Puppy Powers Dog Care & Training, LLC

Training is offered through individual 45-minute sessions focused on Canine Good Citizen skills and behavior modification. Puppy Bootcamps provide structured, socialized training for puppies using the Puppy Powers Training Rubric. Board & Train packages combine overnight boarding with intensive training. All programs emphasize positive reinforcement, real-life scenarios, and owner education with follow-up support.

Pricing Summary

Boarding is $45/night ($52/night on holidays), with all walks, meals, medication, and enrichment included. Individual training sessions are 45 minutes; packages available for Board & Train clients. No hidden fees or up-charges.

Policies

No late fees for missed flights or delayed pick-ups; they offer free home delivery to meet clients. Flexible drop-off and pick-up hours. All services include no hidden fees or up-charges.

Puppy Powers Dog Care & Training, LLC is a dog training and care business founded by Gina, a lifelong animal lover with over 20 years of experience in dog care, training, and grooming. They specialize in fear-free, dog-centric services including in-home boarding, individual training, and spa services, with a focus on puppies, behavior modification, and rehabilitation. Their training programs emphasize Canine Good Citizen skills, loose-leash walking, crate training, and managing reactivity, using positive reinforcement techniques. Boarding includes supervised play, four daily walks, enrichment activities, and around-the-clock human supervision in a home-like setting with a large fenced yard. They offer Puppy Bootcamps and personalized training sessions tailored to household manners and public behavior. No hidden fees, flexible drop-off/pick-up hours, and daily photo/video updates are included. Their approach prioritizes comfort, safety, and building strong human-dog bonds.

Gina is certified in AKC Canine Good Citizen, CGC Advanced, Urban CGC, and Trick Dog titles, and has experience with all AKC breed groups including sporting, hound, terrier, working, toy, herding, and non-sporting breeds. They serve clients in the Northwest Suburbs and surrounding areas, offering both training and boarding under one roof with exceptional customer service and a no-late-fee policy.

Additional services include pet grooming, in-home boarding, and day care, all designed to reduce stress and promote confidence in dogs of all ages and sizes.

Accomplishments

Gina holds multiple AKC titles including Canine Good Citizen, CGC Advanced, Urban CGC, and AKC Trick Dog. She has over 20 years of hands-on experience in dog training, shelter work, veterinary support, and kennel management, with a background in showing dogs and horses.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with contacting the business to discuss needs; no formal consultation is advertised as free, but personalized service and communication start immediately upon inquiry. Boarding and training can be scheduled directly.