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Quality Canines By Kim

Crystal Lake, Illinois

4.9/5· 171 Google reviews

About Quality Canines By Kim

Quality Canines by Kim specializes in professional, in-home, one on one training for all breeds, ages, and temperaments of dogs. Each member of the family will receive hands on, personalized training. Our training methods are based on praise and motivation. There won't be any hitting, yelling, or hanging your dog. A lot of kisses and hugs go into our training to keep up your dog's confidence and self-esteem. All training packages come with a guarantee. We will be there to help you whenever you have a question or problem. You no longer have to worry about your puppy going through all of his adolescent stages of life alone. We will be there every step of the way. Give us a call and we will be happy to send you a list of packages and prices.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Crate training
  • House training
  • Leash training
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training
  • Recall training

How training happens

  • Group classes
  • In-home training
  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies

Training level

  • Advanced obedience
  • Beginner training Customer-reported

Assistance and working dogs

  • Police K9 training

Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs

Other listed services

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  • Dog training
    Program details

    Quality Canines by Kim is owned and operated by Kim Ryan-Mueller. Kim is a certified trainer and professional dog behaviorist. Her certifications include:basic/advanced obedience, police K-9, and support dog training for the disabled.Kim provides Professional in-home dog training for all ages,breeds

  • Animal Rescue
  • Boundary Training
  • Commands
    Program details

    I like to start with 21 commands and will add on more as we go through the training. We will cover different obedience, behavioral, social, domestication, and safety commands. All command words can be changed and adjusted for each dog. Your dog will learn different commands for each environment he is in. He will need to know what is expected of him at all times, so there isn’t any miscommunication. He will have different and additional commands at the park, veterinarian, riding in the car, Petco, Petsmart, when company comes to the door, greeting a strange dog, etc. We will take it one command at a time until your dog understands what you want him to do in various situations and locations.

  • Dog Behaviorist
  • Dog Jumping
  • Dog Parties
    Program details

    Dog Parties are an amazing way for me to socialize your dog as well as keep in touch with you during, and after our initial training. The dog parties help me teach the dogs how to play nicely with each other as well as with the adults and kids that are there. I only allow dogs I have trained to attend the dog parties. This way we can ensure that all the dogs attending will listen and behave with one another. Most people keep in touch with me through the dog parties. This way you can ask questions, keep your dog socialized throughout his life, not to mention give him a workout playing with all the pups.

  • Personal Dog Trainer
  • Personalized Training
  • Private Trainer
  • Quality Canines by Kim is owned and operated by Kim Ryan-Mueller
    Program details

    Quality Canines by Kim is owned and operated by Kim Ryan-Mueller. Kim is a certified trainer and professional dog behaviorist. Her certifications include: basic/advanced obedience, police K-9, and support dog training for the disabled. Kim provides Professional in-home dog training for all ages, breeds and problems. All packages guaranteed. Certified Trainer/Professional Behaviorist.

  • Socialization
    Program details

    Don't think that you will be missing out on socialization if you go with in home training. Socialization is a huge part of our training. Your dog will feel confident and will respond in all types of situations once the training is completed.

  • Support Dog Training
  • Training Process
    Program details

    We will start by scheduling two times a week for me to meet with you at your home or other place of choice to begin training. We begin with three weeks for on-leash training and six weeks for on and off leash training. The first lesson will last 2 hours, some longer depending on the severity of the problems. The lessons thereafter will last approximately an hour. Each time I come out I will begin teaching your dog the new commands as well as the hand signals. You are watching and listening during this time so that you understand the training methods. Once I see that he/she is catching on I will begin working with you (with your dog) to make sure he/she will listen to you. I will continue to help until you feel comfortable with the new commands. Each week you and your dog will learn more commands. We will cover the obedience commands with our voice and hand signals, as well as without our voice.

  • Training Programs
  • Training Training
  • Walk in the Park
    Program details

    In the park we want your dog to be able to run, sniff and play. We have an additional set of commands your dog will learn at the park to make sure he doesn’t run off, chase joggers, or run up to other dogs.

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.9
out of 5171 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Socialization 32
  • Knowledgeable trainer 26
  • Dog parties 21
  • Dog whisperer 17
  • Knowledge of dog behavior 11
  • Personalized training 7
All 10 topics
  • Confident dog 6
  • Lifetime guarantee 6
  • Boundary training 3
  • Stubborn dog training 2

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100 collected reviews

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Christopher Mackie
5/5

Our 4 four-year old border collie was pulling so hard on walks we finally just gave up walking her. In ONE lesson, Kim had her being much more polite on walks. By the 4th or 5th lessons she was a joy to walk with. Kim was always incredibly caring and professional. Going forward, all new puppies will get sessions with Kim!

Karen Mckune
5/5
We highly recommend Kim as a dog trainer. She has trained 3 of our dogs, each one with their own unique personalities and traits. Training is very personalized and Kim is always ready to take on a challenge and find a solution. Kim is very creative and flexible with her trainin…Read full reviewClose full review

We highly recommend Kim as a dog trainer. She has trained 3 of our dogs, each one with their own unique personalities and traits. Training is very personalized and Kim is always ready to take on a challenge and find a solution. Kim is very creative and flexible with her training in order to focus on your dog’s needs. We had training sessions indoors, outside, on walks and even field trips. She also offers dog parties to help with socialization. It has been a pleasure to work with Kim and we and our fur babies have benefitted greatly!

Thomas Harazin
5/5
I reached out to Kim because my wife always wanted to be able to take our dog for a walk but our little 9 month old English Springer Spaniel pulled like a freight train. Kim had her behaving like an angel within ten minutes on a walk. Kim was able teach our puppy as well as us …Read full reviewClose full review

I reached out to Kim because my wife always wanted to be able to take our dog for a walk but our little 9 month old English Springer Spaniel pulled like a freight train. Kim had her behaving like an angel within ten minutes on a walk. Kim was able teach our puppy as well as us everything we need to know to get our little Robyn behaving like a dog anyone would be proud to hafe in their family. If you need help with your dog, look no further than Quality Canines By Kim. She truly is a dog whisperer,

Brittney
5/5

We decided to call Kim for training after researching trainers and reading reviews. Hiring Kim was the best decision we made. We now have the tools and training we need for our puppy to become the best puppy he can be. We are very grateful for Kim's help, guidence, and training. We would recommend Kim to anyone needing training.

Amy Sinchak
5/5
Kim is amazing; professional yet personable. Dogs recognize her authority immediately. They love and respect her. Humans sometimes take a little longer...lol. But if you consistently follow the guidance Kim provides, you won't be sorry! I have never seen anything like it. …Read full reviewClose full review

Kim is amazing; professional yet personable. Dogs recognize her authority immediately. They love and respect her. Humans sometimes take a little longer...lol. But if you consistently follow the guidance Kim provides, you won't be sorry! I have never seen anything like it. Don't kid yourself, though. There's no magic. If you are not consistent, your dog won't be either! We receive compliments all the time about how nicely our dog behaves on walks. She doesn't pull, sits at street crossings, heels immediately when asked; all things I would not have even thought to train a young puppy to do. Our dog will not eat anything dropped on the floor unless told she is allowed to. I definitely would not have thought to do that [or even known how!] Any time medicine, magnets, small screws, chocolate, anything dangerous for my dog to eat drops on the floor and she just looks at it without moving, I am grateful for Kim's training expertise. I'm sure you will be too!!!!

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