Canine Sports Dog Training

Canine Sports offers Day School (Monday–Friday for adults, M/W/F for puppies) and Boarding School (full immersion with daytime training and nighttime house manners). Day School includes obedience, manners, playgroups, and field trips, with weekly owner review sessions and an in-home transition lesson. Boarding School adds evening house manners training in the founder’s residence. Puppy programs include Head Start (M/W/F, 7am–7pm) with weekly owner lessons and Puppy Pre-School (Thursdays, 6:30pm, 6-week group class). All programs include lifetime support for graduates, including drop-in options and training advice.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed; programs are customized based on the dog’s needs and require direct consultation. Day school and boarding programs are offered as multi-week intensive packages. Graduates receive discounted rates on adult immersion programs and lifetime support access. No public pricing tiers or packages are disclosed.

Policies

Programs require a minimum two-week commitment. Graduates have access to lifetime support including boarding and day school drop-ins. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated on the website.

Canine Sports Dog Training is a queer, women-owned dog training business based in Chicago, specializing in humane, positive reinforcement-based training to build strong communication and trust between dogs and their owners. They offer immersive day school and boarding school programs that combine obedience, manners, socialization, and play in a safe, home-like facility with indoor turf, neighborhood outings, and field trips. Their hybrid model trains dogs during the day and reinforces house manners at night in the founders’ residence. They provide specialized puppy training programs including Head Start (M/W/F) and Puppy Pre-School (Thursdays), with weekly owner lessons and homework videos. All programs include lifetime support for graduates, including drop-in day school and boarding. Their trainers focus on real-world skills, behavior modification, and helping dogs thrive in urban environments. They also offer training tips and resources on their blog to support ongoing learning.

The business was founded by Emily Stoddard and Natalie, who combined experience from veterinary medicine, shelter work, and dog walking to create a training approach centered on relationship-building. They have trained hundreds of dogs, cofounded a dog rescue, and support dogs with fear, anxiety, leash pulling, reactivity, and separation issues. Their facility is designed for safety, comfort, and consistent learning, with 24/7 care for boarding dogs.

Accomplishments

Founded by Emily Stoddard and Natalie, who have years of experience in veterinary medicine, dog walking, and shelter work. They have trained hundreds of dogs, cofounded a dog rescue, and continue to train their own dogs for multiple dog sports. Their facility is designed as a premier training environment with 24/7 care and a hybrid home-facility model.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must contact the business directly to discuss their dog’s needs and schedule a consultation. Programs are customized and require enrollment through direct communication. No online booking system is available; initial steps involve phone or email inquiry.