Dog Class Pro Dog Training - Springfield, Illinois

Fyrearm

I would not recommend this trainer. The training sessions are very basic, consisting mostly of walking in a circle with other dogs for weeks, with little to no valuable training tips provided. My daughter also sent her dog for a 3-week training program, which cost $2,500. Unfortunately, her dog returned with no noticeable improvement. Based on both my personal experience and hers, I cannot recommend their services.

Kim B.

We truly cannot recommend Joe and his staff enough! We tell everyone about them, Joe’s love for dogs, and the passion he has to make both humans and dogs successful.

-Kim B

Phoebe and her sister Annie Mae.

Jeffery C.

Can't say enough about my excellent experience at Dog Class, and today just solidified their exceptional training and compassionate care. I started at Dog Class last Janaury with my Bernese Mountain dog Winston when he was 12-weeks old. We were just starting our 5th month of the 6th month program and Winston was doing awesome. Sadly, he took ill and I lost him at just 8.5 months old, he never got to finish his training program. I got a new Bernese Mountain pup in September and we were signed up to start training this week. Today, when I went to complete my registration and pay, Joe and his staff would not take my money. I was so taken back by their generosity, almost to tears, this certainly was not expected, but I can tell you it is definitely appreciated. This act of kindness really has nothing to do with their training excellence, but it sure shows the kind of folks they are and their love for training dogs. Thank you Dog Class, you are a class act all the way around!

Brian F.

Fantastic trainers who really care about and for our dog. They are always responsive and helpful, but the biggest praise I can give is that anytime we take our dog back there she wags her tail so hard she can’t walk straight!

Lynn E.

I cannot say enough positive things about Joe and his teaming. Our dog has made huge improvements. She is literally a different dog after training here. I am just amazed at the progress
Of my dog and the other dogs in the class. Joe is awesome - so patient, informative and fun! We highly recommend.

Tiffany L.

Thank goodness for Joe's classes! We have a 13 month old, extremely oversized, 115lb German Shepherd who was more than a handful. Joe has taught us how to safely use a pinch collar and electronic collar in order to curb our boy's barking and lunging that didn't get affected by several months in "positive reinforcement style" training. We had almost given up hope of being able to take this dog anywhere in public, but now Saxon behaves well and we get compliments of what a beautiful, well behaved, gigantic boy we have! Thanks Joe!! ❤

Shane B.

Love this place, joe blankenship does a great job with his groups. We, and the dog have learned akot, highly recommend.

That 1. G.

We've been coming to classes for a few months now, and we love it. We are 1st time dog owners, and Joe and his crew are very helpful. He has offered such great advice.

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As we've advanced through the levels, I've noticed a giant leap in our dog's behavior. She's always been obedient, but her focus has increased. For example, when we get together with friends and their dogs, our dog listens and obeys right away. During very exciting play times when I want to bring the energy level down, I can call her to me and tell her down and she'll stay until I release her... while other dogs are running around and barking and having a good time she still listens.

Our walk has improved drastically. She was never a big puller but always always always had to be in front. This would require mostly constant corrections (dozens during a 2 mile walk). She walks by my side now very consistently and only ever pulls when nature calls.

When greeting people, she would always be licking with extreme excitement. Her excitement level is still very high when greeting, but the licking has decreased massively and she outwardly remains calm.