Puppy Training Chicago
Where teaching your pup how to dog is just as fun as the zoomies 🤍
Whether it’s house training, or just nailing the basics, I’ll help you and your puppy start strong together
I'm Hailey Mott, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) specializing in puppy obedience training in Chicago.
I come to your home to teach essential skills in the environment where your puppy actually lives, making training practical, effective, and stress-free for the whole family.
Struggling with puppy biting? Still trying to figure out the potty-training code? Just trying to walk down the street but have a leash-pulling loony tune on your hands? My positive puppy training approach transforms puppy chaos into calm confidence so you can enjoy training as much as your dog does.
No harsh corrections or confusing rules. Just clear, kind training that prevents problem behaviors, teaches you about your dog’s needs and helps you raise a happy, well-mannered pup.
What Your Puppy Will Learn
Your sessions include everything your puppy needs to build confidence, learn manners, and feel safe navigating the world.
Foundational Manners
Sit, down, stay
Coming when called
Name recognition
Loose-leash beginning
Handler focus around distractions
Potty Training & Crate Training
Accident prevention
Schedules and routine building
Creating crate comfort
Alone-time confidence
Preventing Future Behavior Issues
Resource guarding prevention
Handling fear periods
Independence building
Setting boundaries your puppy understands
Purposeful Socialization
We’ll safely introduce your puppy to
New people
Sounds, textures, and movement
Handling and grooming
Household objects
Safe new environments
Puppy Biting, Nipping & Mouthy Behavior
Intro to puppy teething
Redirecting typical puppy biting
Teaching calmer engagement and appropriate chewing alternatives
Confidence Building
Support for shy, nervous, or overwhelmed puppies adjusting to:
City noises
Elevator
Hallways
Busy sidewalks
Meeting new dogs and people
Puppy Training Program Options
Single Session - $135
Perfect for tackling early priorities like potty training, crate issues, biting, or getting a routine in place.
5 Pack - $625
Ideal for building foundational skills, confidence, and consistent progress over several weeks.
What You’ll Get
Personalized training plan
Step-by-step coaching from a certified dog trainer (CPDT-KA)
Follow-up notes after sessions
Real-life practice in your home and around your neighborhood
What You’ll Learn
What your puppy is communicating
How to prevent future problem behaviors
How to read body language and early stress signals
How to support your puppy in new environments
Routine building
Training for Real Chicago Life
Chicago puppies need to be ready for things most suburban dogs never experience. We’ll work on:
Sidewalk distractions (bikes, runners, delivery carts)
Apartment living (elevators, hallways, neighbors)
Noise sensitivity (sirens, traffic, construction)
Dog-dense neighborhoods like Wicker Park, Logan Square & Lakeview
Exposure to the lakefront, trails, parks & patios
Training isn’t just obedience, it’s helping your puppy feel safe and confident in a busy city.
Why Early Puppy Training Matters
Just like toddlers, puppies don’t automatically know how to live in a human world.
Without guidance, things like biting, potty accidents, jumping, or fear can turn into habits. The critical socialization period for puppies happens between 3-14 weeks of age. Early, positive puppy training gives your puppy structure, confidence, and the right experiences during their most important learning stage.
How Puppy Socialization Shapes Your Dog’s Future
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Helps puppies feel confident with new people, dogs, and places — preventing future aggression or reactivity.
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Prevents stress, fear, or anxiety — especially important in a city environment with busy sidewalks, crows & tight spaces.
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Reduces handling sensitivity — touching paws, ears, collar grabs, vet visits, grooming)
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Reduces noise sensitivity of city sounds like sirens, traffic, buses, or elevators to prevent long-term noise phobias
Which Chicago Dog Parents Are Saying
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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
Who Puppy Training is Perfect For
This is a great fit if:
You want positive, science-based puppy training
You’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start
Your puppy is extra energetic, shy, nervous, or easily overstimulated
You want to prevent future behavior problems
You want easy-to-follow steps, not lectures
You want support that fits your real daily life
FAQs
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As early as 8 weeks. Early habits matter, and puppies go through a rapid learning window between 8–16 weeks.
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Yes! Private in-home training is safe and recommended, especially for socialization. You avoid the risk of crowded groups while still exposing your puppy to new, positive experiences.
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Most families see progress within 1–2 sessions. A typical foundation program is 4–6 sessions depending on your goals and your puppy’s temperament.
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Totally normal. I’ll teach you how to redirect, reduce arousal, and prevent the behavior from becoming a long-term habit.
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Yes! Rescue puppies sometimes need slower introduction, confidence building, and trust-based work. This is one of my specialties.
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Yes. Many behaviors can be prevented early with the right foundation—especially with puppies who show sensitive, cautious, or over-excited tendencies.
Ready to Start Training?
Let’s set your puppy up for a calm, confident, well-adjusted future.
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