FirstBarkMy wife & I enrolled our rescue Cattle Dog mix in Puppy Agility, Obedience Level 1, and Puppy Basics. Pam, Ian, and Sara were all great. These classes helped train both our puppy and us, while also allowing her to become comfortable meeting other dogs and people in a safe setting.
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.
The training is very good and the instructors are friendly and warm and care about the dogs and their families. Highly recommend this well established training program to all.
We have had an amazing experience with Enjoy Your Dog, Inc training clases with our Golden Retriever. The clases are small which has allowed us a lot of individualized attention. The trainer is well informed, friendly and has given us great advice. We plan to continue with future classes! It's a great fun, non judgmental environment!
We have a dog that is reactive to humans and dogs. Friend told us about the reactive class here and I was immediately interested. I emailed to ask if our dog would be a good fit and signed up right away. The reactive class is great! The trainers were patient and knowledgeable, …Read full reviewClose full review
We have a dog that is reactive to humans and dogs. Friend told us about the reactive class here and I was immediately interested. I emailed to ask if our dog would be a good fit and signed up right away. The reactive class is great! The trainers were patient and knowledgeable, class was interesting and flew by each week. We cleared a lot and so did our dog. My husband is normally bored at training classes and stops coming after 2 weeks and he came every week. They will also work with reactive dogs in toner classes, which is great to know. Can’t recommend enjoy your dog enough
We highly recommend Enjoy Your Dog! We started with their puppy class and the trainers were so helpful as we adjusted to life with a puppy! Our dog Sadie has loved every class, whether we are working on obedience, practicing loose leash walking or taking an agility class for fun. The small class sizes are great and we’ve loved working with Ian, Pam, Liz and Karla!
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