We offer several different types of classes: Obedience (beginner, intermediate, advanced), Puppy Classes, and Agility-for-fun – all taught by professionals with experience in both training and competitive competition.

Price varies by class – new classes are announced via our newsletter.

Register with Urban Pooch and we will notify you of upcoming training classes or call (773.942.6445) for details.

Tilman Colbert-Jones, who is on our staff and is a certified training director, will be teaching classes. He has trained over 2,000 dogs of all breeds, shapes, sizes, and temperaments. Tilman wants to instill the same behavior and enjoyment that his dogs have for obedience into others dogs and that is "fun fun fun" because that's what it's all about!

We have several options available - please review details below.

Stop, Drop and Roll
Your pup participates in 3 hours of daycare, during which the trainer will work with the pup on any problem areas, such as heeling, pulling, not coming when called, jumping, etc. When the owner picks up at the end of the three hours, the trainer gives pup and owner a half hour session. This session is geared toward showing the owner what the pup learned and how to continue with the training once the pup goes home. 

The cost for Stop, Drop and Roll is $30 plus the three hours of daycare, which can be deducted from the pup’s prepaid package or can be paid at the cost of $4.00 per hour.


Basic Obedience Group Class
Our next Basic Obedience training class will start Wednesday, January 18th  from 7:30 - 8:30 pm for 6 weeks, meeting every Wednesday.

Limited to 8 pooches (and their owners).  Puppies (4 months and older) are welcome! Please call 773.942.6445 to register.

In this class, you and your pooch will learn how to better communicate with each other, learn the commands - heel, sit, down, stay, come - plus one surprise trick.  The best (and most fun) outcome of the classes is that you and your pooch will bond and become closer with each other.

The cost for our Basic Obedience Class is $165. A $50 deposit will reserve your space as this class is limited to ten pups so the trainer can give each dog the individual attention they need.


Intermediate Obedience Group Class
A NEW Intermediate Class will began on Thursday, January 19th from 7:30 - 8:30pm - and meets every Thursday for 6 weeks.
Please call 773.942.6445 to register.

This class is for pooches who have already participated in any basic obedience class. Please call to inquire about future classes.

We will refresh all the basics: heel, sit, down, stay and teach your pooch (and you):
- A finish heel
- Long distance down
- Long distance sit
- Long distance come
- Every command taught in Sign Language and in any language of your choice
- A Special Trick - sure to impress both canines and people!

As an added bonus, you'll learn what is required to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test, which will be covered in our advanced class (future date TBD). This is usually the first step to therapy dog certification.  The best (and most fun) outcome of the classes -- you and your pooch will bond and become closer with each other.

Cost for the class is $180, with a $50 deposit required.
Space is limited to 10 owners and their pooches. Please call (773.942.6445) or stop in to sign-up. 


Pooch Camp
This is a 2-week course where the pup is actually boarding at Urban Pooch. While boarding here the pup gets daily lessons with our trainer.
Once the pup goes home, 12 more lessons are included at the owner’s convenience. These lessons are for addressing any problem areas and reinforcing what is learned during camp.

The cost for Pooch Camp is $1,200. This includes the training, boarding and 12 follow-up lessons.


Private Lessons
These lessons are for those dogs that choose not to participate in group class or cannot attend daycare because of aggression or time constraints. The trainer can work with the pup and owner at Urban Pooch in a private setting or can visit the home to evaluate and train.

The cost of these sessions range from $50 to $60 depending on whether the sessions are held at Urban Pooch or at home.

All training is done by our certified trainer, Tilman Colbert Jones. Tilman has competed with his Belgian Malinois on Regional and National levels, receiving high scores and always on the podium either in 1st or 2nd place. He has a passion for training dogs and loves to see owners happy when their dogs are happy doing obedience. Timan wants to instill the same behavior and enjoyment that his dogs have for obedience into other dogs and show dog and owner alike that training is fun, fun, fun!!!
      
Call Urban Pooch at 773.942.6445 to book now!