Freedom K9 Services INC
Service area: Services are offered in Homer Glen, IL, at client homes, or select off-site locations. Testimonials mention clients from Palos Park, Shorewood IL, Elmwood Park IL, Channahon IL, Berkeley IL, and the Southwest Suburbs.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Working Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
- Stealing Food
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
- ✓ E-Collars
Freedom K9 Services offers a variety of training programs including Puppy Classes (private/in-home, covering crate training, housebreaking, socialization, basic obedience, and behavior solutions), Beginner/Basic Obedience (private/in-home/group, focusing on basic commands, socialization, leash reactivity, and handling skills), Intermediate Obedience (private/in-home/group, building on basics with increased distance/duration, recall, pack walks, and distraction proofing), and Advanced Obedience (drop-in class for polishing skills, off-leash obedience, CGC training, and advanced exercises).
They also provide Competition Obedience (IGP, AKC, Rally), Nosework (AKC, UKC, NACSW), and Tracking (IGP, AKC) classes, available privately or in groups. Behavior Consulting and Modification services address issues like mouthing, biting, destructive chewing, barking, jumping, counter surfing, leash pulling, separation anxiety, resource guarding, food aggression, reactivity, and fear. Fitness and Exercise options include urban/wilderness walks, trail running, bicycle running, treadmill, swimming, frisbee/fetch, and agility/obstacle courses. The Board and Train program offers exclusive, tailored training for 2, 3, or 4 weeks at the trainer’s home, followed by 3 owner follow-up lessons.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Prices for custom leashes vary. No other specific pricing information or packages are detailed.
Testimonials
“I met Wayne 3 years ago watching him from a distance, unbeknown to him. Seeing him work his magic on my neighbor’s dog was amazing. He is kind, gentle, and always fair. I have been involved in the dog world for the past 40 years, working for a veterinarian, showing St. Bernard’s in confirmation, pet therapy and animal rescue, but we all reach a time in life when we need help. I am the owner of a wonderful, but strong-willed Golden and so my Golden and I became Wayne’s students. It’s been an amazing learning experience for me, but more so for my golden, who has become a wonderful family dog and a best friend, thanks to the training from Wayne. I will always be thankful for all he did for the ”Murph” and me. P.S. Wayne always knows if you did your homework!”
– Sincerely, The “Murph” and Joan – Palos Park
“Wayne has been an outstanding trainer for our dogs. Since we had two puppies growing up together, it’s been a challenge harnessing all that energy and keeping them disciplined and learning. They both (a German Shepherd and a Boxer) have been with Wayne for almost two years now. Our dogs are well trained and extremely enjoyable. They are loved members of our family, well behaved and happy. We consider Wayne not only our respected trainer but also a compassionate, animal advocate who our dogs love and respect. We highly recommend him for your consideration in helping to train your dog.”
– Doug and Judy Curtis – Shorewood IL
“Before we introduced our three dogs to Wayne they were completely unmanageable and on the verge of being dangerous to each other. On the very first introduction he had the line drawn and from there it was simply a process of teaching us how to manage the dogs instead of the other way around. Wayne was the most perfectly balanced combination of firm and gentle, assertive, but somehow intangibly calm and in complete control. It was magic to watch his language with the dogs, both spoken and nonverbal. An absolute true professional with a gift of love for animals. Plus, skill that gave us a harmonious relationship with our pets and calmed the entire house. My wife Alexis and I, recommend Wayne with the highest regard.”
– Michael Lachowicz, Chef/Proprietor, George Trois Restaurant – Elmwood Park IL
About the Trainer
Freedom K9 Services Inc. offers comprehensive dog training and related services for puppies, adolescent, and adult dogs of all breeds and backgrounds, including rescues and pedigrees. They are dedicated to building strong relationships with clients and their dogs, emphasizing a custom-tailored program for each dog based on a free in-home meet and greet.
Their services encompass all levels of training and exercise, behavior counseling and modification, and consultations. Unique offerings also include custom leashes and professional portrait photography of your dog.
The head trainer and owner, Wayne Thormeyer, is a certified trainer with extensive experience in various dog sports and disciplines. He is passionate about helping owners build trust, respect, communication, and love with their dogs through training.
Accomplishments
Wayne Thormeyer is a certified trainer with lifelong experience working with dogs. He has competed at club, regional, and national levels, training or titling dogs in conformation, competition obedience, Schutzhund, IPO, tracking, nosework, hunting (field and water), and Search and Rescue.
He has volunteered with rescues and shelters, providing “good manners training” for adoptable dogs and participating in various charitable events. In 2018, he became a Certified Bio Dog Trainer through the In Situ Foundation, specializing in training dogs to detect biological substances, including human diseases like cancer.
How to Get Started!
Clients can begin with a free in-home meet and greet. This allows the trainer to meet the dogs and owners and build a custom-tailored program for each dog.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
- Pet trainer
Location
15064 Wood Duck Ln, Homer Glen, IL 60491Listing Tools for Trainers
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