Ellie C.
Ellie C.
Des Plaines, IL
65 repeat clients
65 repeat clients
Relief for “Difficult” Dogs 🐶🐾
Most of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or emotionally drained by their dog’s behavior. I don’t just teach commands. I teach owners how to understand their dog and respond strategically.
Behavior experience
Training skill set
What to expect
Consultation
The initial consultation is a comprehensive assessment of your dog’s behavior, environment, routines, and history. Owners should be prepared to discuss their goals, challenges, and daily routines honestly. Transparency helps me create an effective plan. After the consultation, clients receive clear next steps and recommendations for structured follow-up sessions.
Sessions
For clients who prefer hands-on coaching, sessions are collaborative. We focus on skill development, targeted behavior modification exercises, and real-life application. I coach you in real time so you feel confident implementing strategies between sessions. For busy households, I also offer day training. In this structure, I come to your home and work directly with your dog on foundational skills and behavior goals. Later, we schedule a knowledge-transfer session where I walk you through what was trained, how to maintain it, and how to apply it consistently.
More info
I use an evidence-based, force-free approach. My methods are rooted in positive reinforcement, classical and operant conditioning, desensitization, and strategic management. I specialize in behavior modification for dogs struggling with reactivity, anxiety, impulse control, and other complex challenges.
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Services
Consultations
Sessions
Availability
I offer private training sessions by appointment throughout the week. I currently offer private, in-home training Monday through Saturday from 9am-3pm. For lasting results, I recommend consistent, recurring sessions.
Days available to train
What to expect
Consultation
The initial consultation is a comprehensive assessment of your dog’s behavior, environment, routines, and history. Owners should be prepared to discuss their goals, challenges, and daily routines honestly. Transparency helps me create an effective plan. After the consultation, clients receive clear next steps and recommendations for structured follow-up sessions.
Sessions
For clients who prefer hands-on coaching, sessions are collaborative. We focus on skill development, targeted behavior modification exercises, and real-life application. I coach you in real time so you feel confident implementing strategies between sessions. For busy households, I also offer day training. In this structure, I come to your home and work directly with your dog on foundational skills and behavior goals. Later, we schedule a knowledge-transfer session where I walk you through what was trained, how to maintain it, and how to apply it consistently.
More info
I use an evidence-based, force-free approach. My methods are rooted in positive reinforcement, classical and operant conditioning, desensitization, and strategic management. I specialize in behavior modification for dogs struggling with reactivity, anxiety, impulse control, and other complex challenges.
Reviews
Ellie C.
Ellie C.
Des Plaines, IL