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Good Manners 1
Does your dog listen only half the time? Pull on the leash? Jump on people? Bark or howl? Pee on the rug? Chew on things? Rummage through the garbage?

Having a dog that listens to you without fail is one of the greatest joys and can bring such peace into your life. Many people say "My dog doesn't need training because he knows how to sit pretty well." They don't know what they are missing! Your dog may be able to follow some basics in your house when there are no distractions and you have a treat in your hand, but what about all those life situations that make listening much harder? For example, what about when you're walking down the sidewalk and he spots a squirrel? When you're at the dog park and he jumps up on a small child? When you're at the beach and he runs away from you? What if you're outside and he runs toward the street and that oncoming car? When he approaches something on the floor that you don't want him to eat?

The primary purpose of Good Manners 1 is to teach your dog the fundamental skills so you can have her do what you want, on command without repeating yourself, time after time.

Instead of simply "training your dog," we believe in teaching the owners on how to properly handle their dogs and guide their behavior in a positive way.

Our Good Manners 1 course teaches you what to do if your dog:
  • Won't listen to you, even when you repeat yourself over and over
  • Jumps on people
  • Pulls you when you go for a walk
  • Puts on the brakes when you go for a walk
  • Doesn't stop what he's doing and come directly to you when you call his name
  • Chases after squirrels
  • Plays roughly with other dogs
  • Gets fearful of other dogs
  • Rummages through the trash
  • Throws a fit when you try to clip his nails or give him a bath
  • Pees in your home
  • Chews items in your home
  • Begs for food while you're trying to eat
  • Jumps through doorways before waiting for permission
  • Bites your fingers
  • Eats poop
  • Tries to eat foreign objects on the ground


Course details:

  • Next course:  
    • Tuesdays at 7:15pm starting Jun 12.
  • Number of sessions: 6
  • Duration: 1 hour per class
  • Price: $195 for the course
  • Instructor: Debbie Bickford, one of Chicago's premier dog trainers.
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  • Ages: 5 months and older with little or no training (unless you have taken the Polite Puppy class and need to continue with the basics). If your dog is less than 5 months old, please consider our Polite Puppy class.
  • Requirements: Click here for our requirements.
  • Maximum class size: 8.
  • Daycare customers: We strongly recommend that your dog stays home on days when he is in a training class that night, so he is at full strength and attention.
  • First session: Please leave your dog at home for the first session, as it is more of a discussion that sets the environment for the remaining classes.
  • What to bring:
    • A 6-foot leash (flexileads are not recommended) and a normal collar (prong collars are not allowed in class).
    • Soft treats (we sell them here if you need them)
    • A treat pouch is recommended (we sell them here if you need one)
    • Customer forms if you are a new customer to us. Click here to download them.
    • Vaccination records that include expiration dates for bordatella, parvo, distemper, and rabies (if your dog is old enough)
  • Positive reinforcement only: As with all training classes at Tucker Pup's, this class uses only positive reinforcement techniques such as treats and praise. We do not use shock collars or dominance methods to achieve success.

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