Beth Hurley Dog Training

5.0 Stars,41 Reviews

2637 Laurel Ln, Wilmette, IL 60091

Service area: Serves Wilmette, Winnetka, Kenilworth, Glencoe, Northfield, NW Evanston, Glenview, and Highland Park, Illinois.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

Family Dog
Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

Puppy Training
Separation Anxiety
Biting / Nipping
Potty Training
Barking Excessively
Reactivity / Aggression
Recall

Training Formats Offered

Private Lessons
In-Home
Group Classes
Private Facility
Day Training

Program Formats

One-Time Consultation
Sessions Package
Ongoing Weekly
Intensive Program

Types of Dogs

Small
Medium
Large
Giant
Doodles

Age of Dogs Trained

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

Dog Training Methodology

Methods:

✓ Positive Reinforcement Only

Equipment:

✓ Clickers
✓ Food Rewards
✓ Harnesses
✓ Flat Collars

Beth offers a 3-session Puppy Package with in-home coaching, plus a Day Training option where she trains the dog while the owner learns through observation. Separation anxiety clients receive a customized, multi-week intensive program using force-free methods. Group classes at Winnetka Community House include Puppy Socialization, Beginners, Advanced, and Canine Good Citizen. All programs include take-home materials and ongoing support.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Pricing is structured around packages: the Puppy Package includes in-home sessions with handouts and videos; separation anxiety programs are customized and intensive; group classes are registered through Winnetka Community House. Specific rates are not listed publicly but are provided during the free consultation.

Testimonials

“This is my first puppy, and I feel so lucky to be working with Beth! Her expertise is really impressive, and I’ve learned a lot about puppy behavior, the importance of socialization, and using commands. Her style is supportive and positive. I started with her puppy package and am going to attend her puppy class in Winnetka. She’s been a great resource and reinforces her teaching with handouts and videos. I’m sure I’ll be working with her in the future – puppies are a lot of fun and a lot of work! I highly recommend her”.
– Ann Hubbard

“Beth helped us train our 4 mo old puppy through 5 individual sessions at our home. As second time dog owners, now with young kids in the house, we were very rusty on house training and basic commands. It was extremely helpful to have Beth come to our home and work with us 1 on 1 with our dog. We are now equipped with so many tools to have a well trained family dog! I would highly recommend Beth for puppy training!”.
– Renee Ryan

“We found Beth before we brought our puppy home. She’s been a phenomenal resource for our family. Beth gave us a ton of resources and helped guide us before even starting the puppy package. During our initial training Beth took the time to not only reach out puppy, but also troubleshoot puppy behaviors, and guide us to being better dog owners and communicators. Our puppy learned so much so quickly during the puppy package that we’re continuing training with Beth to really solidify and expand on all of the socialization, desensitization, and communication between us and our dog. Our whole family is so grateful for Beth!”
– Ed Holden

About the Trainer

Beth Hurley Dog Training offers effective, fun, and force-free in-home training for puppies and adult dogs, with a focus on positive reinforcement and owner education. Beth specializes in puppy training, separation anxiety, and behavior modification, helping families build strong, respectful relationships with their dogs. She also offers group classes at Winnetka Community House for puppy socialization, basic obedience, advanced skills, and Canine Good Citizen preparation. Beth combines her 15+ years of dog training experience with her background in human resources and adult learning to create clear, personalized training plans. She provides extensive handouts, videos, and follow-up support to ensure long-term success. Beth is certified in separation anxiety behavior consulting (CSAP-BC), Canine Good Citizen evaluation, pet first aid, CPR, and family dog mediation, and she uses dog massage and nosework for mental stimulation.

Her services are tailored for new puppy owners, families with young children, and dogs with behavioral challenges like barking, biting, potty training, reactivity, and fearfulness. Beth’s approach is supportive, compassionate, and science-based, with no use of punishment or aversive tools.

She also volunteers extensively with animal rescues and is committed to ethical, humane training practices through her memberships in APDT and the Pet Professional Guild.

Accomplishments

Beth is a CPDT-KA certified trainer since 2014, a Certified Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultant (CSAP-BC) since 2024, and a certified AKC CGC Evaluator. She holds certifications in canine massage therapy, K9 Nosework, pet first aid and CPR, and Family Dog Mediation. She has over 25 years of experience in adult education and HR, which she applies to dog training. She has volunteered with multiple animal rescues and shelters.

How to Get Started!

Begin by filling out the contact form on the website. Beth responds within 48 hours and schedules a complimentary phone consultation to discuss your dog’s needs and goals before designing a customized training plan.

Contact

16+ Years Experience
Insured
Free Consultation

Availability

Weekdays
Weekends
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Hours

9am-6pm

Certifications

CPDT-KA
CSAP-BC
Credentialed

Associations

APDT
PPG

Languages

English

Other Services Offered

Pet trainer

Location