Loose Leash Walking Skills Class in Chicago
In densely populated areas like Chicago, it is common for non-aggressive dogs to become leash reactive due to many factors.ย We can help you identify these triggers and give you tools to stop this behavior from escalating.ย The first step in this process is loose leash walking skills.
Some leash reactivity signs include:
- Pulling at distractions
- Not focusing on handler
- Lunging at other dogs on walks, in lobbies or elevators
Loose Leash Walking Class Objectives
In this class you will understand how to better communicate with your dog and gain new skills that will help navigate a busy environment with ease and confidence.
Loose Leash Walking Class Schedule
| Start Date | #of Weeks | Day | Time | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2025 | 5 | Thursday | 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm | $250 | Communication and dog handling skills that will help navigate a busy environment with ease and confidence.With Pablo |
Loose Leash Walking Class Price
| Leash Reactivity Class @ K9U Chicago | #OF WEEKS | COST |
|---|---|---|
| One Dog & Handler | 5 weeks | $250.00 |
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What Do We Need to Get Started with Training
The followings are the required Vaccinations for any K9U service: Distemper, Up to Date Fecal Test, Parvo, Rabies, Bordatella, H3N2, Lepto. Please be sure to fax or email us current record of these for our files.
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Meet Our Trainers
Pablo Maldonado
Dog Trainer
Pablo Maldonado
Pablo is an established trainer and business founder of multiple dog care companies with specialties in training, boarding and canine nutrition.
As a participant in several highly regarded training seminars, Pablo enjoys working with all dog breeds including high energy dogs where he uses soft sports, such as Agility Training, to provide these active dogs with a positive way to focus their energy and modify unwanted behaviors. Along with his customized approach to training based on each dogโs individual needs, Pablo creates a unique comprehensive training environment for every client.
Born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, Pablo offers Private Training and all levels of Group Obedience Training in Spanish. He is also very active with Board and Train camps providing Spanish commands for dogs as needed for those clients who prefer to speak Spanish at home.
Jonathan Polich
Dog Trainer
Jonathan Polich
Jon has been in the dog industry in Chicago for 13 years. He started off running his own dog walking company and made his way into dog training close to 10 years ago. Jon is CPDT-KA certified and has been training dogs in the Chicago land area for around 10 years in doggy daycares and also privately. Jon believes training dogs is not only about working with your dog and their needs, but also being able to properly communicate dog behavior so you the dog owner can better connect with trust and understand how to work with your dog throughout its life.
Jon is a believer in the humane hierarchy of dog training and working with positive reinforcement-based training. Jon works with most behavioral needs such as puppy training, basic obedience, loose leash walking training, impulse control, relaxation protocol, dog reactive/people reactive training, as well as socialization training in small and large dog groups
Happy Owner and Happy Dog
In Leash Reactivity Management, you will understand how to better communicate with your dog and gain new skills that will help navigate a busy environment with ease and confidence. Learn handling skills that will lead to a happy YOU and a well-mannered happy dog.
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