Dog Roar

Obedience Training in Chicago

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

Obedience is the floor under everything else. Without it, no other training holds. Your dog learns sit, down, place, come, heel, and a clean leave-it. Verbal and visual versions of every command, so they hold up whether you can see your dog or not.

We start at the facility and proof the work outside. By the end of the program, you can walk into a Petco, an elevator, or a busy sidewalk and your dog still listens. Most dogs we meet have already been told the words a hundred times. The work is teaching the dog that the word actually means something every time, not just when treats are nearby. That's the difference between a trained dog and a dog that knows tricks.

What's included

  • Sit, down, place, come, heel, and leave-it on verbal and visual cues
  • Real-world proofing in stores, sidewalks, and busy environments
  • A correctly fitted training collar with longer programs
  • Foundation work that holds up around food, dogs, kids, and noise
  • Built into every Board & Train and private training plan

Obedience Training: common questions

What does obedience training at Dog Roar look like?

Reliable verbal and visual commands. Sit, down, place, recall, and leash manners that hold up around real Chicago distractions. Obedience is the floor under everything else. Without it, no other training holds. Your dog learns sit, down, place, come, heel, and a clean leave-it. Verbal and visual versions of every command, so they hold up whether you can see your dog or not.

Is obedience training right for my dog?

It depends on what you need. The free consultation is built to figure that out. Ray Bhimani reads your dog first, then tells you honestly whether obedience training fits or whether a different service is the better starting point. No upsell, no pressure.

How long does obedience training take to see real results?

Most owners see meaningful change inside the first few sessions. The full program length depends on the dog, the goals, and the format you choose. Private lessons spread out over weeks. Board & Train compresses into 2, 4, or 6 weeks of full-time work. We tell you a realistic timeline at the consultation, not a sales number.

Where can I get obedience training near me in Chicago?

Dog Roar runs obedience training from our facility at 9960 Pacific Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131. We serve owners across Chicago and 28 surrounding suburbs within roughly 20 miles. Obedience Training is offered as private lessons (at the facility or at your home), in group classes, in Board & Train, or in day training.

What makes Obedience Training at Dog Roar different from other Chicago trainers?

Three things. One: every program is run personally by Ray Bhimani (17 years experience), no rotation. Two: we use 100% balanced training, the right tool for your dog, not a single technique forced onto every case. Three: every program includes three follow-up lessons, free maintenance classes for life, and our 100% money-back R.O.A.R.ing Guarantee.

More general questions on the full FAQ page.

Obedience Training across our service area

We run obedience training for dogs across Chicago and 28 surrounding suburbs. Pick your area to see the page tailored to it.

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