Kim was a pleasure to work with! She trained our puppy and was always super kind and patient with us and our dog. The puppy parties are great for socialization and she does a wonderful job teaching us how to have a happy and well behaved dog. She was always on time for every training session and great with communication. 10/10 would recommend!

Quality Canines By Kim
Crystal Lake, Illinois
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
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- 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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Kim is an excellent trainer. It was a great experience for me and my dog. Kim’s knowledge and understanding of dog behaviors is amazing. Great training and it was fun. If you are looking for great training, sign up with Kim.
Kim was wonderful. My dogs loved her right away and were obeying her almost instantly. She had to give me paperwork on how to be an alpha because I have to admit I needed it. I learned alot about what I was doing wrong. The girls are obeying me much better now but not as well as they obey Kim :) The girls appear to be calmer and more relaxed with each other.
Highly recommend Kim as a caring and capable trainer! She worked wonders with our pup who had fear based aggressive issues. Kim gave us the tools we needed to have a better life with our doggos, and we will forever be grateful. Don't wait another day, you'll be so grateful for all the positive change you see in your dogs from the very first session!
When we first met Kim, we were in desperate need of help. Our dog’s reactivity towards strangers (or even people he had met 10+ times) made it impossible to have guests visit our home. Now, guests can come and go as they please. We’ve had many friends point out the night and day …Read full reviewClose full review
When we first met Kim, we were in desperate need of help. Our dog’s reactivity towards strangers (or even people he had met 10+ times) made it impossible to have guests visit our home. Now, guests can come and go as they please. We’ve had many friends point out the night and day difference in our dog’s behavior since we began training with Kim. Her dog parties continue to help socialize our pup, and we are grateful for the peace of mind that comes with her lifetime guarantee.
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