A Touch Of Class Training – Dogs with Etiquette LLC (Franzi List)

5.0 Stars,20 Reviews
813 Sheridan Rd, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096

Service area: Serves all of Lake County, IL, and surrounding areas including Winthrop Harbor, Lake Villa, Antioch, and nearby communities.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Therapy Dog
  • Competition / Agility
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Jumping on People
  • Barking Excessively
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Fearfulness
  • Recall

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • Group Classes
  • In-Home
  • Private Facility
  • Board and Train
  • Day Training

Program Formats

  • One-Time Consultation
  • Sessions Package
  • Ongoing Weekly
  • Intensive Program

Types of Dogs

  • Herding
  • Sporting
  • Working
  • Doodles

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Balanced Training

Equipment: 

  • Clickers
  • Food Rewards
  • Harnesses
  • Flat Collars
  • Obstacle Courses

Day training includes 1–4 one-on-one sessions during the stay and 4 free post-stay lessons. Programs are tiered by duration: Foundation (1 week), Puppy (2 weeks), Regular (2 weeks), Extended (3 weeks), and MasteryX (4 weeks), each increasing in complexity with field trips and distraction proofing. Board and train includes daily training, socialization, behavior modification, and video updates. Group classes follow AKC curricula: Puppy Pre-K, Star Puppy, Basic Obedience, Intermediate Obedience, Trick, Nose Work, and Fit classes. Private lessons are customized in-home or on outings. All programs include a free consultation and aftercare support.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Private lessons start at $110/hour with package discounts. Day training packages range from $110/day to $2,700 for 4 weeks. Board and train programs are $1,000/week, $2,000/2 weeks, $3,000/3 weeks, or $5,000/5 weeks for behavior modification. Boarding is $70/night. Daycare packages: $175 for 5 days, $350 for 10 days. Initial daycare evaluation is $50. Group class pricing available upon request.

Policies

All boarding and daycare require a prior evaluation. Day training requires a sign-up form and meet-and-greet with the Day Training Manager. Programs are paid in installments. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated.

Testimonials

I can’t tell you how grateful I am to have found A Touch of Class Training. Franzi is truly one of the kindest, most giving person I have ever met. With her help, Neville was able to earn his Canine Good Citizen and Canine Good Citizen Advance titles and is on his way to become a therapy dog…The differences I see in Neville pre, and post training are immeasurable. I am also now able to understand his non-verbal communication, allowing me to be his advocate. We are forever grateful for A Touch of Class Training for not only helping us meet our obedience goals but strengthening our bond.
– Olivia Melberg

Franzi has helped us train our dog for the last year. We’ve gone through Star Puppy, Basic Obedience and we are currently in the intermediate class where we’ve earned her CGC and CGCA titles so far. The group classes have been such a wonderful experience for us. Franzi has been excellent with guiding us through the training process and building the relationship with our dog. She (our dog) has gained so much confidence and trust in us through the training process. We’d recommend Franzi to anyone looking for help with their pups!
– Leila

We have used a variety of services that Touch of class offers. We took some classes, we did a one on one with Franzi , we’ve done some boarding and most recently we’ve done a six week one on one day training with Miss Leila. Franzi and Leila have been incredible!!! Leila has spent some very long days with our little dachshund and she has made significant improvement in her behavior. Our pup loves greeting Leila and they have formed such a great bond. Leila has been teaching us the proper techniques to be able to understand and work with our pup as well. She takes her time, she is very patient, very kind and genuinely wants to help establish the best possible experience for all of us.
– Client

About the Trainer

A Touch Of Class Training – Dogs With Etiquette, led by certified trainer Franzi List, offers personalized dog training services designed to build trust, leadership, and mutual understanding between dogs and their owners. They provide private lessons, group obedience classes, day training, board and train programs, and in-home boarding, all centered around balanced training techniques. Franzi specializes in behavior modification, fear reactivity, and herding breeds, and helps dogs achieve titles like CGC and CGCA while strengthening the human-dog bond. The business also offers dog daycare with small, supervised groups, and a disc dog league called Phoenix Rising for sport-loving owners. All services are delivered with a focus on creating a calm, structured environment where dogs are treated like family.

Their day training program includes daily sessions Monday–Friday with Friday maintenance lessons, while board and train stays occur in a home setting with video updates and aftercare support. Group classes follow AKC and Do More With Your Dog standards, covering puppy basics through advanced obedience and trick training. They also offer specialized programs for puppies, reactive dogs, and dogs needing confidence building through exposure to sounds, textures, and outdoor field trips.

Accomplishments

Franzi List is a certified ABCDT Dog Trainer, Animal Behavior College Mentor, and AKC and Do More With Your Dog evaluator. She has over a decade of experience, completed a six-year behavioral mentorship, and trained thousands of dogs. She competes in conformation, Rally, Agility, Tracking, and leads the Phoenix Rising Disc Dogs league. Her dogs have earned multiple titles including CGC, CGCA, TFN, TFI, and K9 Toss & Fetch World Championships.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free consultation. For day training or board and train, fill out an inquiry form to schedule a meet-and-greet. For group classes, sign up via the provided Cognito Forms link. Private lessons require completing a JotForm inquiry.

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  • 11+ Years Experience

  • Insured

  • Free Consultation

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Evening

Certifications

  • Credentialed

Associations

  • AKC
  • Accredited

Languages

  • English

Other Services Offered

  • Dog day care center
  • Pet boarding service

Location

813 Sheridan Rd, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096

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