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Helping Hounds Dog Training

Trenton, Illinois

4.8/5· 40 Google reviews

About Helping Hounds Dog Training

We strive to better the relationship between you and your best friend.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Crate training
  • Obedience training

How training happens

  • Board and train
  • Day training
  • Group classes
  • Private training Customer-reported

Dog age

  • Puppies

Additional services

  • Boarding
  • Daycare
  • Grooming

Other listed services

View 6 additional details
  • Behavioral Rehabilitation
  • Caring For Dogs
  • Home Lessons
  • House Manners
  • Learning And Training
  • Special Needs Dogs

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Questions & answers

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What people have asked about this business.

Do you have a behaviorists on staff? What types of certifications do they have?

Hi Dawn! Are you in search of a veterinarian behaviorist? Each of our trainers have different types of credentials and specialize in different areas. Feel free to send us an email or give us a call at your convenience! -Bre

Community answer · Helping Hounds Dog Training · 2023-09-21

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What age does puppy training start?

Puppy training can start as soon as you bring them home! I offer in home lessons for puppies who are too young to be fully vaccinated and puppy lessons for when they are ready to start training at our facility.

Community answer · Helping Hounds Dog Training · 2021-09-21

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.8
out of 540 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Knowledgeable trainers 6
  • Reactive dog training 5
  • Aggressive tendencies 4
  • Confidence building 4
  • Knowledgeable staff 4
  • Tools and skills 4
All 10 topics
  • Group classes 3
  • Aggressive dog 2
  • Caring trainers 2
  • Kind staff 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

40 collected reviews

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Joey James
5/5
I've recently started the adoption process with a pit bull rescued from an abusive past and she literally has the scars to prove it. From what I've gathered from the rescue, she started out terrified of everything, she had no social cues, and just had a complete lack of confidenc…Read full reviewClose full review

I've recently started the adoption process with a pit bull rescued from an abusive past and she literally has the scars to prove it. From what I've gathered from the rescue, she started out terrified of everything, she had no social cues, and just had a complete lack of confidence. The rescue trusted Helping Hounds with training and rebuilding her prior to finding her a home. Samantha Sampson has worked her butt off with my new pup, Ziti, and it definitely shows. Literally, the first day I met Ziti, she was running around the room, playing, licking everyone. Sam walked her through cues with me in the room so that I could follow suit and Ziti even listened to me! Sam was super informative without being intimidating or overly criticizing. She's been thorough with checking in to see how things are going and is quick to respond with heaps of information anytime I have questions. I honestly can not believe how far Ziti's come in such a short time and I can't thank Samantha and Helping Hounds enough!

Rebecca choate
5/5
I take my dog Jade (one year old pit mix) to helping hounds. She is a handful and helping hounds has been great in giving me ideas to build confidence. I am able to text trainers with questions/ concerns. I found all trainers to be knowledgeable. Owner Bre Ponder has the experien…Read full reviewClose full review

I take my dog Jade (one year old pit mix) to helping hounds. She is a handful and helping hounds has been great in giving me ideas to build confidence. I am able to text trainers with questions/ concerns. I found all trainers to be knowledgeable. Owner Bre Ponder has the experience and training in working with a variety of dogs and behaviors. I would encourage anyone to consider helping hounds when bringing a new dog or puppy in your home.

Brandi Kirkbride
5/5

Helping Hounds worked with our Belgian Malinois. Maddie was a great trainer and took the time to explain what and why they train the way they do and the benefits. Our dog went from trying to rip your arm off while she was on a leash, to a pleasure to walk with. I highly recommend Helping Hounds.

Lexie Von Bokel
5/5

Madalyn at helping hounds was so helpful and knowledgeable. She was able to give me and my puppy all the knowledge and skills we needed to build a successful foundation.

Jocelyn
5/5

Life changing, truly!! As someone who had a reactive, big big German Shepard I can not say enough good things about helping hounds. They worked through all his anxiety and it’s such a dream to be able to take him out in public without any problems. Absolutely incredible trainers and they genuinely care SO much about bettering your and your dog’s life.

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