FirstBarkCopilot has been a lifesaver for us after adopting an older puppy. The group classes are fun and practical, and our private trainer Hailey is so patient with our girl (and us!) as we navigate getting our family settled into our new routine. I don’t know what we would do without them.
Copilot Dog Training
Chicago, Illinois
About Copilot Dog Training
We are a dog training facility in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago, focused on helping dogs and their people succeed in city life. We offer group classes, private in-home training, and drop-off programs at our facility. Our training is designed specifically for urban environments, helping dogs navigate distractions, noise, and busy streets with confidence while giving owners practical tools they can use every day.
Training & services
Training goals
- House training
- Leash training
Program details
A structured class designed to help dogs walk calmly without pulling, lunging, or dragging you down the block. We focus on engagement, leash skills, and real-world walking strategies that make daily walks more enjoyable for both ends of the leash. · Listed price: $200.00
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
Program details
Foundational training for puppies focused on confidence, manners, and real-life skills. We cover potty training, crate comfort, socialization, biting, calm behavior, and building strong habits from the start. · Listed price: From $145.00
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Cooperative care
- Fear and confidence
- Reactivity training
Program details
Specialized training for dogs who bark, lunge, freeze, or struggle around other dogs or people. We focus on reducing stress, building coping skills, and helping dogs feel safer and more confident in the world. · Listed price: From $145.00
- Resource guarding
Program details
Specialized training for dogs who growl, snap, or guard food, toys, spaces, or people. We focus on safety, trust-building, and changing how dogs feel about resources through a thoughtful, behavior-focused approach. · Listed price: From $145.00
- Separation anxiety
Program details
Specialized support for dogs who struggle when left alone, including panic, vocalization, destruction, or distress. Training focuses on gradual independence, emotional regulation, and building calm, safe alone-time through a thoughtful, dog-centered plan. · Listed price: From $145.00
How training happens
- Day training
Program details
We come to your home and work with your dog during the day while you’re busy. Ideal for puppies, behavior work, leash skills, and dogs who learn best in their real environment. · Listed price: From $1,170.00
- Group classes
Program details
Small, structured group classes that teach dogs how to learn and work around real-world distractions. Classes focus on obedience, engagement, impulse control, confidence, and calm behavior in shared spaces. · Listed price: From $200.00
- In-home training
- Online or virtual training
- Private training
Program details
One-on-one training tailored to your dog, your home, and your real-life routines. Ideal for behavior challenges, confidence building, leash skills, anxiety support, and personalized guidance that meets your dog where they’re at. · Listed price: From $145.00
Dog age
- Adult dogs
Program details
Trainer-led play sessions for small adult dogs that prioritize safety, communication, and appropriate social skills. Structured, monitored play in a calm, supportive environment — not open chaos. · Listed price: $35.00
- Puppies
Training level
- Beginner training
Class options
- Small classes Customer-reported
Support between sessions
- Personalized training plans
Assistance and working dogs
- Therapy dog training
Dog sports
- Agility
Program details
A foundational agility class focused on body awareness, confidence, and teamwork — not speed or competition. Dogs learn to navigate beginner obstacles in a supportive, low-pressure environment designed for fun and skill-building. · Listed price: $250.00
- Scent work
Program details
A beginner-friendly class that teaches dogs how to use their natural scenting abilities through fun, confidence-building search games. Great for dogs of all ages looking for mental enrichment, confidence, and a job they love. · Listed price: $250.00
Your dog’s background
- Multi-dog households
Program details
Training designed for homes with more than one dog. We help improve coexistence, reduce tension, manage resources, and create calmer routines so dogs can live together more peacefully. · Listed price: From $145.00
- Rescue dogs
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Other listed services
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- Animal Rescues
- Consultation Services
- Continuing Education
- Dog Basics
- Dog Training Techniques
- Drop-Off Training
Program details
Structured, trainer-led training sessions where your dog works on skills during the day and goes home tired and accomplished. Includes obedience, confidence building, enrichment, and calm behavior practice. · Listed price: From $1,285.00
- Group Sessions
- Jump Start
- Rescue & Newly Adopted Dog Training
Program details
Support for rescue dogs and newly adopted dogs as they adjust to their new life. Focuses on decompression, confidence, routines, and helping dogs settle in at their own pace. · Listed price: From $145.00
- Starting Training
- Training Assistance
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Customer reviews
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Mentioned in reviews
- Managing reactivity 20
- Knowledgeable trainer 19
- Reactivity training 15
- Knowledgeable team 12
- Private sessions 6
- Personalized training 5
All 10 topics
- Compassionate training 4
- Drop off training 3
- Foster pup training 3
- Loose leash walking 3
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I am lucky to have known Margaret for many years now and cannot sing her praises enough. She is the best. A brilliant advocate and angel for dogs and an incredible support to those who love them. I had the honor to teach an ethical puppy yoga class at Copilot: a bright, welcoming…Read full reviewClose full review
I am lucky to have known Margaret for many years now and cannot sing her praises enough. She is the best. A brilliant advocate and angel for dogs and an incredible support to those who love them. I had the honor to teach an ethical puppy yoga class at Copilot: a bright, welcoming, clean and comfortable space. If you are looking for knowledgeable and impactful training with the warmest and kindest people around, Copilot is the place. Margaret and her team are the people.
Hailey did a great job teaching Puppy 2 class. She understood each dog’s temperament and focused on the dogs’ needs.
The Copilot team is the best! I started working with Copilot right after rescuing my puppy Bruce, and they have helped so much. After Bruce did not do well in group classes, Hailey immediately thought of other solutions for Bruce. I have mostly worked with Hailey and cannot recom…Read full reviewClose full review
The Copilot team is the best! I started working with Copilot right after rescuing my puppy Bruce, and they have helped so much. After Bruce did not do well in group classes, Hailey immediately thought of other solutions for Bruce. I have mostly worked with Hailey and cannot recommend her enough. We have done many private training sessions with Hailey, and not only has Bruce made so many improvements, but I have learned so much about Bruce and his behavior. I cannot recommend this place enough. All of the staff approaches Bruce with such patience and care.
We were struggling with giant puppy chaos and CoPilot has been one of the best decisions we made. They’ve helped us work through training and more than your average puppy chaos with patience, a supportive ear and a really thoughtful approach tailored to our pup specifically. We’ve learned a ton, and our pup has come a long way. Highly recommend them, especially if your puppy is a little extra!
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