Sophie has been a tremendous asset in helping our family with our first puppy! She arrived promptly and prepared for all our training sessions, ready to train him but also adjusting when we asked for help with specific topics. Would recommend with 100% confidence!

NorthShore Canine Academy - Sophie Amphlett
Wilmette, Illinois
About NorthShore Canine Academy - Sophie Amphlett
Welcome to NorthShore Canine Academy where we specialize in training dogs to heal hearts. Our expert team in Wilmette IL is dedicated to helping your furry family members become the best version of themselves. Let us guide you and your pup through persona
Training & services
Training goals
- House training Customer-reported
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
Dog age
- Puppies
Assistance and working dogs
- Service dog training
Other listed services
View 4 additional details
- Behavior Animal
- Behavior Service
- Canine Train
- Dog Therapy
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Customer reviews
Google listingMentioned in reviews
- Puppy training 59
- Positive reinforcement 43
- Training techniques 17
- Behavior modification 13
- Dog whisperer 11
- Kind trainer 10
All 10 topics
- Clear instructions 9
- Puppy playdates 6
- Rescue dog training 4
- Clicker training 3
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Sophie was so gentle, patient and loving with our 2 year old dog, Luna. She provided us with many resources and recommendations for how to help Luna with her anxiety and fear of going outside. We highly recommend Sophie! She comes to your home with all of her treats, tips, tricks…Read full reviewClose full review
Sophie was so gentle, patient and loving with our 2 year old dog, Luna. She provided us with many resources and recommendations for how to help Luna with her anxiety and fear of going outside. We highly recommend Sophie! She comes to your home with all of her treats, tips, tricks and toys which we deeply appreciated! She also followed up with us after her visit to check in and provide additional resources. Thank you Sophie!
The Best Dog Trainer Ever! Sophie is truly the best dog trainer I’ve ever worked with, and I cannot recommend her enough! From the moment she walked into our home, she was so personable, gentle, and welcoming, immediately putting my rescue dog at ease. The way she spoke to him an…Read full reviewClose full review
The Best Dog Trainer Ever! Sophie is truly the best dog trainer I’ve ever worked with, and I cannot recommend her enough! From the moment she walked into our home, she was so personable, gentle, and welcoming, immediately putting my rescue dog at ease. The way she spoke to him and treated him was so incredible—it was clear she has a deep understanding of dogs and a natural gift for training. I was amazed by how quickly my dog picked up new skills and tricks under her guidance. Up until that point, I genuinely felt hopeless, but Sophie proved me completely wrong. She showed up on time, fully prepared with treats, toys, and a clear plan. She even sent us a detailed list of everything we’d need to keep him trained and entertained after her sessions. Thanks to Sophie, our home is so much more cohesive. She not only trained our dog but also taught us what to do, what not to do, and what changes we could make to create a better environment for our one-year-old pup. Her expertise, patience, and kindness have made all the difference, and we’re so grateful for her. If you’re looking for someone who will transform your relationship with your dog while making the process enjoyable and stress-free, Sophie is the trainer you need! She’s truly a lifesaver!
Sophie was great!
Rylie is our 4th Golden Retriever, and we've used trainers with all of them. This was our first time working with Sophie, and while our previous trainers were great, Sophie was exceptional--gives new meaning to the term "dog whisperer", and we would unhesitatingly recommend her.
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