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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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Christina K
5/5

Puppy training with Kim has been incredibly beneficial and an extremely rewarding experience. Kim‘s level of expertise is exceptional. She used a very positive approach when working with my puppy and when showing me how to work with my puppy. I found Kim to be very responsive to my questions and concerns. I’m so grateful!

Nikkie Evans
5/5
We rescued a puppy and signed up for lessons with Kim. It was the best decision we could have made. We are SO thankful for Kim and her amazing work! We looked forward to all of our lessons the last couple months and we learned so much! She even included my young kids in the pr…Read full reviewClose full review

We rescued a puppy and signed up for lessons with Kim. It was the best decision we could have made. We are SO thankful for Kim and her amazing work! We looked forward to all of our lessons the last couple months and we learned so much! She even included my young kids in the process. I really enjoyed that Kim came to our house to address problems specific to our dog in the environment the problems were happening in. We also went on several field trips like walks, outings, parks, etc. & Kim was extremely responsive to a few late night SOS messages as we were practicing. :)Our pup is the perfect fit for our family and we are so grateful to Kim for equipping our pup (and us) with all the tools she needs to thrive! If you need help with your pup I HIGHLY recommend Kim! THANK YOU KIM!

Becky P
5/5
We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Kim! From the first lesson our energetic puppy, who liked to jump, listened to Kim immediately. We were speechless! Kim is so knowledgeable and was very patient with all of us. The training was personalized to our pupp…Read full reviewClose full review

We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Kim! From the first lesson our energetic puppy, who liked to jump, listened to Kim immediately. We were speechless! Kim is so knowledgeable and was very patient with all of us. The training was personalized to our puppy, and Kim took the time to make sure we all understood. Our puppy always had a positive and fun experience with Kim and is always so excited to see her! We highly recommend Kim!

Jen McMahon
5/5
I can’t say enough positive things about Kim and the work she did with our rescue dog, Moose. When we first started training, Moose was extremely fearful of strangers, loud noises and, at times, aggressive towards other dogs/people we’d meet along our walks. I was overwhelmed wit…Read full reviewClose full review

I can’t say enough positive things about Kim and the work she did with our rescue dog, Moose. When we first started training, Moose was extremely fearful of strangers, loud noises and, at times, aggressive towards other dogs/people we’d meet along our walks. I was overwhelmed with this two year old dog that had been relinquished twice before we got him and worried that he’d never be typical or able to have the happy life he deserved. From our very first session, Kim showed such patience, understanding and skill. Moose wouldn’t even let Kim near him at first. She truly took the time to get to know Moose and his condition and worked at his pace to best meet his needs. Over the course of a few weeks, I saw remarkable changes in Moose’s behavior and overall confidence and happiness. Kim provided the tools, support & encouragement we needed every step of the way. Moose is a completely different pup thanks to Kim and her knowledge. We are forever grateful!

Sherri Olivares
5/5
We are so happy to have had Kim train our miniature Schnauzer, Lucy. Kim has so much talent in all she does. She has wonderful tips that lead to lasting results. She helped Lucy with her fear issues in public and with other dogs, to even just the basic obedience of not pulling wh…Read full reviewClose full review

We are so happy to have had Kim train our miniature Schnauzer, Lucy. Kim has so much talent in all she does. She has wonderful tips that lead to lasting results. She helped Lucy with her fear issues in public and with other dogs, to even just the basic obedience of not pulling while walking and coming when called. Couldn't be more happy with the results. Having Kim back later this summer for our new pup too!

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