highlighting 5 exceptional trainers known for their expertise in Agility dog training.

What qualifications do the leading Agility dog trainers in Chicago hold?

Top Agility dog training trainers in Chicago are recognized for their expertise through certifications such as CPDT-KA, CPDT-KA, ABCDT, CBCC-KA, CGC Evaluator. These credentials ensure they are equipped to address specific training needs in the region.

Who is the leading Chicago dog trainer in Agility dog training and why?

Yvonne Feeney is celebrated as the top Agility dog training trainer in Chicago due to their impressive 64 votes and their proficiency in Aggressive dog training and Deaf dog training, distinguishing them as a top choice in the area.

What behavioral issues do Agility dog trainers focus on in Chicago?

In Chicago, top Agility dog training trainers like Yvonne Feeney concentrate on issues such as A, D, R. Other trainers might focus on areas like D, R, P.

What are the common training techniques used by Agility dog training trainers in Chicago?

Training methods vary among top Agility dog training trainers in Chicago. For instance, Yvonne Feeney uses a method centered on: We are a modern science based training facility and advocate for the dog's physical and emotional well-being while helping pet parents read their dog and set them up for success through education and tangible goals., while others like Shir Limazati adopt: Every private training client receives a complimentary 30 minute phone consult. Private sessions are booked in 5 session series , and I work with you in your home environment. Your series includes text support in between sessions. I also offer Group Training classes in the Edgewater neighborhood.. Each approach is customized to suit local dogs.

How should I select the best Agility dog trainer in Chicago?

To find the ideal Agility dog training trainer in Chicago, consider their certifications, such as CPDT-KA, CPDT-KA, ABCDT, CBCC-KA, CGC Evaluator, and their expertise in services like Puppy dog trainingand In home dog training. Reviewing their past results with dogs in Chicago can also guide your decision.

What’s the top advice for training dogs in Chicago?

When it comes to Agility dog training training, Yvonne Feeney advises: Learn to truly read dog body language and set them up for success. which is crucial for enhancing your dog’s behavior in Chicago.

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David Adams

July 10, 2024

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David Adams

About the author

David Adams is a man of many passions, but his love for dogs stands above all. He is not only a dog lover, but also the founder of an innovative platform called Sniffspot. This unique platform connects dog owners with private property owners who are willing to rent out their space for off-leash playtime. While the idea of Sniffspot was initially conceived by his wife, Rebecca, David has been the driving force behind its remarkable success, tirelessly overseeing its growth and development. David's dedication to providing safe and enjoyable spaces for dogs to play, explore, and socialize is evident in his unwavering commitment to Sniffspot. He strongly believes that dogs need ample space and opportunities to stretch their legs and have fun. As a result, he has worked tirelessly to build a network of private property owners across the country who share his vision and are willing to offer their space for the benefit of dogs and their owners. Despite his busy schedule, David always finds time to indulge in his passion for the great outdoors. He loves nothing more than exploring new hiking trails and embarking on thrilling outdoor adventures. Whenever he is not working on Sniffspot, he can often be found hiking or visiting multi-acre fenced sniffspots with his two beloved dogs, Soba and Toshii. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys the fresh air, breathtaking scenery, and the sense of freedom that comes with being in nature. David is based in Salem, MA.

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Does your dog display reactivity to other pets or people? Maybe they’re a new rescue pup and are still settling into your home. Or they were sick growing up, so you missed their critical socialization period. Possibly they’ve had a bad experience after being raised as a normal puppy.
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City dog parks guides

The Best Indoor Dog Parks in the United States
Looking for a space to play with your dog no matter what the weather’s like outside? Look no further than our list of the best indoor dog parks in the United States! These climate-controlled spaces are growing in popularity as pet ownership increases throughout the country. As a bonus, many of them also offer dog training, boarding, grooming, or daycare services on the premises.
The Best Off-Leash Dog Parks in the United States
Looking for the perfect place to play with your dog? We’ve got you covered! It’s hard to narrow down, but we’ve put together some of the best off-leash dog parks throughout the country so you can plan your next adventure — along with a checklist of what to bring, what to know beforehand, and some frequently asked questions.
The Best Las Vegas, Nevada Dog Parks
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The Best United States Dog Parks
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Discover the American Staffordshire Terrier, a distinct breed celebrated for its playful, friendly, and loyal nature. Often confused with the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, a separate breed of British origin, the American Staffordshire Terrier (AmStaff) is considered a medium-sized dog. While both breeds share some similarities, the AmStaff is generally larger and has been developed as a distinct breed in the United States.
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Discover the Australian Shepherd, a breed celebrated for its trainable, playful, and affectionate nature. Considered a medium dog, Australian Shepherds were originally bred in the United States for herding beginning in the 1950s.

About Sniffspot

Sniffspot provides the best experiences and fun for you and your dog. Our dog parks are designed for the ultimate dog exercise. Our private spaces help you minimize distractions or triggers and maximize time with your dog. We provide off leash enrichment - exploration and activities you can't get anywhere else; wear your dog out for days. We make it easy to have playdates. Socialize your pup in a controlled, private spot - it's great exercise and it's fun for you and your dog.

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