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| Prepare your dog for the holidays During the holidays, wouldn't you rather have your dog be part of the family than sequestered to another room by himself or getting in trouble? Tucker Pup's offers many training options to help your dog
We offer a full training lineup to help, and courses fill up quickly. Click here for our training schedule |
We are among the relatively few training facilities in Chicago that only teaches positive reinforcement techniques. Many trainers across the country, including in Chicago, use dominance, force, verbal abuse, shock or pinch collars, and other negative reinforcement methods (we call it the "do-it-or-else mentality"). Many try to spin it as "positive," but exerting dominance through force is not positive in our opinion, and in the opinion of many other leading trainers. If you've seen Cesar Milan (the "Dog Whisperer") or read his book, you may think this is the preferred way to teach a dog. Have you ever noticed that on the show, treats and praise aren't even mentioned? The problem is that dogs don't learn well in a do-it-or-else environment, and while they may comply in the beginning in order to avoid punishment, it likely won't last. You don't want to spend the next 14 years poking your dog, jerking his collar, or constantly shocking him, do you? We suggest you return your book and go to classes that only use only positive reinforcement techniques. Tucker Pup's is one of the few training businesses in Chicago that only uses praise, food treats and other rewards, love, and patience (we're not saying we're the only ones or that we're unique, just among the trainers who share this philosophy). We believe the results are far better and than other methods, and have a higher likelihood of lasting a lifetime, assuming you do your part. We only hire trainers who agree with us.
We're not the only ones who feel this way about Cesar Milan's methods. Click here to read an article called "He Ought to Call Himself the Dog Screamer," by Steve Dale, a leading dog expert and advocate in Chicago who runs a popular radio show about dogs.
Friendly, experienced trainers. Tucker Pup's uses experienced trainers who have trained plenty of dogs, seen all types of behaviors, and can answer all of your questions.
Large training floor. We have a large training floor with adequate space to accommodate plenty of people and their dogs. This means that everyone can spread out and have some breathing room, which is important so your can can focus on learning the task at hand.
Limited class size. Some training facilities believe in huge class sizes. At Tucker Pup's, our maximum class size is 8. This has many benefits, such as helping ensure that you get the individual attention you need, that the dogs can spread out, that you can adequately hear the trainer, and that your dog is not overwhelmed.
Free parking. You can pull up right in front of our building for the training classes. If no spot is immediately available, there are normally plenty of spaces right across the street.
Rubber flooring. Our large training area sports a rubber floor that helps your dog make soft landings when she jumps, and to turn corners without slipping. This minimizes injuries and stress to the joints, while increasing your dog's effectiveness on the training floor.
Centrally located. Being located in the West Loop means that we're close to most Chicago neighborhoods, including River North, Lincoln Park and Lakeview, Gold Coast, South Loop, Bucktown, West Town, River West, UIC, and many more.
Agility training offered. In addition to basic obedience classes, Tucker Pup's offers full agility training, including with competition-level equipment. This is a really fun activity for you and your dog, and can sharpen each of your skills and communication level. It doesn't matter if your dog isn't a speed demon - it's just for fun. With the proper training and practice, most dogs learn to walk the balance beam, go up and down the ramp, through the hoops and weave poles, and over the jumps with little problem. Who knows - maybe you'll take your show on the road and join the big dogs on Animal Planet!
Training reinforced in daycare. When your dog comes to us for daycare, our staff will be using consistent commands to what you learned in our training classes. This is an enormous benefit of having both services under one roof, because it means your dog won't get mixed messages.
Mock competitions. What good is agility training if you can't stage some mock competitions among friends?
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Upcoming Dates
Our next intro to agility course begins on
Mondays at 8:15pm starting Jan 5
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