Training

Are you ready to take that first step to improve your relationship with your dog? Having a dog with manners is a joy and it is welcomed in the community. Dogs do not come with the knowledge of what is acceptable in the human world; it is up to us to educate ourselves and the dog. By using positive reinforcements and basic commands you can obtain the tools necessary to have that well-behaved dog you desire. We teach you, so you can teach your dog.

All dogs must be up-to-date on shots and proof of vaccinations must be presented upon enrollment.

Please bring training collars and an appropriate leash (leather or nylon – No retractable leashes please) as well as plenty of small treats.

• Class size is limited to provide individual attention.
• Confirmation of your reservation is only guaranteed by receipt of your payment.
• The words Obedience and Training are not “Negative” terms they are interchangeable and a positive experience for your pet and the relationship you build with positive exposures throughout their long healthy life. Along with research on your trainer, we always welcome you to come visit our trainers before their classes to meet and ask questions or stay and watch their class in action. It’s you the owner that will need to do your research and know your dog and how they learn in groups, individual, or family environments with distractions to make the right decision for your pet.
• Owners who do not take the road to communicate in a positive way make up for pets that run away and get lost or even worse run into harm’s way.
• We stand by diversity in our training staff! Not every form of communication with the teacher and the learner will always blend perfectly in this day and age. We offer different approaches for our community so that you can get the best for your pet when it comes to a loving member of your family!

Cheryle Homuth, CPDT-KA, KPA, CTP

Cheryle Homuth is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and is also a Certified Training Partner for the Karen Pryor Academy. She has been professionally training dogs for over 10 years and has taught many classes and seminars on various topics related to animal learning, training, and behavior.

By applying the concepts of learning theory combined with fun and play, Cheryle teaches dog owners how to train their dogs to want to do desired behaviors. Instead of giving commands and corrections, the focus is on teaching the correct behavior so the dog knows what to do instead of what not to do. This gives the dog the foundation for a lifetime of successful learning, increases the dog-owner bond, and makes learning fun for both. Cheryle’s students are always amazed at how fast their dogs learn and how many things they can do.

In addition to obedience classes, other classes that she teaches are K9 Nose Work, Canine freestyle dance, tricks, rally obedience, teach your dog to target, shaping classes, and how to use the clicker in your training. She also does in-home consultations and training for both dogs and cats.

Cheryle is in the process of finishing her graduate degree to become a board-certified Animal Behaviorist. This is a five-year graduate degree that applies the concepts of behavior analysis. If you have questions for Cheryle you can email her directly at Email Cheryle Homuth or Call 815-675-3877.

Upcoming K9 Nose Work Classes With Cheryle Homuth

Sign up Form	Beginning K9 Nose Work Cost $140.00 for 7 wks	Wednesday Nights Starting 2022 7:30pm-8:30-pm	Your dog will learn to use their nose more effectively to find hidden odors. Along the way they build confidence, become more focused, burn off mental and physical energy and learn how to communicate better.
Sign up Form	K9 Nose Work Intermediate Cost $140.00 for 7 wks	Tuesday Nights Starting 2022 7:00pm-8:00pm	K9 Nose Work is a fun search and scenting activity for any dog regardless of breed, age or size. We start out using boxes and proceed to more complicated searches of entire rooms, exterior areas, vehicles, and containers.
K9 Nose Work slide show	K9 Nose Work Drop-in Class $20.00 pay as you go	Wednesday Nights Starting TBD 7:30pm-8:30pm	All dogs must be on at least one odor AND you must call 815-675-3877 or email Cheryle to reserve a spot 24 hours in advance of class time in order to attend.

 

 

 

Lisa Lillie, APDT

Lisa Lillie began training dogs in 1975, having been actively involved in 4-H with kids, and currently is an AKC Canine Good Citizenship (CGC) evaluator and is a part of the American Professional Dog Trainers Association (APDT). Since moving back to Woodstock in 1989, she has dedicated her time to learning and working with dogs. She joined the Northwest Obedience Club to help other dogs get a second chance. Lisa volunteers with fostering dogs and puppies for Animal House Shelter since 2012 and is committed to providing the most effective, convenient solutions to her clients’ dog training needs. Lisa avidly pursues professional development with her involvement in the Northwest Obedience Club.

When not helping clients enjoy easier lives with their fur friends Lisa shows English Springer Spaniels in Rally O and Obedience trials and is a part of the Wisconsin English Springer Spaniels Association (WESSA). Lisa is very passionate about teaching children and adults and loves playing with her dogs Rosie, Murphy, and Ruffie. Lisa is very nurturing and after raising her own family she has taken in many pregnant foster dogs helping countless puppies become more adoptable dogs.

Lisa teaches CGC basic training, CGCAdvanced, and hosts CGC title evaluations bi-monthly. If you are in a dog training class, CGC, CGCA, or private dog training lesson at Fur the Love of Dogs with Lisa and would like to contact her specifically about that session or future classes, you can email her directly at Email Lisa Lillie Call 815-675-3877 or download the sign-up form.

Upcoming Classes With Lisa Lillie

Sign up Sheet	S.T.A.R. Puppy Class Cost $170.00 for 7 weeks	Thursday Nights Starting April 3rd, 2025 7:15 pm – 7:45 pm	Training classes teach you how to best communicate with your puppy. You’ll be able to get information on all of your puppy-raising questions including house-training, chewing, and the most effective way to teach practical skills such as coming when called
Sign up Sheet	Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep Basic Class Cost $200.00 for 8 weeks This cost covers CGC certificate and testing fees	Thursday Nights Starting April 3rd, 2025 8:00 pm – 8:45 pm and Monday Nights March 31st, 2025 at 7:15pm -7:45pm	The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. As you work with your dog to teach the CGC skills, you’ll discover the many benefits and joys of training your dog. Training will enhance the bond between you and your dog.
	Intermediate Class-sign up Cost $170.00 for 6 weeks	Monday Nights Starting March 31st, 2025 8:00 pm – 8:45 pm	This class will focus on *Increase the length of time and distance for Stay commands*Increase the dogs “focus” on the owner*Increase the dogs ability to “leave it” and ignore ALL distractions including other dogs*Work towards “off-leash” work *Must have taken one training class in the past.