BrightStar Canine Academy

BrightStar Canine Academy provides tailor-made, positive reinforcement-based guidance for dogs and their owners. Their programs are designed to create long-lasting behavioral changes, whether for new puppies or dogs with existing behavioral challenges.

Services include private in-home training, group classes, and virtual class packages for puppy and adult manners. They also offer specialized consultations such as Reactive Rover Consultations, Initial Behavioral Assessments, and general Non-Canine Behavior Consultations for other pets.

Pricing Summary

BrightStar Canine Academy offers various pricing plans for their services. Private in-home training is available for $85 per hour, while Reactive Rover Consultations, Parrot and Bird Behavior Sessions are $100 per hour. Cat Behavior Consultations and Initial Behavioral Assessments are priced at $50 per hour, and Non Canine Behavior Consultations are $75 per hour.

For structured programs, Adult Manners Level 1 is $150 and valid for 2 months. Group Course Online Payment options for Puppy and Adult sessions are $125 for six weeks, valid for 3 months. A 6-Week Course, which includes 8 training sessions, is $150 and valid for 3 months. A Virtual Class Package, offering payment for 3 online courses, is $50 and valid for 3 months.

BrightStar Canine Academy, LLC, located in Peoria, IL, provides professional and time-tested dog training services to Central Illinois. They emphasize that the human client is an integral part of the training process, offering practical and flexible programs tailored to individual lifestyles and needs.

The academy collaborates with the veterinary community to be a quality source for dog training. Their trainers are Karen Pryor certified and use force-free, operant conditioning techniques like clicker-training. They adhere to LIMA (least intrusive, minimally aversive) and fear-free doctrines, helping dogs overcome fear and confusion.

In addition to dog training, BrightStar Canine Academy also offers behavior consultations for other pets, including cats, parrots, birds, and other non-canine animals.

Accomplishments

Todd Greene, the owner and lead trainer, has been training dogs for five years. He is a Karen Pryor Academy certified training partner (KPA-CTP) and holds a master certification in aggression. Todd has a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Illinois State University, with a focus on Neurophysiology and Neurochemistry, and has conducted research on Dopamine-related behavior neuroscience.

Teena Roth has been working with dogs since 1996. She is a canine good citizen evaluator and a SPOT socialized pet obedience test evaluator, having obtained several titles on her own dogs. Teena specializes in dog reactivity, consultations, and private lessons. Christine Jackson is a new member of the training team, passionate about humane dog training using positive reinforcement.

How to Get Started!

To get started with BrightStar Canine Academy, clients can book services online directly through their website. Available services include private in-home training, various behavior consultations, and initial behavioral assessments. For general inquiries or to learn more about their team, individuals can reach out via the contact form on their website or by emailing info@brightstardogs.com.