Candy’s Canines
Ranked #2 in Antioch and #26 in Illinois
Service area: Candy’s Canines serves Antioch, Illinois.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
Training Formats Offered
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Candy’s Canines offers a wide range of classes from Beginning Puppy obedience to advanced Agility handling skills, as well as Beginner Basic Obedience, Intermediate Obedience, and AKC Canine Fit classes. Classes are structured as 8-week sessions, with Super Skills classes available on Mondays focusing on specific skills, limited to 4 dogs per class. The training emphasizes building a bond between dog and owner, using positive motivation and teamwork. Higher-level classes may be held outside when weather permits.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Classes are $100.00 for an 8-week session. A discounted rate is offered if a student takes 3 or more classes in the same session (e.g., enrolling three dogs or taking three different classes with the same dog). Super Skills classes are $15.00 per class.
About the Trainer
Candy’s Canines is a dog training business located in Antioch, Illinois, specializing in dog agility and obedience. They aim to help owners build a special relationship with their canine companions through teamwork and positive motivation.
They offer a variety of classes, from Beginning Puppy obedience to advanced Agility handling skills, as well as AKC Fit classes. Classes are typically held in small groups to ensure individual attention for each dog and handler.
Candy’s Canines is also home to the Fundog Agility Group, which provides NADAC & CPE Agility Trials and Fun Matches. The focus across all their offerings is on making training fun for both the dog and owner.
Accomplishments
Cheryl Carter and her staff of highly skilled instructors have been teaching canine agility in Antioch, Illinois, since 1996. They have many years of experience with various types of dogs.
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients can call or email Candy’s Canines for more information and to confirm class start dates. Sign-up sheets for Super Skills classes are available at the training facility. For questions about class schedules or appropriateness, a contact form is available online, but for behavior or training issues, clients are advised to call or stop in for consultation.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Evening
Associations
- AKC
- Accredited
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking