Tamed Tail

Tamed Tail offers intensive board-and-train programs from 1 to 6 weeks, with pricing increasing with duration. The 3-week and 4-week programs are the most commonly advertised. Each program includes obedience training, obstacle courses, and stress exposure. Dogs are trained by multiple handlers to ensure consistency and generalization. Owners receive guidance to become expert handlers. A complimentary 45-minute consultation is required before enrollment. The 6-week rehabilitation course is designed for severe behavioral issues but is currently marked as ended.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons: $150 per hour. Weekly boarding: $210. Bootcamp programs range from $1,750 (1-week partial payment) to $5,800 (6-week rehabilitation course). 3-week board and train: $3,500. 4-week board and train: $4,500. A complimentary consultation is offered at no cost.

Policies

Required for boarding: proof of rabies, distemper, and Bordetella vaccines, plus a negative fecal sample within the last week of drop-off. Owners must bring enough food and medication; no extra charge for administering medication. Owners are advised not to bring expensive items due to risk of loss or damage. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated.

Tamed Tail is a dog training facility based in Evanston, IL, offering intensive board-and-train programs, private lessons, and weekly boarding services. They specialize in dog psychology and claim to use a system developed by “the Godfather of dog training” during the war with the Germans, now known as Willy Neckar’s proven method. Their programs focus on building a dog’s self-worth, self-esteem, and psychological resilience through trust-building exercises, obstacle courses, and obedience boot camps. They emphasize fairness, consistency, and accountability, stating that 90% of training is gentle but firm when necessary. Tamed Tail also provides boarding services with strict vaccination and fecal sample requirements, and they encourage owners to bring soft training treats, food, medication, and favorite toys. Their goal is to make owners expert handlers so their dogs never need retraining. They offer training videos showcasing real dog transformations and provide multiple trainers per dog to ensure consistent exposure to different handlers.

They offer services including 1-week to 6-week intensive bootcamps, private 1-hour lessons at $150, and weekly boarding at $210. They also provide a complimentary 45-minute consultation to assess needs.

Tamed Tail does not offer grooming, walking, or daycare as standalone services, but boarding is included in their bootcamp programs. They serve clients primarily in Evanston and surrounding areas in the Midwest.

Accomplishments

Tamed Tail claims to use a training system developed by “the Godfather of dog training” during the war with the Germans, which has been in use for 80 years. No specific credentials, awards, or educational background for trainers are listed.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must book a complimentary 45-minute consultation to discuss their dog’s needs, observe a demonstration, and receive a tour of the facility. After the consultation, they are directed to the appropriate bootcamp or training program based on their dog’s requirements.