Two Paws Up Dog Training

Waukegan, Illinois

4.8/5· 64 Google reviews

About Two Paws Up Dog Training

Programs include behavior consultation, canine good citizen preparation and leash training.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
  • Leash training
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training Customer-reported
  • Socialization

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
  • Barking
  • Reactivity training
  • Resource guarding
  • Separation anxiety

How training happens

  • Board and train
  • Day training
  • Group classes
  • Online or virtual training
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Adolescent dogs
  • Puppies

Training level

  • Beginner training

Support between sessions

  • Personalized training plans

Assistance and working dogs

  • Detection dog training
  • Service dog training
  • Therapy dog training

Dog sports

  • Agility
  • Scent work
  • Trick training

Training approach

  • Positive reinforcement

Additional services

  • Boarding
  • Dog walking
  • Grooming

Other listed services

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  • Dog sitting (in-home)
  • 6-Week Class
  • Basic Manners Class
  • Behavior Classes
  • Behavioral Assessment
  • Behaviors Management
  • Challenging Behavior
  • Coaching Sessions
  • Dog Handling
  • Dog Homes
  • Dog Parent
  • Dog's Behavioral
  • Drop Off Training
  • E-Learning
  • Education Programs
  • Educational Seminars
  • Emotional Support Animal
  • Emotional Support Dog
  • Family Dog
  • Life Skills Classes
  • Neighborhood Walk
  • Online Classes
  • Pet Parents
  • Reactive Rover
  • Sport Dog Classes
  • Virtual Class
  • Working Dogs

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.8
out of 564 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Helpful tips 3
  • Obedience training 3
  • Agility training 2
  • Caring staff 2
  • Enjoyable experience 2
  • Knowledgeable trainer 2
All 10 topics
  • Nosework classes 2
  • Patient trainer 2
  • Positive training 2
  • Training center 2

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64 collected reviews

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Joan Abington
5/5
Two Paws Up is the best investment you can make for your dog. The trainers are top notch. The variety of classes offered not only support a well behaved dog but a well rounded dog. You will not only learn how to positively teach your dog good manners, you will learn how to have f…Read full reviewClose full review

Two Paws Up is the best investment you can make for your dog. The trainers are top notch. The variety of classes offered not only support a well behaved dog but a well rounded dog. You will not only learn how to positively teach your dog good manners, you will learn how to have fun and play with your dog while teaching them great skills. You will enjoy your dog but others will too. The training center is safe, clean and you will feel the positive vibe as soon as you walk in. I continue to have a fantastic experience with the variety of classes and workshops offered. They are always offering something new to the curriculum to help develop both the owner and the dog. Thank Two Paws Up community for sharing your passion, expertise and love of training great dogs.

C Mitchell
5/5
Wish I had sent my dog here vs the very expensive 3-week boarding/training he received. Although he came back with a good set of leash manners, his disruptive reaction at the sight of other dogs, motorcycles, and bicyclists did not get any better. After being referred to Two Paws…Read full reviewClose full review

Wish I had sent my dog here vs the very expensive 3-week boarding/training he received. Although he came back with a good set of leash manners, his disruptive reaction at the sight of other dogs, motorcycles, and bicyclists did not get any better. After being referred to Two Paws Up, I started with their free Reactive Rover class taught by Brenda. In addition to being comforted by seeing other dog owners with similar issues, Brenda shared and reaffirmed information regarding my dog's behavior. Afterwards I was fortunate enough to schedule a 1-hour session with Brenda following a cancellation in her schedule. In just 1-hour Brenda focused on practical take-aways I could work on with my dog. She used a life-like dog in our session, provided handouts for future reference and more information, and targeted the training for immediate, short-term relief. I experienced success the very next day as I implemented her training tips. I wish I wasn't moving so I could enroll my dog into the Reactive Rover classes and receive more training under her care. I honestly believe had I started with Two Paws Up my dog's behavior would be so much better than it is. But while I won't be able to work with Brenda, I'm grateful for the hour she gave me and the referral to another trainer she knows well in the area I'm moving to.

Rachael x
5/5

The trainers here are fantastic. Positive methodology only, great feedback, very supportive of me and my dog. What else could you ask for?

Victoria Esmail
5/5
We have two dogs that are 5 and 10 months old and Two Paws Up has provided so many Seminars and information about their individual needs and what trainings would be best for them. We are currently enrolled in 2 different classes and both dogs are excelling. Debbie was able to hel…Read full reviewClose full review

We have two dogs that are 5 and 10 months old and Two Paws Up has provided so many Seminars and information about their individual needs and what trainings would be best for them. We are currently enrolled in 2 different classes and both dogs are excelling. Debbie was able to help show us the best way to encourage our more "stubborn" dog Sundae to do a down and we learned that it was not her being stubborn but instead she was scared and nervous, she is so comfortable there now that she just lays down on her mat without being asked. They are all great people to work with!

Cynthia Haase
5/5

Brenda is very knowledgeable, she was able to help us with individual training for all of our dogs! We have tried other trainers but they require prong collars, which I don't like and either does Brenda. She is very hands on and has such a good vibe about her, our dogs fell in love with her instantly!!

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