Obedience training can be done on a private basis as well.

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One on One Private Training

Collins Canine offers private training where you can meet face to face with an experienced trainer to discuss your needs. Training sessions typically last one hour and the rate is $85 per hour. We can work in your own home or at our Humboldt Park facility. If you would like training in your home there may be an additional travel and/or parking charge depending on where you live. Package deals are also available for repeat sessions. Check out package details here. Scheduling is flexible -- times are available on evenings and weekends.

Do you want to fix your dog's behavior problems now with a convenient private training session? Contact us or fill out the Private Training Form and email it back to schedule an appointment!

Lunch and Learn

Got an urgent issue but can't wait until a highly coveted evening or weekend private training slot opens? Collins Canine is now offering Lunch and Learn sessions available for dog owners that work in the Loop. During your lunch break a trainer can come to your office or meet at a local restaurant to discuss your concerns. This will get you started on the right track until you can meet at your home and work hands on with your dog. No dogs are even needed! Almost all behavioral problems require a detailed discussion prior to any actual training of your dog so sign up for these convenient sessions and be able to hit the ground running when the trainer comes to your home! Training sessions are typically a half hour at a rate of $45 per session.

To get started with this service contact us or fill out the Private Training Form and email it back to schedule an appointment!

Boarding and Training

Collins Canine has partnered with All For Doggies to offer training to clients with dogs boarding at their facility. This service is perfect to get your dog a little extra activity while you are out of town or if you would like to get a head start on some specific behaviors. Rates are $550 for one week and $1000 for two weeks. Prices also include a going home meeting with you and the trainer and a follow up meeting with the trainer to be used within thirty (30) days.

To get started with this service contact us or fill out the Private Training Form and email it back to schedule an appointment!

Private Training Online

Due to worldwide recognition of Collins Canine's training techniques we receive many requests for training advice from dog owners outside of the Chicagoland area. In order to better serve this market we are now offering online training. For a flat fee we will work through each issue via email until you have all the information you need to solve the problem. You will start with a comprehensive questionnaire so we can gather the data and then you will receive a detailed document with the training techniques to use. We will continue to work with you until your questions are answered. All responses are guaranteed within two business days. Check out what topics are covered and the costs here.

Note: Collins Canine does not do "Boot Camp" style training. The vast majority of these facilities use punishment based techniques (harsh leash corrections, shock collars...) which Collins Canine does not employ. Also most dogs that attend these camps will not come back and respond to whomever gives them a command. The owner will still have to put forth as much effort in training as is needed in a traditional obedience class. Check out our Dog Advice page for more information or contact us with any questions.