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November 2022 by Mila F
I have been with the club for nearly 2 years. We started in puppy obedience and are now doing agility classes. The club is so different from other training programs in that it’s coordinated and run by passionate and knowledgeable volunteers truly interested in the success of every owner-dog team. . As a result, it’s very personal, incredibly fun, and great learning. I can’t wait for next Tuesday-and we just got home from class tonight. Great experience in every way.Mary and Debbie Simpson were outstanding in both, Rally and obedience. Betty makes agility challenges much easier by breaking down task in pieces. Al of them are great about positive training.
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November 2022 by Jan Constance
I just want to take this opportunity to give a shout out to all the trainers and friends Ajax and I have had for agility through the years. We both had a lot of fun doing it! I have recently transitioned my 16 yr old little old man to using ramps for the couch and "big bed" with no problem thanks to the training! Now if I can only convince him he's not SuperDog flying off the bed! We'll get there, thanks to you all!
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July 2022 by Patti stitz
Great team of instructors, very welcoming to new students.
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November 2021 by Cathy Jurewicz
Instructor Cheri in puppy class is great!!
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April 2019 by Kelly Caccavella
You can't beat this place. Surrounded by dog lovers who want to help you and your pup communicate the best. The trainers are welcoming and incredibly knowledge. You cannot beat the price either. Puppy or adult dog, this is just a great 0lace to learn and meet other dog lovers.
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February 2019 by Dave C.
Just wanted to write an updated review now that I have been going to this club for the past 3 years! I really love this club, and I know my dog loves it too by the excitement she shows when we pull into the parking lot. It has really helped my dog bond with me, as we have done everything from puppy obedience, to agility, to this class called "rally" where the dog has to do more complex commands, and even therapy dog class where they can help your dog get placed into a therapy dog program if your dog is a good fit. They have it all! And it's positive reinforcement too - lots of treats and praise so it's a blast for the dog. I searched long and hard in the Chicagoland area for obedience training. We tried places in Chicago, places in the far West suburbs, but no place is as great as the Lyons Dog Training Club! The training is very organized - they have a board and a Director who oversees everything. Classes are small (limited to 12 dogs). My intro class had 2 trainers, which amounts to 1 trainer per 6 dogs. Dog must undergo certain vet tests before being admitted to the class (protects the dogs, the owners, and the young puppies), so I like that it keeps the dogs healthy. The trainers are great and very respectful of dog owners of all experience levels. They do have other activities in the Odeum sometimes (like soccer) which can be distracting, but I think that has actually helped my dog focus more and I have noticed that her behavior at home has improved ten fold! The class is so organized that the instructors will email you every week with a list of the training exercises in plain english so you can practice at home (practice makes perfect!). I LOVE this training club and will sign my dog up for as many of them as I can - even after we complete basic obedience. The price is VERY reasonable too for the quality of the training - most of the trainers have awards in dog training sports. I wish I had gone to the Club sooner for training!!! Five stars!!
