Fetch ! Dog Training

Fetch! offers structured group classes by age and skill level: Puppy Manners (5 months and under), Super Puppy (5–10 months), Basic Manners (10 months+), Beyond Basics (for dogs with prior training), Canine Good Citizen Prep, Leash Walking and Recall, and Daytime Dog (daytime-only classes). Classes are 4–6 weeks long with weekly sessions lasting 60–75 minutes. Rolling admission allows enrollment anytime with space available. Private lessons are in-home and customized. Remote consultations are available via phone or video for behavior advice. All programs use positive reinforcement and focus on real-life skills.

Pricing Summary

Group classes range from $165 for 4-week courses to $240 for 6-week advanced courses. Puppy Manners (4-week) is $165 at Glenview Animal Hospital and $200 at Glenview Park District ($250 for non-residents). Super Puppy and Beyond Basics are $240. Daytime Dog is $165. Private lessons and remote consultations are available but pricing is not listed publicly. Registration requires contacting the business directly.

Policies

Class registration requires completing a form and waiting for confirmation. For group classes, attendees must commit to attending four consecutive sessions. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated on the website. Private lesson policies are not detailed.

Fetch! Dog Training is a positive reinforcement-based dog training business led by Nancy Paolucci, offering fun and practical training solutions for dog owners in the Chicago North Shore area. The business specializes in helping families build strong bonds with their dogs through enjoyable, reward-based methods that make training feel like play. Services include private in-home lessons, group classes at local facilities like Glenview Animal Hospital and Glenview Park District, day training, and remote consultations. Fetch! emphasizes real-world skill-building through activities like fetch, which naturally reinforce commands such as Sit, Wait, Come, and Drop It. Their programs are tailored to all life stages—from puppies to adult dogs—and focus on socialization, impulse control, leash walking, and reliable recall. They also offer specialized courses like Canine Good Citizen Prep and Daytime Dog classes for busy families.

The training approach is entirely positive, avoiding punishment or corrections, and encourages owners to become confident trainers through guided practice. Classes are kept small with maximum 5–6 dogs to ensure personalized attention. Fetch! also provides rolling admission for puppy classes, allowing flexible enrollment throughout the year.

Additional offerings include Puppy Playtime sessions for socialization and remote consultations for quick behavior troubleshooting. All training is conducted in partnership with local venues, and classes are scheduled during mornings, afternoons, and evenings to accommodate diverse family schedules.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must request information via the online form, specifying the desired class or service. For group classes, registration is processed through the Glenview Park District website or Fetch!’s own registration forms. After submission, Fetch! contacts the client to confirm availability and next steps. Private lessons and remote consultations require direct inquiry via email or phone.