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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
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  • Crate training
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  • House training
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  • Leash training
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  • Obedience training
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  • Puppy training
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  • Recall training
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How training happens

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

  • Puppies
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Training level

  • Advanced obedience
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  • Beginner training Customer-reported
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Assistance and working dogs

  • Police K9 training
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Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs
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Other listed services

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  • Dog training
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    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
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  • Boundary Training
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  • Commands
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    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
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  • Dog Jumping
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  • Dog Parties
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    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
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  • Personalized Training
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  • Private Trainer
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  • Quality Canines by Kim is owned and operated by Kim Ryan-Mueller
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    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
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    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
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  • Training Process
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    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
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  • Training Training
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  • Walk in the Park
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    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

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Mentioned in reviews

  • socialization 32
  • knowledgeable trainer 26
  • dog parties 21
  • dog whisperer 17
  • knowledge of dog behavior 11
  • personalized training 7
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  • confident dog 6
  • lifetime guarantee 6
  • boundary training 3
  • stubborn dog training 2

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100 collected reviews

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Cheryl Wyatt
5/5
Kim is the best!!! I call her the dog whisperer. She is very kind, gentle and compassionate when she trains the dogs. My golden doodle puppy responded to her immediately. She’s very knowledgeable of what she does. She makes sure that your dog is being trained and you know exactl…Read full reviewClose full review

Kim is the best!!! I call her the dog whisperer. She is very kind, gentle and compassionate when she trains the dogs. My golden doodle puppy responded to her immediately. She’s very knowledgeable of what she does. She makes sure that your dog is being trained and you know exactly how to train them so that they respond to you as they do for her. I have never met a more compassionate person that knows so much about dogs and the dogs listen when she speaks. Kim comes to your house or meet you somewhere to train your dog but she is available and will always respond if you need something. Kim, Copper and I appreciate you so much thank you for all that you have done for us. Until our next encounter, you’re the best!!!!

Brian Ahrens
5/5

The whole family loves Ms Kim. She has trained two GSD's for me, as well as dogs for my brother and my parents. Her knowledge, patience, and understanding of what a dog is thinking and why they are doing certain things is amazing. I recommend her to anyone who asks. Her dog parties are a great for additional socialization and fine tuning obedience. Thank you again Kim!!!

Laurie Hoskins
5/5
Kim was wonderful with Millie! From the very first session, it was clear Kim truly understands puppies - and just as importantly, she understands puppy owners. From the very first session, she was patient, knowledgeable, and made training easy to understand. She took the time to …Read full reviewClose full review

Kim was wonderful with Millie! From the very first session, it was clear Kim truly understands puppies - and just as importantly, she understands puppy owners. From the very first session, she was patient, knowledgeable, and made training easy to understand. She took the time to work with Millie’s personality and gave me practical techniques I could use. I’ve seen a big improvement in Millie’s manners and responsiveness. Kim made the training experience enjoyable for both me and Millie. I highly recommend Kim to anyone looking for a caring, skilled, and effective puppy trainer. Thank you, Kim, for helping Millie get off to such a great start!

joy vernagallo
5/5

Kim is the best. My dog always excited to see her . Just a phone call away with any concerns or questions. Joy and Lou V

Lisa McManaman
5/5
If you are looking to train your dog, don’t walk, but RUN towards Kim! You will not regret the quality training that both YOU and your dog will receive from Kim. Kim is so in tune to the dogs and can read dog behavior better than anyone I’ve ever seen. The changes I saw with my d…Read full reviewClose full review

If you are looking to train your dog, don’t walk, but RUN towards Kim! You will not regret the quality training that both YOU and your dog will receive from Kim. Kim is so in tune to the dogs and can read dog behavior better than anyone I’ve ever seen. The changes I saw with my dog as a result of Kim observing her and me together, along with Kim’s skilled guidance to change the way I communicated and interacted with my dog, were remarkable from week-to-week. I was not at all sure my dog could learn all of the commands that Kim advertised, but sure enough she has learned them and continues to practice them. She truly is a different dog (better than I ever thought possible), than she was when she started the intense one-on-one program. And the program truly is one-on-one tailored to your needs as well as your dog’s needs. From in-home training, to training at parks, to training at various stores and numerous outdoor settings, you simply could not get a more complete and tailored package. Additionally, Kim is available for questions at any time, and she holds dog parties so your dog can be well socialized with both dogs and people. A huge bonus. Thanks to Kim‘s expertise, compassion, and patience, I have a well behaved and socialized dog!!

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