Private Dog Training in Lincoln Park
In-home dog training focused on building skills, understanding behavior, and creating a better relationship between dogs and their people.
Training that builds understanding between dogs and people
Training isn’t just about teaching commands — it’s about helping dogs and people communicate more clearly. Sessions focus on how dogs learn, what supports their success, and how to build skills in a way that feels approachable and sustainable.
I often includes a mix of thoughtful setup, repetition, and play, so learning feels lighter and progress carries over outside of sessions.
Training focus areas
$145/session, or save $50 when you purchase a 5 pack for $675.
Puppy Foundations
Focused on early routines like potty training, crate comfort, and settling skills that support smoother days as your puppy grows.
Everyday Skills
& Leash Manners
One-on-one training to build reliable everyday skills, using structured setups and neighborhood walks.
Newly Adopted Rescues
Support for newly adopted dogs adjusting to a new home, with an emphasis on structure, predictability, and helping dogs feel secure.
Fear & Reactivity Training
for dogs who react to dogs, people, bikes, or movement, using careful setups and gradual exposure at home and outside.
Behavior Modification
for dogs dealing with fear, guarding, or aggression, focused on safety, clarity, and long-term change.
Multi-Dog Household Training
Support for homes with multiple dogs, focused on routines, intros, and structure that supports calmer shared living.
Common skills we work on in Lincoln Park
Walking calmly past people, dogs, patios, and parked cars
Reducing barking at windows, hallway sounds, and street noise
Elevator, stairwell, and shared-space manners
Settling at home instead of pacing or staying on alert
Crate and confinement comfort in shared-wall buildings
Polite behavior when guests or delivery drivers arrive
Confidence around sirens, buses, construction, and city sounds
The benefits of private training in Lakeview
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Convenient Scheduling
Scheduling that fits your routine—even mornings, evenings, or weekends.
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Custom to Your Space and Routine
Sessions happen in your space, so progress feels natural and lasting.
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Great for Dogs Who Need More Space or a Slow Intro
Great for anxious, reactive, or rescue dogs who need a quieter space.
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Full Attention, Every Session
Your dog gets the trainer’s full attention, start to finish.
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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Start with your goals
Training begins by talking through your goals and where your dog is starting. That might be building new skills, improving routines, or working through a specific challenge.
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Teach skills through clear, repeatable setups
Skills are introduced using simple, structured setups that make expectations easier for dogs to understand. Patterns, repetition, and play help learning feel approachable.
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Build consistency and carryover
As skills become clearer, we focus on consistency and practicing in more realistic situations. You’ll receive session notes and guidance after each visit to support progress between sessions.
Good dogs with good reviews
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![Chihuahua working on confidence building in Lincoln Park]()
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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![Mini golden doodle practicing relaxation work]()
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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![Two dogs on a sandy beach, one sitting and the other standing, with a shoreline and water in the background.]()
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
Frequently Asked
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Training support includes puppy foundations, potty and crate training, leash skills, everyday manners, newly adopted dogs, and behavior challenges like reactivity or fear. Sessions are tailored to what you and your dog need most.
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Progress shows up as clearer communication, better decision-making, and quicker recovery — not instant or perfect behavior. Training focuses on building skills gradually and adjusting as your dog becomes more confident.
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The number of sessions depends on the dog, the goal, and how long the behavior or skill has been in place. Some dogs benefit from a short series, while others need ongoing support over time.
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It can be either, or a mix of both. Some clients want help building practical skills, while others need support around behavior. Training is adjusted based on the goal rather than forcing a single approach.