Copilot Drop-Off Training

You drop off, we do the training

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Limited time! Get 15% off

Purchase a Puppy Kickstart pack and receive 15% off your first two weeks of Adult Drop‑Off Training—or extend your puppy sessions.

Whether you’re at work or just short on time, our Drop-Off Training Program gives your dog structured learning, enrichment, and one-on-one coaching throughout the day, so you can come home to a calmer, more confident dog.

Our trainers work on skills like:

  • Loose-leash walking

  • Focus and impulse control

  • Coming when called

  • Confidence around distractions

  • Polite manners in public spaces

It’s the most effective way to help your dog make progress without adding stress to your schedule.

📍 Located in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood — convenient to Logan Square, Roscoe Village, Bucktown and more!

Results-driven training for busy dog parents

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Choose your package


Puppy Kickstart (2-5mo)

$85 / 1 session
$240 / 3 pack or $375 / 5 pack

Wednesdays

  • Drop off between 8:30-9am

  • Pick up between 1-1:30pm

What you get

  • Pack of 1, 3, or 5 – whichever fits your puppy’s pace

  • Foundational obedience: “leave it,” recall, “drop it”

  • Crate training

  • Socialization, handling, noise & surface desensitization

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Teen Foundations (5mo - 2yr)

$1,650 / full day
$1,210 / half day

Tuesday & Thursdays

  • Drop off between 8:15-9am

  • Half-day pick up between 12:30–1:00pm

  • Full-day pick up between 5:00–5:45pm

What you get

  • 8 drop‑off sessions over 4 weeks

  • Obedience basics and recall

  • Leash walking

  • Relaxation techinques, stay/wait cues

  • Focus games, pattern work, confidence-building

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Custom Package (2+ years)

$TBD / half day
$TBD / full day

Tuesday & Thursdays

  • Drop off between 8:15-9am

  • Half-day pick up between 12:30–1:00pm

  • Full-day pick up between 5:00–5:45pm

What you get

  • 8 drop‑off sessions over 4 weeks

  • Advanced obedience, longer duration & distractions

  • Mat and place practice

  • Patio & field-trip training

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How drop-off works

You’ll drop your dog off in the morning for a full or half-day of training.

Throughout the day, your dog will rotate between short focused sessions, structured downtime, and enrichment activities to help them learn and retain new skills without overwhelm.

We keep training fun and motivating using positive reinforcement, confidence-building exercises, and real-world scenarios around other dogs and people.

You’ll get…

  • Daily progress updates

  • Take-home exercises to keep consistency at home

  • Optional follow-up lessons to transfer skills

Included in all packages

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One‑on‑one training bursts

Dogs train in short bursts throughout the day, broken up with decompression and potty breaks.

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Confidence-building

From climbing platforms to practicing brave behaviors, we help shy or unsure dogs come out of their shell.

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2+ daily training walks

Your dog gets structured walks designed to build focus, leash skills, and real-world confidence.

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Regular potty breaks

We make sure your pup’s needs are met—body, brain, and heart.

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Enrichment & decompression

Snuffle mats, chews, and cozy breaks so your dog learns and relaxes in balance.

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Practice around other dogs

With careful supervision, dogs can train near or play with others based on their comfort.

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Drop-off training is a great fit for:

  • Dogs who need structure while their humans are at work

  • High-energy or easily distracted dogs

  • Recently adopted dogs learning manners and confidence

  • Dogs struggling with leash walking, focus, or impulse control

  • Puppy grads ready for the next step in training

If your dog struggles with reactivity, fear, or aggression, check out our Aggression & Reactivity Training in Chicago for a more customized plan.

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Why Choose Drop-Off Training at Copilot

  • Professional trainers with experience in obedience, reactivity, and confidence-building

  • Positive reinforcement approach. No harsh methods, ever.

  • Safe indoor facility with outdoor enrichment walks in the Avondale area near Belmont & Elston

  • Real-world exposure so your dog practices in the same environments you live in

  • No overnight stays. Perfect for owners who prefer day-only programs

Ready to give your dog the gift of focused learning while you’re busy?

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FAQs

  • Drop-off training is structured, not social. Unlike daycare, your dog works one-on-one with a trainer throughout the day and gets built-in rest, enrichment, and training, not just playtime.

  • Yes! This program is a great fit for dogs who get overstimulated, reactive, or overwhelmed in group settings. All training is personalized, and dogs only work near others when they’re ready.

  • Nope. Your dog goes home every day, which helps you stay part of the training process.

    We teach new behaviors, then show you how to reinforce them at home through progress updates and follow-ups.

  • Absolutely. You’ll receive personalized updates, video clips, and coaching support so you can keep the momentum going at home.

  • We recommend 1–2 days per week during your program for consistency and quicker progress, but we’ll help build a plan that fits your schedule and goals.

  • Yes! For young puppies, we focus on crate comfort, name response, early socialization, and handling. It’s the perfect complement to your at-home routine or puppy class.

  • All drop-off sessions happen at our Avondale facility in Chicago:

    3266 N Elston Ave, Chicago IL 60618

    Dogs train in short sessions throughout the day with breaks to potty, rest, and decompress.

  • All dogs must be up to date on Rabies, Bordetella, and DHPP/DAPP before starting. Puppies need at least their first two rounds.