Accelerated K9 - Crystal Lake, Illinois

Vanessa-

Ben at Accelerated K9 came highly recommended to me as our previous trainer was no longer available.
Ben has worked with our Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Rosie since she was 12 weeks old along with continuous training and refreshers for our 3 year old Wheaten, Jake.
Ben has a strong knowledge and understanding of dog behavior and genuinely cares for his dogs.
He works with both the dog and the owner and really tailors his training to the individual needs of the dog.
He explains in detail the reason for the behavior, what needs to happen to correct it and gives you the tools to work with at home.
He is flexible and accommodating with his schedule, always available to answer any questions, and just a kind human being.
I would highly recommend Ben from Accelerated K9!

Kim D.

We met Ben in 2021 when we needed help with our frenchie’s. He came to our place and observed the dogs. Then explained training techniques for the dogs and then gave us guidelines on what we needed to work on 😁. He is patient and answered our 1,000,000 questions and our dogs love him. Our youngest spent a good 2.5 weeks with him as a puppy and he helped him become the dog he is today.

What we learned thru this process is that our boys do best with continual training on our part and spending time with Ben. Thanks to him we have two loving dogs who are well socialized and behaved. We feel fortunate to have Ben in our lives and will continue to use his training services indefinitely!

Kristine S.

Ben has been fantastic in helping us with our new German shepherd. He explains her behavior to us and how to teach her to be the best dog that she can be. He teaches us consistency and some simple rules to follow on a daily basis. She has come such a long way after just being with him the first few days. My husband and I highly recommend accelerated K9.

Suzanne L.

I have a 2 year old mixed breed dog that was becoming aggressive and anxious at home. I found Ben through a Facebook group recommendation, and I have had him come over to our house several times for private lessons. Our Rottweiler/German Shepherd/Pitt mix (what were we thinking?) has really turned around. Ben's one-on-one lessons are always practical, and Ben is flexible with his scheduling. Leash training, e-collar training, plus doorway passing routines, house manners and "place" have dramatically improved thanks to Ben's common-sense and well explained approach. He demonstrates what he wants very clearly, then steps aside to make sure I know what to do. I highly recommend Ben for either class or private lessons! My dog likes him too!

Beth S.

We hired Ben after our puppy Izzy displayed some food aggression on his first day in a new daycare. We were first-time dog owners who were pretty horrified to hear that our little man was anything other than the sweet pupper we knew him to be.

Ben worked with Izzy at our home, every week for two months, and then three monthly follow-up sessions. He taught us how to use a prong collar and an e-collar, and built up Izzy’s comfort with correction – and ours. He often brought along a dog during training, to distract Izzy or goad a protective reaction. It was hugely helpful for us to see the aggression, and having the other dogs model correct behavior helped Izzy.

Izzy is now an incredibly well-behaved and focused doggo who loves to have a job. We took him for his first off-leash hike last weekend and it was a fantastic day. He came every time we called him, frequently checked in with us, and never got out of our eyesight. When strangers walked by, I placed him in a sit/down on the side of the path and he just relaxed there until we released him verbally.

That kind of freedom is 100% due to Ben’s work. He made training Izzy a fun thing we do as a family, rather than a scary thing that needed to be done because he was a hangry monster. We would wholeheartedly recommend Ben to any dog parents. If you’re looking for someone down to earth who can help your dog quickly at a reasonable price, Ben is your guy.

Stacey A.

If I could give unlimited stars, I would! It has been amazing working with Ben at Accelerated K9.

Not only is Ben extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what he does but he truly cares for each dog he works with and dogs absolutely love him. He tailors his training program to the individual dog and takes his time to properly explain the methods used and the reasons why as well. Ben is very professional, flexible with his schedule and easily reachable.

I have never trusted anyone enough to leave my dogs but needed boarding while I was out of town. If I did not wholeheartedly trust Ben, I would not have gone. No surprise , he cared for my dog as incredibly as he does his own and I did not have to worry once while I was away. My dog received 2 weeks of elite training and loving care and I couldn’t be happier or more grateful.

If you are looking for a caring, compassionate and very knowledgeable trainer, I highly recommend Accelerated K9!

Kelly H.

Ben is fantastic! He explains the dog’s behavior and your response. Our dog was starting to get aggressive and we worked on how to handle various social situations with our dog. He also was able to board our dog for our daughter’s wedding and worked with him as well. Riley just loves him too! We highly recommend Ben!

Mary N.

So happy to have found a best fit trainer in Ben. He returned my inquiry call almost immediately and took the time to explore our needs and concerns related to our ornery but deeply loved quarantine rescue dog (pit mix, dog selective...very selective) with both professionalism and genuine kindness. He’s helped me understand the various training methods and discern which approaches are most appropriate for my unique canine, as well as how these different methods can be integrated into daily dog-owner life. I appreciate his sensitivity to my fluctuating resources during the past year and also the confidence he’s helping me to find as a handler/dog mom. Wholeheartedly recommend Accelerated K9!