Puppy Training
8 weeks - 6 months
puppy training in chicago that builds confidence and connection
we’ll help you raise a puppy you’ll love living with-calm on city sidewalks, confident with new people, and well-mannered from day one
Set your puppy up for lifelong success with early training that builds confidence, focus, and great manners. Canine Sports has the best puppy foundation programs in Chicago.
All of our puppy programs focus on the things you and your pup need the most.
Your puppy will learn:
House Training, crate comfort, and daily routine
Name response & recall foundations
Socialization with city sights, sounds, smells, dogs and people
Bite inhibition & gentle mouth
Calm behavior on leash and at home
Handling skills for the vet’s office and groomer
How it works
Every puppy — and every family — learns differently.
That’s why we offer three proven ways to train, all built around clear communication, structure, and positive guidance.
Whether you want immersive results, flexible day sessions, or a fun small-group experience, each program helps your puppy become confident, calm, and responsive in real Chicago life.
🥇Board & Train-immersive puppy foundation🥇
The fastest path to reliable manners and confidence.
Our Puppy Boarding School (Board & Train) program offers a true immersion experience — your puppy learns all day in a trainer’s care, practicing real-life skills both in our facility and home environment.
Your puppy stays with our trainers for 2–3 weeks of focused daily lessons, structured play, and real-world exposure. We practice crate comfort, leash skills, recall, name response, and calm handling — all in a safe, supervised environment.
You’ll receive photo and video updates throughout, plus transfer lessons so you can easily maintain progress at home.
✅ Ideal for busy schedules or jump-starting foundations
✅ Daily structure + social exposure
✅ Includes two owner coaching sessions and lifetime trainer support
Our Board & Train dogs live in a unique trainer-owned facility — a first-floor training and kennel space with a full home environment upstairs.
One of our founders lives on site, so every puppy benefits from both structured training and real home-life practice 24/7.
🥈Day School🥈
Hands-on learning with daily trainer guidance.
Drop your puppy off three days a week for skill-building sessions focused on obedience, confidence, and early socialization.
Trainers work on crate skills, calm greetings, leash walking, and focus in real-world environments, then review progress with you at pickup.
Weekly recap emails and at-home practice plans keep training consistent between visits.
✅ Great for consistent progress and flexibility
✅ Includes owner lessons + daily communication
✅ Builds confidence without overnight stays
🥉Group class🥉
Social learning in a safe, supportive setting.
Learn alongside other Chicago puppy owners in our six-week group course. Small class sizes (max six puppies) ensure personalized attention while practicing recall, focus, leash manners, and calm behavior around other dogs.
You’ll learn how to train effectively at home and in public, with plenty of time for Q&A and feedback.
✅ Affordable and community-based
✅ Great first step for new puppy owners
✅ Builds social skills and confidence
not sure which option fits best?
Contact us and we’ll help you choose the perfect starting point based on your dogs needs, age, and learning style
program options & pricing
Every family and puppy learns differently, so we offer flexible programs to fit your schedule and goals.
Our Day School and Board & Train programs include lifetime trainer support and access to our client resource library — because great communication doesn’t end when training does.
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Duration: 2-3 weeks
Format: Residential
Starting Price:
What's Included:Immersive daily training , extra practice in our trainers’ home, regular updates & video homework, 2 owner coaching sessions, lifetime support
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Duration: 6 weeks
Format: 3 days per week
Starting Price:
What’s Included: Trainer led sessions, owner lessons, progress emails, lifetime support
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Duration: 6 weeks
Format: Weekly, max 6 puppies
Starting Price:
Includes: Group training, Trainer feedback, Homework plan
Frequently Asked questions
about puppy training in chicago
when should i START PUPPY TRAINING?
As soon as you bring your puppy home! We start as early as 8 weeks old.
Early training builds confidence, communication, and good habits before unwanted behaviors become routine.