You can begin the training process as early as 6-weeks of age. Exposure and socialization should take priority over obedience training.

Although we do not offer dog walking or in-home sitting services, we do partner with Green Paws Chicago and can even request your walker/sitter to join in on any of our training lessons. This ensures consistency and success all around regardless of who handles your dog.

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Be sure to mention that Lilliana from DoveK9 sent you when booking a meet and greet.

Although vet records are not required for private lessons, we do require the following for daycare, daycare + train, boarding, board + train, & group classes:

Vaccines:
• Bordetella
• Leptospirosis
• Distemper (This can also be a combo vaccine with Lepto & Parvo i.e. DHLPP or DHPP)
• Rabies

Tests:
• Fecal Test with negative results for ova and seen parasites
• Heartworm Test to ensure there is no restricted activity needed

Our goal has always been to remain accessible to everyone. Finances shouldn’t be the only reason your team isn’t getting the help that you need to live a more enjoyable life together. Simply state that you are in need of financial assistance at time of booking and we will make that happen. No questions asked.

Enough food & Feeding Instructions (please state if any needs to be refrigerated or frozen. We have a deep freezer to accommodate raw feedings as well), any needed medications and instructions, One chew for the kennel. We will provide all bowls, blankets, and everything else to make your dog comfortable. Even some soothing classical music!

While your dog is staying with us for a 2 - 8 week board and train program, you will be completing a (1)hr Private Training Lesson once a week. After the last week’s lesson, you will be able to take your dog back home with you. This ensures all training and good habits stay sharp.

Regular Daycare and Boarding services are only available for training program graduates. That’s how we keep our environment calming and safe for every dog. Daycare & Train services are an exception. Kennel Training is only available for Board & Train programs. Once that program is completed, your dog will be eligible for upkeep Daycare & Train services.

We offer two different types of private training lessons. In-home and On-site. Each lesson will be about 1hr long. We do not charge for any time over. We space out our scheduling to ensure nobody feels rushed during their 1-on-1 time. In-home lessons are done in your home and we travel to you. On-site lessons are done at the DoveK9 training space and you travel to us. We are located at 4112 West Armitage Avenue Apt.2.

Currently Dovek9 is not a location for public visiting. Tours/Meet & Greets can be scheduled by calling/texting (773) 609-3392.