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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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Carolyn Lynch
5/5
Kim is an exceptional dog trainer. She’s incredibly patient and takes the time to work not just with your dog, but with you as the owner—ensuring you understand how to reinforce the training at home. Her depth of knowledge across all aspects of dog behavior really stands out. My …Read full reviewClose full review

Kim is an exceptional dog trainer. She’s incredibly patient and takes the time to work not just with your dog, but with you as the owner—ensuring you understand how to reinforce the training at home. Her depth of knowledge across all aspects of dog behavior really stands out. My dog struggles with fear and aggression, and the guidance Kim provided has been instrumental in helping us navigate challenging situations and build confidence through socialization. What impressed me most is her ability to step in, quickly connect with an aggressive dog, and demonstrate effective techniques while teaching the owner how to manage and correct the behavior. I can’t recommend her highly enough to any dog owner looking for real, lasting results.

Nancy Gamze
5/5

Kim was recommended by my vet because of serious behavior issues with my dog. Kim's knowledge of dog behavior and love of dogs is obvious. Kim has not only made a difference in my dog's behavior but has helped me be a better dog parent. Kim is a dedicated professional, patient and kind with both dogs and dog owners.

Mitchell Kerr
5/5
I pondered on the idea of spending the money to have Kim help me with my Shepard husky (King) for 2 years. I finally made the decision to do it and I wish I would have done it sooner. She has been nothing but awesome! Taught myself and king so many different things that we didn’t…Read full reviewClose full review

I pondered on the idea of spending the money to have Kim help me with my Shepard husky (King) for 2 years. I finally made the decision to do it and I wish I would have done it sooner. She has been nothing but awesome! Taught myself and king so many different things that we didn’t know. Kim is a professional and knows how to handle all kinds of situations. I could not be happier with my money & time spent working her! The dog party’s are also super cool. I highly recommend Kim to anyone that wants a professional dog trainer.

Rob Barber
5/5
Kim is amazing — patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about both the dogs and their owners. She doesn’t just train your dog; she teaches you how to communicate and build real trust. Our pups made huge progress after just a few sessions, and we’ve seen lasting results. Whet…Read full reviewClose full review

Kim is amazing — patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about both the dogs and their owners. She doesn’t just train your dog; she teaches you how to communicate and build real trust. Our pups made huge progress after just a few sessions, and we’ve seen lasting results. Whether it’s obedience, behavior challenges, or confidence building, Kim truly knows her stuff. Highly recommend her to anyone who wants their dog trained the right way — with skill, structure, and love! 🐾

Brad Poteracki
5/5

If you are looking for a dog trainer Kim is the one you have been looking for! She helped train both of our puppies one being a stubborn mule and the other being the total opposite. She has helped us immensely by taking us on field trips and working with each one to learn all the commands you could ever imagine. I highly recommend her for all your training needs you won’t regret it!

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