The Fine Canine Dog Training & Boarding

The Fine Canine offers three levels of obedience training (beginning, intermediate, advanced), each focused on building reliability, leadership, and social skills. Performance training includes agility, rally obedience, and trick training. Therapy training leads to Pet Partners certification. AKC certifications are available for puppies and adult dogs. Board and train programs are intensive, 2-4 week residential programs that include behavior modification and obedience, with owners receiving follow-up guidance upon pickup. Kids & K9s teaches children responsible dog handling. All programs emphasize positive reinforcement and real-world application.

Pricing Summary

Beginning, intermediate, and advanced obedience classes are $200 each. AKC Star Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, and Community Canine certifications are $300 each. Board and train programs are offered but pricing is not listed publicly. Valet service is complimentary with boarding.

The Fine Canine Dog Training & Boarding is a dog training business founded in 1999 and operated by Monica Bedrosian, offering comprehensive obedience, therapy, and agility training for dogs of all ages and breeds. They specialize in positive reinforcement methods and provide both group classes and intensive board-and-train programs with complimentary valet service. Their facility is located on several acres in a home-like environment where dogs are treated like family during boarding. They also offer AKC and Pet Partners certifications for Canine Good Citizen, Community Canine, and therapy dog programs. Additional services include animal acting for film and TV, puppy training, behavior modification, and training for children through their Kids & K9s program. The business is veterinarian-recommended and has trained thousands of dogs across the Chicago metro area.

Clients appreciate Monica’s personalized approach, flexibility, and ongoing support after training. Many report dramatic improvements in their dogs’ behavior, including reduced reactivity, better leash manners, and improved recall. The training emphasizes building trust and leadership between dogs and owners, with a focus on long-term success and relationship-building.

The Fine Canine also provides dog boarding and daycare services, making it a full-service destination for pet owners seeking training and care under one roof.

Accomplishments

Monica Bedrosian is an AKC-certified Canine Good Citizen evaluator and has trained thousands of dogs since 1999. The business is veterinarian-recommended and has produced therapy teams that consistently achieve top scores on Delta Society Pet Partners evaluations. They provide certified dogs for television, film, and live events.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can call to schedule a consultation, during which Monica assesses the dog’s needs and recommends a program. She offers flexible scheduling and may begin training earlier than planned if needed. Initial phone consultations are detailed and include guidance on what to expect.