Tamed Tail

Offers intensive board-and-train programs (3, 4, or 6 weeks) with a focus on behavior modification and obedience. Includes 4 follow-up lessons and 6 months of group classes. Training is conducted in a facility setting using obstacle courses, leash language instruction, and real-world stress exposure. Private lessons are available for ongoing support. All programs are built on Willy Neckar’s system, emphasizing fairness, consistency, and accountability.

Pricing Summary

Complementary consultation (free), private lessons at $150/hour, 3-week board and train at $3,500, 4-week board and train at $4,500, and 6-week rehabilitation course at $5,800. All bootcamp packages include follow-up lessons and group classes.

Policies

Requires proof of rabies, distemper, and Bordetella vaccines and a negative fecal sample for boarding. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated. Clients are advised to call immediately as spots fill quickly.

Tamed Tail is a dog training facility based in Chicago, IL, specializing in behavior modification and obedience training through a psychology-based approach developed by Willy Neckar. They offer board-and-train bootcamps ranging from 3 to 6 weeks, private lessons, and complementary consultations. Their program emphasizes trust-building, consistency, and accountability, claiming to transform dogs of any age, breed, or problem. They include four follow-up lessons and six months of group classes with all bootcamp packages. Training methods combine gentle techniques with firm corrections when necessary, focusing on real-world stress exposure. They also provide dog boarding with vaccination and fecal sample requirements, and encourage owners to bring soft treats, food, medication, and toys. Their goal is to make owners expert handlers so their dogs never need retraining.

They specialize in addressing leash pulling, reactivity, aggression, jumping, barking, potty training, door barrier control, and dog-over-dog issues. Their facility offers obstacle courses and structured environments for training. They serve clients primarily in the Chicago metropolitan area, including Evanston and Lincolnwood.

Tamed Tail provides video demonstrations of trained dogs and maintains a shop and resource library for owners. They do not offer grooming, walking, or pet sitting services beyond boarding and training.

Accomplishments

Developed a training system by Willy Neckar, claimed to have stood the test of time for 80 years. Successfully transformed aggressive and reactive dogs, including large and high-bite-pressure breeds like Boerboels and Australian Shepherds, into calm, obedient companions.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a complimentary 45-minute consultation to discuss the dog’s needs, observe a demonstration, and receive a facility tour. Clients are encouraged to provide detailed information about their dog’s breed, age, behavior issues, and medical needs via a contact form or phone call.