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Comprehensive Basic Obedience Course

Enroll now for after holiday training class (date tbd)

Private Lessons

55 minute session $50 (Held on Tuesday & Thursday evenings before or after group classes)

We will be offering the CGC Test 1-2 weeks after the Comprehensive Basic Obedience Course where your dog can take the CGC Test and receive a CGC Certificate from the AKC and CGC Embroidery Patch.  To learn more about the CGC click here: http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/index.cfm

Equipment Needed:

  • Proper Fitting Nylon or Chain Correction Collar
  • 6 Ft. Leather or Nylon Lead
  • 15-20 Foot Nylon or Cotton Web Long line
  • Play Article (fist sized Ball on a string or Training Tug)
  • 100 -150 small soft Training Food
  • Apron, Training vest, or pocketed jacket or vest
  • Proper Fitting Prong Collar
  • Training Tab
  • Click Here for more detailed information on the training class

Trainer Bio

Hello Everyone...

My name is Bridget Kilcommons and if you’re interested in reading my Bio..then that means that you are looking into Obedience Training for your Dog here at Tailshakers K9 Adventure Center... Our Dogs can bring us incredible Satisfaction...Companionship and Joy...and a Good Obedience Program can help you teach the Dog you’ve chosen to bring into your life... how to become the dog you need.... I look forward to Meeting and Working with you!

Bridget Kilcommons 
From My Family to Yours   

Bridget Kilcommons began working with dogs as a young girl in Conformation and Jr. Showmanship in 1977 and has continued to work with dogs to date. She  was the Head Obedience Instructor for the "Chicago Pet Boutique" for 14 years, Teaching All Breed Group Obedience Classes, Private Obedience Classes and Behavior Consultation Sevices.....A location that specialized in Large and Working Breeds, Aggression problems and Difficult Cases... 

She is a Canine Good Citizenship Evaluator for the AKC, a Full Member of the APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers) and a Professional Member of the IACP (International Association of Canine Professionals). 

She is also a Member in Good Standing with Schutzhund USA and NARA (North American Ring Association).

She is the Vice President of the Celtic Working Dog Association and Secretary of the Windy City RingSport Club and has been Guest Speaker on Dog Care and Safety for Children’s Groups.  As a Mother of 2 Young Children she is educated first Hand... in Living with and balancing... life with Dogs and Children in a Home Enviornment...

She fiercely opposes and fights against BSL and strives for Quality of Life for Dogs as well as Safety for Children....

We Welcome Bridget Kilcommons here and Hope that you will join us here at Tailshakers K9 Adventure Center!

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