Chicago Dog Trainer
Home of the ForceFree Method
Marc Goldberg | Patrick Farrell
Text or Call: 224-407-2131

Menu of Services:

Pack Leader Program: The "Quick Cure"

ForceFreeTM Private Lesson Plan

WOW! Dog Four Day Boarding School with Three Lessons

AMAZING! Dog Seven Day Boarding School with Lifetime Guarantee

DREAM! Dog Fourteen Day Boarding School with Lifetime Guarantee

CELEBRITY REHAB! Twenty-one Day Boarding School with Lifetime Guarantee

Five Day ForceFreeTM Course for Professional Trainers (Request our brochure)

Pack Leader Program: The "Quick Cure" $299 for one dog, $99 per additional dog

Bring your dog and your family members (12 and older) to this two hour private consultation that elevates you to the position of Pack Leader. Dogs love and respect the Pack Leader, and are interested in his or her opinion. Your dog will learn to listen and stop ignoring you. The Puppy Pack Leader Program is tailored for pups 8 weeks and older.

  • We'll instantly fix pulling and lunging so your neighborhood walks become calm and focused.
  • Take home a 30 day customized plan to cure common behavior problems: barking, housebreaking, jumping, chewing, growling, food aggression, barking/lunging at other dogs, fighting among your own dogs.
  • Includes 30 days of tech support.

Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan, TV’s Cheri Lucas and Marc Goldberg
Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan, TV's Cheri Lucas and Marc Goldberg

ForceFreeTM Private Lesson Plan includes Off Leash training

Private lessons quickly solve a host of problems. Yes, it really works! Appointment times are flexible.

  • For most dogs four lessons complete: come when called, excellent leash manners, lunging at dogs or people, no more jumping. Solves counter surfing, excessive barking, chewing, digging, cat/squirrel/car chasing.
  • Work one on one with your trainer and your dog.
  • Includes equipment.
  • Practice daily and see quick, happy results.

Boarding School Notes: Drop your dog off at our beautiful Chicagoland dog psychology farm convenient to I-90.  Pick up a highly trained pet who behaves well in the city, suburbs and country. We live on the property with your dog and train only a very select few dogs at a time. Your pet will be happy and busy all day long. All programs include multiple training, play and potty sessions from early morning to nighttime. Your dog and you are welcome to visit our farm by appointment for a complete tour and demonstration. All of our methods are fun and stimulating for your dog. All programs include an extensive orientation for you on your pick up day. Most programs are guaranteed and include lifetime follow up if needed. We customize the approach for each dog to meet your personal dreams and goals. Great behavior becomes fun for your dog so that it lasts for life!

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(From L to R.) Trainer Patrick Farrell; Peter Sheehan; Marc Goldberg CDT; Calvin; and Colleen Sheehan, Associate Producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show.

WOW! Dog Program: 4 Day Boarding School with 3 private follow up lessons

Quick results to get you started on the path to a happy relationship.

  • Your dog learns excellent leash manners. No pulling or lunging at people or dogs!
  • Come when called off distractions.
  • Eliminate jumping, barking, digging, counter surfing.
  • Customized for your family!

AMAZING! Dog Program: 7 Day Boarding School guaranteed Off Leash training

Best for dogs with no major aggression, major anxiety or major housebreaking problems.

  • Your dog learns excellent leash manners even with high distractions.
  • You dog will "listen" to you!
  • Come when called off low distractions. Work up to high distraction at home with our help.
  • No jumping, barking, digging, counter surfing.
  • Customized for your family and guaranteed for your dog's whole life!

DREAM! Dog Program: 14 Day Boarding School guaranteed Off Leash training

Best for happy-excitable or stubborn dogs or those with mild to medium aggression, serious anxiety or major housebreaking problems. An excellent choice for busy families who want a Dream Dog.

  • Your dog learns excellent leash manners even with high distractions.
  • Sit and stay with high distractions.
  • Come when called, even off high distractions.
  • Solves jumping, barking, digging, counter surfing, aggression, door bolting and more.
  • Create or restore housebreaking.
  • Helps most separation anxiety.
  • Customized for your family and guaranteed your dog's whole for life!

CELEBRITY REHAB! Program: 21 Day Boarding School Serious training for serious dogs

Best for dogs with more serious aggression, severe anxiety problems. Also an excellent choice for busy families on extended vacation.

  • Your dog learns excellent leash manners even with high distractions.
  • Sit and stay with high distractions.
  • Come when called, even off high distractions.
  • Solves jumping, barking, digging, counter surfing, high aggression, door bolting and more.
  • Create or restore housebreaking.
  • Helps high level separation anxiety.
  • Customized for your family and guaranteed for life!

10 Day Potty CampTM

  • Your dog or puppy (16 weeks or older) learns proper bathroom etiquette.
  • Toy dogs can learn to use Wee Wee Pads or Litterbox.
  • Includes leash manners.
  • Helps with jumping and nipping.
  • Customized for your family and guaranteed for life!
Calvin and Colleen Sheehan (Assoc. Producer - The Oprha Winfrey Show)
Marc Goldberg with Cesar Millan, "The Dog Whisperer"

Our Philosophy & Goals

Our philosophy is simple. Improve the life of both dog and family. All too often, unruly dogs do not fully enjoy life because their families constantly become upset and frustrated with them. This is difficult for both family and dog.
 
Our mission is simple. Make both dog and family happy.
 
What does is take to make your dog happy? He will thrive when you give him leadership and attention.


 
Making the family happy is a bit more complex.

Families typically want their dog to:

  • Come when called, every time, on or off leash
  • Walk nicely on a loose leash without pulling
  • Sit until released
  • Down until released

Families also want their dogs:

  • Not to jump on people
  • Not to charge through doors
  • Not to dig in the garden
  • Not to bark and chew  inappropriately
  • Not to climb on furniture you prefer they avoid
  • Not to sniff and eat off the table and counters.
  • Not to be wild and uncontrollable
  • Not to ignore you when you want their attention