FirstBarkSaw demos at past ice cream socials hosted by Happy Dog Barkery. Liked their approach to training and how they individualize programs
Enjoy Your Dog, Inc.
Downers Grove, Illinois
About Enjoy Your Dog, Inc.
Enjoy Your Dog Training is a professional, force-free dog training facility based in Downers Grove, IL. Led by owner and head trainer Pam Yano, CPDT-KA, we specialize in small-group dog training classes limited to four dogs per class, private in-home training, reactive dog programs, puppy training, and therapy dog preparation and evaluation. Our certified trainers use positive reinforcement and fear-free methods to help dogs of all ages build confidence, focus, and real-world skills. We are known locally for our Therapy Dog, Facility Dog, and AKC Canine Good Citizen programs, as well as our community outreach and education efforts. Enjoy Your Dog Training is a woman-owned business proudly serving Downers Grove and surrounding DuPage, Cook
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
Program details
Official evaluations for AKC Canine Good Citizen, Community Canine, and Urban CGC titles.
AKC-approved testing for Canine Good Citizen titles.
Training to prepare dogs for the AKC Canine Good Citizen program, emphasizing polite manners and reliability.
- House training
- Obedience training
Program details
Training that teaches essential skills like sit, down, stay, recall, and polite leash behavior for everyday life.
- Puppy training
Program details
Positive, age-appropriate training for puppies to build foundation skills, confidence, and good habits from the start.
- Recall training
Behavior support
- Fear and confidence
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Group classes
- In-home training
- Private training
Program details
Personalized training sessions tailored to your dog’s needs, goals, and learning style using positive reinforcement.
Dog age
- Puppies
- Senior dogs
Training level
- Beginner training
Class options
- Small classes Customer-reported
Assistance and working dogs
- Therapy dog training
Dog sports
- Agility
Program details
Non-competitive agility classes focused on confidence, teamwork, and having fun navigating obstacles together.
Creative agility using everyday objects to build body awareness, confidence, and problem-solving skills.
- Scent work
- Trick training
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
Training approach
- Force-free training
- Positive reinforcement
Other listed services
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- AKC Community Canine Test
Program details
Advanced CGC testing that evaluates real-world skills in community settings.
- Additional Training
- Assistant Dogs
- Dog Bitten
- Dog Moving
- Dog Trainer
Program details
Professional, force-free dog training focused on building real-life skills, confidence, and a strong relationship between dogs and their people.
- Dog Trick
- Dog Visits
- Dog's Party
- Drop Off Training
- Emotional Support Dogs
- Home Classes
- Obstacle Course
- Online Classes
Program details
On-demand dog training courses you can take from home, designed to support learning at your own pace.
- Shelter Dog
- Specialty Classes
Program details
Short-term, focused classes that address specific skills, challenges, or enrichment needs.
- Sports Classes
- Training Sessions
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
79 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Nose work class 9
- Knowledgeable trainers 8
- Therapy dog exam 8
- Puppy classes 7
- Small class size 7
- Obedience classes 6
All 10 topics
- Agility class 5
- Individual attention 5
- Reactive dog class 4
- High energy dogs 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
I took an outdoor class last summer. It was a small class, very positive, and individual attention was given to each pup. Will take more classes with Enjoy Your Dog in the future.
Our dog and I had so much fun and learned an awful lot during our Level 1 obedience class! Definitely would like to do more classes!
Can't sat enough good things about the training here. Even in the midst of Covid, so much care and attention is given to the success of the dogs and their owners. I have a puppy who is thriving in this atmosphere when there are few opportunities to socialize. The individual attention even in group classes is extraordinary!
I wanted to say thank you to all the trainers involved in the Reactive dog class I took a few months ago with my little dog Abby. I did not know at that time that we would be working from home for a long period of time and met so many dogs in our daily walk. I am so glad I took t…Read full reviewClose full review
I wanted to say thank you to all the trainers involved in the Reactive dog class I took a few months ago with my little dog Abby. I did not know at that time that we would be working from home for a long period of time and met so many dogs in our daily walk. I am so glad I took the class. I can say that my Abby is very good 8 out of 10 dogs that we meet each day. That is so amazing to me. When I first started the training I was not sure if the technique would work. Well it works. I am also using what I learned with my other older dog and he is finally walking perfectly and ignore all the dogs we meet. I can finally enjoy my dogs. Thanks again Pam and all the trainers.
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