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Ready for your DARN GOOD DOG, Chicago?
Private in-home training
for a happier home,
stress-free walks,
and family fun any place
you go with your dog.
We are POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT certified dog trainers with decades of experiences -
We are POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT certified dog trainers with decades of experiences -
let us help you and your darn good dog have a wonderful future together!
let us help you and your darn good dog have a wonderful future together!
Check out our different formats and how we help dogs with more challenging issues.
Check out our different formats and how we help dogs with more challenging issues.
Ready for a Well-Behaved Dog—Fast?
Ready for a Well-Behaved Dog—Fast?
Check out our newest training option!
Check out our newest training option!
Jump Start Training is perfect for dogs who need a focused boost in their manners or behavior - AND for owners with busy schedules who want to stay budget-smart.
Our trainers work one-on-one with your dog to quickly build essential skills, reduce problem behaviors, and create healthy routines.
You’ll receive clear guidance and support so the progress continues at home.
Click here to learn more!
BRAND NEW!
BRAND NEW!
Mugs & Mutts Brewery Skills Workshops
Mugs & Mutts Brewery Skills Workshops
Tuesday Mar. 24, 2026, 6:30 - 8:00 pm.
Beat the winter blues with your darn good dog by taking training out of the classroom and into the taproom.
Expand your dog's "chill life" so they can settle and socialize in patios or tasting rooms. Don't drink? No prob - there are great NA options AND these skills are also great for cafes, wineries, Ren faires, and more.
$40 per workshop, includes contest prizes
All sessions are at Midwest Coast Brewing Company (2137 W. Walnut)
Designed for dogs comfortable in a setting with other dogs and who have attended Basic Obedience Class or Private Training sessions.
TEAM TRAINING
TEAM TRAINING
Lets work together to prevent or solve problems, teach good manners, build a foundation, and create a better life for you and your darn good dog.
DAY TRAINING
DAY TRAINING
Busy Chicago dog parents, Day Training is for you! Ideal for puppies. Let us teach your dog some darn good obedience so you can relax.
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BEHAVIOR ISSUES
BEHAVIOR ISSUES
Over arousal, reactivity, anxiety, resource guarding, fearfulness can leave you feeling heartbroken. With a customized approach, let us help take away all that stress.
Check out our FREE e-book for handling and improving your dog's leash reactivity!
Check out our FREE e-book for handling and improving your dog's leash reactivity!
Joan Marie and Joan H. - the trainers behind DGDC
Joan Marie and Joan H. - the trainers behind DGDC
Joan Marie: I love showing clients their dog's potential and teaching them how to help their dog learn better behaviors. It's always rewarding whether there is a breakthrough in a difficult behavior or when a puppy achieves a new goal.
Joan H.: My goal in training involves showing compassion for both the dog and the dog's guardian. I'm thrilled when I can make a difference in their lives, whether through simple life skills or solving a behavior issue.
Are you in NW Chicago or in a nearby western suburb? We got you!
Are you in NW Chicago or in a nearby western suburb? We got you!
Sharon C. is servicing Chicago's west side and western suburbs like Oak Park and River Forest. Learn more about Sharon here.
Have you adopted a dog from a rescue or shelter?
Have you adopted a dog from a rescue or shelter?
Transitioning your dog from a shelter to a home can be stressful, so much to do! You want to prevent or solve problems, teach good manners and of course get to know each other and build trust. Where do you even begin? We will help smooth out the challenges and start your new lives on the right paw.
Are you struggling with issues like Leash Reactivity, Resource Guarding, or Jumpy/Mouthy Behavior? You've come to the right place - we have decades of experience helping pet parents like you have a better life with their darn good dogs.
Check out our Team Training and Day Training packages AND our TRAINING INTENSIVE package!
"Darn Good Dogs (Chicago) is the place to go."
"Darn Good Dogs (Chicago) is the place to go."
"The transformation we've seen has been huge, and it's all thanks to her (Joan Marie's) thoughtful approach and deep understanding of canine behavior. It's clear that Joan - and the entire team at Darn Good Dogs - has the expertise to handle even the most challenging pups with professionalism and heart." -
Hailey C.
"Results have been tremendous!"
"The results with Joan (Harris) have been tremendous! We now have a TRUE PARTNER with working with our sweet rescue girl. "
- Laurie G.
"Four thumbs up!"
"Four thumbs up!"
"Joan Marie is amazing at diagnosing what your dog needs and then how to get there. Her use of positive reinforcement and making the training fun for your pet is worth four thumbs up!"
- Paul A.
- Paul A.
SERVING
SERVING
- Noble Square
- Wicker Park
- Bucktown
- West Town
Ukrainian Village - River West
- Logan Square
- Humboldt Park
- Lincoln Park
- Streeterville
- Gold Coast
- North Center
- Lakeview
- some of UIC area
NOW serving these suburbs:
NOW serving these suburbs:
- Oak Park
- River Forest
- Norridge
- Maywood
- Galewood
- Elmwood Park
- Portage Park
Located in Park Ridge, Des Plaines, Glenview, Northfield, Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka, or Glencoe?
Check our sister training partner Shake! Pet Training & Behavior Modification for positive reinforcement in-home private training.
Meet the DGDC dogs who teach our trainers so much every single day:
Meet the DGDC dogs who teach our trainers so much every single day:
Letty
Letty
DGDC Pack Walk Leader
Pascal
Pascal
DGDC Circus Puppy
Pallo
Pallo
DGDC Dock Diving Champ
Shop with our affiliate partners with special DGDC coupon codes!
Shop with our affiliate partners with special DGDC coupon codes!
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Trailblazing Tails Leashes & Collars - use darngooddogs15 for 15%
link is 10% off
Karen Pryor Clicker Training Store - use darngooddogs10 for 10%
Arch Pet Foods - link is for DGDC friends & family only!
Darn Good Dogs Chicago, Inc. practices respect and acceptance of all individuals.
Darn Good Dogs Chicago, Inc. practices respect and acceptance of all individuals.
As trainers and Chicago business owners, we pledge to treat all people with respect and dignity regardless of the color of their skin, age, faith, gender identity, or socioeconomic status. We will not tolerate discrimination in our professional or personal lives. We are here to support the community we live and work in with open hearts and minds.
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