Our Services

Professional Dog Training Services in Chicago and Beyond

In-Home, Virtual, and Phone Behavioral Training Options

Every pet and household is unique. Our services are designed to provide flexible, personalized support tailored to your specific goals and challenges.

All services include:

A customized training plan
Practical coaching you can apply immediately
Access to trainer-supplied videos and handouts
Continued support for up to one month following your session or package

We are here to guide you toward lasting progress.

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Our Pricing Tiers

The cost for our services are on a sliding scale based on the experience level of the trainer who will work with you and your dog. Contact us to discuss your specific needs and together we will choose the tier that works best for you.

Associate Level

Our newest trainers. While newer to our program, these are individuals that are experienced, credentialed, and extremely competent. They have passed rigorous standards to join our team based on the commitment to excellence that they have demonstrated across all fronts.

General Level

Our experienced trainers. This comprises the core of our team. Further demonstrating excellence over a significant timeline with us, our general trainers are well-seasoned to help with your training needs, across a wide spectrum of complex and multi-factorial behaviors and cases.

Master Level

Our most seasoned and experienced trainers, widely recognized, holding multiple credentials across multiple training disciplines, often across multiple species. All of our master trainers have at least 7 years of professional training experience, working successfully with complex and extreme case studies, and a proven track record of success under significant adversity.

In-Home Training

Personalized Behavioral Support in Your Home Environment

In-home training allows us to observe real-life dynamics and tailor strategies directly within your pet’s environment.

We offer options ranging from single-session consultations to multi-session support packages. Services may include:

Behavior modification planning
Puppy foundation and socialization guidance
Family coaching and implementation support
Follow-up access via phone or email
Educational video and written resources

We serve the greater Chicagoland area. Travel fees may apply for locations beyond 25 miles from Winfield, IL.

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Virtual Training

Online Behavioral Training Wherever You Are

Virtual training is ideal for:

Families outside our geographic range
Animals who struggle with strangers in the home
Situations requiring quicker scheduling
Ongoing coaching between sessions
During live video sessions, your trainer will:
Observe you and your pet in real time
Demonstrate exercises
Coach you step-by-step
Provide recorded sessions for future reference

Distance is not a barrier to expert behavioral support.

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Phone Training

Immediate Behavioral Guidance for Dogs, Cats, and Birds

Phone consultations provide focused, professional support when you need clarity and direction.

During your session, we will:

Review your concerns in detail
Identify contributing factors
Develop a customized training plan

• Teach you how to reinforce more appropriate behaviors

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Single sessions and multi-session support systems are available. Continued access to your trainer and training resources is included for one month following your consultation.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Every pet and situation is different. Please contact us before purchasing a program. Our administrative team will guide you through our intake process so we can understand your goals, your pet’s needs, your location, and scheduling requirements. From there, we’ll customize our recommendations to find the best training option and trainer match for you. Our goal is to help you get the right support as quickly and effectively as possible.

Address

P.O. Box 582, Winfield, IL 60190

Phone

630-776-8197

Email

asoundbeginningchicago@gmail.com