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Chicago Canine Academy

Chicago, Illinois

4.2/5· 143 Google reviews

About Chicago Canine Academy

Chicago Canine Academy has been a trusted name in dog training throughout Chicago, IL, and the surrounding areas for decades. Owned and operated by Jim Morgan, a veteran with over 40 years of experience, our academy offers a full suite of services including obedience training, dog boot camps, daycare, and overnight boarding. We specialize in shaping well-behaved companions through clear structure, consistency, and positive reinforcement. What sets us apart is the level of care we provide , a dedicated caretaker lives on-site, and dogs are monitored 24/7 to ensure their safety and comfort. Whether your dog needs behavioral training or just a safe place to stay, we treat every pup like our own.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
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  • Obedience training
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  • Socialization
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Behavior support

  • Aggression training
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How training happens

  • Board and train
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  • Group classes
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Dog age

  • Puppies
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Training approach

  • Positive reinforcement
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Additional services

  • Boarding
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  • Daycare
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  • Dog walking
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  • Grooming
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Consultations

  • Free consultation
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Other listed services

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  • Dog sitting (in-home)
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  • Dog Boot Camp
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  • Exercise Routine
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  • Group Activities
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  • Individualized Training
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  • Supervised Playtime
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  • Structured Training Integration
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  • Individualized Care and Attention
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  • Seasonal and Special Event Care
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  • Dog care services
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Questions & answers

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What people have asked about this business.

Do you offer private lessons for my dog?

Yes, we offer private one-on-one training sessions tailored to meet the unique needs of your dog. These sessions can address specific behavior issues or help reinforce commands learned in group classes.

Community answer · Chicago Canine Academy · 2025-09-21

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What services do you offer at Chicago Canine Academy?

We offer a range of services including basic obedience training, advanced obedience, puppy socialization, behavior modification, and private sessions. We also provide group classes, agility training, and canine good citizen certification programs.

Community answer · Chicago Canine Academy · 2025-09-21

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What is the training method used at Chicago Canine Academy?

We use positive reinforcement techniques, focusing on rewarding desirable behaviors to encourage learning. Our methods are humane, science-based, and tailored to each dog's temperament and needs.

Community answer · Chicago Canine Academy · 2025-09-21

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BEWARE- Please read the reviews before you take your dog here!!!

He honestly hits the dogs into submission to train and that is just unacceptable I wish you would just close up shop! If enough people don't go there he will!

Community answer · Ellen · 2018-09-21

I just called and ask about training classes for my pit and was told they don't do classes, I'm confused then what kind of location is this!

Community answer · diana ayala · 2021-09-21

Jim is fantastic. My dogs love going there. Made a huge difference in my dogs.

Community answer · Mark Abbott · 2018-09-21

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Do you sell dogs?

Training, boarding, grooming, and daycare

Community answer · Brian Nerzig · 2018-09-21

No they train them

Community answer · patrick abbott · 2018-09-21

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I have a 7 years old Pit .....I need to re-train him how to walk along side of me? Is it to late him being 7 years old?

Never too late. Jim is a skilful trainer

Community answer · patrick abbott · 2018-09-21

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Are they real expensive I'm on a tight budget

I also think you should go in and talk to them, and that it is worth every penny.

Community answer · Trevor Grant · 2018-09-21

Bootcamp for 2 weeks is at least $1600 but after that you can keep on going every Saturday and Wednesday. It is worth the money. I get compliments on my dogs all the time

Community answer · Ana Bubalo · 2018-09-21

Thank you but I'm on disability it's a little to high for me

Community answer · Nikesmommy · 2018-09-21

For Daycare and boarding they are very affordable. Training is costly but on par with others. Staff is great with the dogs, and the owner is a true dog lover.

Community answer · Brian Nerzig · 2018-09-21

They are worth every penny. They can work with you

Community answer · Mark Abbott · 2018-09-21

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Customer reviews

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4.2
out of 5143 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • boot camp 13
  • dog boarding 7
  • professional team 6
  • effective training 5
  • dog safety 4
  • behavior correction 2
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  • choke collars 2
  • continuous training 2
  • corrections 2
  • reinforcement sessions 2

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100 collected reviews

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Cammy Rainone
5/5

We love chicago cainine! Always our choice when we need someone we trust to watch the dogs <3

Garrett Meade
5/5

The most effective training I have experienced. All of the trainers are great at achieving the level of training that each dog needs.

chris Chmelar
5/5

The best training for a dog and a dog owner. A few weeks of training and then your dog comes home with weekly support on Saturday mornings. They will also help dog owners on correcting bad behavior. Well worth the price.

Mark Abbott
5/5

Fantastic. I recommend Chicago canine academy to everyone I meet they get some new dog. Everyone there is dedicated to making the best dogs possible.

Trevor Grant
5/5
Jim, Algus, and the entire Chicago Canine Academy team are great! My friend had a rescue-American Bulldog that was going to have to be put down, the vet told her, "there's a guy, not everyone agrees with his methods, but he gets results." She took him there, and he was the best …Read full reviewClose full review

Jim, Algus, and the entire Chicago Canine Academy team are great! My friend had a rescue-American Bulldog that was going to have to be put down, the vet told her, "there's a guy, not everyone agrees with his methods, but he gets results." She took him there, and he was the best behaved dog after that. I took my German Shepherd there when he was a puppy (now 8) and he get's soo excited when we go, he runs around the front room and does all of his tricks just to show off that he can. The reviews on this place tend towards the extremes, people either love it, or hate it- I love it. I hope you will too!

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