Freedom Dog Training Academy
Service area: Serves Minooka, IL and surrounding areas, with training conducted at their 2-acre country facility.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Recall
- Separation Anxiety
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- 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)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
Offers Foundation, Freedom Dog, and Dream Dog Board & Train programs for intensive training. Private lessons are available individually or in packages. Academy Group Classes and an Online Membership provide ongoing access to training videos and resources. Service dog training includes evaluation and owner-guided training support. All programs emphasize owner involvement and long-term behavior change.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Offers 15% off on single private lessons and packages, and 30% off on online membership during the 2025 Holiday Sale. Pricing for board and train programs and private lessons is not explicitly listed but requires scheduling a Meet & Greet for details.
Testimonials
She turned our dogs around and made our lives better by helping us train our dogs. NO leash pulling and the off leash training was amazing and I feel that the price we paid was a steal! I would have paid double for the service she provided! Simply amazing! Thank you.
– Robert M with Molly & Sydney
Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU! After losing a dog last year our family decided it was time to get a puppy… After a month, with Nicole we have a completely well behaved dog… Life is so much more enjoyable for everyone and I don’t have to buy as many replacement shoes-LOL!! Thanks so much Nicole!!
– Client with Grizzly
I did board and train with Nicole. I took a crazy, active and not well behaved little boxer. I got back a well mannered and well behaved boxer… Now we can go on walks, play ball and go to friends house with no leash. Amazing is not a big enough word to describe what Nicole did with my baby.
– Client with Brandi
About the Trainer
Freedom Dog Training Academy is a dog training business located in Minooka, IL, that helps dog owners train puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs with behavioral issues such as leash pulling, jumping, barking, reactivity, aggression, poor recall, and anxiety. They specialize in both private lessons and board-and-train programs, with a focus on teaching dogs to relax and align with their owner’s goals. Their unique advantage is a 2-acre country setting with hiking trails, a seasonal creek, and open areas where dogs train while playing and exercising. They also offer service dog training and support for owners training their own service dogs. Additional services include dog boarding, online membership with training videos, and a free behavioral down course. They provide in-person and virtual training options and emphasize long-lasting results through consistent owner involvement.
They offer holiday sales on private lessons and online membership, and encourage clients to start with a Meet & Greet to assess needs and match with the right program. Their training methods focus on building confidence, improving recall, and teaching calm behavior in distracting environments.
Clients report dramatic improvements in their dogs’ behavior, including off-leash reliability, calmness around guests, and improved leash manners, with many praising the trainer’s thoroughness and hands-on support during and after training programs.
How to Get Started!
Client engagement begins with scheduling a Meet & Greet to assess the dog’s behavior and determine the best training program. A Service Dog Evaluation is available for those seeking service dog training. After the initial meeting, clients are guided through onboarding for their chosen program.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9am-5pm
Wednesday: 9am-5pm
Thursday: 9am-5pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9am-4pm
Sunday: 9am-4am
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
Location
11275 N Tabler Rd, Minooka, IL 60447Listing Tools for Trainers
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