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The Best Dog Trainers for Off Leash 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 Off leash training in Chicago, IL. Based on feedback and votes from our Off leash training community, we've curated a list of top-rated trainers in the Chicago area.

Margaret Fraser
CPDT-KA, CGC Evaluator
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Chicago neighborhoods and some nearby suburbs
I am a Chicago-based trainer that believes training should be fun, sustainable, and kind. I want to help you and your pup better understand each other and use training and management solutions that work with your individual needs and lifestyle. I rely on positive reinforcement training with a focus on science-based methods.

Debbie Bickford
CTC - Certificate of Training and (behavior) Counseling - with honors - Academy for Dog Trainers - 2000 CTDI - Certified Trick Dog Instructor CCFC - Canine Conditioning Fitness Coach
Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Chicago and Chicago-land suburbs
Debbie has worked as a professional dog trainer for over 20 years.

Her group classes are taught at For Your K9 - where she teaches Puppy, Basic, Canine Life and Social Skills/Canine Good Citizen, Tricks, and Rally Free.

Debbie is a long-time member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and the Pet Professional Guild.

She is one of just 70 trainers worldwide...

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.

Yasmin Baylor
KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Rockford, Rockton, Roscoe, Belvidere, Byron, Loves Park, Machesney Park, South Beloit, Davis Junction, Winnebago County, Boone County
Hi! I'm Yasmin Baylor, KPA-CTP and CPDT-KA. I am a Certified Training Partner and graduate of the internationally-esteemed Karen Pryor Academy, as well as a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through the CCPDT accreditation council.

After earning my Bachelors in Computer Science and Graphic Design, and working for years in the business world, I knew it was time to switch gears and comm...

Cailin Patracon
CPDT-KA CPT
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Chicago
I've been a full time dog trainer for 2 years and use science-based, humane training methods.

Megan Ores-Uhrich
KPA CTP, CPDT-KA
Reactive dog training, Off leash training
Megan and Jennifer started Capricorn Dog Training, LLC in 2012. After working her magic with many Chicago dogs and their owners, Megan relocated to St. Louis in late 2021. She now works in the behavior department of the Humane Society of Missouri. The dogs and people of Chicago will miss her extraordinary dog behavior and training knowledge. Megan is currently not taking new clients.

Sophie Amphlett
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training
I was born in North Wales, U.K., living in a rural area and my closest companion as a child was my black labrador dog, Nellie, with whom I would spend hours a day walking in the woods.

‚ÄãAfter school, I moved to London and worked in the city for 14 years where I met my husband.

We moved to the USA, had some kids, adopted a dog, Bentley, and our family was complete. As our you...

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
Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy 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
Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy 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...

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...

Evan Dallas
Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy 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...

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...

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...

John Hughes
Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy 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
Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy 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...

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
Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy 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
Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy 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...

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 ...

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...

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 Off leash training in Chicago, IL is based on rankings from our community of dog owners as well as the general public. For Off leash training, we received 587 total votes, resulting in 29 dog trainers who focus on Off leash training. Our top-ranked dog trainers are listed in order of votes, with the top-ranked trainer for Off leash training listed first.

Dog trainers for Off leash training on this list are certified by CPDT-KA, FDM, or another trusted organization. We're proud to feature Margaret Fraser, who has been voted the top dog trainer for Off leash training in Chicago, IL. Margaret Fraser’s favorite part of their job is: Seeing people live their best lives with their best friends..

At Sniffspot, we prioritize trust and expertise. Margaret Fraser, as well as the other dog trainers on this Off leash training list, ensures they bring the highest standards of care and training to your dog. Margaret Fraser encourages owners with this dog training tip: Management is just as important (if not more!) as training..

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Frequently Asked Questions About Off Leash Training in Chicago, Illinois

How were the top Off leash dog training dog trainers in Chicago selected?

We evaluated over 587 votes from local dog owners to identify the best Off leash dog training trainers in Chicago. This process resulted in highlighting 8 exceptional trainers known for their expertise in Off leash dog training.

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

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

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

Margaret Fraser is celebrated as the top Off leash dog training trainer in Chicago due to their impressive 302 votes and their proficiency in Aggressive dog training and Reactive dog training, distinguishing them as a top choice in the area.

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

In Chicago, top Off leash dog training trainers like Margaret Fraser concentrate on issues such as A, R, P. Other trainers might focus on areas like A, D, R.

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

Training methods vary among top Off leash dog training trainers in Chicago. For instance, Margaret Fraser uses a method centered on: Every client gets a free 30-minute phone consultation/ intake. Private sessions last about 60 minutes and take place in the home and at locations around the city. Every session comes with follow-up notes and homework. Clients who purchase packages or day training also receive a training plan and support between sessions., while others like Debbie Bickford adopt: My training methods include many techniques that I've learned in my over two decades of being a full time dog trainer. Dogs learn best and bond faster/deeper with their owners if the training is WITHOUT fear, intimidation, pain, startle, and other techniques that have the potential for behavioral fall out. All dogs require motivation to do what we would like them to do. Finding out what motivates each individual dog is integral in the training process, so this is/should be the first order of business in the training process. Food, fun, and access to those things that the dog loves - these are the motivators that should be used in any effective and humane dog training program.. Each approach is customized to suit local dogs.

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

To find the ideal Off leash dog training trainer in Chicago, consider their certifications, such as CPDT-KA, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, ABCDT, KPA CTP, and their expertise in services like Reactive dog trainingand Puppy 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 Off leash dog training training, Margaret Fraser advises: Management is just as important (if not more!) as training. 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 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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The Best Dog Trainers for Off Leash Training in Chicago, IL of 2024

Margaret Fraser

Debbie Bickford

Shir Limazati

Julia Lane

Julia Mendes

Yasmin Baylor

Cailin Patracon

Megan Ores-Uhrich

Sophie Amphlett

Judit Arroyo

LaShaunti Bailey

Nate Banos

Lin Barrett

Justyna Buettner

Evan Dallas

Andrew Donnelly

Alison Doubleday

Tamara Gansz

John Hughes

Brooke Janke

Elizabeth Jefferis

Laura Krill

Jess Kupsik

Rachel LaMere

Sabrina Lopez

Nelson Medrano

Ania Pniewska

Mario Rodriguez

Alex Urbanski

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

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

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

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

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