Hours & Info

815-397-2940
Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday - By Appointment Only
Sunday - Closed

About

Dave has owned dogs his entire life. He began his venture in training back in 1987 while walking his dog in the park. Louie, who was a dog trainer, saw him struggling to keep his dog under control, so he approached Dave to ask if he would like help training his dog. They became fast friends and in 1989 Dave and Louie started their own training business in Chicago.

In 1989, Dave also joined the Chicago Transit Authority and started out on patrol with his dog, Rambo. Within three months, he became the trouble-shooter for on-street training; whenever someone within the CTA had a problem with their dog, they asked Dave for help.

In 1991, Dave branched out and started his own training business in the Rockford area and has been training dogs for the public ever since. He still occasionally assists police with training and protection work for their K-9 units.

Dave's experience also includes judging obedience and protection competitions in the Chicagoland area.

Along the way, Dave decided to try grooming (since most of the work of grooming is handling the dog). So in 2000, he called upon another friend to teach him the basics of grooming.

This mixture of training and grooming resulted in the creation of a place just for dogs that would offer grooming, training, and day care: Dave's Doggie Den opened in 2005.

Since 1988, Dave has been competing with his dogs in several dog competitions in the Chicagoland area and has finished in the top three in every single competition.

Here are some of Dave's Certifications and Competitions:
Master Trainer
Walter Ward's Street Wise Competition - 1988-2004
AKC Good Citizen Trainer - 1993-2010
Iron Dog Competition - 1998-2004
Personal Protection Dog Assoc. - 1999-2002
Certified Trainer/Agitator


RATES

Please call for current rates for any of our services.
1-815-397-2940


HOURS

Monday - Friday 7:00am to 5:30pm
Saturday - By Appointment ONLY
Sunday - Closed
We are closed on most major holidays and holiday weekends.
We will post our Closed Days on our front door at least one month ahead of time for your information.


DIRECTIONS

We are located at 919 River Lane, Loves Park, IL


REQUIREMENTS FOR DAYCARE

Your dog must be up-to-date on all shots and the owner must sign a release of liability waiver.

2024 Class Schedule

2024 Class Schedule

Basic Obedience & Manners
6-Week Class
Payment must be received to reserve your class. Please register early to guarantee a spot.

Sessions run for six weeks beginning on the dates shown below. Register early to guarantee a spot.
Class times are 6:00 pm or 7:30 pm. Basic classes run for 1 hour.

2024 Class Schedule
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Thursday, November 7, 2024

Intermediate Training
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his ongoing class meets every Wednesday.

Advanced Training
This ongoing class meets every Wednesday.

Protection Training
This ongoing class meets every Wednesday.