At Underdog Academy, we specialize in elite dog training designed to help both pets and their owners succeed. Located in Algonquin, Illinois, our boutique training and grooming facility provides a calm, professional environment where we focus on quality over quantity. We work with a select number of dogs at a time, ensuring personalized attention and service-dog-level training.
Our training programs are tailored to your dog’s needs, from mastering basic commands to achieving total off-leash freedom. Every dog enrolled in our program also enjoys a lifetime guarantee, so you’re supported for the rest of your pet’s life.
Training & services
Training goals
Leash training
Obedience training
Socialization
Behavior support
Barking
How training happens
Private trainingProgram details
Unleash Your Dog’s Best Self with Our FREE Training Trial and Evaluation!
Ready for a game-changer? At Underdog Academy, we’re offering a FREE Dog Training Trial and Evaluation that’ll leave you and your pup barking with excitement! Drop off your furry friend for a full day of expert training, and watch our skilled trainers transform their behavior and obedience like magic.
Here’s the Fun Plan:
Drop-Off: Bring your dog for a day packed with training awesomeness.
Evening Pickup & Private Lesson: · Listed price: From $0.00
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Dog size
Large dogsProgram details
Treat your furry friend to the ultimate spa experience designed specifically for large sized breeds . Our Large Dog Grooming Service is tailored to meet the unique needs of petite companions, ensuring they leave looking and feeling their absolute best. · Listed price: From $110.00
Treat your furry friend to the ultimate spa experience designed specifically for Extra large sized breeds . Our Extra Large Dog Grooming Service is tailored to meet the unique needs of petite companions, ensuring they leave looking and feeling their absolute best. · Listed price: From $130.00
Small dogsProgram details
Treat your furry friend to the ultimate spa experience designed specifically for small breeds . Our Small Dog Grooming Service is tailored to meet the unique needs of petite companions, ensuring they leave looking and feeling their absolute best. · Listed price: From $75.00
Additional services
GroomingProgram details
Treat your furry friend to the ultimate spa experience designed specifically for medium sized breeds . Our Medium Dog Grooming Service is tailored to meet the unique needs of petite companions, ensuring they leave looking and feeling their absolute best. · Listed price: From $90.00
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Free Dog TrainingProgram details
Unlock Your Dog’s Potential with a Free Training Day! ??
Give your furry friend the gift of professional training at Underdog Academy—absolutely FREE! This one-day experience is designed to show you what your dog is truly capable of, with personalized attention from our expert trainers.
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• Professional, experienced trainers
• Tailored training for · Listed price: From $0.00
Nail ClippingProgram details
Give your pet the pampering they deserve with our Nail Clipping Service—a quick, stress-free, and precise session that keeps their paws looking polished and ensures their comfort and well-being! · Listed price: From $15.00
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5/5Honestly I can’t find the words to express how grateful and happy both me and my Golden Retriever are! Before training, my time with my puppy was stressful, but now he listens, follows commands, and we’re truly enjoying our time together every single time. Their training program …Read full reviewClose full review
Honestly I can’t find the words to express how grateful and happy both me and my Golden Retriever are! Before training, my time with my puppy was stressful, but now he listens, follows commands, and we’re truly enjoying our time together every single time. Their training program has completely transformed our bond—I never imagined it could be this good. If you’re reading this and wondering how to train your dog or puppy, I can’t recommend them enough. They truly know what they’re doing, and I’m beyond thankful for their amazing service!
My puppy is so happy
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You Tube
5/5
Super nice. Effective training. Very happy
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Rodney Holabeck
5/5
Thanks tom ,zak,and henry. I'm impressed. My advice to anyone is to give them a try. To the person with the 1 star review(get a life jerk). There's always 1 person with a ridiculous reason. I'll go there from now on.
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Lineida Loftus
5/5
I could not recommend this place enough!!!! My dog did a complete 180 in just one day! If you are on the fence about giving them a try I’d tell you to go for it! The difference in my dog is almost unbelievable. I’m so grateful for them for helping me out with my girl
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LESLIE MCNUTT
5/5Words cannot express the gratitude we have for Zach and his instructors, Henry and Johnny, in training our puppy, Clover and us as well. They consistently go above and beyond teaching her good manners and proper puppy etiquette. Their patience, expertise, and genuine love for do…Read full reviewClose full review
Words cannot express the gratitude we have for Zach and his instructors, Henry and Johnny, in training our puppy, Clover and us as well. They consistently go above and beyond teaching her good manners and proper puppy etiquette. Their patience, expertise, and genuine love for dogs is transforming Clover from a rambunctious pup into a well-behaved companion. Underdog’s personalized approach has made every session engaging and tailored to Clover’s needs.Their encouragement has kept us motivated as owners. We wholeheartedly recommend their training to anyone looking to build a strong, joyful bond with their dog. Thank you for making such a difference in our lives! Being 10 months old, we understand that Clover is a work in progress and we look forward to further training sessions to reinforce good behavior. We love you.♥️
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