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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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Amy Kase
5/5
Kim is amazing. Her training methods are the best balance of correction to praise- a little needed correction with a whole lotta love. Our Duke looked to Kim as a leader and felt so proud when working with Kim. Success is the biggest reward, and Kim’s training brought Duke exac…Read full reviewClose full review

Kim is amazing. Her training methods are the best balance of correction to praise- a little needed correction with a whole lotta love. Our Duke looked to Kim as a leader and felt so proud when working with Kim. Success is the biggest reward, and Kim’s training brought Duke exactly that. Her love of the doggies is evident. To watch her take charge of her classroom of “students” at the doggie parties is quite the site. Those dogs love and listen to Auntie Kim. She taught us so much and trained our entire family as well. Thank you, Kim, for training our rescue into such a good lil boy. We are so very grateful for you.

Alison Baker
5/5
Kim is amazing! Our 9- month old St Berdoodle Bentley is a more confident, well behaved dog after completing his training last week. He LOVES the challenge of learning and practicing new obedience skills, and is so much more relaxed and calm at home now that he (and we!) understa…Read full reviewClose full review

Kim is amazing! Our 9- month old St Berdoodle Bentley is a more confident, well behaved dog after completing his training last week. He LOVES the challenge of learning and practicing new obedience skills, and is so much more relaxed and calm at home now that he (and we!) understands the rules. I never thought I'd have a dog I could walk off leash, and after just a few lessons Bentley was a champ on our long walks. Kim is incredibly patient and responsive with humans, and speaks to her canine charges with respect and love. I've never seen dogs respond so positively and quickly as they do with Kim. I will ask Kim to work with all my future dogs!

d marshall
5/5
We contacted Kim to help train us and our unsocialized, energetic pandemic puppy Charlie. Kim is an extremely knowledgeable trainer who utilizes all of the appropriate training methods/tools and psychology for both the two-legged and four-legged species. Kim was able to customize…Read full reviewClose full review

We contacted Kim to help train us and our unsocialized, energetic pandemic puppy Charlie. Kim is an extremely knowledgeable trainer who utilizes all of the appropriate training methods/tools and psychology for both the two-legged and four-legged species. Kim was able to customize a training program that addressed our needs. We have learned so much from Kim and seen such outstanding results in Charlie's behavior and attitude, we couldn't be happier. We would highly recommend, anyone looking for extraordinary professional dog training help to contact Quality Canines by Kim. Thank you Kim, you have helped to make both Charlie's and our lives happier, you are the best... Karen and Dean Woodstock

Rita Irving
5/5

Kim is a miracle worker. My Miss Molly Golden puppy has been transformed from a. Crazy Wild puppy to a well behaved companion. No more biting, jumping, taking me down. Kim changed me as well. I am now in control. I cannot appropriately express how much Kim has changed my world. She is an amazing whisperer.

Nancy Dagostino
5/5
I waited many years to get my dream dog. A German Shepherd (GSD). A common recommendation is that GSDs are best served by strong leaders and experienced owners. While I have been a dog owner, a GSD was a big step up in skill level. My adult children had concerns that as a senior-…Read full reviewClose full review

I waited many years to get my dream dog. A German Shepherd (GSD). A common recommendation is that GSDs are best served by strong leaders and experienced owners. While I have been a dog owner, a GSD was a big step up in skill level. My adult children had concerns that as a senior-ish (giggle) person I would be able to handle such a large, smart dog. If honest, I had worries too. Nonetheless, I took the plunge and made a commitment to do right by my new friend and this led me to Kim. While prepared for the investment in time and devotion, I totally underestimated how this furry pal would impact everything. I needed help and Kim was the answer. The way Kim trains by developing a trusting mutual relationship with your dog is impressive and comforting. I now feel like I am prepared to be the owner my buddy deserves and appreciate that even after our sessions end, I still have a guiding resource. Thank you, Kim, you have given Hawk and I a great foundation so that we can be good for each other, the best kind of bond.

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