Dog training in Skokie

Master-trained obedience, puppy foundations, and behavior rehab for Skokie dogs and the homes and parks they live in.

ZIPs served: 60076, 60077~11 mi from office

Skokie is a big, diverse suburb just north of Chicago. Lots of cultures, lots of food, lots of parks.

Sidewalks stay busy. Your dog sees everyone and everything. Strong recall and calm leash work make your life easier.

Dog Roar is based at 9960 Pacific Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131. We serve owners across Skokie and the surrounding suburbs from this facility. Every program is run personally by Ray Bhimani, no rotation through a roster of trainers.

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Services available in Skokie

Obedience Training

Reliable verbal and visual commands. Sit, down, place, recall, and leash manners...

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Socialization

The ability to ignore distractions and focus on the handler. For puppies, rescue...

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Behavior Modification

Rehab for jumping, leash pulling, barking, destructive behavior, leash reactivit...

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Potty Training

Potty on command. Reliable indoor and outdoor cues for puppies, rescues, and ser...

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Radius Training

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

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Barrier & Boundary Control

Prevent door-darting and car-bolting. Your dog learns to respect the threshold o...

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Protection Training

Personal and family protection dogs. Happy and social by default, ready to prote...

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Service Dog Training

Task-specific service dog training including mobility, medical alert, and psychi...

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Boarding & Daycare

Going on vacation or just need someone to watch your fur baby for a few hours? S...

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Grooming & Wash

Licensed and certified groomers ready to pamper your dog. Bath, brush, nail trim...

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Dog Walking

Reliable dog walking across our coverage area. Solo or small-group walks built a...

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Common questions from Skokie dog owners

Do you train dogs that live in Skokie?

Yes. Skokie is inside our regular service area. Our facility is about 11 miles from Skokie, at 9960 Pacific Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131. We work with every breed, size, and age of dog from Skokie and the surrounding suburbs.

How far is your facility from Skokie?

Our facility is about 11 miles from Skokie. The address is 9960 Pacific Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131. Most Skokie clients are 10 to 20 minutes away depending on traffic.

Who runs the training for Skokie dogs?

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

What programs are available for Skokie dog owners?

You can pick from four formats: private lessons at our facility or in your Skokie home, small group classes, the 2, 4, or 6 week Board & Train, or day training where Ray works your dog while you are at work. Every program comes with three follow-up lessons and free maintenance classes for life.

Do you take on serious cases like aggression or reactivity from Skokie?

Yes. These are the cases other trainers often refuse, and they are some of Ray's strongest work. He has worked with reactive, fearful, and aggressive dogs from across Chicago and Skokie. The first step is always a free consultation so we can see your dog and tell you honestly what to expect.

More general questions on the full FAQ page.

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Hinsdale

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