Quad Cities Dog Obedience Club
Service area: Serves the Quad Cities region including Milan, IL, and surrounding areas within a 20-mile radius.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Basic Obedience
- Leash Pulling
- Recall
- Separation Anxiety
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Biting / Nipping
- Barking Excessively
- Potty Training
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- Ongoing Weekly
- One-Time Consultation
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
- ✓ Positive with Some Corrections
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Classes are structured by level: Puppy, Beginner, and Family Dog, with advanced tracks for AKC Obedience and Rally Obedience. Training is offered in group settings at their facility. Therapy dog preparation, CGC testing, and specialty seminars are also available. Programs are ongoing with weekly sessions.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Class registration fees apply; members receive discounted rates. Shelter/rescue dog owners receive a $30 refund after completing four classes. Specific pricing details not listed publicly.
Policies
Shelter dog refund requires proof of adoption within 12 months of class start. No other cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated.
Testimonials
My dogs and I belong to the QC Dog Obedience Club. We love it!! I recommend it to everyone with a dog. This me and my baby Butkus doing some scent work.
– Anonymous
I am working with a trainer who belongs to the club. She got permission to work there with me and my dog for a while yesterday. Facility is nice. Plenty of room. The club offers classes taught by experienced members.
– Anonymous
Puppy training classes were helpful!
– Anonymous
About the Trainer
Quad Cities Dog Obedience Club is a not-for-profit dog training club established in 1967, offering group obedience classes for puppies, beginners, and family dogs at their heated and air-conditioned facility in Milan, IL. They provide a multi-level competition track for AKC Obedience and Rally Obedience, along with conformation, agility, therapy dog, tracking, herding, and hunting training. All instructors are volunteers with at least one competitive dog title, and many have decades of experience. The club supports shelter and rescue dogs with a $30 refund after completing four classes. They also offer Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and CGCA testing, seminars, and community events. Their training philosophy blends positive reinforcement with mild corrections as needed, tailored to each dog’s personality and background.
Instructors include certified professionals like Kay Iwen, who uses positive reinforcement exclusively, and Dave VanLandegen, who specializes in behavior modification for problem dogs. The club fosters a community-focused environment with active involvement in therapy work, obedience trials, and dog sports.
They welcome all dog sizes, breeds, and ages, from puppies to seniors, and emphasize fun, bonding, and effective communication between dogs and owners.
Accomplishments
2019 Winner of the AKC Public Education Award. Multiple instructors hold competitive titles in AKC Obedience and Rally. Club has been active since 1967 and supports therapy dog programs and shelter dog initiatives.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients can review class descriptions and register online. Shelter dog applicants must provide adoption proof. New members can attend classes by signing up through the Registration/Classes page.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Dog park
- Kennel
- Pet boarding service
- Pet trainer
Location
804 2nd Ave W, Milan, IL 61264Listing Tools for Trainers
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