Certified Dog Trainer and Behavioral Specialist serving McHenry County and nearby communities including Woodstock, Crystal Lake, Lake in the Hills and Algonquin. I offer private in-home training and evaluations. I help owners with leash pulling, barking, reactivity, aggression, socializing, puppy help and anxiety using force-free positive reinforcement methods. No shock collars, prong collars or other painful tools. Training happens in your home where your dog feels most comfortable so we can address real life problems right where they happen. I create a plan tailored to your dog’s personality and your family’s routine. Based in McHenry County and available for in-home sessions.
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Behavior consultation
House training
Leash training
Obedience training
Puppy training
Recall trainingCustomer-reported
Behavior support
Aggression training
Barking
Reactivity training
Separation anxiety
How training happens
In-home training
Online or virtual training
Dog age
Puppies
Support between sessions
Personalized training plans
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogsCustomer-reported
Training approach
Force-free training
Positive reinforcement
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Animal Training
Behavioral Assessments
Behavioral Evaluation
Behavioral Health
Canine Behavioral Specialist
Coaching Call
Dog Behavior Therapy
Dog Behavioral Consultant
Dog Bite
Dog Parents
Dog's Health
In-Home Consult
In-Home Workshops
Personalized Coaching
Phone Consultation
Physical Exercise
Positive Dog Training
Virtual Coaching
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5/5Robyn was great to work with.
She really helped me understand by rescue and help him overcome his fears such as:
Doggie door
Baby pool
Strangers
Trucks
Walking on a leash etc!!
She taught me how not rushing things and taking the time my dog needs, in the end goes so much quick…Read full reviewClose full review
Robyn was great to work with.
She really helped me understand by rescue and help him overcome his fears such as:
Doggie door
Baby pool
Strangers
Trucks
Walking on a leash etc!!
She taught me how not rushing things and taking the time my dog needs, in the end goes so much quicker and smoother.
I also love how she is an inhome trainer. This helped great because she was able to explain scenarios and how to handle them in my specific household. She also was able to pick up and notice subtle communication signals and interactions between us that my dog doesn't do out in public.
I highly recommend Robyn and her methods. They are all positive, kind, and really truly help you understand your dog differently. I feel like I can handle every situation with my dog way more confidently now.
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Katrina Cardella
5/5
Robyn helped us learn why our dog was reacting the way she was and nipping. She gave us the tools and knowledge to change the environment and we haven’t had a problem since. Would recommend whole heartedly.
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Elia Jadidi
5/5
Robyn is great to work with. She has so much knowledge and helped me understand the importance of building a relationship with my dogs. So far everything I am implementing that she has taught me is making a huge difference. I highly recommend Robyn!
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Luigi Cardella
5/5
I was referred to Robyn by a friend. She's fixed the anxiety issues my dog had. Princess is like a new dog.
Thanks Robyn!
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Karissa C
5/5I’m a first time dog owner and adopted a very sweet rescue. Ayla has some aggression issues and will growl and try to attack anyone who comes to the door. If anyone could get inside Ayla would settle down but then would suddenly charge at them again for no apparent reason. Our fa…Read full reviewClose full review
I’m a first time dog owner and adopted a very sweet rescue. Ayla has some aggression issues and will growl and try to attack anyone who comes to the door. If anyone could get inside Ayla would settle down but then would suddenly charge at them again for no apparent reason. Our family and friends were afraid to come over because of Ayla. She was too unpredictable.
As if that Wasn’t enough she occasionally marked her territory. There were no prior medical issues. It has been overwhelming until we found Robyn. Bless her.
We called Robyn because she has so many positive reviews. After a thorough initial assessment, Robyn came over and assessed Ayla and observed us! She taught us a lot about switching our mindset from human mentality to dog mentality in order to understand why Ayla did certain things. Then Robyn educated us on what works for Ayla and what doesn’t in that specific situation. After understanding this we were able to see that what appeared to be random aggression wasn’t really random at all. Constant re-enforcement is key and you need to practice what Robyn tells you. By incorporating what we learned into every day activities, Ayla is thriving. We are so happy with Robyn and the life she gave us back! Ayla is a totally different dog and loves our friends and family now. Robyn will always have a special place in our heart.
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