Central Bark Gurnee
Gurnee
Dog Training & Enrichment
Help your dog be the best they can be
Happy Dogs, Happy Families — A contented family includes a well-trained dog. Central Bark® Gurnee is dedicated to achieving this by using enjoyable, reward-based techniques with dogs of all ages. Our dog training experts help cultivate essential life skills and behaviors.
We provide individual training and enrichment sessions, along with group classes, to reinforce positive habits and strengthen the loving connection you share with your dog. Training lays the groundwork for responsible canine citizenship and the cultivation of joyful, sociable, and well-rounded dogs.
Explore the benefits of dog training at Central Bark Gurnee:
- Tailored Instruction: Our training sessions are meticulously customized to address your dog’s unique needs and goals. Our seasoned trainers offer expert guidance to tackle behavioral issues or introduce new commands, ensuring your dog receives the individualized attention necessary for their success.
- Group Classes for Skill Enhancement: Enroll in our group classes to reinforce positive behaviors and boost your dog’s socialization in a secure and supportive setting. These sessions offer valuable opportunities for your furry friend to interact with fellow dogs and humans while mastering essential skills.
- Fostering Exemplary Canine Citizenship: Training lays the groundwork for responsible behavior. We instill positive routines and crucial commands in your dog, molding them into well-rounded individuals capable of confidently navigating social situations.
- Strengthening the Bond: Our training transcends basic commands, promoting trust, effective communication, and mutual understanding between you and your dog. This nurtures an affectionate and respectful partnership, deepening the unique connection you share with your four-legged companion
Central Bark
Gurnee
3880 Grove Ave,
Gurnee, IL 60031Get Directions
(847) 672-6188
Closed By Appointment Only
Call NowTeach your dog:
- Name Recognition: Ensure your dog’s safety by teaching them to respond to their name using positive techniques.
- Fundamental Commands: Master essential instructions, including 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 unlock 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.
Our Trainers
Jessica
Jessica is an Evaluator for American Kennel Club’s (AKC) Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification, AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Evaluator, and a Full Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). Jessica has experience working at both an animal emergency center and an animal rehabilitation center (physical therapy for dogs), but she eventually found her way to teaching others how to train their dogs. Over a span of 4 years, over 800 families and their dogs from all walks of life attended group classes and private lessons seeking help to be the best dog families they could be. Each family walked away with a deeper bond and understanding of how their dogs think and learn.
Jessica’spassion for dogs shines through in her training style and she brings a level of enthusiasm that is contagious. Her training style is fun and interactive because “dog training” is as much about training the dog as it is about training the dog’s family so that everyone is effectively communicating and having a good time. While training others, Jessica continues to compete with two of her own dogs (Thai Ridgeback, Sunee, and Bulldog, Pugsly) who have earned numerous titles in both Obedience and Rally. Pugsly is also the only bulldog to attend the March 2013 Rally National Competition in Tulsa, Oklahoma placing 6th (198/200 points) out of 89 dogs (all breed) in the class.
Jessica looks forward to helping you and your dog work together to have the best relationship possible. Several training class options are available. Call us at 847-672-6188 to discuss your needs and sign up for a class.
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Dog Training Pricing
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Training Tutor One-on-one training session during your dog’s visit to practice important cues and behavior skills. Packages available. | 20 |
| One-on-One Enrichment Personalized session during your dog’s visit with interactive toys, puzzles, and games to exercise your dog’s body and mind. | 10 |
| Rest Period Enrichment Private space with calming interactive food toy to help your dog achieve a healthy balance of activity and rest. | 5 |
Group Dog Training Classes
Jessica looks forward to helping you and your dog work together to have the best relationship possible. Several training class options are available. Call us at 847-672-6188 to discuss your needs and sign up for a class.
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.
Nancy M. Best place ever.. Fireball loves going there..everyone is amazing there!! We highly recommend Central Bark Gurnee!!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you train a dog?
No matter how long you’ve had your dog, it’s possible to teach them new skills and tricks.
Whether you’re crate training, leash walking, or potty training your dog, consistency is key. It’s crucial to establish a routine, practice positive reinforcement, supervise your dog (especially when potty training), and avoiding punishing when mistakes happen.
Central Bark® offers everything you need to help you train your dog. 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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What is positive reward-based dog training?
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.
Learn more about our training classes
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What is the best way to train a dog?
After decades of experience, we know that reward-based training is the most humane and effective way to train dogs and address unwanted behaviors. With reward-based training, you can build a loving, trusting bond that enhances your relationship with your dog for a lifetime of happiness.
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 include food treats, time to play with a favorite toy or verbal praise.
Learn more about our training classes
Visit our Dog Blog for more helpful tips.
Is 5 months too old to train a puppy?
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
Central Bark® Whole Dog Care
Our whole dog care approach 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.
