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Dog Walking in Des Plaines

Reliable dog walking across our coverage area. Solo or small-group walks built around your schedule and your dog.

Serving Des Plaines (60016, 60018)6 mi from our facility

Training in Des Plaines

Des Plaines is bigger than people think. It stretches from the Kennedy out past O'Hare. Lots of forest preserve.

The forest preserves pull you and your dog in from all over. Off-leash recall and calm leash work get tested every walk.

What dog walking is

Dog walking on your schedule. Solo or small-group walks. Built around your dog's energy and your day.

A tired dog is a good dog. If your workday is long or your morning is rushed, you have backup.

What you get

  • Reliable walks on your schedule
  • Solo or small group, your call
  • A dog who is calmer when you get home
  • Same trusted team that knows your dog by name

Every Dog Roar program comes with three follow-up lessons. Plus free maintenance classes for life. Backed by our 100% money-back guarantee.

Book your free consultationCall (847) 571-2728

Common questions about dog walking in Des Plaines

Do you offer dog walking in Des Plaines?

Yes. Dog walking on your schedule. Solo or small-group walks. Built around your dog's energy and your day. Our facility is about 6 miles from Des Plaines, at 9960 Pacific Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131. Des Plaines dogs and their owners work with Ray Bhimani directly.

Why do dogs in Des Plaines need dog walking?

The forest preserves pull you and your dog in from all over. Off-leash recall and calm leash work get tested every walk. A tired dog is a good dog. If your workday is long or your morning is rushed, you have backup. That is exactly the kind of real-world environment dog walking prepares your dog for.

What will my Des Plaines dog get out of dog walking?

By the end of the program, you can expect reliable walks on your schedule, plus solo or small group, your call. Every Dog Roar program also comes with three follow-up lessons and free maintenance classes for life.

How much does dog walking cost for a Des Plaines dog owner?

Pricing is the same wherever you live in our service area. A 4-week Board & Train is $4,000 and is the path most Des Plaines owners pick when dog walking is the primary goal. Private lessons are quoted after the free consultation. Call (847) 571-2728 to talk through which format fits your dog.

Who runs dog walking for Des Plaines dogs?

Ray Bhimani runs every program himself. 17 years training Chicago dogs. Trained under K9 Master Todd Bartlestein. Pet CPR and First Aid certified. Des Plaines clients work directly with Ray, not a rotating roster.

More general questions on the full FAQ page.

Other services in Des Plaines

Obedience Training

Reliable verbal and visual commands. Sit, down, place, recall, and leash manners that hold up around real Chicago distractions.

Obedience Training in Des Plaines →

Socialization

The ability to ignore distractions and focus on the handler. For puppies, rescues, and adult dogs that missed the window.

Socialization in Des Plaines →

Behavior Modification

Rehab for jumping, leash pulling, barking, destructive behavior, leash reactivity, poor impulse control, and aggression.

Behavior Modification in Des Plaines →

Potty Training

Potty on command. Reliable indoor and outdoor cues for puppies, rescues, and service dog candidates.

Potty Training in Des Plaines →

Radius Training

Off-leash control inside a 30 to 50 foot perimeter. Your dog stays close without a leash, every time.

Radius Training in Des Plaines →

Barrier & Boundary Control

Prevent door-darting and car-bolting. Your dog learns to respect the threshold of homes and vehicles automatically.

Barrier & Boundary Control in Des Plaines →

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