Group Classes

Whether your dog is taking their first steps into training or you’re looking to refine skills, our class instructors are here to guide you. From basic commands to more intricate tasks, we offer a range of classes tailored to meet your training goals.

All first time clients are booked over the phone. Please contact our office to get signed up! (773) 539-1088.

    • Rabies (for dogs 4 months and older)

    • Parvo/Distemper

    • Annual Bordetella

    • H3N2 Flu shot

    • Biannual negative fecal exam

    • All (human) attendees must provide proof of the COVID 19 vaccine

Patio Pups

A unique training and dining experience!

Want to take your dog to an outdoor cafe? Or just hang out on your patio at home with friends, food and pups?

With Patio Pups, you'll learn the skills needed to dine out with your dog, whether at a restaurant or your own patio.

This is a hybrid class. Weeks 1-3 take place in Chicago at COTW. Week 4 is an actual sit-down, catered dinner on the patio with your dog at Jennifer’s farm in Hampshire, IL!

The cost for this 4-week class is $350. This fee includes a catered meal for 1 attendee on 7/31. You may bring a guest for an additional fee.

Class dates:

  • Wednesday, July 10: 6pm - 7pm at 3027 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL

  • Wednesday, July 17: 6pm - 7pm at 3027 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL

  • Wednesday, July 24: 6pm - 7pm at 3027 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL

  • Wednesday, July 31: Arrive at the farm at 5:30pm. Dinner at 6:30pm.

Limited to 15 dogs. Open only to dogs with COTW training experience.

Dogs must be able to be in close proximity to other dogs and food.

Entry Level Obedience Classes

SuperPuppy

The most important course you'll ever take! This beginner's course is designed for puppies 7 weeks to 4.5 months old. This comprehensive course gets your relationship with your puppy off to a great start. Covers all aspects of obedience, appropriate play behaviors and proper management of your puppy's environment.

Limited to 12 puppies - Cost is $350 for 7 weeks

  • Tuesdays, April 16 - June 4. 6pm - 7pm. No class 5/14.

  • Summer sessions TBD

Basic Obedience

For dogs 5 months of age and over who have not taken our SuperPuppy course. Focuses on real life skills and manners required of all urban canines. Covers all aspects of obedience, appropriate greeting behaviors and self-control exercises. Ask about our audit option for this class.

Limited to 10 dogs - Cost is $350 for 7 weeks

  • Thursdays, April 25 - June 13. 7:15pm - 8:15pm. No class 5/16.

  • Summer sessions TBD

Pups at Play

This is an outdoor class at Jennifer’s farm in Hampshire, IL!

Learn to recognize what “good” play looks like. Learn how to safely interrupt inappropriate play. Practice recall skills while playing. This is an outdoor class.  We will play rain or shine!

SuperPuppy students welcome, but this is open to dogs new to COTW as well. No previous training required. For dogs six months and younger (dogs over 6 months might be permitted with instructor approval).

Limited to 15 puppies - Cost is $165 for 3 weeks

  • Mondays, July 8 - July 22. 6:30pm - 7:45pm.

Intermediate Obedience Classes

Let’s Go for a Walk

An outdoor class to work on leash walking skills in a real life urban environment. Walk in a busy neighborhood and learn how to keep your dog on-cue and manage distractions, such as other dogs, people, and animals while out for a walk. This class will be held outside each day, come rain or shine!

Must have taken any group class at COTW, ITE, or daycare with training.

Limited to 12 dogs - Cost is $150 for 3 weeks

  • Wednesdays, June 12 - June 26. 6pm - 7pm.

Beyond Basics Level 1

The goal of this class is to increase reliability with distractions. You'll work on proofing the already learned obedience behaviors so your dog will respond reliably in even the most distracting situations like in the park or when food is present. Ask about our audit option for this class. For graduates of SuperPuppy, Basic Obedience, or ITE.

Limited to 10 dogs - Cost is $350 for 7 weeks

  • Thursdays, April 25 - June 13. 6pm - 7pm. No class 5/16.

Run and Recall

This is an outdoor class at Jennifer’s farm in Hampshire, IL!

Work on off-leash recall when your dog is running with other dogs! This class will be held outdoors, rain or shine.

Must have taken any group class at COTW, ITE, or daycare with training. Dogs must tolerate off-leash dogs in their space.

Limited to 15 dogs - Cost is $165 for 3 weeks

  • Mondays, August 5 - August 19. 6:30pm - 7:45pm.

Front!

For Graduates of SuperPuppy, Basic Obedience, or ITE. A three-week class where we work on achieving a reliable recall! We'll focus on distractions and how to move off-leash reliability. 

Limited to 10 dogs - Cost is $150 for 3 weeks

  • To be announced.

Advanced Obedience Classes

Rally Run-Thru

1 night. $25. Rally course set for all levels: Novice - Masters. Stop by and practice running the AKC Rally Obedience course! Great for first-timers, as well as seasoned veterans of the sport.

For graduates of BB2 or instructor approval only. Your dog should have a basic understanding of Heel, as this is a heeling-based sport. Curious to learn more? Check out Rally on the akc.org website.

  • To be announced

Rally Classroom

This class covers a comprehensive look at the skills needed to achieve understanding and success on the Rally (Novice) Course! Rally is an Obedience-based obstacle course that requires precision and attention, and a fun, engaging way to take your dog to the next level! Must have taken BB2 or instructor approved.

Limited to 10 dogs. Cost is $150 for 4 weeks.

  • To be announced.

Fit Dog! Canine Conditioning: Level 1

This class increases canine fitness, flexibility and body awareness through the use of props like climb platforms, inflatable discs and cavalettis.

Excellent for agility and obedience sport dogs, plus great for senior dogs needing to strengthen hind end awareness and muscle tone. Youngsters benefit from foot awareness, balance and core development.

Must be a current or past COTW pup. Limited to 6 dogs. Cost is $300 for 6 weeks.

  • Mondays, April 15 - May 20, 6pm - 7pm.

Beyond Basics Level 2

This class is for graduates of Beyond Basics Level 1. Starts off-leash work and distance control.

Limited to 10 dogs - Cost is $350 for 7 weeks.

  • To be announced

Additional Offerings

Agility with Stacey Hawk of Hawk City K-9

This class is great for newcomers to the sport of agility. Enhance your agility performance and strengthen your obedience skills.

8 dogs MAX per class. Group class experience required. Please ask to be added to the waitlist.

$220 for 6 weeks.

$255 for 7 weeks.

Level 1: Sundays, 5/12 - 6/30 at 12pm. No Class 5/26.

Level 2: Sundays, 5/12 - 6/30 at 10:45am. No Class 5/26.

Level 3: Sundays, 5/12 - 6/30 at 9:30am. No Class 5/26.