Group Dog Training
Join Chicago’s best group dog training classes! Learn obedience, confidence, and real-world skills with a certified behavioral trainer in a supportive environment.
We are currently taking applications for our next class series which starts on SUNDAY, JULY 13 TH, as well as our Fall class series which start on Sunday, September 7th !
🐾 Training that works in the real world! Forget teaching your dog useless party tricks. We focus on essential skills like impulse control, leash manners, and listening even with distractions!
🐾 Led by a Certified Behavioral Trainer! This isn’t just basic obedience. Shir brings advanced expertise, ensuring your dog gets top-tier training.
🐾 A supportive & fun community! Training alongside other pups in a structured setting boosts your dog’s confidence and social skills.
🐾 Budget-friendly, expert-led training! Private training can be costly—this program gives you real results at a fraction of the price.
Why Choose Group Training?
✔️ 5 Classes included in this pricing
✔️ 5 Consecutive Sundays, each session is 1 hour - NO MAKEUP
✔️ Held at Bark Bark Club – 5943 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660
✔️ Led by a Certified Behavioral Trainer – Shir leads each session and provides a Q&A to ensure you leave feeling confident.
✔️ Email Recaps – Receive a step-by-step summary after each session.
✔️ Live Text Support – Get help in between sessions (holidays excluded).
✔️ Welcome Gift! – Kickstart your training with a treat pouch and training tools.
What’s Included
Group Class Details
Held at Bark Bark Club – 5943 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660
Schedule: 5 Consecutive Sundays
Duration: Each session is 1 hour
Price: $395 for 5 sessions
July 2025 Schedule
Sunday 7/13/25
Sunday 7/20/25
Sunday 7/27/25
Sunday 8/3/25
Sunday 8/10/25
Apply now to lock in your spot!
September 2025 Schedule
Sunday 9/7/25
Sunday 9/14/25
Sunday 9/21/25
Sunday 9/28/25
Sunday 10/5/25
Apply now to lock in your spot!
How to Get Started
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Our application is detailed and long for a reason… it ensures the best experience for you and your dog. Every dog who has participated has completed this application. No exceptions.
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This is not a reactive dog class. If your dog struggles with reactivity, check out our 1:1 Training Program instead. We have a program for everyone, but this one is NOT for reactive dogs.
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Once you apply, you’ll receive an email to submit your dog’s up-to-date vaccination records (DHPP, Bordetella, Rabies). Must be submitted within 48 hours.
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If everything checks out, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your contract, payment portal, and next steps.
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Once paid, your spot is guaranteed! Schedule is listed above and will be sent reminders often.
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Check out our instagram and testimonial pages for the success stories!! We can’t wait to see your pup shine.
⚠️ No Make-Up Classes – You must be able to attend all 5 sessions. We cannot offer reschedules or refunds.
⚠️ Refund Policy – All payments are final and non-refundable once your contract is signed.
⚠️ Limited to Two Humans Per Dog – Each dog can have up to two human participants (16+ years old) per session.
⚠️ Spots Are Limited! – Classes fill up fast, so apply early to secure your place.
Before You Sign Up, Please Note:
🎯 Certified Behavioral Training – NOT Just Basic Obedience
Shir’s deep understanding of dog behavior ensures that you’re not just teaching commands—you’re setting your dog up for success in real-world situations.
🎯 Personalized Attention in a Group Setting
Even in a group class, Shir provides individual guidance to ensure you and your dog feel supported.
🎯 Support Between Sessions
Live text support means you’re never left with unanswered questions between classes!
🎯 More Than Just “Sit” & “Stay”
We teach functional behaviors that make everyday life easier, safer, and more enjoyable for you and your pup.
What Makes Our Group Training Stand Out?
Group Training FAQs
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No. If your dog is reactive to people or other dogs, please sign up for our private training instead.
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Yes! We do not offer makeup classes, so you must commit to attending all 5 sessions.
(But also, no, you are an adult and decide how you spend your money, but if you miss a class, there are no refunds or makeups).
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We require up-to-date DHPP, Bordetella, and Rabies vaccines for all dogs. Puppies under 16 weeks of age may attend without a Rabies vaccine.
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If we do not receive your records within 48 hours of your application, your spot will be released. You’ll need to reapply if there is availability.
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We allow up to two people (16+ years old) per dog to participate in class.
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No. All payments are final and non-refundable.
