Certified Dog Trainer and Behavioral Specialist serving McHenry County and nearby communities including Woodstock, Crystal Lake, Lake in the Hills and Algonquin. I offer private in-home training and evaluations. I help owners with leash pulling, barking, reactivity, aggression, socializing, puppy help and anxiety using force-free positive reinforcement methods. No shock collars, prong collars or other painful tools. Training happens in your home where your dog feels most comfortable so we can address real life problems right where they happen. I create a plan tailored to your dog’s personality and your family’s routine. Based in McHenry County and available for in-home sessions.
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Behavior consultation
House training
Leash training
Obedience training
Puppy training
Recall trainingCustomer-reported
Behavior support
Aggression training
Barking
Reactivity training
Separation anxiety
How training happens
In-home training
Online or virtual training
Dog age
Puppies
Support between sessions
Personalized training plans
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogsCustomer-reported
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Force-free training
Positive reinforcement
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Animal Training
Behavioral Assessments
Behavioral Evaluation
Behavioral Health
Canine Behavioral Specialist
Coaching Call
Dog Behavior Therapy
Dog Behavioral Consultant
Dog Bite
Dog Parents
Dog's Health
In-Home Consult
In-Home Workshops
Personalized Coaching
Phone Consultation
Physical Exercise
Positive Dog Training
Virtual Coaching
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5/5Robyn was wonderful to work with. My dog was extremely reactive when seeing other dogs on walks. We tried 2 other trainers with very little success and also we did not like the method (pincher collar). Once we met with Robyn she taught us a whole new understanding of our dog. We…Read full reviewClose full review
Robyn was wonderful to work with. My dog was extremely reactive when seeing other dogs on walks. We tried 2 other trainers with very little success and also we did not like the method (pincher collar). Once we met with Robyn she taught us a whole new understanding of our dog. We switched to a harness and learned how to work with him when he would get reactive. During our first visit we were able to successfully walk past multiple dogs while keeping my dog engaged and responsive. I could not believe my eyes. I can not wait to implement everything Robyn taught us. I feel like I understand my dog on a whole new level. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
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Farah Diba Ciftci
5/5I have a very reactive dog who has bitten several people and did attack dogs. Our walks and routines have been quite stressful and using chock collar or a shorter leash have not only been unhelpful but also turned our walks into torture.
Even during our first meeting Milo was ab…Read full reviewClose full review
I have a very reactive dog who has bitten several people and did attack dogs. Our walks and routines have been quite stressful and using chock collar or a shorter leash have not only been unhelpful but also turned our walks into torture.
Even during our first meeting Milo was able walk on a quite load leash without paying attention to 6 dogs passed us..
Her approach is more about understanding the dogs nature, connecting and building trust which are very much aligned with what I was looking for.
She is very thorough, shared her high quality material and has great recommendations regarding alternative toys or games to help your dog.
I very highly recommend her! She is very knowledgeable and clearly experienced about different dog training approaches and developed her own philosophy and approach which makes so much sense!!
We will continue to work with her to learn more from her and get some feedback on our modified behavior to help our dog to be a calmer and more centered member of our pack.
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michael hayden
5/5
Robyn is simply fantastic, so in touch with our dogs mental state. She really helped us understand how to walk in our puppy's shoes and be in his head. I can't recommend her more highly.
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J. C.
5/5It was a long time since we had a new puppy in the house, and we weren’t too sure on where to begin. Finding Robyn was a huge help! She is compassionate, patient, and is dedicated to helping you understand the best way to train. Not only did she have our extremely shy little g…Read full reviewClose full review
It was a long time since we had a new puppy in the house, and we weren’t too sure on where to begin. Finding Robyn was a huge help! She is compassionate, patient, and is dedicated to helping you understand the best way to train. Not only did she have our extremely shy little guy coming around for treats, but she was able to help my young kids participate in fun training methods as well. Robyn is an amazing trainer and truly loves animals!
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Brittni Westaby
5/5We have a reactive, aggressive older dog and took in a new younger dog on short notice. We needed help to figure out how to get our older dog to stop being so reactive towards the new one. In one, 5 hour session with Robyn, we were given so much helpful information to begin integ…Read full reviewClose full review
We have a reactive, aggressive older dog and took in a new younger dog on short notice. We needed help to figure out how to get our older dog to stop being so reactive towards the new one. In one, 5 hour session with Robyn, we were given so much helpful information to begin integrating the new dog into the family. She's so knowledgeable and encouraging in the process. She gave us realistic expectations and the tools we needed to work towards a long term solution where they can live in harmony under one roof. After only 2 weeks we saw a great shift in our reactive dog. before the training we would have never been able to have our older reactive dog calmly chewing a bone in the same room as the new dog. It hasn't been a fast turn around, but with continuing the training daily, we've seen a great improvement. I would call Robyn again in a heartbeat for training and would recommend her to anyone looking for help with their pets!
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