One Happy Dog

One Happy Dog offers private one-on-one sessions, small group classes, and online courses focused on obedience, nosework, and behavior modification. Training is individualized based on the dog’s breed, temperament, and goals. Clients can choose between in-person training at the Mundelein facility, in-home visits, or virtual video reviews. Programs are structured as ongoing weekly sessions with optional intensive packages for focused progress. Online classes include an interactive Navigator tool for self-paced learning.

Pricing Summary

Private training is $150 per hour; packages of 6 sessions are $750 (saving $150). In-home training is $300 per hour; 6-session packages are $1500 (saving $300). Video reviews are $150 per hour, discounted to $100 for current students and members. All packages must be used within one year of purchase with no refunds.

Policies

All training packages must be used within one year of purchase. No refunds are offered. Sessions are scheduled by appointment, and cancellations must be made in advance to avoid forfeiting the session.

One Happy Dog is a dog training business led by Margaret Simek, a certified dog trainer and dog sports specialist who focuses on positive reinforcement methods. She offers private training sessions, group classes, and online courses designed for pet owners and dog sports enthusiasts alike. Margaret specializes in nosework and competition obedience, helping dogs and handlers build confidence, precision, and strong communication through science-based operant conditioning. Her training environment is supportive, playful, and tailored to each dog’s unique personality and needs, whether addressing basic manners, separation anxiety, reactivity, or high-level competition skills. She also provides in-home training, video reviews, and online class navigation tools to support clients remotely. Margaret emphasizes education for both dogs and humans, ensuring owners understand the principles behind the training to sustain long-term success.

She serves clients across the Chicago North Shore, including Arlington Heights, Evanston, Lake Forest, Mundelein, and many surrounding communities. Her facility is located at 403 Washington Blvd, Mundelein, IL, where in-person classes and private sessions are held. Margaret is known for her deep knowledge of learning theory, her compassionate approach, and her commitment to continuous professional development through advanced training with experts like Bob Bailey and Parvene Farhoody.

Accomplishments

Margaret Simek has dedicated her career to refining positive training techniques for pet owners and elite dog sports competitors. She has trained dogs to compete successfully in nosework (NW1, NW2, NW3) and obedience competitions. She has studied advanced training methods with Bob Bailey and Parvene Farhoody through Chicken Workshops, integrating precision reinforcement techniques into her curriculum. Her students consistently achieve high-level competition placements and resolve serious behavioral issues.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can contact Margaret via email or phone to discuss their goals and schedule an initial consultation. Private training, group classes, or online course enrollment can be arranged based on individual needs. Video reviews are available by submitting a training video and scheduling a follow-up call.