Dog Trainer in Highland Park, IL | Marc Goldberg and Team

Highland Park is a popular place for couples, and many couples start their family by adopting a dog. But integrating a dog into the family can have challenges, which is why it is helpful to partner with a dog trainer in Highland Park, IL that understands and recognizes these challenges and how to adapt to them.

Marc Goldberg, Patrick Farrell, and his Chicago dog training team have worked with many Highland Park families to give them the tools and information they need to better train their dogs, all in a way that is gentle to your pet’s needs. With several different programs, including pack leader programs and boarding school, we’re here to make sure that you have a dog trainer you can trust that is ready to come when you call.

If you’re ready for a Highland Park dog trainer, call today at 1-224-407-2131 or fill out the form on our contact page and one of our staff will get back to you. We have several options for anyone interest in dog training, led by the co-author of the popular training book "Let Dogs Be Dogs."

When is Your Dog a Candidate for Our Pack Leader Programs?

You may find yourself in a situation where you need to teach your dog some basic household behaviors. Puppies, shelter dogs, and even dogs that have been in teh family for a long time can benefit from one on one dog training with you, your dog, and Marc or Patrick. That is when you are a great candidate for our pack leader program or our puppy pack leader program. Most dog owners contact us when they struggle with any one of the following challenges.

My Dog is Chewing My Home
My Dog is Pulling the Leash
My Dog is Refusing the Crate or Urinating Inside
My Dog is Stealing Food or Jumping on People
My Dog is Not Recognizing its Name or Commands

Our Pack Leader programs are designed for that personal, in depth training that helps you and your dog adjust to a life together. Marc is a promoter of the "ForceFree Method," a style of dog training that teaches pets to behave in accordance with your household, while still letting them be a dog. These personal and private sessions with you and your pet allow you to both learn the training techniques the experts use, train your dog in the behaviors you want, and bond with your pet in a way that is great for your long term connection.

The training we give you and your dog is perfect for learning more about how to teach your pet the behaviors you want in a way that is kind, loving, and above-all-else, effective. Our Highand Park dog training service can take place at your home, or at our Little Dog Farm where there is plenty of room to walk and roam.

When is Your Dog a Candidate for Our Boarding School Dog Training Program?

Our Pack Leader Program is similar to a traditional dog training program, with a set amount of time between you and your Chicago dog trainers. But we also know that not everyone has time to train their dogs, even with traditional dog training. In addition, there are some behaviors that need more in-depth interventions that are often best left handled by a professional.

That's why we also offer Highland Park dog boarding and training programs - almost like dog bootcamp, where you leave your pet with us for 7, 14, or 21 days, and we do the training first before you come on the last day and we train you on how to take this growth home with you.

Our 7 day boarding school program is there to get you started. Great for untrained pets, especially those that are new to your home, this program teaches your dog to walk on a leash, come when called, and other basic behaviors. Our 14 day boarding school program is similar, but by the 14th day your dog will be an expert at all of these behaviors, and ready to adapt back into your pack.

Our 21 day dog boarding school program is for Highland Park dog parents whose dogs are struggling with more severe behavioral issues - most notably, aggression and anxiety. Usually the requests are related to the following concerns::

My Dog is Aggressive Towards My Family
My Dog is Aggressive Towards Other Dogs or People
My Dog is Anxious All the Time
My Dog Shows Extreme Behavioral Issues

These types of behaviors benefit from a bit of a longer approach, which is why we use the 21 day program as a way to keep training your dog to feel more confident, less aggressive, and more. Then, when you show up on the last day, we'll show you how to continue helping your dog feel happy and confident in your household, and kind to both people and pets. \

Call Today for Highland Park Dog Training Services

Young, old, or any dog breed, our Highland Park, IL dog training services are a great choice for your family. Give us a call today or fill out our form to get started with our free behavioral consultation.

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