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B.C. Dog Training is located in Lakemoor* and also offers classes/services on location at The Barking Lot in Deerfield and Doggie Playhouse in Palatine. We are available at all locations by class schedule and appointment only. For more information contact us at 847.566.1960 or Dobes8@aol.com. *Please note B.C. Dog Training's mailing address is
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PUPPY SOCIALIZATION/OBEDIENCE This class is designed to teach you to teach your puppy to become a good canine citizen, and develop a good realtionship between you and your puppy as you further understand canine behavior. Your puppy will socialize with other puppies and humans while they start to learn the fundamentals of Obedience (sit, stay, off, quiet time, wait, etc.). You will learn how to prevent common problems and eliminate existing ones. You will learn about basic nutrition, grooming and health. Hands on practice, demonstrations, and a weekly hand out sheet will help reinforce what was covered in class throughout the week.
This class is designed for the older more mature dog. This class will teach you to understand canine behavior and develop a good relationship between you and your dog while teaching the foundation of Obedience (sit-stay, down-stay, heel, stand-stay, off, leave it, etc.). Dogs in this class are taught to respect the "Alpha" (you) through basic commands and common sense. This respect will build a relationship that will achieve a happy, good working, reliable companion dog. You will learn how to prevent common problems and eliminate existing ones. You will learn about basic nutrition, grooming and health. Hands on practice, demonstrations, and a weekly hand out sheet will help reinforce what was covered in class throughout the week.
This class continues to build your dog's reliability on previously taught exercises, along with your continued instruction of vocal and body language. New exercises are added to increase your dog's knowledge. Sit straight, teaching the dog that it's not enough to just sit at your side but it should be straight. Side, teaching the dog to return to a straight position at your side. This is practiced using 90 degree turns with the dog having to adjust to your movement.
This class is designed, primarily, to take the dog and handler to the next step of training and prepare them for competition. Correct ring procedures and courtesy are the main focus of this class. While stressing competition, it also is structured to include those not desiring competition but who want to learn and strengthen additional exercises.
Tired of your dog pulling you when you take a walk? Don't have time to work on other obedience exercises at this point in your life? Is our standard 8 week course too long to commit to? Then maybe this is the class for you. This class works on leadership and respect between both you and your dog. Attention to you is the main objective while your dog learns to respect the leash and you. This class is not for dogs with any dog to dog aggression. Dog must also be over 8 months of age to attend.
WORK AND WALK TRAINING CLASS This is a new concept class designed to meet the needs of busy owners who want to enjoy life with a mannerly dog and be able to take a friendly walk with their pooches. All students are welcome.
This class is designed to teach you the fundamentals of the E-Collar (Electronic Collar) while learning to train your dog. In this 6 week dog training program for non-aggressive dogs only, the dog will be trained for off-leash respect and compliance with extensive distraction training. Using Mark and Hear Me will help your dog understand commands at the touch of a button. Your dog and you will learn: B.C. Dog Training also offers private Electronic Collar (E-Collar) Attitude Adjustment sessions and an Electronic Collar (E-Collar) Private Package. Scroll down for more information.
Rally is a sport in which the dog and handler complete a course that has been designed by the rally judge. The judge tells the handler to begin, and the dog and handler proceed at their own pace through a course of designated stations (10 - 20, depending on the level). Each of these stations has a sign providing instructions regarding the next skill that is to be performed. Scoring is not as rigorous as traditional obedience. The team of dog and handler moves continuously at a brisk, but normal, pace with the dog under control at the handler's left side. There should be a sense of teamwork between the dog and handler both during the numbered exercises and between the exercise signs; however, perfect "heel position" is not required. Any faults in traditional obedience that would be evaluated and scored as a one-point deduction or more should be scored the same in Rally, unless otherwise mentioned in the Rally Regulations. After the judge's "Forward" order, the team is on its own to complete the entire sequence of numbered signs correctly. Unlimited communication from the handler to the dog is to be encouraged and not penalized. Unless otherwise specified in these Regulations, handlers are permitted to talk, praise, encourage, clap their hands, pat their legs, or use any verbal means of encouragement. Multiple commands and/or signals using one or both arms and hands are allowed; the handler's arms need not be maintained in any particular position at any time. The handler may not touch the dog or make physical corrections. At any time during the performance, loud or harsh commands or intimidating signals will be penalized. Rally provides a link from the Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) program to obedience or agility competition, both for dogs and handlers. In addition, rally promotes fun and enjoyment for dogs at all levels of competition.
Call 847.566.1960 for information.
Call 847.566.1960 for information.
PHONE CONSULTATION WITH CATHIE SABIN Do you need help with your dog’s behavior but are unable to take a class or come for an in person consultation? If this is the case, I offer phone consultations at a rate of $55.00 per hour. You do not have to use the entire hour at one time. However, there is a one hour minimum that must be paid in full prior to my initial call. Please contact me by phone 847-566-1960 or e-mail me Dobes8@aol.com and advise me of the best time to contact you, once you have paid. I accept payment through PayPal. You do not need to have a PayPal account. Please use the PayPal link below.
At B. C. Dog Training we still feel that the bond between owner and dog is intensified when both learn together. But sometimes time gets in the way. We can still help. Our In House Training is a little different from most Board and Train programs. We have 2 different programs at B. C. Dog Training, and hope one will fill your needs. PROGRAM 1 This is our 4 week minimum program. Dog learn the basic commands: Sit, Stay, Down, Come, Stay Close and Heel and Manners! Common behavior problems are also addressed. The major difference in our program is the fact that they will also be incorporated into our Doggy Daycare Program also. Daycare will help with the dogs socialization skills and help correct rude manners. Most Board and Train programs do not have the type of daycare program we do. All dogs play together no matter the size, small dogs learn to respect large dogs and large dogs learn to respect small dogs. Cost for Program 1: $500.00 per week or $2,000.00 total. There will be a meeting when you pick up your dog to review all training and what is needed on your part to continue your dogs training when you take them home. The WHOLE family must attend this meeting. This program is more intense with a dog that has more issues... Aggression towards dogs and small critters, Destructive Behavior, Total lack of Attention, Leadership Problems with both adults and children, Mouthiness, Brutish and Bullying Behavior, and Dominance Problems. Your dog will be exposed to new situations daily to help overcome issues. The minimum of 4 weeks is recommended but after evaluation the first week we may recommend additional time with us up to 6 weeks. Major Issue Traning is not for all dogs. This Camp will help your dog understand Leadership and Direction. There will be a meeting when you pick up your dog to review all training and what is needed on your part to continue your dogs training when you take them home. The WHOLE FAMILY MUST ATTEND this meeting. You will have a 2 hour private lesson before you can take your dog home. Cost for Program 2: $600.00 per week or $2400.00 total. Call 847.566.1960 for information.
CGC AND TDI TESTING We have testers in, usually twice a year, to conduct tests and award certificates to those passing for Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dogs International. Once passed and awarded, contact your insurance company. Sometimes there is a discount.
What is Daycare all about? Our daycare program is offered Monday through Friday, 50 weeks of the year. In daycare, puppies and adult dogs learn to play with other dogs in playgroups that can range from 4 to 10 dogs. Puppies learn not to nip as they play; other puppies and adult dogs will help corect this problem. Daycare will also help in potty training, crate training, barking and chewing. Older dogs can benefit from daycare by socializing with other good mannered dogs. Also, as the dogs get older, their bladders are not as strong and they need to relieve themselves more often, or they might need medication during the day while you're at work. We can take care of them so you don't have to worry. The best yet. Are you just tired of letting your dog be a couch veggie while you're at work or running errands? Is your dog gaining weight due to lack of exercise? Daycare is the answer! We can help your dog shed those pounds without cutting back on the diet. Going to work early, drop your puppy/dog off as early as 6:00 a.m. Working late, pick up your puppy/dog 6:00 p.m. And even special arrangements can be made for pick-ups after 6:00 p.m. So, if you are busy, under the weather or have a pet under the weather, if your dog is bouncing off the walls, or having a problem potty training......B.C. Dog Training can help!
Includes 10 days of intense training where you drop the dog off every morning and pick up every evening. While on lead the dog will walk comfortably at owner's side, stop and sit on command, down or lay on command, wait at the door, dog will stay while owner walks around the dog. Includes 1-2 hours with owners working with the dog, and leather lead. This price also includes daycare where your dog will be socialized and learn good dog manners.
Boarding your dog at B.C. Dog Training is like no other boarding facility in Lake County! We do not house the boarders in kennel runs, which sometimes confuse your dog and messes up potty habits, we use crates, both wire and vari depending on the dog. The amount of time spent in the crate is probably LESS than if the dog was at home with you! Boarding dogs will start their days at 4:30 am with one of our daycare employees, helping clean and make coffee! When the normally scheduled daycare dogs start to arrive at 6:00 a.m. they will join with them to play until naptime at 12:00 p.m. (noon). Naptime continues until 1:30 p.m. At 1:30 p.m. it is back out to play until 4:00 p.m. At 4:00 p.m. All boarding dogs are fed and watered in their own crates. Time is allowed to digest and rest once again. At 6:00 p.m. they are let back out. While classes are being run, the dogs rest. At 9:30 p.m. once again the dogs are let out to run and play until 11:30 p.m. All dogs are put up for the night at 11:30 p.m. to sleep until 4:00 am where they start all over with their busy day! Stop by to see our facility, talk to the employees, and check out the daycare area. |
