Morgan’s Dogs

Morgan’s Dogs offers a two-week, in-board obedience course where dogs are trained with a one-on-one approach by Elana Morgan and Joe Kidd. The training is based on collar/leash corrections and trust, avoiding food/treat training as a primary method. Shock collars are used only as a tool, not a base training method, and are not for every dog.

After completing the initial course, clients receive free group and/or private classes for the life of their dog. Group classes are held on Saturday mornings, and private appointments are available seven days a week. If a dog needs to stay longer than the initial two weeks, the third week is provided at no additional charge. A one-week Refresher Course is available for graduates to reinforce obedience, begin advanced obedience, or learn tricks.

Pricing Summary

Morgan’s Dogs offers a 2-Week In-Board Obedience Course for $1,700.00, with a discounted rate of $1,600.00 for active Military and Chicago P.D. A 1-Week Refresher Course is available for $850.00. Grooming prices vary based on age, breed, and condition.

Boarding rates are $40.00 per day for one dog, $70.00 for two dogs, $115.00 for three dogs, and $150.00 for four dogs. Daycare is priced at $35.00 for one dog and $65.00 for two dogs. All training and boarding services include breakfast and supper health meals, 4 to 5 daily play/exercise periods, natural chew toys, daily vitamins, 24-hour music, central air, and supervision. There are no extra charges for multiple pet outings, bedtime snacks, or medication administration during boarding. If a boarded dog is picked up between 8 AM and 2 PM, that day is not charged. Payment is accepted via cash or checks only, upon services rendered.

Policies

Payment for services is due when rendered, and only cash or checks are accepted. For the two-week in-board training course, if a dog requires an extended stay, the third week is provided free of charge. For boarding clients, if a dog is picked up between 8 AM and 2 PM, that day’s boarding fee is waived.

Morgan’s Dogs is a company of professionals specializing in all phases of dog training, canine counseling, and animal behavior. Their mission is to provide excellent training to pets and their owners, while also raising awareness about health and nutrition for a pet’s wellness and stability. They aim to help owners communicate and live in harmony with their dogs.

The business offers all phases of obedience training, advanced and trick training, and is expert at solving behavioral problems by understanding the canine mind. They provide extensive information on various breeds and their needs, and advise first-time owners on raising new family members. They also educate parents on making children a part of the family dog’s life and teach children to respect pets.

Morgan’s Dogs rescues all breeds from high-kill shelters, owner surrenders, and death row. They are a specialty service that trains family pets or working canines and then teaches owners to do the same. Their strengths include their reputation, proven training course, skills, knowledge, and passion.

They also offer boarding and daycare services exclusively to their training clients, known as “Bed n Bones Inn.” These services include health meals, multiple daily play/exercise periods, natural chew toys, daily vitamins, 24-hour music, central air, and supervision. Morgan’s Dogs also established Chicago’s first K9 Health Food Shop, carrying homeopathic remedies, natural treats, raw bones, creams, shampoos, natural dry dog food, and training equipment.

The facility has been established since the eighties, operating for over 30 years, and is considered one of the longest-running dog training facilities. They believe each dog is an individual and tailor their training and psychological understanding to bring each dog to its fullest potential.

Accomplishments

Morgan’s Dogs has been in business for over 30 years, established in the eighties, making it one of the longest-running dog training facilities. They boast thousands of satisfied customers, many with repeat pets. The knowledge and wisdom at their facility are considered unsurpassed in the Chicago area and most of the Midwest.

Elana Morgan, the Owner and Director of Training, has been a Professional Trainer and Animal Behaviorist for 30 years. She is CPR Pet Certified and Vice President and Co-Founder of “War Dogs Making it Home,” a 501(c)(3) NFP program that matches combat veterans with rescued PTSD Service Dogs. Elana has served as a court expert witness in dog bites, had her own dog column “The Canine Chronicles,” and is well-versed in canines, avian, primate, and feline species, having given seminars on animals she owns and studies. She has accumulated extensive media credits, including appearances on Chicago’s Channel 7 and 9 News, The Bozo Show, The Jenny Jones Show, and features in numerous publications like the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun Times, and Bark Magazine. She has also been involved in commercials, films, documentaries, photo shoots, and music videos.

Joe Kidd has been in the dog business almost as long as Elana, having owned three different dog training schools and managed “National K9,” Illinois’s largest dog/man security team, for 10 years. He is a major competitor in Chicago dog shows, has put on many well-attended shows, and is a respected decoy in the Personal Protection world, inspiring countless dog trainers and canine competitors.