Best Place to Send Dogs Away for Training in Illinois

Your dog is one of the most important members of your family. But dogs are still dogs. As much as we may welcome them like family, they still have dog needs, dog behaviors, and a different way of thinking and acting that doesn't match what the family may need.

But dogs are also amazing learners. It's just a matter of teaching your dog how to behave correctly. The good news is that essentially all dogs can learn to be well behaved animals. The bad news is that dog training isn't always easy. It requires time, commitment, the right temperament, and an understanding that dog owners may not be able to train them overnight. While some welcome that challenge, it's never easy - not even for those that have all the time in the world. Luckily, there are places you can send dogs away for training in Illinois, so those that need help in Chicago and the surrounding areas can get the help they need.

Dog Boarding with Training - Ilinois Puppy Bootcamp

Led by Marc Goldberg, co-author of the famed dog training book "Let Dogs be Dogs," Chicago Dog Trainer offers several dog "send away" bootcamps, where Marc and his partner Patrick Farrell train your dog to become the perfect, most well behaved pet.

You send your dog away to training at the Little Dog Farm in Elgin, IL. Marc and Patrick board your dog for you and train them according to the program and their behaviors. We currently offer three programs depending on the behaviors and how long their stay may be. Our programs include:

7 Day Program - For basic dog training on simple behaviors. Works great as a puppy bootcamp. Helps to get your dog started on their training needs, and then you take them home and continue the progress.
14 Day Program - We train your dog thoroughly, so that when you get your dog back they are essentially the perfect household companions depending on what struggles they had in the past.
21 Day Program - For dogs with more severe behavioral challenges, like anxiety and aggression, our 21 day program gives your dog the celebrity treatment so that they're ready to come home and be confident, friendly, and ready to be a part of the family.

On the last day of all of these programs we train you. We love dogs, and we want to make sure that your dog is ready to come home from our dog away camp and be the family member you hoped they would be.

Send Your Dog to the Little Dog Farm in Elgin, IL

Dog boarding with training from a dog trainer that literally helped write the book for force-free, long lasting improvements. You can also schedule these dog bootcamps for when you're on vacation, so that you also get the dog boarding you need while your family is away.

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