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First Place Dog Training

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2519 N Riverside Dr
Lakemoor, IL 60051

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Gracie is staying on the rug, and is no longer pulling on the leash. The instructors showed us with their dogs rather than just trying to talk us through it.

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The frequency and pattern of the reviews (they almost all start with the name of the dog and are all very generic dog names) indicate they were all written by the same person, or ...

My dogs showed improvements 7/22/2010

Vince showed me how to be more calm with Hershey, and Rocky, and how well they now behave around other dogs. The session was very informative and the instructors were willing to answer any and all questions. more
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I enjoy my dog more now 7/20/2010

Rocky has stopped pulling me around as though I was a boat anchor. The instructors took all the time needed to get me trained so that I could enjoy Rocky more. Thank you, Mary Ann E. more
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Vince helped me not be so nervous 7/13/2010

Kovu showed improvement in his stays and not jumping and also to stay on the rug. I enjoyed the calmness of Kovu and how well he does stay on the rug. Vince helped me not to be so nervous and how to relax and to enjoy my dog. more
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Enjoyed learning how to make Ziggy a better dog 7/13/2010

My dog was taught all of his obedience commands, and manners. We enjoyed learning how to make Ziggy a better dog. Everything was explained thoroughly so that when I went home all bases were covered. more
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My dog got additional training 7/8/2010

I brought Vader back for additional training and he learned all of my hand signals, I liked the way that they advanced his education. The instructors worked with training me on the advanced hand signals. more
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Enjoyed the progress that my dog made 7/8/2010

Shane improved with his overall obedience and discipline. I really enjoyed the progress that my dog made. The instructors were very patient and made sure we were well informed and understood why each action was taken and what it meant. more
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I enjoyed how to use the rug 7/2/2010

Kuma is now very obedient and calm. I enjoyed how to use the rug. Vince taught me how to relax and be calm and in charge when I am working with my dog. Chuck S. more
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I enjoyed all the explanations that Vince shared with us 7/2/2010

Toby really learned to pay attention to all obedience commands. I enjoyed all the explanations that Vince shared with us. Jon & Julie R. more
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All the instructors helped with everything 7/1/2010

Butchy has now learned the meaning of no jump, biting, or pulling on the leash. All the instructors helped with everything. more
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I now understand that I am the boss as well as the pack leader 7/1/2010

Bella is now so calm, and is listening to me very well. I enjoyed Vince taking the time to show us how to work our dog. I now understand that I am the boss as well as the pack leader. Paul P. more
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Amazed 6/24/2010

The staying with obedience was a great improvement for Sofie. I couldn’t believe how (3) of the instructors dogs stayed on the rug at the same time, and were totally calm together. more
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Very happy with the results! 6/24/2010

Peanut stopped pulling on the leash altogether, and he walks so well on the leash now that I am very happy. I enjoyed learning the rug and its practical uses for everyday life. The instructors taught me the proper techniques. Connie O. more
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I learned so much! 6/22/2010

Hank improved with his learning skills and to obey all his commands. I was taught the correct way to train and maintain my dog with correct training procedures. I learned so much from the instructors. Gregg S. more
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Extremely Helpful 6/22/2010

Sofie has improved with her leash walking, sits, downs, stays, no more sniffing, not jumping on us, she is like a different dog. I enjoyed learning how to use the rug properly and I think it is awesome. I really think this will be extremely helpful. Vince took the time with me to answer questions and make sure I understood all commands. Angie G. more
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I liked everything about the class 6/18/2010

Dozer showed improvement with the rug. What I liked about the class was everything. What I learned was better control, and to let Dozer make his own decisions. more
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I learned a lot!!! 6/18/2010

Milo improved how to stay and come. What I liked about the class was that I learned a lot. Vince went into a lot of detail with everything. What I liked was that the Vince and his instructors helped everyone with a problems that they didn't have in class. more
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I liked the dog socialization... 6/12/2010

I learned a lot more about obedience. What I liked about the class was socialization with other dogs. Enforcing commands without treats. more
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Organized, Clean & Friendly 6/12/2010

Thor showed improvement in sitting, staying, on leash & rug. What I lied about the class was how organized, clean, friendly instructors. What the class taught me was when I was not training properly, they showed me the correct way. more
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Great Trainer! 6/10/2010

The rug really helped when Miley was barking and jumping on the counters. We use it when we eat and she has been so much better. What I liked about the course was Vince and his assistants showed me exactly what to do and gave direct instructions. When Vince used his own personal dogs, it showed that he is a great trainer. more
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Helped me understand a lot! 6/10/2010

I learned how to teach Mason with the mat to show him that I am the boss. what I liked most about this course was how much the one on one instruction helped me to understand what I was doing wrong and how to get Mason under control. Vince was very helpful in getting me to understand what I was doing wrong. more
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  • First Place Dog Training in McHenry, Illinois is your premiere boarding and training facility. We stress positive training methods for effective behavior modification. We offer group obedience classes, private instruction and doggy boot camp programs At our Doggy Bootcamp, you and your pet will become familiar with obedience and proper manners. . We use positive training techniques and are behavior modification specialists, our techniques have helped 1000's of pets to become happy family members again. We also offer tracking and hunting training. We have a large indoor, heated and air conditioned year round training facility.

    We cater to all breeds and ages. With more than 21 years at the same location,we?re very adept in all instructional methods, and can customize the training to for your dog's needs.. Our classes include:

    ? Puppy
    ? Basic beginning
    ? Intermediate
    ? Advanced
    ? Drop Off Training
    ? Doggie Bootcamp

    We?re veterinarian recommended and our owners live on premise. We help pets obtain A.K.C. titles through our proven positive reinforcement techniques. Register with us today and you?ll see an almost immediate improvement in their attitude.

    For schedule information or an appointment, call us today.. Boarding|Leads|Premier|Training

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  • Hours: Mon-Thu 8am-6pm ; Fri 8am-7pm ; Sat 8am-6pm ; Sun 8am-7pm ; Open 7 Days
  • Payments: Master Card, Visa
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