"I have one piece of good training news on our little Evanston that I wanted to share. Last week, he had to go outside while I was working in our office. I opened the door and let him out into the backyard. A couple minutes later, I heard him barking in a way that sounded different from his usual bark, so I went out to check on him ... and discovered that the pest control guy who had been over in the morning had left the side gate open and Evanston had gone into our unfenced front yard! I was panicked, so rushed toward the gate yelling, "Evanston, come!" And next thing I knew, he was right there next to me. It worked! Hooray!"
Jodie V.

"Highly recommend!We worked with Jill, Lisa and Brooke and my pup adores all 3 of them. We did “Board & Train” as well as “In Home Training” sessions and we benefitted significantly from both. Looking forward to “Out on the Town” as well as “Trick Sessions.”They are helpful and genuinely care about each pup/dog. I can’t thank them all enough for not only teaching her, but teaching me and my children the skills needed for a happy human/pup life balance with our pup sweet Cinnamon. 💕"
Marlo W.

"Jill and Brooke have been amazing to work with. Jill was very quickly responsive and Brooke did an incredible job with my puppy. She went out of her way to make sure we met on my terms, at locations that worked for me. My dog loved her and responded so well to her and she has helped us so much. I would highly recommend Courteous Canine!"
Jen Parrish

"Brooke did an awesome job. This is our first dog so she not only helped train her but offered suggestions to situations that we were experiencing at home. Brooke was always encouraging and very patient."
Marnie S.

"Jill is an excellent force free trainer. She is easy to get along with and my dog loves her! (so do I!) I especially love the Out on the Town class. This is a class where we practice public behaviors in dog friendly places like parks, pet stores, greenways, outdoor malls, hardware stores, etc. I have taken this class probably 6 times and I still learn something new each time I take it!"
Veronica Morris

"We needed expert help getting our new puppy Sally off to a good start with basic training to teach good manners, socialization with other dogs and people, basic commands (sit, touch, down, stay, coming when called, etc.). Brooke with Courteous Canine did an excellent job with Sally (and us), and we are very pleased with the results. Sally still has a few behaviors to work on, such as jumping up on people, but we plan to continue using Brooke's tips to help her improve. We highly recommend Brooke and Courteous Canine for puppy training!"
Darrell W.

"As a new dog mommy, I wanted to ensure that Tiger was trained by the best! Brooke worked with my puppy Tiger and me (mostly me!) to learn the basics of training and reinforcing good behavior and ignoring (not rewarding) bad behavior. Courteous Canine training was exactly what I needed!"
Janet Lilley

"Thanks to Jill at Courteous Canine, I have been able to train and maintain a reliable recall on my dog. This has been the key to having a companion dog who can navigate all kinds of situations both on and off leash, in a way that is enjoyable and enriching for both of us."
Lyndie Carney

"Brooke did a great job helping us address a few issues with our rescue pup. The methods she used and skills she showed to us are applicable and easy to execute; our puppy loved seeing her and responded so well to her training methods. We are so glad we went with Courteous Canine to help us with our puppy!"
Jillian W.

"The best dog training and boarding! So knowledgeable and treats the dogs wonderful!"
Lauren Sixbury

"We worked with Brooke from Courteous Canine on a three-pack private class package to train our Havanese/Yorkshire puppy. Our sessions focused on desensitizing and reaction to loud noises (our pup is anxious!) as well as come when called, sitting, and other basic clicker behaviors. What I am most grateful for is how Brooke taught us about motivation and patterns in behavior in dogs as well as force-free philosophy. It was also fun to have our son involved in the process. I highly recommend working with Brooke and CC."
Emily Dia

"Brooke with Courteous Canine was wonderful! She listened to what our specific goals were and tailored our sessions to that. Would definitely recommend!!"
Kristen Samuelson

"We were in the middle of training our Maizey girl when the stay at home order was issued. Knowing how important it was to continue training - before we blinked Jill had live online training set up. We had our first live Zoom session yesterday and I have to say it was really awesome... with the added benefit of the entire family being home to take part I'd say it was super awesome."
Stacey S. & Maizey, rescued mixed breed

"We are so proud of Lilly. And I am so grateful for all I have learned from you. That is not lip service, it's the genuine truth. While visiting our son's college campus, we followed all advice to help shy Lilly feel more secure, and amazingly she was wagging her tail the entire time. We reassured her and set her up for success and she was fine. Like really fine! This was a first. So grateful that she can now do really well in these situations. Thank u!"
Stacey S. & Lilly, mixed breed ​

"Training pays off so often in day-to-day living, but when a true emergency happens, good training can be a matter of life and death. When my 5 month old puppy was accidentally let out the front door by a visitor and went running down the street toward a busy intersection, I yelled “Stella come!”  and she immediately turned and sprinted back to me as fast as her little legs would carry her without any hesitation.  We praised and praised and treated her once she was safely back in the house.  I’m so thankful for the training you’ve given us both!  THANK YOU!!!"  
Lori Ellen & Stella Grace, Cocker Spaniel

"I just wanted to let you know how grateful I am that I found you. Judy does a wonderful job with our pups. She gives us lots of great advice and teaches us so much about handling our dogs behavior. Our dogs changed so much since we have started the sessions with her. 
We tried other dog training classes and dog trainers earlier but nothing was even close to this experience with Judy. Our dogs love her and I am always surprised how well they behave when she is with them. 
Judy, we are endlessly grateful to you! You make our pups' behavior better and our life easier!"

"Jill Beitel has helped us SO MUCH with our GSD Burger! At first, as a new puppy, our goal was a well-behaved, well-mannered family dog. We quickly learned how reactive and energetic our Burger was, and that we needed more than just simple good manners. We needed serious tips & techniques on how to handle him. Jill gave us that & more. She is generous with experience and information and is always there to help and provide encouragement. The progress we have made has been because of the tools that she has taught us & Burger. 
She is a valuable resource! Thank you Jill!" 
Roslyn J. & Burger, German Shepherd

"Thank you, Jill, for your words of praise and pride. We are grateful to have worked with you. You exhibit passion in what you do, and it is contagious." 
Sandy G. & Mickey, Coton de Tulear

"We consider ourselves lucky to have found Jill. After adopting two littermates at the same time, we quickly realized we were in over our heads! Jill has been a consistent source of guidance for both us and the dogs. We have participated in both private and group sessions; her positive training techniques have been inspiring and successful. A year later, she continues to be a resource for training, advice, and daycare for our pups. Thanks, Jill!" 
Nikki S. and Mason & Dixon, mixed breeds

"Since the first day I started working with Jill I’ve been saying "getting a dog is amazing...but working with Jill --Priceless!" It is amazing the difference training makes in living with and caring for a dog. The safety training and the words of advice Jill gave could never be replaced. Knowing your dog will not run out the door when you open it –being able to count on your dog to come when called-- having a dog that is housetrained, confident, and happy with other dogs—well, like I said...just priceless" 
Stacey S. and Buddy, Havanese

"We can't thank Jill enough for helping us train our energetic and enthusiastic puppy, Franklin. Her positive training methods are easy for both owner and dog to understand. Anytime we struggled with an unwanted behavior, Jill always had an innovative suggestion to channel Franklin toward a better one. Her love of training dogs is apparent and the great results we've had with Franklin are proof positive they work!" 
Claudia H. and Franklin, Cavaschon

"When the AKC Evaluator of our canine good citizen test said, “you’ve got a real dynamo on your hands” referring to my 18-mo. old Labrador Mattie, I laughed in agreement as we were making our way through the exam. When we passed the test she said, “it seems you’ve got dynamo under control!” I smiled with pride and said, “thanks to Jill I do”. So thank you Jill for teaching me how to communicate with my favorite black lab!" 
Suzanne D. and Mattie, Labrador Retriever

"We were very nervous when we first got our new puppy and immediately called Jill who I had been referred to by multiple people who had themselves used her with their dogs. Jill helped us understand the importance of socializing Louisa (my pup) and getting her off to the best start with training. Training was also a great way for me to bond with Louisa and positive reinforcement made it so fun for both of us. Louisa is now a year old and people can't believe how well behaved she is. We are now thinking about a second dog and Jill will be one of our first phone calls when our little ones come home." 
May C. & Fred N. and Louisa, English Golden Retriever

"Cali is the first puppy my husband and I adopted together. She came into our lives at eight weeks old with Jill following three days later. We are grateful for both. It was recommended we get a trainer and I hesitantly took the advice. My first reaction was “How hard could this be?” It was not long before I realized professional help would ease our lives as well as Cali’s. We all responded to Jill’s positive, calm, confident, and loving demeanor as she coached with us through a series of training sessions where we immediately saw and benefited from the results. I am still amazed on how quickly Cali responds to Jill. Jill’s mantra of “socialize, socialize, socialize” was taken to heart. One of our favorite opportunities is provided by Jill’s safe, controlled puppy social hour or day care. Cali’s early socialization and good manners training was a key factor in helping Cali become a well adjusted, happy, and confident puppy. And it did wonders for us too.” 
Sandy B. and Cali, Labradoodle

"Jill immediately identified that my two year old rescue dog, Lucy, had never been properly socialized and designed a training program that taught us a game plan for meeting people, dogs and unexpected situations. With vast experience, compassion and patience, Jill's training provided impressive results. Lucy and I now share trust and confidence in knowing that we both know exactly what to do when in a new place, and when passing strangers or even unfamiliar dogs." 
Yvonne B. and Lucy, mixed breed

"Jill is absolutely the best! We started with her when we first got our dog to learn the basics. It’s funny now, looking back, to think how much she has impacted our lives. I think there may be a lot of trainers who can teach your dog, but Jill can teach you how to teach your dog - and make both of you look positively brilliant. She cares about you and your dog in a way that no amount of money could pay for. It is rare to find her combination of knowledge, caring, professionalism, and enthusiasm and then make all of it so much fun. I’m including a copy of an email that I sent to Jill after we took her class and passed the Canine Good Citizen test, and while I could go on and on, I think it says it best… 
“Thank you Jill! The fact that you were there for everyone and care so much is one of the things that sets you apart, you go above and beyond and it shows in every session and every class. When I first signed up to take the CGC test I thought that it would be good experience, but didn’t really think we were ready. You gave me the confidence to believe that we could do it, and somehow that pushed me to go that extra mile each and every day to train with Piper until I also really believed we were ready. I am so excited tonight to have passed the test, and so truly thankful for all your help. I feel like when you take on a new client they go under your wings and there is definitely some magic there.” 
Gale and Jim M. and Piper, Welsh Terrier

"Jill has taught us fun, safety and good dog manners. All you need to tell her is what kind of life you live and she will help adapt the dog to your life not you to the dog. She is very talented at what she does." 
Linda N. & Tucker, German Shepherd

"We had to not only train Ginger, who was 18 months when we adopted her, but also untrain and re-train some of her habits. Our children are 5, 3, and 20 months. Jill suggested we incorporate the kids into the training and make it fun! This helped them to get used to her and allowed Ginger to understand where she stood in the family hierarchy." 
Sandy E. & Ginger, Labradoodle

"Jill Beitel is a wonderful conscientious trainer. We value her commitment to positive reinforcement-based training and holistic dog care. She has great patience in training the owners!" 
Marianne B. & Lucas, Portuguese Water Dog

"Jill helped us train Cassie, our goldendoodle, by making the visits fun and by including the entire family. Cassie is such a great dog that people often ask me how they can get a dog just like her. Thanks Jill." 
Nancy K. & Cassie, Goldendoodle

"I hired Jill to help me with a temperamental Bearded Collie. She had bitten several times and we learned from Jill that this dog had decided she was head of the household. With Jill's education and insights, we are able to manage her now without fear. Jill is generous with her information and alot of fun to work with. I am a professional groomer and have recommended Jill to many clients with dogs of all ages; they are just as thrilled with her as we were." 
Laurie S. & Maui, Bearded Collie

"Jill Beitel is the best dog trainer I've ever had, and I have met and used quite a few. Jill has a family and 4 dogs of her own and "gets" what it's like to be a busy mom and have a family and a dog to train. Jill is so respectful of my children and teaching them how to work with our dog, and she is excellent at problem-solving as well as working with your dog from the time he/she is a puppy. I trust her implicitly with my dog and know he is always in great and loving care." 
Dana D. & Davi, Labradoodle

"We were extremely pleased with our training experience with Jill. We appreciated her flexibility in scheduling appointments, the way she included our children in the training process and her positive training techniques. We learned so much and have continued to apply what we learned long after our training sessions ended." 
Jim and Katie R. & Jake, Goldendoodle

"Working with Jill has really been an extraordinary experience. Not only has she taken the time to train our puppy, but she has really spent time working with our entire family. She has offered us consistent guidance and practical solutions to many issues that have come up along the way. We were lucky to find her!" 
Lisa R. & Ruby, Schnoodle

"We are ecstatic over Rocky’s (and our!) training! Jill really made the difference for us." 
Bernard and Bonnie B. & Rocky, Standard Schnauzer

"Our rescue dog Maggie really needed to learn to come when called, and some manners! Jill's methods of positive reinforcement fit right in with our philosophy that Maggie is a part of our family and should be treated with love and respect. Maggie now uses great self-control at the front door, and eagerly comes when called every time. I highly recommend Jill to everyone. She is great at what she does, and makes training fun for dogs AND people!" 
Lisa R & Maggie, Shepherd Mix

"We hired Jill to train our 8 month old golden retriever puppy. It was amazing how quickly Bear caught on to Jill's commands. She always showed patience and a true desire for Bear to learn. I would recommend Jill to anyone; she goes above and beyond any training we've heard of or experienced." 
John and Meg W. & Bear, Golden Retriever