Downtown Dogs Chicago

Known for

• positive reinforcement

  “We teach our dogs through positive reinforcement in the form of, food, play, or something else that triggers a sense of excitement in your dog.”

• customized training

  “ONE training method will not work for all dogs, so with my dog he customized the training just for him”

• behavior modification

  “I have a deaf PitBull, who is human and dog aggressive. I never imagined being able to comfortably take her out without a muzzle, let alone actually be near other humans with her.”

Services

About

Downtown Dogs Chicago offers in-depth dog training programs including a 3-week intensive board and train, private lessons, and puppy preschool. The facility utilizes a 'Marker System' combining positive reinforcement with operant conditioning to address behavioral issues and impulse control. Services are led by owner/trainer Ari Fleishman, who customizes training methods for individual dogs.

What people say

Clients consistently praise the transformative results of the board-and-train and private training programs, particularly for dogs with anxiety, reactivity, or severe behavioral issues. The staff, especially trainers Ari, Aliya, Brooke, and Logan, are frequently commended for their knowledgeable, compassionate, and personalized approach using positive reinforcement.

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