Enjoy Your Dog, Inc.

4.9 Stars,67 Reviews
501 Rogers St, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Service area: Serving Downers Grove, IL and surrounding areas.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Therapy Dog
  • Competition / Agility
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Basic Obedience
  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Jumping on People
  • Potty Training
  • Recall
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Fearfulness

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • Group Classes
  • In-Home
  • Private Facility
  • Board and Train
  • Day Training
  • Video Calls

Program Formats

  • Sessions Package
  • Ongoing Weekly
  • Intensive Program

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
  • Flat Collars
  • Obstacle Courses

Group classes are limited to four dogs per session and include Puppy Basics, Dog Obedience, Life Skills, Dog Sports, Reactive Dog Training, Therapy & AKC, and Fun & Games. In-home private sessions are customized for behavior issues. Drop-off training provides intensive training while the dog stays at the facility. Online courses offer flexible, self-paced learning. Therapy dog preparation includes AKC CGC and TDI evaluation readiness. All programs use progressive, force-free methods with a focus on positive reinforcement and real-world application.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Pricing varies by program type and includes group classes, private sessions, drop-off training, and online courses. Specific rates are listed on individual service pages. Rescheduling within 3 business days incurs a $50 fee. Cancellations more than 5 business days prior receive a 100% refund minus a $25 fee; cancellations within 5 business days receive 50% refund. No refunds once sessions have begun.

Policies

Rescheduling more than 3 business days before a class or private session is free. Rescheduling within 3 business days incurs a $50 fee. Cancellations more than 5 business days before the start date receive a 100% refund minus a $25 fee. Cancellations within 5 business days receive a 50% refund. No refunds are issued once a class or private session has begun. All dogs must have up-to-date vaccinations including Rabies, DHLPP, and Bordetella.

Testimonials

“Pam teaches in an effective, fun, and easy-going way. She is very patient with both the dogs and the dog owners. Poppy has learned to sit, stay, lie down, “leave it” and wait to be invited through the door. With Pam’s techniques, our dog learned quickly and easily. We didn’t think she could ever behave this well!”
– Margo S.

“I would highly recommend Enjoy Your Dog training classes by owner Pam Yano… I can not say enough about how grateful I am for her support, patience, and time she devotes to helping you understand and guide you into working and training with your puppy. What I like the most is classes are small with a maximum of 4 puppies per class. I felt like I was getting quality learning and help in teaching my puppy which resulted in Charlie making great progress.”
– Kim G.

“My foster dog Trixie completed the Reactive dog class and had so much fun. I was really impressed with the knowledge of the trainers. Safety was a top priority and I never felt that any interactions were out of control or unexpected. They were so prepared and comfortable with reactive dogs that I never felt judged or ashamed. We learned so many new strategies and I feel like I can take away some great tools. Highly recommend!”
– Anonymous Foster Owner

About the Trainer

Enjoy Your Dog, Inc. is a dog training business led by owner and head trainer Pam Yano, offering personalized, force-free training in a fun and supportive environment. They specialize in small group classes with only four dogs per session to ensure individual attention and real results. Services include basic obedience, puppy training, reactive dog behavior modification, therapy dog preparation, life skills, dog sports, and fun games classes. They also provide one-on-one in-home training for behavioral challenges like reactivity, house training, and separation anxiety. Additional offerings include drop-off training, online courses, and therapy dog evaluations. The business emphasizes positive, fear-free methods and provides ongoing support via phone, text, or email between sessions.

They serve dogs of all ages — puppies, adolescents, adults, and seniors — and welcome all breeds, including rescues, purebreds, and mixed breeds. Their programs are designed to strengthen the bond between dogs and owners while building confidence and good manners in everyday situations.

They also offer dog parties, AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluations, and specialty classes like nose work and trick training, making training engaging and rewarding for both dogs and owners.

Accomplishments

Pam Yano is the owner and head trainer with extensive experience in force-free training. The business specializes in AKC Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog International (TDI) evaluations, with clients successfully passing these certifications. They offer structured programs that lead to dog titles and have built a strong community of satisfied clients over many years.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can explore class descriptions and schedules on the website, then register for group classes or schedule an in-home consultation. Online courses are available for immediate access. For behavior issues, clients can book a private session to develop a customized training plan.

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  • Free Consultation

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

Hours

Monday: 9am-9pm
Tuesday: 9am-9pm
Wednesday: 9am-9pm
Thursday: 9am-9pm
Friday: 9am-9pm
Saturday: 9am-9pm
Sunday: 9am-5pm

Associations

  • AKC

Languages

  • English

Other Services Offered

  • Pet trainer

Location

501 Rogers St, Downers Grove, IL 60515

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