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 trainingProgram details
Leash trainingProgram 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: [object Object]
Obedience trainingProgram details
Puppy trainingProgram 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: [object Object]
SocializationProgram details
Behavior support
Cooperative careProgram details
Fear and confidenceProgram details
Reactivity trainingProgram 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: [object Object]
Resource guardingProgram 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: [object Object]
Separation anxietyProgram 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: [object Object]
How training happens
Day trainingProgram 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: [object Object]
Group classesProgram 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: [object Object]
In-home trainingProgram details
Online or virtual trainingProgram details
Private trainingProgram 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: [object Object]
Dog age
Adult dogsProgram 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: [object Object]
PuppiesProgram details
Training level
Beginner trainingProgram details
Class options
Small classesCustomer-reportedProgram details
Support between sessions
Personalized training plansProgram details
Assistance and working dogs
Therapy dog trainingProgram details
Dog sports
AgilityProgram 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: [object Object]
Scent workProgram 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: [object Object]
Your dog’s background
Multi-dog householdsProgram 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: [object Object]
Rescue dogsProgram details
Training approach
Positive reinforcementProgram details
Other listed services
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Animal RescuesProgram details
Consultation ServicesProgram details
Continuing EducationProgram details
Dog BasicsProgram details
Dog Training TechniquesProgram details
Drop-Off TrainingProgram 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: [object Object]
Group SessionsProgram details
Jump StartProgram details
Rescue & Newly Adopted Dog TrainingProgram 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: [object Object]
Starting TrainingProgram details
Training AssistanceProgram details
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2/5They do care for dogs but respectfully they lack intelligence with German shepherd/husky. They are late on the result of your classes that day as well. Also if you have a pup who is like a German shepherd/husky they will be hesitant and focus on smaller dogs. They also don't help…Read full reviewClose full review
They do care for dogs but respectfully they lack intelligence with German shepherd/husky. They are late on the result of your classes that day as well. Also if you have a pup who is like a German shepherd/husky they will be hesitant and focus on smaller dogs. They also don't help you out when you miss a class when you pay $200 to $250 in clases. When I was there they gave my German shepherd/husky a large leash that is thick and 9 foot long I express i have cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy. They just said yeah blah blah blah. Good place but lack things for disable people also if you miss a class you have to pay them 50 dollars for the lesson even though you pay the $200 to $250 for training.
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Sarah
5/5
Copilot dog training is exceptional! Cailin is an outstanding trainer and taught me and my dog Bonnie so much!
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Seth K
5/5
Ronnie is an excellent trainer, and we thoroughly enjoyed our two levels of puppy training. I cannot recommend Copilot highly enough.
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Amanda Welch
5/5
Would give copilot 10 out of 5 starts if I could. We’ve done both group classes and the at home day training for my dog’s reactivity and have learned so much. Cailin has easily become my dog’s favorite human. All the trainers are so knowledgeable and clearly care about and love dogs so much. Would highly recommend any of copilots offerings to dog parents!
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Lizzy Tenison
5/5
We worked with Susy for training our big guy. Loved working with her and the team at co-pilots! I have shared co-pilots so many time with people I meet at the park. We were working on loose leash walking, listening/recall, enrichment games!
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