Resources

Friends of the Shelter

Friends of the Shelter

Directory of Certified Pet Dog Trainers by Area

This is not a comprehensive list of dog trainers in the area, nor are these trainers all used or endorsed by Orphans of the Storm. This list serves as a starting point for adopters to find a suitable trainer for their dog. All of these trainers hold basic certifications for dog training. If looking outside of this list, please be sure to check your trainer’s credentials. Look for certifications from: CCPDT, IAABC, AABP, CBATI, IACP. Many “trainers” will claim to be experts in their fields without any kind of certification to back their claim.

A guide for finding a trainer not on our list
Best Friends Behavior Helplines

Northshore Area

Two Paws Up

Brenda Belmonte
847-235-2263 | info@twopaws-up.com
Lake Forest

Beth Hurley Dog Training

Beth Hurley
847-906-3161 | bethhurley1@hotmail.com
Wilmette

Northern Suburbs

Dogz Are Us

Debbie Gardiner
847-370-4012 | dogzareus77@gmail.com
Mount Prospect

Sit Stay Thrive

Angela Depalma
312-465-4654 | angela.depalma@canineonlineacademy.com
Park Ridge

Far Northern Suburbs

Chicago

Dog Behavior Solutions

Janice Triptow
(773) 617-2374 | dogbehaviorsolutions@comcast.net
Chicago (Wicker Park Area)

Wise Dogs Behavior and Training

Kirsten Watry
262-527-6120 | training@wise-dogs.com
Chicago + Suburbs

Venus and Mars K9

Cori Pedota
(312) 672 -9552 | venusandmarsk9@gmail.com