Over the Moon Positive Dog Training, LLC

Training programs are structured in 6-week group classes with progressive levels: Smart Puppy (for pups 8–15 weeks), Mind Your Manners (for dogs 16+ weeks), Level 2 Obedience, and Level 3 Obedience. Prerequisites are required for advancement. CGC and Therapy Dog Preparation classes are offered as standalone programs. Drop-off day training (“Sit, Stay, Learn”) provides intensive daily training. Virtual sessions offer ongoing support. Puppy Socialization Hour and Calm Confident Canine Social are short-term supervised socialization sessions. All programs use positive reinforcement and focus on real-world skills.

Pricing Summary

Group classes are $175 for 6-week sessions (Smart Puppy, Mind Your Manners, Level 2 Obedience). CGC class is $200, including test fee. Private 1:1 training and day training are available upon request with no published rates. Virtual sessions are offered as a cost-effective option.

Policies

Refunds are available minus a processing fee if canceled up to one week prior to class start. No other policies are explicitly stated, but trainers respond to client concerns and have issued full refunds when classes were deemed unsuitable.

Over the Moon Positive Dog Training, LLC is a dog training business based in Batavia, IL, that specializes in positive reinforcement-based training methods to build strong, respectful relationships between dogs and their owners. They offer a wide range of group classes, private 1:1 sessions, virtual training, and day training programs tailored to puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs. Their programs include foundational obedience, leash walking, impulse control, behavior modification, therapy dog preparation, dog parkour, trick dog classes, and a unique Brewery Manners class held at a local brewery. They emphasize clear communication, reading dog body language, and avoiding fear, force, or intimidation. Their training is designed to be fun, science-backed, and effective for all dog types and temperaments, including anxious or reactive dogs. They also provide supervised puppy socialization and calm canine social hours to support healthy development.

They serve communities across Aurora, North Aurora, Oswego, Sugar Grove, Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles, Illinois, and offer both in-person and virtual sessions for flexibility. Their trainers, including Ashley and Anna Lisa, are praised for patience, knowledge, and adaptability, especially with challenging cases. They also offer drop-off day training (“Sit, Stay, Learn”) for busy owners and virtual follow-ups for ongoing support.

Their programs are structured in 6-week sessions with clear prerequisites and progression from Smart Puppy to Level 3 obedience. They include the CGC test fee in their Canine Good Citizen class and offer specialized programs for therapy dog preparation and urban canine skills. They prioritize ethical, reward-based methods and foster long-term owner-dog partnerships.

Accomplishments

Trainers have successfully trained dogs to become certified therapy dogs. Clients report significant improvements in reactive, anxious, and adolescent dogs. The business offers specialized programs like Dog Parkour and Brewery Manners, reflecting innovation in community-based training. Multiple clients have completed multiple class levels with the same trainers over several years.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can request information via the website, review the class schedule, and register through the DogBizPro registration portal. New clients are directed to complete a New Client Information form. Private training and virtual sessions can be requested directly. Puppy socialization and group classes require advance registration.