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Back To Basics Dog Training

Chicago, Illinois

5/5· 221 Google reviews

About Back To Basics Dog Training

If Man's Best Friend Needs to Learn a Few Manners... Bring your pet to an experienced dog trainer in Chicago, IL When it comes down to basic needs, dogs aren't that different from people. Just like us, every dog wants to be shown affection and kindness. With a little love, some professional dog training and lots of patience, you can develop a positive lifelong relationship with your furry friend. Whether you need help training a new puppy or you want to discourage bad habits in an older dog, our experienced dog trainer can help. Back To Basics Dog Training serves clients in and around Chicago, IL. We offer training courses for dogs of all ages and breeds.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Crate training
  • House training
  • Leash training
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training
  • Recall training Customer-reported
  • Socialization

Behavior support

  • Barking
  • Fear and confidence
  • Jumping up
  • Reactivity training Customer-reported
  • Resource guarding

How training happens

  • Board and train
  • In-home training Customer-reported
  • Online or virtual training
  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
  • Private training Customer-reported

Dog age

  • Adult dogs
  • Puppies
  • Senior dogs

Training level

  • Advanced obedience
  • Advanced training
  • Beginner training

Support between sessions

  • Homework and practice
  • Photo updates Customer-reported

Dog sports

  • Agility

Additional services

  • Boarding
  • Daycare
  • Dog walking

Consultations

  • Free consultation

Other listed services

View 24 additional details
  • Animal Trainer
  • Animal Training
  • Basic Commands
  • Behavior Changes
  • Canine Behavioral
  • Canine Handler
  • Custom Dog Training
  • Dog Bark
  • Dog Training Education
  • Dog Training Method
  • Dog Training Program
  • Dog Training Schedule
  • Dog Training School
  • Dog Training Sessions
  • Dog Training Techniques
  • Dog's Behavior
  • Dogs Playing
  • Free Assessment
  • Free Dog Training Assessment
  • Free Phone Consultation
  • In Person Training
  • Pet Insurance
  • Teaching Your Dog
  • Training Your Dog

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Questions & answers

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What people have asked about this business.

Do you have a training facility?

Not right now. We do in home visits or meet in the middle for training sessions as we prefer to work outside. We want to train pups to listen better and more consistently outside (outdoors is where it gets difficult for them). Hope this helps!

Community answer · Back To Basics Dog Training · 2023-09-21

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What are the prices? None are listed on the website.

Hello Jessica , thanks for the inquiry! The prices aren’t listed because it varies depending on the type of training needed and your goals. It ranges from $600-750 for 4-5 weeks program. Please fill in the short form on our website to schedule a call with us so we can learn more about your pup and give you a better estimate!

Community answer · Back To Basics Dog Training · 2023-09-21

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Customer reviews

Google listing
5
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Mentioned in reviews

  • Leash pulling 66
  • Confidence building 33
  • Leash training 24
  • Potty training 16
  • Reactive dog training 16
  • Obedience training 13
All 10 topics
  • Customized training 12
  • Dog whisperer 5
  • One on one sessions 4
  • Stubborn dog training 3

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100 collected reviews

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Elena Logan
5/5
From the first phone call I knew Back to Basics was going to be a good experience. I have taken my reactive chihuahua to multiple training programs before finding back to basics. If you have a reactive dog, Wen Tze will be the trainer for you! The training consists of 5 weekly se…Read full reviewClose full review

From the first phone call I knew Back to Basics was going to be a good experience. I have taken my reactive chihuahua to multiple training programs before finding back to basics. If you have a reactive dog, Wen Tze will be the trainer for you! The training consists of 5 weekly sessions taking place outside. Your dog will learn the obedience basics in the first three sessions & Wen Tze will give daily homework to practice in 15 minute sessions home. Then, for the last 2 sessions Wen Tze will incorporate other dogs in the sessions. Your reactive pup can practice his obedience in real time with other dogs around. This is game changer compared to other training programs where your dog is alone, and not being put in real life situations where other dogs are present. After 5 weeks my chihuahua has improved a lot. My dog and I have learned the tools to practice on our own. I feel very relieved & more comfortable with my pup!! I’m no longer anxious to take him on walks in my busy neighborhood. Thanks Wen Tze!

triszhermogenes
5/5
Wen Tze is amazing! We have two mini Dachshunds that needed a lot of work and training. Otis (9 y/o) was very barky at home and Benny (2 y/o) was very reactive towards kids and other dogs whenever we would walk. Wen Tze taught us how to correct their behavior during walks and get…Read full reviewClose full review

Wen Tze is amazing! We have two mini Dachshunds that needed a lot of work and training. Otis (9 y/o) was very barky at home and Benny (2 y/o) was very reactive towards kids and other dogs whenever we would walk. Wen Tze taught us how to correct their behavior during walks and getting their attention, and it has definitely helped out a lot. We had weekly homework and she would check in to see their progress. In the past, Benny would bark and lunge at other dogs, but after the training program, she is definitely less barky/reactive and we know how to get her to focus her attention on us instead of other dogs. Now we feel more confident when walking. Thanks again for training all of us!

Gina Ciametti
5/5
We had such an eye-opening experience getting our almost 2-year old Chihuahua mix into a new training space. Our dog is already thriving in B2B’s daycare space, Posh Pet Club, but still has leash reactivity problems and anxiety around other leashed dogs which we wanted to address…Read full reviewClose full review

We had such an eye-opening experience getting our almost 2-year old Chihuahua mix into a new training space. Our dog is already thriving in B2B’s daycare space, Posh Pet Club, but still has leash reactivity problems and anxiety around other leashed dogs which we wanted to address with B2B. Working with our trainer Jenn to tackle some behavioral habits early on and continuing to build our dog’s confidence with each new training has really made a difference. The heat of this summer was a challenge at times but we definitely recommend working with this team and giving yourself and your pup a lot of grace during the process- Jenn’s trainings and cues have helped us immensely with ensuring our dog feels focused and calmer while out and about!

Ben Ringhofer
5/5
We brought our Corgi in for a two week board and train to work on her leash reactivity. The amount of progress Wen made in two weeks was leaps and bounds more than we could do in a year. She not only made great improvements with her reactivity but also brought her up to speed wit…Read full reviewClose full review

We brought our Corgi in for a two week board and train to work on her leash reactivity. The amount of progress Wen made in two weeks was leaps and bounds more than we could do in a year. She not only made great improvements with her reactivity but also brought her up to speed with basic commands that our dog follows so well now. Post-training Wen has been very attentive, reaching out to us asking how our followup is and answering any questions we have!

Graciela Rimando
5/5

Wenz and her entire staff are amazing! They are all super friendly and caring. We decided to board our puppy, Grayson, for training. Since training, he is so much easier to walk, and he's a better listener. Thank you for the one on one sessions after his training. It helped us keep up with what he learned.

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