Black Dog Training LLC
Ranked #1 in West Bend and #9 in Wisconsin
Service area: Black Dog Training LLC serves clients in Jackson, WI, and West Bend, WI. Classes are held at the Jackson location (N168 W20069 Main St., Suite #4) and the Fairgrounds location (Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center, Ziegler Exposition Center, 3000 CTH PV, West Bend, WI 53095). In-home training is also offered.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Recall
- bonding
- Fearfulness
- Potty Training
- impulse-control
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Black Dog Training offers both group classes and private training sessions. Group classes are small, typically 3-6 dogs (7-8 for puppy classes), and are held during daytime and evening hours. Each class lasts one full hour.
Programs include STAR Puppy Obedience, Puppy Obedience, Rescues Rock (for rescue dogs), Beginner Obedience, Just the Basics, Intermediate Obedience 1 & 2 (with CGC preparation), Advanced Obedience (coming soon), Rally Obedience, Flatwork for Agility, and Dog Sports (introductions to Agility, Rally, and Tricks). Private training is available on-site at the Jackson location or in-home, offering puppy, beginner obedience, or custom packages tailored for specific behavioral issues. AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) testing is also provided.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Group classes range from $125.00 for four 1-hour classes (e.g., Puppy Obedience – Jackson, Rescues Rock, Just the Basics) to $150.00 for six 1-hour classes (e.g., STAR Puppy Obedience, Beginner Obedience, Intermediate Obedience 2 – CGC, Rally Obedience, Flatwork for Agility, Dog Sports).
Private on-site training at the Jackson location is $65/hour for Puppy or Beginner Obedience and $75/hour for Behavior-specific issues. Packages are available: Puppy or Beginner Packages are $247 for four 1-hour sessions or $370.50 for six 1-hour sessions. Behavior-specific Packages are $285 for four 1-hour sessions or $427.50 for six 1-hour sessions.
In-home training is $75/hour for Puppy or Beginner Obedience and $85/hour for Behavior-specific issues. Packages are available: Puppy or Beginner Packages are $285 for four 1-hour sessions or $427.50 for six 1-hour sessions. Behavior-specific Packages are $323 for four 1-hour sessions or $484.50 for six 1-hour sessions. AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) testing is $65.00.
Policies
All fees are non-refundable. However, consideration may be given to applying fees to another Black Dog Training class upon rescheduling, at the sole discretion of Black Dog Training. If a class is canceled due to inclement weather or hazardous road conditions, a makeup class will be scheduled.
Testimonials
“My dog, Finn, and I have worked with Cindy for six months and look forward to continuing training with her. Finn loves agility but has some behavior problems around other dogs and people he does not know. He barks and is fearful and needed to learn better self-control in certain settings. Cindy gave me strategies to help him with these issues. Cindy trains with compassion & positive reinforcement, she is organized, and her classes flow well. She ensures that dogs are kept engaged, and she is sensitive to the timing of dogs’ attention spans. My dog’s tail is always wagging when he is with Cindy. I have had three challenging dogs in my years of dog ownership, and I believe Cindy is one of the best dog trainers with whom I have worked. I cannot recommend her more highly.”
– Liz & Finn
“Prior to working with Cindy, we couldn’t even take our dog out for a simple walk in the neighborhood. When Fletcher saw a dog, he barked intensely, pulled on his leash, and lunged at the other dog. He completely ignored us! Finally, we became so frustrated that we just stopped going for walks with him. We knew that we needed help! Cindy provided positive training methods that worked. With her guidance, she helped us teach Fletcher how to walk nicely, come when called, and focus on us, at home or on-the-go. We can now go places and not have to worry about him misbehaving. We are so grateful that we met Cindy and can’t recommend her highly enough for your training needs. We really could tell that Cindy loves what she does and has an interest in both dogs and people. She is absolutely amazing!”
– Allison, Dave & Fletcher
“My dog Annie (Golden Retriever) and I took an obedience class instructed by Cindy. She provided detailed lessons with hands-on instruction, comprehensive illustrated handouts, and was very responsive to my emails and text inquiries. Also, she happily offered to spend additional time outside of class to help me with any dog training issues. She has a genuine interest in both dogs and their owners. Without her help and training advice, my dog would be in charge, and life would be so stressful. Cindy’s time and efforts have certainly made a positive difference in our household. She is a HUGE asset to the dog training profession. Thank you Cindy!”
– Sharon & Annie
About the Trainer
Black Dog Training LLC is a dog training business dedicated to helping owners and dogs establish lifelong bonds through effective and compassionate training services. Their mission emphasizes responsive customer service and a commitment to providing effective solutions for dog training needs.
The business is owned and led by Cindy Hanisch, an experienced trainer who began at age 11 and has earned AKC titles in obedience, rally, and agility with her own dogs. She has coached dogs and owners for over 11 years, working with various breeds and ages, from 7 weeks to 13 years, addressing a wide range of personalities and struggles.
Cindy’s training philosophy uses a positive reward-based method combined with creative problem-solving, focusing on the belief that both humans and canines should enjoy the process and that training is a lifelong commitment. Black Dog Training offers group classes and individualized training, with small class sizes (3-7 dogs) to ensure personal attention. They provide hands-on demonstrations and illustrated handouts.
The business is named in honor of Cindy’s cockapoo, Chester, who is an active participant in classes along with his brother Baxter (Border Collie), assisting in obedience and agility demonstrations. Black Dog Training aims to help people and their dogs form rewarding and long-lasting connections, teaching new methods to understand, communicate with, and appreciate their pets. They believe play is essential for happiness and integrate it into learning, making training a delight rather than a chore.
Accomplishments
Cindy Hanisch, the owner and lead trainer, began training dogs at age 11 and earned her first AKC obedience (CD) title with her Samoyed. She has since competed with several dogs, earning AKC titles in obedience, rally, and agility. She has coached dogs and owners for the past 11 years.
Cindy is a registered American Kennel Club (AKC) evaluator for Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and STAR Puppy. Her dog, Chester (a cockapoo), has achieved numerous titles, ribbons, medals, and trophies, including MACH (Master Agility Champion), 2 PACHs (Preferred Agility Champion), CD (Companion Dog), GN (Graduate Novice), and CDX (Companion Dog Excellence) in competition obedience, and RN (Rally Novice) and RI (Rally Intermediate) in Rally Obedience.
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients can book a class online through the registration page. For private on-site or in-home training, clients are encouraged to contact Black Dog Training to schedule an appointment. For Intermediate Obedience 1 & 2, if a dog and owner have taken a basic obedience course elsewhere, they need to contact the owner to schedule a free evaluation prior to enrolling. For Advanced Obedience or Flatwork for Agility, if previous obedience classes were taken elsewhere, a free evaluation is required. For Advanced Obedience and Flatwork for Agility, interested parties can email to be added to a notification list for upcoming sessions.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
- wheelchair accessible restroom
Other Services Offered
- Pet trainer