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For Your K9 Training Events for July: Come Join the Fun!

For Your K9 is a premier facility in Melrose Park, IL, where everything from training philosophy to services provided is all about your dog.



Why Train at For Your K9?

We believe that dog training is a journey that is meant to be enjoyed and cherished. We emerge out of relationships with not only people but every species and are deeply intertwined with one another. The For Your K9 training philosophy is based on the unique Relationship Centered Training (RCT) developed by Suzanne Clothier. The RCT philosophy is to promote a relationship of harmony and mutual respect between humans and dogs.

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House-training is an important part of caring for a puppy. With some basic knowledge of how to train your puppy, he’ll master it in no time.

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Where: For Your K9, Main Building

When: Friday, July 10th 7pm-9pm

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Cost: $25 Register Here!

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9060906_orig.jpg ATTENTION: Girl Scout Troop leaders in Greater Chicago and Surrounding Areas

For Your K9 of Melrose Park, will be hosting a seminar for troops on July 12th, Sunday, 9am-4pm. The Jr. Seminar: Caring for & Understanding Your K9 will be $20 per participant, lunch, T-shirt & certificate of completion included.

  • Introductions and review of the day’s schedule.
  • For Your K9 facility tour Caring for your dog: grooming, first aid, veterinarian check up and vaccines, healthy food & treats
  • Training for your dog: basic training for puppy’s, adolescents, and dog sports. Lunch Break Wrap up, (questions & answers), discuss ways to help shelters/rescues and presentation of certificates & T-shirts
  • Professional instructors in canine training and behavior will lead the seminar with hands on participation by the attendees. For Your K9 uses therapy trained K9’s who specialize in interacting with children.

The facility is separated into two buildings, including training rings and rooms, a Day Care and Dog Academy training room, swimming pool, and in-house shops. For Your K9’s training philosophy is based on Suzanne Clothier’s: Relationship Centered Training. Our Vision at For Your K9 vision is humans and dogs truly enjoying their relationship with understanding, caring and love.

Contact: Sue Sentowski, CNWI For Your K9, Marketing/Promotions @ 847-671-6844 to register your troop today! Registration deadline is June 17th.

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July 18 & 19, 2015 2 half day workshops will be presented on Saturday.

Course? What Course? Saturday, July 18, 2015; 8:30am - 12:30pm Register

Confident, Composed Crosses Saturday, July 18, 2015; 1:30pm Register

Full Day International Foundation Skills in Action, Sunday, July 19, 2015 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Register

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