Rand Park Dog Training Club, Inc
Service area: Serves Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, and surrounding areas in Cook County, Illinois, with classes held at the Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Recall
- Leash Pulling
- behavior
Training Formats Offered
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
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
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
Training is offered in 7-week sessions beginning January 6, 2026, with classes held Tuesday evenings from 5:15–8:50 PM. Programs include Beginner Obedience, S.T.A.R. Puppy, AKC Canine Good Citizenship (CGC), and AKC Fit Dog. Classes are structured to build foundational obedience, socialization, and public behavior skills, with CGC evaluations available upon completion. Advanced programs include trials and fun matches under AKC rules.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Non-member beginner and puppy classes cost $150 for a 7-week session. Membership dues are required for ongoing participation in trials and advanced classes, but specific membership pricing is not listed.
Policies
No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated on the website.
Testimonials
“Became a member of the club. Trainers are very experienced and knowledgeable they understand dog shows and opened me up to new ways to have fun with my dog including really tracking a nosework. The instructors are volunteers but they are committed. They understand dog behavior and how to work with your dog to help bring obedience and sanity to your life. Highly recommended over expensive training facilities that will preach the same lesson under less years of show dog experience and tricks of the trade.”
– Niche: Dog trainer
About the Trainer
Rand Park Dog Training Club, Inc. is a volunteer-run organization based in Des Plaines, IL, offering group obedience training classes for dog owners. They provide structured, affordable training sessions focused on foundational obedience, the AKC Canine Good Citizenship (CGC) program, and AKC Fit Dog. Classes are held at the Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center and are led by experienced volunteer instructors with deep knowledge of dog behavior and show dog training. The club emphasizes building strong owner-dog bonds, improving public behavior, and enhancing safety through recall and socialization. They also host trials, fun matches, and offer CGC evaluations. Non-members can enroll in beginner and puppy classes for $150 for a 7-week session.
The club is affiliated with the American Kennel Club and supports dog sports like obedience, rally, and tracking. Their instructors are passionate volunteers with years of experience in dog shows and training techniques, offering a community-driven alternative to commercial training facilities. They welcome all breeds, including mixed breeds, and focus on positive, reward-based methods.
Additional offerings include S.T.A.R. Puppy, CGC, and CGCA certification programs, with the potential for homeowners insurance discounts upon CGC certification.
Accomplishments
Rand Park DTC conducts AKC-sanctioned obedience, rally, and tracking trials. They are an official AKC CGC evaluator site and offer S.T.A.R. Puppy and CGC certification. Instructors have extensive experience in dog shows and training, with many years of volunteer service to the club.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients can call 847-208-3584 or email dtcrandpark@gmail.com to learn about class availability and enrollment. Registration for the January 2026 session is open. Non-members are welcome to enroll in beginner and puppy classes.
Contact Information
Availability
- Evening
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog park
Location
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