Carol Stream
Dog Training and Enrichment
Help your dog be the best it can be
A happy family includes a joyful and well-trained dog. At Central Bark® Carol Stream, our team of dog training experts employs enjoyable and positive, reward-based methods. These assist dogs of all ages in acquiring essential life skills and behaviors.
We provide a range of options, including individual training, enrichment sessions, and group classes. All are designed to reinforce positive habits and strengthen the loving connection you share with your dog. Training lays the groundwork for responsible canine citizenship and promotes the development of cheerful, sociable, and all-around well-adjusted dogs.
Discover the advantages of dog training at Central Bark Carol Stream, designed with your dog’s well-being in mind:
- Personalized Instruction: Our training sessions are carefully tailored to meet your dog’s unique needs and aspirations. Our experienced trainers provide guidance to address behavioral challenges or introduce new commands, ensuring your dog receives the focused attention they need to thrive.
- Group Classes for Skill Refinement: Join our group classes to reinforce positive behaviors and enhance your dog’s socialization in a safe and supportive environment. These sessions provide valuable opportunities for your furry companion to interact with fellow dogs and humans while mastering essential skills.
- Cultivating Exemplary Citizenship: Training serves as the foundation for responsible behavior. We instill favorable routines and essential commands in your dog, shaping them into well-rounded individuals who confidently navigate social situations.
- Deepening the Bond: Our training goes beyond basic commands; it fosters trust, effective communication, and mutual understanding between you and your dog. This nurtures an affectionate and respectful partnership, strengthening the special connection you share with your four-legged companion.
Central Bark
Carol Stream
160 West Elk Trail,
Carol Stream, IL 60188Get Directions
carolstream@centralbarkusa.com
Open Today 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Enroll NowTeach your dog:
Unlock your dog’s potential with these valuable skills we can teach:
- Name Recognition: Ensure your dog’s safety by teaching them to respond to their name using positive techniques.
- Fundamental Commands: Master essential instructions such as sit, stay, down, wait, and leave-it through positive reinforcement, refining their behavior.
- Door and Gate Etiquette: Train your dog to enter and exit calmly upon command, displaying polite behavior.
- Relaxed Leash Walking: Enjoy peaceful walks by instructing your dog to walk calmly on a loose leash, eliminating pulling.
- Additional Behaviors: Address concerns like separation anxiety, excessive barking, or destructive chewing with the assistance of our dedicated trainers. Together, let’s enrich your dog’s life and unleash their full potential.
Dog Training & Enrichment Options:
Training Tutor
Personalized one-on-one training sessions during day care visits help your dog develop important skills and behaviors like name recall, sit, stay, down, wait, leave-it, door and gate control, and loose-leash walking. Excellent for your dog and easy for you! Your dog will come home tired and well-socialized, with the training and skills they need to be a well-behaved member of your family.
One-on-One Enrichment
Personalized One-on-One Enrichment sessions give your dog the extra attention they love and the freedom to use their senses and safely explore their instincts through interactive toys, puzzles, and games. It’s fun and rewarding and exercise their bodies and minds and engage their senses. Add complexity with fitness and agility equipment.
Rest Period Enrichment
Your dog gets to relax and recharge in their own private space with calming interactive toys and healthy food pairings tailored to their preferences and diet. It promotes physical and mental relaxation which can help them achieve a healthy balance of play, learning, and rest. It can also help them become more comfortable in crates by building positive associations.
Dog Training Pricing
Dog Day Care Add-ons
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Training Tutor One-on-one training session during your dog’s visit to practice important cues and behavior skills. Packages available. | 25 |
| One-on-One Enrichment Session Personalized session during your dog’s visit with interactive toys, puzzles, and games to exercise your dog’s body and mind. | 15 |
| Extra Rest Period Enrichment Session Private space with calming interactive food toy to help your dog achieve a healthy balance of activity and rest. | 5 |
Group Dog Training Classes
We offer classes for every dog level, from puppy to senior. Click here to learn about our classes and the benefits of dog training at Central Bark.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Basic Life Skills | 200 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all! It’s never too early or too late to begin building positive associations and using reward-based methods to teach your puppy new skills and behaviors.
Establish a training schedule now to help your puppy learn desired behaviors like walking nicely on a leash and basic cues like sit, stay, and loose-leash walking. Practicing these skills at home is critical, but it’s always a good idea to enlist the help of a professional to get a jump start teaching your puppy all the things you want them to know and set them up for success! Central Bark® offers everything you need to help you train your dog, including expert training and classes, so you and your puppy can learn and bond together.
Learn more about our training classes.
Visit our Dog Blog for more helpful tips.
When potty training your pup, consistency is key. It’s crucial to establish a routine, practice positive reinforcement, supervise your puppy (especially when potty training), and avoid punishing your puppy when mistakes happen.
Potty training a puppy to eliminate outside can take just a few weeks or several months. But it will go more quickly if your training routine is consistent, and you’re consistent about taking your puppy outside every few hours.
Central Bark® offers everything you need to help you train your puppy. We offer expert training and classes so you and your puppy can learn and bond together.
Learn more about our training classes.
Visit our Dog Blog for more helpful tips.
As part of joining the Central Bark® family, our expert staff conducts a thorough behavior assessment at your local Central Bark store. These assessments help ensure that your dog is placed with a playgroup they’re comfortable with so they can play safely every day they’re with us.
This four-day evaluation, while your dog participates in our Enrichment Day Care, assesses your dog’s:
- Comfort and social skills with people
- Social skills and playstyle with other dogs to help determine the playgroup and play schedule they can benefit from the most
- Comfort in both indoor and outdoor play spaces
- Comfort in rest areas and a crate
- Ability to share resources like water and toys in social settings
- Level of comfort taking treats in social settings
This process gives us a chance to get to know you and your dog while your dog gets acquainted with their new favorite place away from home. Through the entire four days, your dog’s comfort and safety is our top priority.
Once your pup passes all the behavior assessment elements, you are welcome to sign up for any of our daycare services or a sleepover!
To schedule a Behavior Assessment for your dog, please contact your local store.
NOTE: Please bring all required signed forms, vaccination proof, and a collar and leash for your behavior assessment.
Our Training Tutor and Enrichment services are available as add-ons to your dog’s day care visit, and while single sessions are available, packages are also offered for your convenience. Please note that prepaid packages are nonrefundable, and all sales are final. We recommend speaking with an associate to determine the best option for your dog’s training needs.
Central Bark Whole Dog Care
Our whole dog care approach in Carol Stream offers a full range of fun and personalized products and services. To promote your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional health and happiness throughout their entire life.
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