Rand Park Dog Training Club, Inc
Service area: Serves Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, and surrounding areas in Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Basic Obedience
- Leash Pulling
- Recall
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Potty Training
Training Formats Offered
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
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)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Classes run in 7-week sessions during Fall, Winter, and Spring. Programs include Obedience Training, AKC Fit Dog, Puppy Kindergarten, Rally, Tracking, and Nosework. Each class is structured for progressive skill-building, with opportunities to earn AKC CGC certification. Fun matches and trials are offered for practice. Training occurs weekly at the Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Non-members pay $150 for a 7-week beginner or puppy obedience class. Membership dues apply for additional benefits and summer training. Fees may apply for lectures, fun matches, and demonstrations.
Policies
Registration is required through RPDTC only. Classes are non-refundable and non-transferable. Summer training is restricted to current members and trainees. Inquiries are answered within 72 hours.
Testimonials
Everyone here is amazing! Dog trainers are extremely talented and full of knowledge. They’re helping me train my puppy and with there help it’s been such a breeze!
– Anonymous
Great group of volunteer instructors. Jaxon enjoys every class since first class at 16 wks (now 11 months) and learning more and more each day.
– Anonymous
The trainers with Rand Park Dog Training Club are amazing! My dog was hyper and had impulse control problems before I started training with them. Now I have learned how to channel that energy in positive ways, and both my dog and I are happier. This is a non-profit organization, so these volunteers conduct obedience training for the love of it, it’s not an additional income stream like big box pet stores. And you can’t beat the value! More classes per session than most other dog obedience training. A great experience all around!
– Anonymous
About the Trainer
Rand Park Dog Training Club, Inc. (RPDTC) is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit organization that offers group dog obedience, rally, tracking, nosework, and puppy kindergarten training classes. Classes are held at the Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center and are open to the public during Fall, Winter, and Spring; summer training is limited to current members and trainees. The club emphasizes positive, structured training that builds strong owner-dog bonds, improves behavior, and prepares dogs for the AKC Canine Good Citizenship (CGC) program. With no board-and-train options, RPDTC focuses on hands-on, owner-participatory training led by experienced volunteer instructors. Members enjoy additional social activities, fun matches (practice trials), lectures, and demonstrations. The club is known for its affordable pricing, high class value, and community-driven approach, making it a trusted choice for families in the Des Plaines area.
RPDTC offers beginner and puppy classes for $150 for a 7-week session, with registration handled directly through the club. All instructors are volunteers dedicated to dog training out of passion, not profit. The club supports the AKC’s Canine Good Citizenship program and offers CGC evaluators, with many owners receiving homeowners insurance discounts after their dogs earn the CGC title. Training is designed to improve recall, leash manners, socialization, and impulse control, helping dogs behave safely in public and at home.
Accomplishments
Rand Park Dog Training Club is an AKC-affiliated organization with certified CGC evaluators. The club has successfully hosted numerous CGC and Tricks title classes and maintains an active volunteer-led training program since its founding.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients can call 847-208-3584 or email dtcrandpark@gmail.com to learn about class availability and register. Registration for the January 2026 session is currently open. Non-members are welcome to enroll in beginner and puppy classes.
Contact Information
Availability
- Evening
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 5-10pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Associations
- AKC
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- is owned by veterans
- Women-owned
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
- wheelchair accessible restroom
- wheelchair accessible seating
Other Services Offered
- Dog park
Location
2222 Birch St, Des Plaines, IL 60018Listing Tools for Trainers
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