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Ready for your DARN GOOD DOG, Chicago?
"How does your training work?
"How does your training work?
How many SESSIONS does my dog need?
How many SESSIONS does my dog need?
How long do sessions last?"
How long do sessions last?"
First, the Initial Consultation, in-person or virtually.
First, the Initial Consultation, in-person or virtually.
Review your dog’s history and your goals in this 60 minute appt.
Provide training resources and recommendations
Get to know you and your dog to tailor support
Required before Team or Day Training packages; included in the 6-Session Intensive.
$155/*$150 (*shelter/rescue pricing)
2 Ways to Train
2 Ways to Train
Team Training: A DGDC trainer teaches you how to train your dog. Very hands-on.
Day Training (“Train for You”): We do most of the training for you—great for busy pet parents with big goals.
Coming mid April!
Coming mid April!
Puppy Day Training Packages
Puppy Day Training Packages
We’re here to make your puppy’s first steps easy and support you through the wild teenage phase.
We’re here to make your puppy’s first steps easy and support you through the wild teenage phase.
Darn Good Puppy Package for puppies under 16 weeks old
Darn Good Puppy Package for puppies under 16 weeks old
Raise a Darn Good Teen Puppy Package for 4 - 12 month old puppies
Raise a Darn Good Teen Puppy Package for 4 - 12 month old puppies
Day Training is only available with Joan Marie & Joan H.
Day Training is only available with Joan Marie & Joan H.
16 sessions
16 sessions
$2200/*$2025
$2200/*$2025
(*shelter/rescue pricing)
(*shelter/rescue pricing)
$175 in savings!
$175 in savings!
Our Puppy Package gives your puppy a strong start in exploring the world and adjusting to city life, while building a foundation in basic obedience, socialization, house training, local field trips, and more.
Puppies: 16 thirty to forty-five minute in-home sessions
16 sessions
16 sessions
$2200/*$2025
$2200/*$2025
(*shelter/rescue pricing)
(*shelter/rescue pricing)
$175 in savings!
$175 in savings!
Our Teen Package helps tackle common puppy challenges like jumping and mouthing, while strengthening key obedience skills such as recall, Stay, Wait, and loose-leash walking — all while supporting ongoing socialization in the hustle and bustle of city life.
Teens: 16 thirty-five to forty-five minute in-home sessions
You won't get all this puppy training support from the average dog trainer!
You won't get all this puppy training support from the average dog trainer!
- Pet parents participate in at least four engaging mastery sessions with their puppy, with the option to join additional sessions for extra support and continued growth
- Puppies: Dog training support through the first six months of your puppy’s first year
- Teens: Dog training support through the latter six months of your puppy’s first year
- Handouts, online videos and resources, training games, field trips, online training logs, and more for the new puppy or teen parent
- Email and text support as needed
- Zoom check-ins to promote progress
- Trainers will feed, crate, and take your darn good pup for a potty before ending each session as needed
Day Training Packages
Day Training Packages
Two weekly 1-on-1 sessions with your dog, a Mastery Session with you, plus two Follow-Ups.
Added bonus: at Day Training sessions, we can take care of potty breaks, feedings, crating your dog, play breaks, enrichment and relaxation work. You save money on dog walkers on Day Training days!
Day Training is only available with Joan Marie & Joan H.
8 Sessions
8 Sessions
$1280/*$1160
$1280/*$1160
(*shelter/rescue pricing)
(*shelter/rescue pricing)
$120 in savings!
$120 in savings!
OUR NEWEST PACKAGE!!
Have a deadline, need a more affordable option, but very busy?
Then the Jump Start is right for you!
Still need more help? You can always purchase additional sessions at a discounted loyalty rate afterwards!
14 Sessions
14 Sessions
$2230/*$2020
$2230/*$2020
(*shelter/rescue pricing)
(*shelter/rescue pricing)
$210 in savings!
$210 in savings!
Wouldn't it be great if for just one month, your dog got at home "bootcamp" training for skills like learning to settle, loose leash walking, keeping "four on the floor," greeting guests, and more?
That's exactly what the Thriving Dog Package delivers!
17 Sessions
17 Sessions
$2675/*$2415
$2675/*$2415
(*shelter/rescue pricing)
(*shelter/rescue pricing)
$260 in savings!
$260 in savings!
Are you looking to get the absolute most transformative training for your dog - or your multi dog household?
That's the Everything-They-Need Package in a nutshell. It provides you with the best results with its consistent weekly training sessions.
Team Training Packages
Team Training Packages
You and your darn good dog are the dream team at each and every session - more time "at bat" for you, but also more time spent building a joyful training bond with your darn good dog!
Great for the dog owner who wants to be hands-on, but also the best option for fearful dogs, many reactive dogs, and newly adopted dogs in need of feeling safe and trusting with their #1 people - YOU!
$995 (one price)
$995 (one price)
A great intro for new pet owners—or a refresher for experienced ones with a new dog. Continue anytime with add-on packages or à la carte training.
1 hour consultation/first training session followed by 5 fifty minute training sessions.
$1275/*$1155
$1275/*$1155
(*shelter/rescue pricing)
(*shelter/rescue pricing)
$120 in savings!
$120 in savings!
Eight is great! Our 8 Pack supports common goals like calmer walks, less barking, and more confidence at home—while also helping experienced owners work through behavior challenges.
After the consult, you and your DGDC trainer will work together for 8 fifty minute sessions.
$1575/*$1425
$1575/*$1425
(*shelter/rescue pricing)
(*shelter/rescue pricing)
$150 in savings!
$150 in savings!
If you’re dealing with bigger challenges like reactivity, guarding, over-arousal, jumping, or fear, our Team Training 10 Pack is designed to support you and your dog while building the essential skills you both need
After the consult, you and your DGDC trainer will meet for 10 fifty minute sessions.
MORE Training Support & Package Features
MORE Training Support & Package Features
Welcome to Training Bag
email/phone/text support plus online and printed resources
shareable Task List for your darn good dog (when applicable)
3 post-package months of continued support from us
opportunity for dog-to-dog intros and field trips
DGDC loyalty discount on all future training for the life of your darn good dog (not valid for Training Intensive 6 Session Package - min. 8 sessions is required for alum discount)
DGDC does offer the option to purchase training packages in 1, 2, or 4 installments.
DGDC does offer the option to purchase training packages in 1, 2, or 4 installments.
Training Intensive 6 Pack, Jump Start Program, Add-On Package, and A la Carte Sessions excluded
Training Intensive 6 Pack, Jump Start Program, Add-On Package, and A la Carte Sessions excluded
"Ability to work with even the most difficult dogs.
"Ability to work with even the most difficult dogs.
"Joan Marie is very knowledgeable and patient with pups, and I really respect her ability to work with even the most difficult dogs. She loves to teach dogs commands and shape behaviors through positive reinforcement." - Beth F.
"Joan Marie is very knowledgeable and patient with pups, and I really respect her ability to work with even the most difficult dogs. She loves to teach dogs commands and shape behaviors through positive reinforcement." - Beth F.
"A true gift.
"Joan (Harrris) has a true gift when it comes to obedience training and behavioral issues." - Lorie M.
"Seen a lot of improvements"
"Sharon has helped us get back to basics and further build skills with Tony. I’ve already seen a lot of improvements with him due to the increased connection… Looking forward to the rest of our sessions with her!" - Jessica S.
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