I’m Charmaine Anthony
I’m here to set Chicagoland dogs (and their humans) up for success
My behavioral approach focuses on positive reinforcement and environmental management. Whether you’re bringing home a new puppy, struggling with on-leash behavior, or hoping to teach your old dog a few new tricks, I’d love to work with you.
What do I do?
New puppy training
Education about canine body language
Teaching new behaviors and touching up existing behaviors for dogs of all ages
Working alongside your veterinarian or veterinary behaviorist when specialized care is needed
I serve Chicago and the surrounding suburbs and work exclusively in clients’ homes.
Photo by Cindy Trim
Services
I offer private sessions in clients’ homes, allowing you and your dog to feel at ease in the training environment. Zoom sessions are available if requested.
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Wicker Park, Chicago
Bucktown, Chicago
Lincoln Park, Chicago
Lakeview, Chicago
River North, Chicago
Oak Park
River Forest
Forest Park
La Grange Park
La Grange
Hinsdale
Clarendon Hills
Located elsewhere in Chicagoland? Please reach out (travel fee may apply).
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Jumping on guests
Counter surfing
Potty training
Pulling on leash
Barking and vocalizing towards you, your guests and or other dogs
“Stubbornness” or miscommunication
Dogs not coming when called
Teaching dogs to stay or wait
Crate training
Reactivity to other dogs while on walks
Fearful of things, dogs, sounds and or people
Moving to a new home
Adjusting to a new work schedule
New living situations
Adding a new animal companion
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New puppy training and appropriate socialization
Helping with a newly adopted dog
Teenage phase (where did my cute puppy go, why don’t they even respond to their name anymore?)
Teaching and cleaning up cues for dogs of all ages
Educating humans on canine body language
Environmental management to set your dog up for success
Working alongside your veterinarian or veterinary behaviorist when specialized care is needed
Creating dog enrichment strategies in every kind of environment
In-home pet sitting and training — Oak Park, IL only
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At this time, I’m not accepting the following clients—but I’m happy to refer you to a specialist if you need support:
Aggression toward children
Inter-dog aggression in the home
Dogs with any history of injury-inducing bites