In-Home Day Training

How day training works

We do the heavy lifting so you can enjoy the results.

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Evaluation

First, we’ll chat with you about your pup’s needs to help us understand their behavior and your goals.

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Train in your home

Your pup will work with us for 1-hour sessions 2x a week. we’ll regroup on your pup’s progress with a 1x1 together on the weekend.

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Skill transfer

You’ll get wrap up notes and group sessions at the end of your package to ensure you’re set up for success.

Choose your training package

We do the heavy lifting so you can enjoy the results.

3-Week
Training Package

$1,170

BEST FOR

Puppies, newly adopted dogs, basic obedience or strengthening existing skills, and training tune-ups

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Initial consultation

6 trainer sessions (2x/week)

2 group skill transfer sessions

Treats included!

4-Week
Training Package

$1,440

BEST FOR

Leash walking, confidence building, mild-moderate reactivity, therapy dog or Canine Good Citizine prep 

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Initial consultation

8 trainer sessions (2x/week)

3 group skill transfer sessions

Treats included!

Additonal
Weeks

$360/week

BEST FOR

Dogs that need additional weeks to meet their training goals or pups who could use a brush up already completing previous day training.

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only for pups who have already completed day training or drop of training with Copilot

2 trainer sessions (2x/week)

1 group skill transfer sessions

Treats included!

Why Chicago Dog Parents Love Our Day Training

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In-home convenience
No drop-offs or pickups

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Real-world learning
Skills taught in your actual environment

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Behavior expertise
from leash reactivity to jumping to resource guarding

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Empathy-based methods
Rooted in positive reinforcement

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Chicago-focused
We know how to train dogs in busy neighborhoods, city apartments, and crowded sidewalks

Train smarter, not harder

Book a free consultation to get started with our in-home training program. Let’s help your dog thrive—right where they live.

FAQs

  • Perfect for…

    • Puppies needing early structure

    • Dogs with loose-leash or focus challenges

    • Busy households seeking consistent training

    • Pups preparing for CGC, therapy, or a calm city life

    • Busy professionals who need training around their schedule

  • Day Training brings professional trainers right to your home. It includes twice-weekly 1‑hour sessions, plus a weekend transfer session to teach you how to apply what your pup has learned in real life.

  • Absolutely. Some clients stay home, others head to work—we’ll tailor it to your schedule.

  • Our programs strengthen leash manners, recall, impulse control, confidence, focus around distractions, and more.

    Our programs are tailored to your dog’s goals. The weekend transfer sessions ensure you can seamlessly continue the training at home.

  • Yes! Chicago is a tough place for leash-reactive dogs, and we’re well-versed in working through those challenges using positive methods.

  • We offer private dog training across Chicago’s north and west sides, including Logan Square, Bucktown, Lincoln Park, Old Town, Lakeview, Wicker Park and more.