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 Options:
Training Tutor in Carol Stream
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.
Our Dog Trainers
Danielle Taylor
Certified Dog Trainer
I am a dedicated and passionate professional with a deep love for training and working with dogs. As a recent graduate of Animal Behavior College, I have acquired a comprehensive understanding of canine behavior, training techniques, and the importance of positive reinforcement.
Throughout my academic journey, I have honed my skills in various areas, including obedience training, behavior modification, and canine psychology. My commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest research and industry trends ensures that I provide the most effective and humane training methods for my furry clients.
With a natural ability to connect with dogs and a genuine desire to improve their lives, I have successfully worked with a diverse range of canine personalities and behavioral issues. My patient and compassionate approach allows me to build trust and rapport with each dog, creating a positive and conducive learning environment.
In addition to my technical expertise, I possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. I excel in educating dog owners on proper training techniques, helping them understand their pet’s behavior, and empowering them to become responsible and knowledgeable dog guardians.
With a strong commitment to animal welfare and a genuine love for dogs, I am dedicated to improving the lives of both dogs and their owners through positive reinforcement training methods. My recent graduation from Animal Behavior College has equipped me with the necessary knowledge and skills to make a lasting impact in the field of dog training.
Emily Mosher
Certified Canine Training and Behavior Specialist, CCTBS
Emily Mosher is a Certified Canine Training and Behavior Specialist, CCTBS. She is also the proud owner of Auntie Em’s Dog Care LLC, offering boarding, sitting, daily walks, and training! Emily believes that the greatest training tool is your bond with your dog, and is a strictly force-free, positive reinforcement trainer.
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 Obedience 6-week group class Monday August 7th thru Monday September 18th (no class Monday September 4th) 4:00 – 5:00pm | 200 |
Basic Obedience 9:30 – 10:30 am | 200 |
| Advanced Obedience 6-week group class Saturday August 19th thru Saturday September 23rd (no class Monday September 4th) 10:45 – 11:45 am | 200 |
| Canine Good Citizen 6-8 Weeks Monday August 7th thru Monday September 18th (no blass Monday September 4th) 5:30 – 6:30 pm | 250 |
If you have any concerns about food sensitivities or destructive tendencies, please speak to an associate at the front desk to discuss available options. All sales are final.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
There’s no bond like the one between our furry best friends and us. We love our dogs and want to give them the best life possible. But it can be challenging to fulfill all their needs to stay healthy and happy for a lifetime. Doggy day care gives pups a place to play and learn in a safe environment, with the socialization, mental stimulation, and physical exercise their minds and bodies need to stay healthy for a lifetime.
- Dogs get to socialize. Dogs are social creatures. Positive experiences with new humans, new dogs, and new environments are essential to a well-rounded pup.
- Dogs learn social skills. Dogs learn from other dogs – they’re always teaching each other what is (and isn’t) appropriate social behavior. Doggy day care staff can also help support safe play and practice healthy social behaviors.
- Dogs get more exercise. Exercise helps your dog maintain a healthy weight and muscle tone while improving their mood and providing a healthy outlet for their physical and mental energy, meaning they can be more relaxed at home.
- Dogs get human attention. Your dog will get the care and love they need while you’re at work or school.
- Parents get a break. Doggy day care can give you a day off from responsibilities, while your dog gets what they need to be a healthier, more well-adjusted pet.
Positive reward-based techniques help puppies and dogs develop essential life skills and behaviors that will enrich their lives at home and day care. These methods set dogs up to succeed and reward them for performing desired behaviors. Rewards are tailored to the dog’s preferences and can include food treats, time to play with a favorite toy, or verbal praise.
After decades of experience using reward-based training, we know it’s the most humane and effective way of training dogs and addressing unwanted behaviors. It’s the best way to build a loving, trusting bond that enhances your relationship between you and your dog for a lifetime of happiness together.
At Central Bark®, our focus on positive reinforcement has never wavered. We continuously update our skills and policies to stay at the forefront of new advances in behavioral science and positive reinforcement techniques.
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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.
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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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