Kudos for Canines
Service area: Kudos for Canines serves Central Illinois. While in-home services may have a limited range, clients are welcome to join private training sessions at their classroom facility.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
Kudos for Canines offers a range of training programs designed to help dogs and their owners grow together. Programs cover basic manners, loose-leash walking, and puppy understanding and training.
They also specialize in advanced canine sports, including K9 Scent and Nose Work Sports and Sniffari Games, providing an outlet for dogs’ energy and competitive pursuits. Training is delivered through both private lessons and group classes, utilizing fun, science-based, and rewards-based force-free techniques.
Testimonials
“Fabulous instruction for both of us, my dog and ME!”
– Meg Peifer
About the Trainer
Kudos for Canines offers expert-level dog training services in Central Illinois, coaching pet owners to help their canine companions achieve pet citizenship. They provide training from basic manners and loose-leash walking to advanced canine sports, addressing daily pet owner challenges.
The business utilizes fun, science-based techniques and a rewards-based, force-free approach for both humans and canines. Kudos for Canines is recognized as the top destination in Central Illinois for K9 Scent and Nose Work Sports and Sniffari Games, helping hundreds of students engage their dogs’ natural scenting abilities constructively and enjoyably, whether for recreation or competition.
Accomplishments
Trainers Lisa Paul and Lisa Godfrey hold certifications including CPDT-KA and KPA-CTP. Kudos for Canines is stated to be the #1 place in Central Illinois for K9 Scent and Nose Work Sports and Sniffari Games.
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients are encouraged to visit the Contact Us page, fill out the form, or send an email to discuss their specific training needs and schedule a private training session. There is also an option to sign up for class and event updates via an email list.
Contact Information
Hours
Monday: 4-8pm
Tuesday: 4-8pm
Wednesday: 4-8pm
Thursday: 4-8pm
Friday: 4-8pm
Saturday: 9am-8pm
Sunday: 9am-8pm
Certifications
- CPDT-KA
- KPA-CTP
Associations
- AKC
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Location
1201 Major St STE C, Normal, IL 61761Listing Tools for Trainers
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