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Quality Canines By Kim

Crystal Lake, Illinois

4.9/5· 171 Google reviews

About Quality Canines By Kim

Quality Canines by Kim specializes in professional, in-home, one on one training for all breeds, ages, and temperaments of dogs. Each member of the family will receive hands on, personalized training. Our training methods are based on praise and motivation. There won't be any hitting, yelling, or hanging your dog. A lot of kisses and hugs go into our training to keep up your dog's confidence and self-esteem. All training packages come with a guarantee. We will be there to help you whenever you have a question or problem. You no longer have to worry about your puppy going through all of his adolescent stages of life alone. We will be there every step of the way. Give us a call and we will be happy to send you a list of packages and prices.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Crate training
  • House training
  • Leash training
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training
  • Recall training

How training happens

  • Group classes
  • In-home training
  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies

Training level

  • Advanced obedience
  • Beginner training Customer-reported

Assistance and working dogs

  • Police K9 training

Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs

Other listed services

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  • Dog training
    Program details

    Quality Canines by Kim is owned and operated by Kim Ryan-Mueller. Kim is a certified trainer and professional dog behaviorist. Her certifications include:basic/advanced obedience, police K-9, and support dog training for the disabled.Kim provides Professional in-home dog training for all ages,breeds

  • Animal Rescue
  • Boundary Training
  • Commands
    Program details

    I like to start with 21 commands and will add on more as we go through the training. We will cover different obedience, behavioral, social, domestication, and safety commands. All command words can be changed and adjusted for each dog. Your dog will learn different commands for each environment he is in. He will need to know what is expected of him at all times, so there isn’t any miscommunication. He will have different and additional commands at the park, veterinarian, riding in the car, Petco, Petsmart, when company comes to the door, greeting a strange dog, etc. We will take it one command at a time until your dog understands what you want him to do in various situations and locations.

  • Dog Behaviorist
  • Dog Jumping
  • Dog Parties
    Program details

    Dog Parties are an amazing way for me to socialize your dog as well as keep in touch with you during, and after our initial training. The dog parties help me teach the dogs how to play nicely with each other as well as with the adults and kids that are there. I only allow dogs I have trained to attend the dog parties. This way we can ensure that all the dogs attending will listen and behave with one another. Most people keep in touch with me through the dog parties. This way you can ask questions, keep your dog socialized throughout his life, not to mention give him a workout playing with all the pups.

  • Personal Dog Trainer
  • Personalized Training
  • Private Trainer
  • Quality Canines by Kim is owned and operated by Kim Ryan-Mueller
    Program details

    Quality Canines by Kim is owned and operated by Kim Ryan-Mueller. Kim is a certified trainer and professional dog behaviorist. Her certifications include: basic/advanced obedience, police K-9, and support dog training for the disabled. Kim provides Professional in-home dog training for all ages, breeds and problems. All packages guaranteed. Certified Trainer/Professional Behaviorist.

  • Socialization
    Program details

    Don't think that you will be missing out on socialization if you go with in home training. Socialization is a huge part of our training. Your dog will feel confident and will respond in all types of situations once the training is completed.

  • Support Dog Training
  • Training Process
    Program details

    We will start by scheduling two times a week for me to meet with you at your home or other place of choice to begin training. We begin with three weeks for on-leash training and six weeks for on and off leash training. The first lesson will last 2 hours, some longer depending on the severity of the problems. The lessons thereafter will last approximately an hour. Each time I come out I will begin teaching your dog the new commands as well as the hand signals. You are watching and listening during this time so that you understand the training methods. Once I see that he/she is catching on I will begin working with you (with your dog) to make sure he/she will listen to you. I will continue to help until you feel comfortable with the new commands. Each week you and your dog will learn more commands. We will cover the obedience commands with our voice and hand signals, as well as without our voice.

  • Training Programs
  • Training Training
  • Walk in the Park
    Program details

    In the park we want your dog to be able to run, sniff and play. We have an additional set of commands your dog will learn at the park to make sure he doesn’t run off, chase joggers, or run up to other dogs.

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.9
out of 5171 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Socialization 32
  • Knowledgeable trainer 26
  • Dog parties 21
  • Dog whisperer 17
  • Knowledge of dog behavior 11
  • Personalized training 7
All 10 topics
  • Confident dog 6
  • Lifetime guarantee 6
  • Boundary training 3
  • Stubborn dog training 2

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100 collected reviews

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Kella P
5/5
I cannot say enough fantastic things about Kim. First and foremost, my puppy absolutely loves her! She is incredibly skilled at what she does—it's almost like magic, but it's clearly the result of hard work and expertise. Kim did an exceptional job training my puppy and also prov…Read full reviewClose full review

I cannot say enough fantastic things about Kim. First and foremost, my puppy absolutely loves her! She is incredibly skilled at what she does—it's almost like magic, but it's clearly the result of hard work and expertise. Kim did an exceptional job training my puppy and also provided me with all the tools, training aids, and advice needed to continue his training at home. This isn't your typical six-week group course; it's invaluable one-on-one training. We spent time working on daily issues at home, such as counter surfing, jumping on furniture, boundary training, and preventing bolting out the front door. Additionally, Kim took us to public spaces to socialize my puppy with different sounds and types of people. She was remarkably patient with me and my two kids, helping us navigate around strollers and involving the children in the training process. Since they are a crucial part of our puppy's everyday life, it was important for them to learn how to set boundaries and use the right commands. Kim's personalized approach and dedication have made a world of difference in our puppy's behavior and our confidence in managing him. I highly recommend her services to anyone in need of exceptional dog training.

Holly Fouraker
5/5
We are so grateful for Kim! In December we adopted a Boston Terrier who was approaching a year old. She had not been socialized or had any structure to her day to day. Kim came in and became part of our family. In a matter of weeks, our pup can heel consistently, automatically si…Read full reviewClose full review

We are so grateful for Kim! In December we adopted a Boston Terrier who was approaching a year old. She had not been socialized or had any structure to her day to day. Kim came in and became part of our family. In a matter of weeks, our pup can heel consistently, automatically sits at street crossings, is getting really good at her off leash training, will "go to your place" when people come to the door, does sit/stay/down like a champ. We are so impressed! Kim makes all her clients feel a part of her family and community, regularly offering puppy parties, group walks, etc... to continue to help your pup interact with her other client's dogs to continue reinforcing commands. We love those sessions and having Kim available for ongoing support and love for our pup. Highly recommend her for any training needs you have!

Larissa Shaw
5/5
Kim did an amazing job of working with our GSP puppy. From the moment we met her, we knew she was extremely knowledgeable of how to best work with dogs. Her methods of communication and demanding respect came out of a loving and trusting relationship established with the dog. She…Read full reviewClose full review

Kim did an amazing job of working with our GSP puppy. From the moment we met her, we knew she was extremely knowledgeable of how to best work with dogs. Her methods of communication and demanding respect came out of a loving and trusting relationship established with the dog. She helped us humans learn how to best communicate with our pup and never hesitated to revisit areas we felt we needed more practice with or answer our questions. I love that my kids were able to walk around a store with our dog in heal position. I would highly recommend Kim to anyone! She’s the best!

Aditi
5/5
Kim has been a game-changer for our dog Simba. Opting for the lifetime package was a decision we're grateful for as Simba, who had struggled with aggression issues, has undergone a remarkable transformation under Kim's guidance. His behavior has significantly improved, showcasing…Read full reviewClose full review

Kim has been a game-changer for our dog Simba. Opting for the lifetime package was a decision we're grateful for as Simba, who had struggled with aggression issues, has undergone a remarkable transformation under Kim's guidance. His behavior has significantly improved, showcasing impressive self-control that previous training sessions at other places failed to achieve. Kim's unique approach, dedication, and genuine passion for dogs set her apart, making her the most effective trainer we've encountered. We only wish we had enlisted Kim's services when Simba was a puppy. Her impact extends beyond just training Simba; she has empowered us as dog owners. We highly recommend Kim to anyone seeking a dedicated and effective dog trainer, as her expertise has truly made a positive and lasting impact on Simba's life.

Christine
5/5
I simply cannot recommend Kim enough. As a first time medium/large dog owner of a 6mo rescue, I was not fully prepared for the challenges. After a few failed trainers and feeling like I might not be able do this, I found Kim, and I could not be more grateful. Kim came into our h…Read full reviewClose full review

I simply cannot recommend Kim enough. As a first time medium/large dog owner of a 6mo rescue, I was not fully prepared for the challenges. After a few failed trainers and feeling like I might not be able do this, I found Kim, and I could not be more grateful. Kim came into our home with such patience and positivity, we knew from the jump she was the best thing for us. She was not only amazing with my dog, WALL-E, but she was beyond patient with me (an anxious first-time dog owner). The knowledge she shared (and continues to share) with us is unmatched. 3 months ago, I wasn't sure my dog and I could ever do the things I envisioned for us - My dog was scared, reactive, and anxious. But now, we frequent parks, coffee shops, hike, adventure, meet new people and kids, and play at dog parties. He is truly a different dog than he was when Kim first entered our home. The bond we have been able to build is amazing and we would not be here without Kim. If you are looking for an extremely knowledgeable, patient, kind and enthusiastic trainer who is passionate about dogs and creating impactful bonds, Kim is the one. You can tell how much she loves what she does, and she is dang good at it - thank you, Kim, for all you have done for us!

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