Classes and Locations
2024 Puppy and Dog Class Schedule
Scroll down to see the upcoming dates, times and locations for all classes.
To register - email Dog Obedience Group directly. wendy@dogobediencegroup.com. Email works best! Or call 773-973-2934
Each location has a different registration process. Specific registration details are sent once we determine the class and location.
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Basic Obedience and Pet Manners Classes
Open to dogs 6 months and older with no upper age limit and to younger puppies who have completed our puppy program. Vaccination history and a clean bill of health from your veterinarian are required. 6-week classes, one hour per week. The first class is an owner only orientation. No dogs the first day, just the owners attend.
This class provides a comprehensive program of dog-friendly and owner-friendly instruction. Course work includes – canine behavior & learning, massage and low-stress body handling, relationship building, sit, down, stand, stay in all positions, recall, leash manners, hand signals, games, tricks and effective solutions for problem behaviors.
Basic Obedience and Pet Manners Class locations, starting dates and times are listed below.
Skokie: Starts October 9, 2024 Course #331953-02
Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Oakton Community Center
4701 Oakton, Skokie, IL
847-674-1500 x2700
6 weeks Resident $75 Non-Resident $94
The Skokie Park District’s Oakton Community Center is a popular location and easy commute from any of the north suburbs and Chicago. Huge indoor space for class, temperature controlled, clean, parking lot.
Skokie: Starts November 1, 2024 (no class 11/29) Course #331953-03
Fridays 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Oakton Community Center
4701 Oakton, Skokie, IL
847-674-1500 x2700
6 weeks Resident $75 Non-Resident $94
The Skokie Park District’s Oakton Community Center is a popular location and easy commute from any of the north suburbs and Chicago. Huge indoor space for class, temperature controlled, clean, parking lot.
Morton Grove: Starts November 7, 2024 (no class 11/28) Course #341150
Thursdays 7:45-8:45 p.m.
National Park Field House
9325 Marion, Morton Grove, IL
847-965-1200
6 weeks Resident $70 Non-Resident $88
The Morton Grove Park District’s National Park Field House is a popular location and easy commute from any of the north suburbs and Chicago. Clean, temperature controlled indoor space for class, parking lot and plenty of on street parking right outside the building.
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Puppy & Puppy Plus! Classes
Puppy Class is open to puppies between the ages of 7- 24 weeks. A minimum of the first vaccinations and a clean bill of health from your veterinarian are required. Puppies older than 24 weeks may be enrolled with instructor permission. 6-week classes, one hour per week. Puppies attend all 6 classes with their owners.
D.O.G. Puppy Class is the most important class you will ever take with your puppy. This program is designed to educate new and experienced puppy owners in the optimum development of their puppies. Course work includes - safe socialization, management and prevention exercises, canine behavior, low-stress handling, house training, crate training, puppy mouthing, jumping, friendly veterinary visit exercises, confidence building, obedience foundation work, attention and focus, walking nicely on leash, massage/body handling, grooming and more!
Puppy Plus! Class Designed for puppies who have completed our Puppy Class training program, who are still in the puppyish / goofy / adolescent phase. 6-week classes, one hour per week. Puppies from other puppy training programs may be considered for enrollment in this class with instructor permission. Proof of age appropriate vaccinations and a clean bill of health from your veterinarian are required. Pups must be social with other puppies and dogs. Puppies attend all 6 classes with their owners.
The class structure provides safe socialization and skills for responsiveness as puppies reach adolescence. Course work includes - name recognition, recall, sit/stay, down/stay, loose walking, confidence building, obstacle work, distraction work and more in a fun, positive environment.
Puppy & Puppy Plus! Class locations, starting dates and times are listed below.
Skokie: Puppy Class Starts October 9, 2024 Course 331951-02
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Skokie Park District’s Oakton Community Center
4701 Oakton, Skokie, IL
847-674-1500 x2700
6 weeks Resident $75 Non-Resident $94
The Skokie Park District’s Oakton Community Center is a popular location and easy commute from any of the north suburbs and Chicago. Clean, temperature controlled, huge indoor space for class, parking lot.
Skokie: Puppy Class Starts November 1, 2024 (no class 11/29) Course # 331951-03
Fridays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Skokie Park District’s Oakton Community Center
4701 Oakton, Skokie, IL
847-674-1500 x2700
6 weeks Resident $75 Non-Resident $94
The Skokie Park District’s Oakton Community Center is a popular location and easy commute from any of the north suburbs and Chicago. Clean, temperature controlled, huge indoor space for class, parking lot.
Morton Grove: Puppy Class Starts November 7, 2024 (no class 11/28) Course #341151
Thursdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
National Park Field House
9325 Marion, Morton Grove, IL
847-965-1200
6 weeks Resident $70 Non-Resident $88
The Morton Grove Park District’s National Park Field House is a popular location and easy commute from any of the north suburbs and Chicago. Clean, temperature controlled indoor space for class, parking lot and plenty of on street parking right outside the building