Candy’s Canines
Service area: Serves Antioch, IL and surrounding areas including Mundelein, Libertyville, Waukegan, and Kenosha, WI within a 20-mile radius.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Basic Obedience
- Recall
- Leash Pulling
Training Formats Offered
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
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
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Classes are 8 weeks long and include Dog Agility, Basic/STAR Puppy Obedience, Rally Obedience, AKC Fit, Canine Conditioning, and AKC testing for CGC, Community Canine, and Trick titles. Super Skills classes are offered on Mondays for focused skill building. Higher-level classes may be held outdoors. AKC and NADAC trials are hosted on-site.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Classes are $100 for an 8-week session. Discounts apply when enrolling in three or more classes per session. Super Skills classes cost $15 per session and are limited to 4 dogs.
Policies
Consultations about behavior or training issues must be done in person or by phone, not by email. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated.
Testimonials
Love this place. They have AKC obedience classes, dog fit classes, dog agility classes, AKC Trick, and CGC testing. NADAC Agility trials. The instructors are great. They are also reasonable in their pricing as far as classes go.
– Customer
The best agility training around
– Customer
About the Trainer
Candy’s Canines is a dog training business in Antioch, Illinois, founded in 1996 by Cheryl Carter and her team of experienced instructors. They specialize in dog agility training using positive motivation and teamwork, with classes for beginners and serious competitors. In addition to agility, they offer Basic/STAR Puppy obedience, Rally Obedience, AKC Canine Good Citizen, Community Canine, and AKC Trick tests, as well as AKC Fit classes and Canine Conditioning. Their small class sizes ensure personalized attention, and they host NADAC and CPE agility trials through their Fundog Agility Group. Classes are held at their facility, with outdoor sessions when weather permits.
They focus on building a strong bond between dog and handler through fun, structured activities, and their programs are designed for all dog ages and skill levels. They also offer Super Skills classes for targeted skill development at a lower cost.
Candy’s Canines is not a boarding, grooming, or walking service, but provides a comprehensive training environment centered on agility and obedience with certification testing available.
Accomplishments
Founded in 1996, Candy’s Canines has been training dogs in agility and obedience for nearly 30 years. They are home to the Fundog Agility Group, which hosts NADAC and CPE agility trials. Instructors have many years of experience with diverse dog types.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients should call or visit the facility to discuss class suitability and confirm start dates. Enrollment is available for 8-week sessions with sign-up sheets for Super Skills classes at the training location.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 6-7:30pm
Tuesday: 6-7:30pm
Wednesday: 5-8pm
Thursday: 6-8pm
Friday: 6-8:30pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 9am-12pm
Associations
- AKC
- NADAC
- CPE
Languages
- English
Location
836 Anita Ave, Antioch, IL 60002Listing Tools for Trainers
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