Private Dog Training in Chicago Designed for City Living
Training that makes understanding each other a little easier (and a lot more fun)
Meet Your Trainer
Hi, I’m Hailey Mott, a CPDT-KA certified trainer helping Chicago dogs and their people feel more confident and connected.
My approach is positive, practical, and shaped by years of hands-on rescue work and group class teaching—meeting every dog and family where they are, no matter their background, breed, or behavior needs.
Training with me is approachable, supportive, and easy to follow, with guidance that makes real-life learning clearer, calmer, and genuinely enjoyable for both ends of the leash.
How I Can Help
$145/session, or save $50 when you purchase a 5 pack for $675.
Puppy Training & Socialization
Get help with the biggest puppy challenges: potty training, crate comfort, biting and mouthing, settling, and the obedience basics.
Obedience & Leash Walking Skills
Build reliable basics like sit, stay, and coming when called, while also working on loose-leash walking, polite greetings, and staying calm in everyday situations.
Newly Adopted Rescue Dogs
Learn how to help your new rescue pup decompress, feel safe, and prevent common issues during their transition period.
Dog Reactivity
For dogs struggling with reactivity, fear, overarousal, or handling everyday triggers. We’ll figure out what’s driving the behavior and change the emotion behind it.
Behavior Modification
Help for dogs with resource guarding, fear around people (stranger danger), handling challenges, and more. Behavior work that builds safety, clarity, and trust.
Multi-Dog Household Training
Help introducing a new dog and training for multi-dog homes where things feel tense or chaotic. Focused on safety, structure, and better day-to-day flow.
How Training Works
All training is one-on-one and customized for your dog, your routines, and your goals.
How Training Works
All training is one-on-one and customized for your dog, your routines, and your goals.
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Schedule a free consultation
A casual 20-minute call to chat through what’s going on with your dog and what you want help with.
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In-home session or at the Copilot facility
Sessions can happen in your home or at the Copilot facility in Avondale, where I work as a trainer. This gives us flexibility, and access to controlled environments if needed.
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Session notes and
support
You’ll receive clear session notes after each session, plus support between visits as things shift and progress.
Happy Humans & Happy Dogs
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Hailey is so passionate about helping owners and their pets and she is so sweet and patient. She’s helped build confidence in my anxious little baby, and, even though she’s afraid of most people, my dog lovesss Hailey.
Megan Montgomery
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Hailey worked with my mini goldendoodle Murphy, who is the sweetest dog but had some resource guard issues that were starting to get tricky to manage. Hailey was incredibly knowledgeable and patient — not just with my dog but with me, too! I noticed a huge difference after just a few sessions. Thank you so much Hailey!!!!!
Jenna White
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Hailey is an extremely knowledgeable and compassionate dog trainer! Hailey’s best skill is her ability to meet dogs where they are at and then build deep trust to form behavioral changes. She has experience with all levels - eager puppy all the way to fearful, reactive adult.
Sarah Fitzpatrick
Serving Dogs Across Chicago
Andersonville · Avondale · Bridgeport · Bronzville · Bucktown · Edgewater · East Garfield Park · Fulton Market · Hermosa · Humboldt Park · Hyde Park · Irving Park · Lakeview · Lincoln Park · Lincoln Square · Little Village · Logan Square · McKinley Park · Near West Side · North Center · North Lawndale · Old Town · Pilsen · Portage Park · Ravenswood · River North · Roscoe Village · South Loop · UIC Medical District · Ukrainian Village · Uptown · West Loop · West Town · Wicker Park
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Yes! I use positive reinforcement training methods. This means rewarding desired behaviors rather than using corrections, punishment, or fear-based techniques. Positive reinforcement builds trust and creates lasting behavior change.
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Most clients see significant progress within 3-6 sessions, depending on goals and consistency with practice between sessions.
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Absolutely. Reactive dog training in Chicago is one of my specialties. I work with leash reactivity, fear-based aggression, and dogs who struggle with other dogs or people.
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Currently, I focus on in-home training for the best results, but I'm happy to discuss options if virtual support would help supplement our work.
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Yes! I encourage all household members to participate so everyone is on the same page with training.
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I work with many fearful and anxious dogs. We'll take introductions slowly and work at your dog's pace to build trust and confidence.
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Yes — I’m a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), which means I’ve passed a national exam and logged hundreds of professional training hours within the private and group class training realm. I also stay current on continuing education and modern, science-based training methods.
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Absolutely! My background includes extensive rescue work, and I understand the unique needs of rescued dogs transitioning to their new homes. Learn more here.
FAQs
Questions? Reach out for a free consultation!
I’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
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