Empowering Owners
We work with dogs of any breed, size or age - and we empower owners with lifelong skills to continue successes.
- Leash & potty training
- Staying & coming
- Destructive chewing & digging
- Stealing food, clothing, or other objects
- Barking, howling & whining
- Food guarding & begging
- Mouthing, nipping & playing rough
- Anxiety & submissive urination
- Jumping up & hyperactivity
- Aggression & anxiety
We strongly believe that the key to sustained obedience and training is to empower owners to be an integral part of the training experience.
Dog obedience classes are held on a consistent basis and are included in most packages. Our dog obedience training classes are designed to place yourself and your dog in public places (surrounded by other dogs, people, smells, and sounds)!
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Award Winning Dog Training Services in the Chicago, IL Metro Area
Welcome to Dog Training Elite Chicago! We are a professional, family owned Chicago, IL-based dog training company with over 40 years of experience that specializes in strengthening the bond between your dog and your family, with a strong emphasis on teaching your dog the highest level of obedience, despite even the toughest level of distractions. Our Chicago, IL dog training programs are certain to meet all of your training needs. Unlike a lot of other dog training companies, we understand that each client has different needs, so we tailor our dog training programs to accommodate your unique situation. Dog Training Elite Chicago also trains service animals and dogs ready to volunteer in the community as therapy dogs and companions to those with special needs.
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Meet Our Trainers
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Rich Naponelli
Owner/Trainer
Jess Arundale
Trainer
Our Balanced Theory
We base our training around the "Classical Conditioning" model (a.k.a. "Pavlovian" or "respondent conditioning"). This includes developing conditioned or automatic reflexes to commands. In its simplest form (after proper conditioning), when the owner says "sit," the dog automatically sits without thinking about it. Our unique techniques ensure our program is a success no matter what behavior we encounter.
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Empowering Owners
We empower Owners to train so their dog knows who to obey at all times. -
Personalized
We deal with problem behaviors on a personal basis. -
Environment Specific
We train wherever issues tend to arise (i.e. jogging, park, home).
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Supportive
We support Owners in the off-hours (when training is "not in session"). -
Involved
We work with all members of the household. -
Simplified & Customized
We plan training around the owner's schedule and require only 20 min/day follow-up practice.
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Continued Training
Additional programs / group sessions offered after in-home training. -
Lifetime Investment
We follow up & are invested in the owner's success long-term. -
Satisfaction Ratings
Our high client satisfaction rating sets us apart from competitors.
clas·si·cal con·di·tion·ing
PSYCHOLOGY
noun
A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus and is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.
Dog Training Services in Chicago, IL
and The Following Surrounding Areas
- Antioch
- Aurora
- Batavia
- Beach Park
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Bridegview
- Bristol
- Buffalo Grove
- Burbank
- Burlington
- Burr Ridge
- Caledonia
- Carol Stream
- Chicago
- Crest Hill
- Darien
- Deerfield
- Downers Grove
- East Mc Henry
- Elmhurst
- Elmwood Park
- Fox Lake
- Franksville
- Glen Ellyn
- Glencoe
- Glenview
- Gurnee
- Hawthorn Woods
- Highland Park
- Highwood
- Hinsdale
- Hodgkins
- Holiday Hills
- Homer Glen
- Indian Creek
- Kansasville
- Kellogg's Corners
- Kenilworth
- Kenosha
- La Grange
- Lake Bluff
- Lake Forest
- Lemont
- Libertyville
- Lincolnshire
- Lindenhurst
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- Orland Park
- Oswego
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- Plainfield
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- Prospect Heights
- Racine
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- Saint Charles
- Salem
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- Somers
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- Sturtevant
- Sylvania
- Trevor
- Truesdell
- Twin Lakes
- Union Grove
- Wadsworth
- Warrenville
- Waterford
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- West Chicago
- Westmont
- Wheaton
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- Willowbrook
- Wilmette
- Wilmot
- Wind Point
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- Winnetka
- Winthrop Harbor
- Woodridge
- Woodworth
- Yorkville
- Zion
Come Meet Us!
We are often at home shows in your area! Our passion for dogs and service sets us apart. All of our local dog trainers are trustworthy, willing to be there for our clients and love what they do. We want to build a community for our clients that love their dogs just as much as we do and once you begin the training process with us, you become a part of the Dog Training Elite family.
Why Dog Training Elite Chicago?
Lifetime Investment
We follow up & are invested in the owner's success long-term.
Value Priced
We pride ourselves on being able to offer our professional services at prices that are budget friendly.
Local Trainers
All of our local dog trainers are trustworthy, willing to be there for our clients and love what they do.
Simplified & Customized
We plan training around the owner's schedule and require only 15 min/day follow-up practice.
We help your dog become a valued companion and beloved member of the family. Read what our customers have to say and then give us a call!
We had a great experience with Dog Training Elite! Our trainer, Rich, was incredibly knowledgeable and patient. He took time to understand the specific needs of the family. Before training with Rich, our dog was a typical puppy – full of energy, easily distracted, and a little bit mischievous. Not only have we seen improvement in Apollo’s obedience, Rich helped us understand how to reinforce good behavior. Apollo is now a well-mannered member of the family! If you're looking to strengthen your bond with your dog and see real, positive changes in their behavior, Dog Training Elite is the way to go. Our experience has been nothing short of fantastic, and we can’t wait to continue our training journey!— Kelly
Posted September 20th 2024
My dog Boog and I have been going through the Puppy Platinum training program at DTE with Jess and it has been such a tremendous help with raising him! Boogs been with DTE since he was 20 weeks old and he’s about to be 1 next month. He is so well behaved and gets a lot of praise about it from everyone he encounters. Jess has done a great job with providing both Boog and I with tons of resources and knowledge on dog obedience. Boog absolutely loved having his 1 on 1 sessions and loves his group classes even more.— Desiree Martinez
Posted September 16th 2024
We had Jessica Arundale work with our Labrador Butch on leash walking as he started to pull a little on his daily walks, and she has hosted him for boarding on many occasions too. She’s really responsive and sweet and nothing is too much trouble. Butch aways gets excited when he goes to see Jessica!— kealy ditchfield
Posted February 14th 2024
Jessica’s great!! We left Hailey to train with her and Hailey learned all the commands well. She also left us “homework” to do so Hailey can reinforce her learning. Highly recommend Jessica as a trainer!!— Victoria Lee
Posted February 13th 2024
Ask for Jess. Awesome, kind and attentive dog trainer❤️❤️❤️❤️— Calena Winfield
Posted January 24th 2024