For Your K9
Ranked #1 in Elmhurst and #34 in Illinois
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
- Day Training
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
For Your K9 offers a comprehensive range of training programs, including Foundational Training for Dogs and Puppies, Basic Obedience, Puppy I, C.L.A.S.S/CGC preparation, and Life Skills & Manners. They also provide specialized Dog Behavior Training Courses.
Beyond foundational training, they offer extensive Dog Sports programs such as Dog Agility & Classes, Nose Work, Barn Hunt, Competition Obedience, Rally Obedience, Canine Fitness, and Tricks & Speciality Classes. Training formats include Private Lessons, Day Training via their Polished Paws Day Training Academy, and various Online Programs, including an Online Education Center and an Online Nose Work Academy. They also host Workshops & Events aimed at developing the human/dog relationship and promoting community among dog lovers.
About the Trainer
For Your K9 offers expert dog training for puppies and dogs, focusing on foundational skills using gentle handling and positive motivational techniques. They aim to teach both dogs and owners the basics of obedience and beyond.
The business provides a diverse range of in-person and online training programs, workshops, and dog sports. They emphasize connecting dog owners who share a passion for dogs and fostering the human-dog relationship through social settings and community events.
For Your K9 also highlights the benefits of dog sports like agility, barn hunt, and nose work, which provide mental stimulation and help dogs burn excess energy, contributing to their overall happiness. They believe in finding the right activity that engages and enthuses each dog, similar to how humans find fulfilling professions.

Contact Information
Associations
- AKC
Misc Features
- is owned by latinx
- is owned by veterans
- Women-owned
- onsite services
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking