Freedom Dog Training Academy

Freedom Dog Training Academy offers three main types of training: Board & Train Programs, Private Lessons, and Online Memberships.

Board & Train programs are full immersion where dogs live in the trainer’s home. The Foundation Program (4 weeks, $2995) focuses on on-leash manners and basic relaxation, suitable for puppies and minor issues. The Freedom Dog Program (6 weeks, $4195) is their most popular, adding off-leash recall and advanced social manners, ideal for dogs with mild behavioral issues. The Dream Dog Program (8-12 weeks, $5195-$6595) is for intense behavioral issues like extreme reactivity, anxiety, and aggression, including perception modification and vet/grooming preparation. All Board & Train programs include private lessons for owners, lifetime access to Google Classroom, and lifetime support in their Exclusive Client Support Group.

Private Lessons are one-on-one coaching sessions where owners train their dogs. Options include Private Lesson Programs (Well Mannered, Freedom Dog, Exceptional Dog) with set goals and included bonuses like lifetime support and equipment, and Individual Private Lessons for a la carte training.

Online Memberships provide flexible, budget-friendly support on a monthly basis. The Google Classroom Membership ($9.99/month) offers access to online courses. The Exclusive Client Support Group Membership ($29.99/month) adds access to a support group and virtual/in-person meet-ups. The VIP Membership ($59.99/month) includes all prior benefits plus one 30-minute virtual private lesson per month and exclusive discounts. They also offer Service Dog Training, which can be owner-trained via private lessons or fully trained by the academy.

Pricing Summary

Board & Train programs range from $2995 for 4 weeks (Foundation) to $5195-$6595 for 8-12 weeks (Dream Dog). Private Lesson Programs range from $1225 for the Well Mannered Program (typically 8 lessons) to $3295 for The Exceptional Dog Program (typically 20-24 lessons). Individual Private Lesson prices are not listed, but discounts apply after the first package of four lessons. Monthly online memberships are available from $9.99 to $59.99.

Policies

Memberships can be canceled anytime. For in-person training, specific veterinary requirements apply, including rabies and distemper/parvo vaccinations, and a negative fecal test for puppies (8-20 weeks) within 30 days and annually, and for dogs (21+ weeks) within 6 months and annually. Bordetella vaccine is not required but recommended.

Freedom Dog Training Academy is a dog training business located in Minooka, IL, offering a variety of programs to help dog owners achieve their dream dog. They provide full immersion Board & Train programs where dogs live in the trainer’s home on a 1.7-acre property, as well as Private Lessons and Online Memberships.

Their unique advantages include customized programs, integration of dogs into the trainer’s household, professional handling, field trips to pet-friendly locations for distraction training, supervised socialization, and comprehensive owner education through private lessons, online courses, and an exclusive client support group. They emphasize teaching dogs skills first, then transferring the training to owners for continued success at home. They also offer Service Dog Training and dog boarding.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients should schedule a Meet & Greet, which is the initial step to understand the training approach, see the facility (if applicable), and discuss their dog’s needs. Alternatively, clients can fill out a contact form for guidance. For service dog training, a Service Dog Evaluation is the first step.