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Personal Family Dog Trainer

Viola, Illinois

4.5/5· 13 Google reviews

About Personal Family Dog Trainer

Programs include obedience training, board and train and online or virtual training.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Obedience training

How training happens

  • Board and train
  • Online or virtual training
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies

Training level

  • Beginner training

Support between sessions

  • Personalized training plans

Assistance and working dogs

  • Therapy dog training

Training approach

  • Balanced training

Other listed services

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  • Behavior Adjustment Training
  • Behavioral Consultants
  • Behavioral Evaluation
  • Canine Start
  • Companion Dog
  • Dog Behavioral
  • Dog Family
  • Dog Manners Course
  • Dog Online Program
  • Dog Private
  • Dog Trainer Personal
  • Dog Visits
  • Emergency Response
  • Helping Dogs
  • Individualized Training
  • Leather Leash
  • Online Coaching Sessions
  • Private Instructor
  • Problem Solving
  • Reactive Canine
  • Rehoming Dogs
  • Skills Course
  • Specialized Training
  • Specialty Program
  • Training Collar
  • Trick Dogs
  • Vet Visits

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.5
out of 513 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Dog training 3
  • Friendly staff 2
  • Potty training 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

13 collected reviews

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Matt Ketelsen
5/5
We rescued our pitbull named Muprhy in May 2020. He was our first pitbull but not our first rescue. It was almost as if Muprhy had no clue how to be a dog, poor guy was only a year old when we adopted him. We could not get him to go in the kennel, he would not walk nice on a leas…Read full reviewClose full review

We rescued our pitbull named Muprhy in May 2020. He was our first pitbull but not our first rescue. It was almost as if Muprhy had no clue how to be a dog, poor guy was only a year old when we adopted him. We could not get him to go in the kennel, he would not walk nice on a leash and had a tendency to throw temper tantrums. After stressing and struggling for a few months, we decided it was time to ask for help. We found Personal Family Dog Trainer and Kara was a true blessing. We initially signed up for a 6 week dog companion training course. Kara took it to the basics and showed us what we were doing wrong and how we could improve. She explained what we were doing step by step. We went into the training thinking these are the issues, lets just focus on those but that is not how it works. You have to start at square one and build from there. Essentially, Kara was training the dog, my wife and I. Murphy did fairly well and when we finished that course of training, we thought we were home free. It was only a short few months later and we ended up going back for a second round of training as Murphy developed a new behavior we were not excited about like suffering from stranger danger and being fearful of kids. Kara helped us work through those issues as well. Training once a week with Kara will not be enough. You really owe it to your dog to put the time and effort into it. Kara has extreme patience and has a calm presence about her. She is always available to help via phone, Zoom or in person. She is a really good dog trainer. We cannot thank her enough for all she has done to help our little family. We highly recommend her.

Cassie Taulbee
5/5

These trainers are very passionate about what they do and care deeply for all animals. Had a great experience with them. They returned my dog well trained and gave me all the resources and tips I needed to continue/maintain training once we got home. They're amazing!

McKinney Devin
5/5

Best dog trainer around. Couple years ago, they Took my 7yr old hound, and taught him basic obedience. He still knows all his training and is a great dog. Staff was welcoming and friendly. Just took my rottweiler to them, and the owner personally spent time training and teaching my dog, and me. Now, my 140lb rottweiler, listens ti my 7yr old little girl. Hands down best trainer in the Midwest.

Cynthia Peterson-Castro
5/5

Whoever said you can't train a beagle never worked with the Personal Family Dog Trainer! She is patient with the owners and the dogs, making sure they're all successful. She addresses many issues and offers different ways to reach the goal. I appreciate the one-on-one training.

Sandy Larson
1/5

My dog broke her leg at this trainer's. We were forced to pay for over half of the surgery!!!

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