Ellie C.
Ellie C.
Des Plaines, IL
68 repeat clients
68 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.
What to expect
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.
Reviews
Experience
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.
Training skill set
Sessions
Ellie C. offers consultations.
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
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.
Reviews
Experience
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.
Training skill set
Ellie C.
Ellie C.
Des Plaines, IL