Teacher’s Pet K-9 School(tm)

Training programs include group classes at their facility, in-home lessons, board-and-train programs, and specialized workshops. Classes are structured weekly with homework assignments to reinforce learning. Programs are customized based on the dog’s breed, temperament, age, and the owner’s schedule. They offer obedience (on and off leash), agility, therapy dog certification, behavior modification, and canine freestyle. Boarding school includes 2–4 week intensive training with daily progress updates.

Pricing Summary

They offer competitive pricing and guarantee to meet or beat any competitor’s prices. Specific rates are not listed, but packages are available for group classes, boarding school, and private sessions. Credit cards are accepted.

Policies

No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated. Clients are encouraged to sign up through online registration and attend weekly classes with consistent practice. Training success requires dedication and homework completion.

Teacher’s Pet K-9 School is a professional dog training business founded in 1993 by Kimberly Bobka in Streamwood, Illinois, and now located in Sycamore, Illinois. They offer a full range of training services including obedience, agility, problem solving, boarding school, workshops, and canine freestyle dancing. Training is available in group classes at their facility, in-home sessions, and board-and-train programs. They also provide doggie day care with large fenced yards, climate-controlled boarding with private suites, grooming, pet sitting, and treadmill rental. The business emphasizes personalized training based on the dog’s breed, temperament, age, and the owner’s lifestyle, using a balanced approach that includes positive reinforcement, redirection, praise, rewards, and proper use of corrections. They specialize in high-energy and working breeds like German Shepherds, Rottweilers, and Dobermans, and have extensive experience rehabilitating abused or misunderstood dogs from shelters. Their facility is designed for comfort and safety, with heated concrete floors and indoor/outdoor suites. They treat clients and their dogs like family and offer ongoing support to ensure long-term success.

Kimberly has over 40 years of experience training dogs, starting from age 14, and has trained police dogs, therapy dogs, and competition dogs. She is a Certified Obedience Instructor, Certified AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and has trained for Petco and Invisible Fence. The business has been honored as “THE BEST” in all three categories for two consecutive years.

They accept credit cards and offer a price-matching guarantee. Their training philosophy centers on clear communication, understanding canine behavior, and avoiding abuse—emphasizing that dogs learn best when they enjoy the process.

Accomplishments

Founded in 1993 with over 40 years of experience. Certified Obedience Instructor, Certified AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Exclusive Trainer for Invisible Fence of Northwest Illinois. Trained 100–200 dogs annually for police and FBI agents. Certified therapy dogs through TDI. Honored as “THE BEST” in all three categories for two consecutive years. Trained dogs for Petco and Hampshire Park District. Trained over 100 rescue dogs for rehabilitation.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can review training services online, view the class schedule, and register through the online registration form. An initial evaluation of the dog’s temperament, breed, and the owner’s lifestyle is conducted to determine the best training method and program.