Wolfkeeper University

Ranked #22 in Chicago and #96 in Illinois

3.6 Stars,50 Reviews
901 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607

Service area: Chicago, IL

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Service Dog
  • Therapy Dog
  • Competition / Agility
  • Working Dog
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Basic Obedience
  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Potty Training
  • Recall

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • Group Classes
  • In-Home
  • Private Facility
  • Board and Train
  • Video Calls

Program Formats

  • One-Time Consultation
  • Sessions Package
  • Ongoing Weekly
  • Intensive Program

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)
  • Senior (8+ years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Balanced Training

Wolfkeeper University offers a comprehensive range of dog training programs. Their “Train the Trainer” program is an intensive 4-6 month course designed to develop professional dog trainers, covering various obedience levels, specialized skills like tracking and protection, and teaching methodologies.

For pet owners, they provide private lessons available in-home, at their private studio, or via Zoom, with personalized plans focusing on behavior goals and using reward-based, force-free training. These lessons address issues such as basic and advanced obedience, aggression, and puppy training.

Their “Dog Boot Camp” offers boarding and training options, including 21-day Puppy Camp, 60-day Dog Camp, and 3-month Service Dog & Emotional Support Dog Bootcamps. These intensive programs include daily training, private lessons with Master Trainers, and preparation for Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog certifications.

Specialized “WK Security Programs” are available for executive canine protection, finished security canines, and re-training personal guardians, along with private one-on-one guard dog training and personal protection training. They also run a “Junior Dog Trainer Program” for young enthusiasts to learn basic obedience and responsible dog ownership through hands-on experience. Additionally, the “Zoom Puppy Perfection Program” is a 7-week online course covering essential puppy training topics, and “WK Group Classes” are offered weekly for Canine Good Citizen, Therapy Dog, and general obedience training.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Private lessons range from $350 for a single session to $2450 for 7 sessions at home, $1750 for 7 sessions at their studio, or $1600 for 7 online sessions. Board and train programs vary from $3505 for 21-day Puppy Camp to $15,858 for 3-month Service Dog & Emotional Support Dog Bootcamp. A 30-day Wolfkeeper Dog Boot Camp is $7,000, and a 60-day Super Dog Boot Camp is $10,500. General dog obedience training with 7 private lessons is $3500. The online Puppy Perfection Program is $750 for 7 Zoom sessions. An initial consultation fee of $150 applies to boot camp, which can be credited towards the program.

About the Trainer

Wolfkeeper University is a dog training business founded by Master Dog Trainer Toriano Sanzone, who has 21 years of professional experience training dogs globally. The university aims to transform individuals into professional dog trainers through intensive programs, and also offers a wide range of dog training services for pet owners.

They specialize in obedience training, canine psychology, and operant conditioning, providing tailored programs for various needs. Master Dog Trainer Tyrone Scott, with 19 years of experience, is also a key trainer, excelling in family pet training, dog aggression, and advanced behavioral training.

Wolfkeeper University offers private lessons, dog boot camps, and specialized security programs, including executive canine protection and personal protection training. They also provide a Junior Dog Trainer program for young enthusiasts and an online “Puppy Perfection” program. The business emphasizes creating a better union between owners and their dogs through reward-based and force-free training methods.

Accomplishments

Toriano “The Wolfkeeper” Sanzone is a Master Dog Trainer with 21 years of professional experience, having trained dogs globally in locations including Chicago, Minneapolis, Berlin, and Zurich. He is the Published Author of “A Wolfkeeper’s Guide to Training a Dog” and the CEO and Founder of Wolfkeeper University. Sanzone is also the Co-Founder of C-Dog, a pet software company developing “The Wolfkeeper App,” and the Founder/Creator of Wolfkeeper DOGA, a form of Yoga and Reiki for Dogs. He is a former Master Dog Trainer for Cesar Millan at the Dog Psychology Center in Santa Clarita, CA, and a graduate of Cesar Millan’s Train the Trainer Program. Toriano has conducted annual dog training seminars internationally and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communication / Marketing from Gustavus Adolphus College. He founded DOPA DOGS in 2001, which evolved into Wolfkeeper University, and has worked with renowned trainers such as Cesar Millan, James Morgan, and Walter Ward. He has also assisted US Veterans with service dog training and trained dogs for celebrities.

Master Dog Trainer Tyrone Scott has 19 years of experience training dogs in Chicago, having started with Wolfkeeper University at 18. He is recognized for his exceptional skills in teaching pet parents, training families with small children, and is an expert in dealing with dog aggression and advanced behavioral training.

How to Get Started!

Clients can begin by scheduling an initial consultation with Master Dog Trainer Toriano Sanzone, which costs $150 and can be applied towards a Doggie Bootcamp. For boot camp, a 50% upfront payment is required after the evaluation. They encourage direct calls to join programs and offer online registration for some programs like the Junior Dog Trainer program. Clients are invited to enroll via their contact page or by calling the provided phone number.

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  • 21 Years Experience

  • Free Consultation

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Evening

Languages

  • English
  • wheelchair accessible parking

Other Services Offered

  • Pet boarding service

Location

901 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607