Dog Obedience by Gina, LLC
Ranked #1 in Belvidere and #15 in Illinois
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Fearfulness
- Reactivity / Aggression
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Day Training
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
Types of Dogs
- Working
- Terriers
- Doodles
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Food Rewards
Dog Obedience by Gina focuses on teaching manners with love and respect, utilizing positive reinforcement and compassion. Training sessions are tailored to the dog’s unique personality and needs, aiming for lasting results and a joyful learning experience.
They offer “Stay-for-the-Day Training” and “Virtual Help.” Programs can include weekly lesson plans that explain each command, with a focus on transitioning from treat-based rewards to verbal rewards. A 6-week program is mentioned by clients.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing information and packages, including a 6-week program, are available on their website. They offer flexible session options, ensuring clients are not locked into more sessions than needed.
Testimonials
“Gina has been wonderful to work with. Our puppy Walter absolutely loves her and loves his training classes. She has been able to give us some really easy training exercises that we can practice everyday. Being able to communicate with our dog and have him understand makes our day to day life very enjoyable. I highly recommend Gina to anyone looking for a trainer”
“Gina reallly truly is the BEST. So helpful, so understanding, so generous, so patient. She will be our go-to forever more. Thanks again, Gina!!!!!”
“Gina taught us to get through the tough stuff and not give up.”
About the Trainer
Dog Obedience by Gina, LLC is a dog training business dedicated to creating great relationships between dogs and their humans by teaching manners with love and respect. Their training philosophy is rooted in positive reinforcement and compassion, focusing on understanding each dog’s unique personality and needs to promote lasting results and a joyful learning experience.
They are committed to teaching pet dogs and their humans to live together free of fear, anxiety, and stress. They help owners earn their dog’s trust and teach both dogs and humans essential life skills for a happy life.
Gina, the certified professional dog trainer, has been using positive techniques since childhood. The business emphasizes positive training methods only and is force-free, explicitly stating they will never use shock, prong, or choke collars. They offer virtual help and Stay-for-the-Day training.
Accomplishments
Gina is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and a graduate of Animal Behavior College, where she earned her Animal Behavior Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT) certification with honors. She mentors for Animal Behavior College and teaches new students.
She is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), The Pet Professional Guild (PPG), and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). Gina is also Fear Free Certified and has completed a course in Cooperative Veterinary Care and Husbandry Skills.
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients can call to speak with a certified trainer. Alternatively, they can fill out the contact form on the website, providing their name, email, phone, and city or town.
Contact Information
Certifications
- CPDT-KA
- Credentialed
Associations
- APDT
- IAABC
- PPG
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- Women-owned
- wheelchair accessible parking
- LGBTQ-friendly
- transgender safespace