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Structured group classes offered quarterly: Puppy Class (2–6 months, 10 weeks), Beginner Class (6+ months, 12 weeks), and Advanced Training (CGC, Therapy Dog, AKC Obedience). Classes meet weekly, with orientation on first night for puppies. All classes emphasize positive reinforcement, socialization, and foundational obedience. Advanced classes require completion of Beginner class. Registration is first-come, first-served.

Pricing Summary

Puppy class: $125 for 10 weeks; Beginner class: $150 for 12 weeks; Advanced training registration requires contacting the registrar. Payment accepted via credit card, PayPal, or check by mail.

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Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. A completed health form and proof of required vaccinations (Rabies, DHPP, Bordatella, Canine Influenza) are mandatory before attending class. Puppies do not attend the first night; beginners do. Missed classes are accommodated through weekly review, but attendance is encouraged. Extremely aggressive dogs are not permitted in class for safety reasons.

Wildwood Dog Training Club is a community-based dog training organization offering structured group classes for puppies, beginners, and advanced dogs in Naperville and Villa Park, Illinois. They provide a 10-week puppy class for dogs 2–6 months old, focusing on socialization, housebreaking, mouthing, and basic commands using gentle, positive reinforcement methods. Beginner classes for dogs over 6 months old teach foundational obedience including sit, stay, down, heel, and recall over 12 weeks. Advanced training includes Canine Good Citizenship, Therapy Dog, and AKC Competitive Obedience (Novice, Open, Utility, Rally). All classes are held at the Villa Park Masonic Lodge, and registration is first-come, first-served. The club emphasizes positive, reward-based training and requires specific vaccinations for all dogs. They welcome observers before registering and offer evaluations for dogs with shyness or aggression issues. The organization also hosts club events and quarterly class cycles with breaks for holidays and board meetings.

They do not offer private, in-home, board-and-train, or day training services. Their training is exclusively group-based at their facility. Health forms and vaccination records are mandatory before attending class. Registration can be completed online via credit card or PayPal, or by mailing a printed form with a check.

The club does not list individual trainer profiles or credentials on their website, and the “Trainers” page currently displays “Coming Soon.” They do not offer dog grooming, boarding, walking, daycare, or pet supply services beyond training.

The club has been operating since at least 2022 and follows a structured quarterly calendar with classes beginning in January, March, June, and September.

Their FAQ confirms they use positive reinforcement exclusively and do not endorse aversive methods. They accommodate dogs with behavioral concerns on a case-by-case basis, but exclude extremely aggressive dogs for safety reasons.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients may observe a class before registering. To enroll, complete the online registration form with payment or print and mail the application form with a check. A confirmation email is sent upon registration. First-time attendees must bring proof of vaccinations and a completed health form.