Dog Obedience by Gina, LLC

Training programs include a 4-day intensive Stay-for-the-Day package with daily video updates, luxury boarding with training integrated, and ongoing private sessions tailored to individual needs. Clients receive weekly lesson plans, verbal and treat-based reward guidance, and access to Gina for follow-up questions. Programs focus on basic obedience, behavior modification, and life skills, with customization for fearful, reactive, or multi-dog households.

Pricing Summary

Stay-for-the-Day Training: $895 for 4 days (8 hours/day). Luxury Boarding: $75/day per dog, $65/day for additional dogs. Pricing for private sessions and group training is not listed publicly; clients are encouraged to call for details. All services require proof of vaccinations and dog-specific supplies.

Policies

All dogs must be up-to-date on rabies, core vaccines, bordetella, and have a negative fecal test within the last year. No shock, prong, or choke collars are permitted. Clients must provide their dog’s meals, treats, collar, harness, and leash. Vaccination proof and signed agreements are required before services begin. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated on the website.

Gina is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) who offers positive reinforcement-based dog training focused on teaching manners with love and respect. She helps dog owners train basic commands like sit, stay, come when called, leave it, and drop, while addressing unwanted behaviors such as jumping, bolting, puppy nipping, counter-surfing, potty and crate training, and inappropriate chewing. Gina provides in-home, facility-based, and board-and-train services, including a 4-day intensive Stay-for-the-Day Training package where dogs receive 8 hours of daily training with video updates for owners. She also offers luxury boarding in her home with a secure 1-acre fenced yard and optional pool access. Gina is Fear Free Certified and strictly avoids shock, prong, or choke collars, emphasizing trust, patience, and mutual respect. She works with all dog ages and types, including fearful, reactive, and deaf dogs, and provides ongoing support through personalized lesson plans and resources.

Gina is an honors graduate of Animal Behavior College with an Animal Behavior Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT) certification and is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and The Pet Professional Guild (PPG). She mentors new trainers and stays current with science-based methods. Her services include behavior modification, puppy training, recall training, and separation anxiety support, all tailored to each dog’s unique needs.

In addition to training, she offers luxury pet boarding and day training, with all dogs required to be up-to-date on vaccinations and provide their own food and treats. Clients receive weekly lesson plans, video recordings of training sessions, and direct access to Gina for questions.

Gina’s approach is rooted in Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA) principles, and she prioritizes building strong human-dog relationships through positive reinforcement and education.

Accomplishments

Gina is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), an honors graduate of Animal Behavior College with an ABCDT certification, and Fear Free Certified. She is a member of APDT and PPG, mentors new trainers through Animal Behavior College, and has completed coursework in Cooperative Veterinary Care and Husbandry Skills. She has trained dogs and owners for over a decade, with documented success in handling complex behavioral cases including fearfulness and deafness.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to call Gina directly at (847) 293-2934 to discuss their dog’s needs, schedule a consultation, and determine the best training package. No online booking form is available; all initial contact is via phone.