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Build the perfect partnership for you and your pup.

Stop guessing. Eliminate the frustration and raise a joyful, well-behaved dog using proven, positive-reinforcement methods tailored to your lifestyle.

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Why Choose The Pup Partner?

Proudly trained and supported over 100+ dogs.

Chicago's premier resource for raising the perfect canine companion. Finding, raising, and training a dog shouldn't be left to guesswork. We believe that professional dog training should fit seamlessly into your life and your household. Rooted in over 12 years of high-level service dog training experience, our services are built exclusively on positive reinforcement — never fear or force.

We guide you through every step of the journey: from selecting the perfect breed for your lifestyle and prepping your home, to real-time 1:1 coaching, structured day-training, and emergency support. Whatever your needs, we provide the practical strategies and professional accountability you and your pup deserve.

100%
Experience Rate

Force-Free, Trust-First Training

Your pup's emotional well-being and safety are our highest priorities. We believe training should be a joyful experience, which is why we rely entirely on 100% positive reinforcement — never fear or force.

100%
Would Recommend

Tailored, Real-Life Solutions

Every dog, human, and household is completely unique. We don't do cookie-cutter programs; we custom-tailor our training plans and offer flexible, personalized pacing to fit your budget, your lifestyle, and your specific goals.

100%
Dog Response

Elite Service-Dog Expertise

We bring a level of precision you won't find anywhere else. Backed by over 12 years of experience training for the world's most renowned service dog organizations, our science-based methods eliminate the guesswork to deliver elite-level results made practical for everyday life.

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Choose Your Path

🌎 Offered Everywhere

New Pups

"I want guidance finding and/or raising the perfect dog for my lifestyle."

  • Pup Selection
  • Pup Onboarding
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📍 Chicago Residents

Obedience & Socialization

"I want real-world training that actually sticks."

  • 1:1 Training Sessions
  • Board & Train
  • Day-Train
  • Group Classes
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🌎 Offered Everywhere

Specialized Care

"I need elite expertise or immediate professional support."

  • Service Dog Training
  • Pup Lifeline
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Expert puppy training from the comfort of your home.

Our in-home (Chicago ONLY) training sessions cover all the essentials — from basic obedience to off leash training and everything in between. Whatever your needs are, The Pup Partner has you covered! The Pup Partner will build a customized training specifically tailored to your pup!

$150 1 session  ·  $500 4 sessions
  • 60-min private training session(s)
  • The Pup Partner Training Manual (digital)
  • Customized Training Plan
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Skip the slow pace of weekly classes.

With our intensive, 24/7 in-home training residency, your pup lives directly with a professional trainer — allowing for constant reinforcement and rapid obedience training.

We focus heavily on the hand-off; upon completion, you'll receive a comprehensive transition plan, all necessary equipment, and the "human training" needed to ensure your pup's new skills last forever.

$1,200/wk
In-home residential training
  • 24/7 residential care + training
  • Daily photo & video updates
  • Training Equipment: Collar, Leash, Clicker, & Treat Bag
  • 60-min owner transfer session
  • Customized Training Plan
  • The Pup Partner Training Manual (digital)
  • 30-min follow-up call (1 wk post board & train)
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Elite socialization with a curriculum.

Traditional daycare can be overwhelming and overstimulating; The Pup Institute is intentional. A maximum of two dogs per day in a controlled environment designed specifically for learning and emotional regulation.

This is not a warehouse — it is a private, expert-led program where your dog receives the individual attention required to build social confidence without the stress of a large pack.

Each day includes two 15-minute private training sessions, ensuring your dog makes real, measurable progress — not just socialization time.

$75/day
Max 2 dogs · 8:30 AM – 5 PM select days
  • Small-group socialization, structured enrichment & expert supervision
  • 15-min private training sessions (x2)
  • Daily Report Card

*Additional 15-min sessions $30 each. Certain days only — inquire for availability.

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Group Training Classes

A structured, multi-week social and educational environment designed to teach dogs foundational behaviors and socialization skills. These classes focus on building a strong bond between the owner and the pup while navigating distractions in a controlled group setting. Choose the program that matches where your dog is today.

Beginner: Foundation Manners & Socialization Program

Target Audience: Puppies, newly adopted adolescent dogs, or adult dogs with no prior formal training.

The Goal: To build a reliable communication system between you and your dog, prevent behavioral issues before they start, and teach core life skills.

What They Learn:

  • The Core Commands: Developing immediate responses to Sit, Down, Stay, Come, and Leave It.
  • Social & Environmental Literacy: Learning how to politely ignore or calmly interact with other dogs and people, plus desensitization to strange sounds and veterinary handling.
  • Household Etiquette: Managing impulse control (not jumping on guests, waiting politely at doorways) and solving common nuisance behaviors like puppy biting, barking, or crate resistance.
  • Loose-Leash Fundamentals: Learning the basics of walking on a leash without constant pulling.

Intermediate: Public Polish & Real-World Reliability Program

Target Audience: Dogs that already know their basic commands in a quiet living room but struggle to listen when outside or distracted.

The Goal: Transitioning commands from a controlled environment to the chaotic real world, culminating in a dog that is a calm, polite member of society (often testing for the Canine Good Citizen certificate).

What They Learn:

  • The 3 Ds (Distance, Duration, Distraction): Teaching your dog to hold a Stay or Down even if you walk out of sight, and ensuring they obey commands even if a squirrel runs past or another dog barks nearby.
  • Advanced Leash Work: Mastering "Heeling" (walking tightly and perfectly by your side) and automatically sitting when you stop walking.
  • Emergency Recall: Developing a bulletproof "Come" command that works mid-chase or off-leash.
  • Polite Public Interaction: Training the dog to remain completely calm while a stranger approaches to shake your hand, when navigating past strollers and bikes, or when left briefly with a supervisor.
$200
4 × 60-min in-person sessions
  • 60-min group training sessions (x4)
  • The Pup Partner Training Manual (digital)
  • Weekly "homework"

*Only offered when 4 or more dogs sign up.

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Don't just get a dog — get YOUR dog.

A dog is a 15-year commitment — don't leave that choice to chance or a viral photo. Whether you are searching for a top-tier breeder or the perfect rescue, I provide expert, data-driven matchmaking tailored to your specific lifestyle. I serve as your professional filter, vetting sources and asking the critical questions to ensure your new partner is a perfect fit from day one.

Once we've found the right match, we eliminate the "new-owner learning curve" before your dog even arrives. We skip the fluff and focus on professional shortcuts, essential gear, and a foundation-building strategy session. You'll leave with a comprehensive written roadmap to handle everything from potty training to behavioral red flags, ensuring a 5-star start for a lifetime of success.

$600
Selection + Onboarding
  • 30-min breed + lifestyle consultation
  • 2 vetted breeder / rescue sources
  • 2 virtual pup evaluations with breeder
  • 90-min new pup download session
  • The Pup Partner Playbook (digital)
  • 30 days concierge support
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A 15-year commitment deserves a 5-star start.

Eliminate the new-owner learning curve with a strategy session focused on establishing the right structure and routine before your dog arrives. We skip the "fluff" and focus on the professional shortcuts, essential gear lists, and foundation-building tips that make your life easier.

You'll leave with a comprehensive written roadmap to handle common challenges — from potty and crate training to identifying behavioral red flags — setting your dog up for success from the moment they walk through the door.

$250
Strategy + two check-ins
  • 90-min new pup download session
  • The Pup Partner Playbook (digital)
  • 30-min post arrival check-in calls (x2)
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Pup Lifeline Call

Expertise on demand. Relief in real-time.

Sometimes you don't need a long-term plan; you just need a professional in your corner right now. The Pup Lifeline is a high-impact intervention designed to provide immediate clarity when you need it most.

Whether you are navigating a "Puppy 911" emergency, needing a breakthrough with a stubborn habit, or simply need an expert second opinion on your dog's progress, this service provides the professional perspective required to stabilize the situation — no long-term commitment required.

$30/15min
$50 / 15min after-hours
  • 15-min strategic interventions
  • Billed in 15-min increments
  • Emergency text line access
  • Behavioral, health & safety triage
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🚨 Emergency
Text PUP LIFELINE to (847)-800-3777.
*By texting this number and receiving help you agree to pay for services post emergency.

Service Dog

Understanding the Legal Framework

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a service dog as "a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability." This includes physical, sensory, psychiatric, or intellectual impairments that limit major life activities. Because these dogs are essential medical accommodations, they are protected by federal law, ensuring public access to commercial facilities, housing, and workplaces. If you are wondering how to acquire a service animal, training your own chosen puppy or dog with a professional is a highly effective, deeply rewarding path.

Active Service Criteria: In alignment with federal legal frameworks, a dog is considered fully "in service" when it has successfully completed both this public access criteria and individual training for specific, specialized tasks that actively mitigate the handler's disability.

Service Dog Training

Service dog training is a deeply unique and specialized journey. Every handler has distinct needs, and every dog responds differently to the rigor of training — meaning not every dog is suited to become a working service animal.

Whether you want to fully self-train your dog with professional oversight or have us provide hands-on, expert training support, The Pup Partner offers a completely customized program tailored to your goals. Your investment is completely dependent on your unique roadmap. Whether you need us to build a foundation of basic obedience from scratch, implement a highly specialized task program, or switch between a self-trained track and intensive hands-on support, we will design a custom package that fits your exact needs and budget. Before enrolling, we begin with a free evaluation to ensure your pup is a strong candidate for the vital work required.

What You Receive Upon Program Completion

When your dog has successfully completed our program and enters active service, you will receive full professional backing and credentials for your peace of mind:

Our Service Dog Training Can Help:

Note: At The Pup Partner, we are dedicated to training world-class assistance and guide dogs that transform lives. To ensure our teams meet the highest international standards of safety, ethics, and training excellence, we are actively working toward full accreditation with Assistance Dogs International (ADI) and the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF).

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