Group Dog Training

Join Chicago’s best group dog training classes! Learn obedience, confidence, and real-world skills with a certified behavioral trainer in a supportive environment.

The next session starts SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd, at Bark Bark Club.*

*The classes starting in February are officially full, but we are starting to take applications for the next next session, which will start on SUNDAY, APRIL 6th.

🐾 Training that works in the real world! Forget teaching your dog useless party tricks. We focus on essential skills like impulse control, leash manners, and listening even with distractions!

🐾 Led by a Certified Behavioral Trainer! This isn’t just basic obedience. Shir brings advanced expertise, ensuring your dog gets top-tier training.

🐾 A supportive & fun community! Training alongside other pups in a structured setting boosts your dog’s confidence and social skills.

🐾 Budget-friendly, expert-led training! Private training can be costly—this program gives you real results at a fraction of the price.

Why Choose Group Training?

✔️ 5 Classes included in this pricing

✔️ 5 Consecutive Sundays, each session is 1 hour - NO MAKEUP

✔️ Held at Bark Bark Club – 5943 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660

✔️ Led by a Certified Behavioral Trainer – Shir leads each session and provides a Q&A to ensure you leave feeling confident.

✔️ Email Recaps – Receive a step-by-step summary after each session.

✔️ Live Text Support – Get help in between sessions (holidays excluded).

✔️ Welcome Gift! – Kickstart your training with a treat pouch and training tools.

What’s Included

Group Class Details

  • Held at Bark Bark Club – 5943 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660

  • Schedule: 5 Consecutive Sundays

  • Duration: Each session is 1 hour

  • Price: $395 for 5 sessions

February 2025 Schedule

Sunday 2/23/25 @ 12:00 PM

Sunday 3/2/25 @ 12:00 PM

Sunday 3/9/25 @ 12:00 PM

Sunday 3/16/25 @ 12:00 PM

Sunday 3/23/25 @ 12:00 PM

THIS CLASS IS FULL - all students have been confirmed. If Shir has not approved you, you are not considered in this class. Additional questions, reach out to Shir.

April 2025 Schedule

Sunday 4/6/25 @ 12:00 PM

Sunday 4/13/25 @ 12:00 PM

No class 4/20/25 (Easter)

Sunday 4/27/25 @ 12:00 PM

No class 5/4/25 (Private Event)

Sunday 5/11/25 @ 12:00 PM

Sunday 5/18/25 @ 12:00 PM

Apply now to lock in your spot!

How to Get Started

  • Our application is detailed and long for a reason… it ensures the best experience for you and your dog. Every dog who has participated has completed this application. No exceptions.

  • This is not a reactive dog class. If your dog struggles with reactivity, check out our 1:1 Training Program instead. We have a program for everyone, but this one is NOT for reactive dogs.

  • Once you apply, you’ll receive an email to submit your dog’s up-to-date vaccination records (DHPP, Bordetella, Rabies). Must be submitted within 48 hours.

  • If everything checks out, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your contract, payment portal, and next steps.

  • Once paid, your spot is guaranteed! Schedule is listed above and will be sent reminders often.

  • Check out our instagram and testimonial pages for the success stories!! We can’t wait to see your pup shine.

⚠️ No Make-Up Classes – You must be able to attend all 5 sessions. We cannot offer reschedules or refunds.


⚠️ Refund Policy – All payments are final and non-refundable once your contract is signed.

⚠️ Limited to Two Humans Per Dog – Each dog can have up to two human participants (16+ years old) per session.

⚠️ Spots Are Limited! – Classes fill up fast, so apply early to secure your place.

Before You Sign Up, Please Note:

🎯 Certified Behavioral Training – NOT Just Basic Obedience
Shir’s deep understanding of dog behavior ensures that you’re not just teaching commands—you’re setting your dog up for success in real-world situations.

🎯 Personalized Attention in a Group Setting
Even in a group class, Shir provides individual guidance to ensure you and your dog feel supported.

🎯 Support Between Sessions
Live text support means you’re never left with unanswered questions between classes!

🎯 More Than Just “Sit” & “Stay”
We teach functional behaviors that make everyday life easier, safer, and more enjoyable for you and your pup.

What Makes Our Group Training Stand Out?

Group Training FAQs

  • No. If your dog is reactive to people or other dogs, please sign up for our private training instead.

  • Yes! We do not offer makeup classes, so you must commit to attending all 5 sessions.

    (But also, no, you are an adult and decide how you spend your money, but if you miss a class, there are no refunds or makeups).

  • We require up-to-date DHPP, Bordetella, and Rabies vaccines for all dogs. Puppies under 16 weeks of age may attend without a Rabies vaccine.

  • If we do not receive your records within 48 hours of your application, your spot will be released. You’ll need to reapply if there is availability.

  • We allow up to two people (16+ years old) per dog to participate in class.

  • No. All payments are final and non-refundable.