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A Treat to Train will start classes again at Citizen Canine on September 21, 2009.

Register for Smart Puppy todaywith A Treat to Train, LLC!

It is a Treat to Train with Us.
Our Smart Puppy class meets for 7 Weeks beginning Monday, September 21
at 
Citizen
 Canine, 2274 N. Clybourn from 7pm-8pm in Lincoln Park.

The class is for puppies 10 weeks - 5 months of age with little or no training.
Early Bird Registration Fee: $210 by Friday, September 18 or
        $225 after Friday, September 18

Class Highlights:
 
  • Good Manners Learned: Sit, Stay, Lay, Come, Settle, Wait, No jumping, Loose Leash Walking, Eye contact and other valuable impulse control exercises
  • Weekly socialization with friendly people & puppies
  • Positive, Reward-Based Training Method that motivates dogs to learn
  • Certified Dog Trainer instructs the class who specializes in puppy development & training
  • Gain the tools needed to reinforce and manage the good behaviors the puppies learn in class
  • Useful handouts are provided each week 
  • A fun learning environment
  • Individual attention - Class size limit is 6 puppies
How to Register
E-Mail or call us to let us know you would like to register. Confirmation will be E-mailed to you upon receipt of your completed class registration.
 
For your convenience, you may drop off check at Citizen Canine during their business hours, Monday-Friday (9am-6pm) or you may mail them to A Treat to Train at the address provided below.  Please make check payable to A Treat to Train 
 
You may include a copy of your puppy's proof of vaccinations (including Bordatella) with your mailing or you may bring a copy with you to the first class.
 
Our mailing address is:
Elizabeth Foubert
A Treat to Train, LLC
4715 N. Troy St.
Chicago, IL 60625

Please let me know if you have any additional questions. 
Wags & Woofs,
Elizabeth
A Treat to Train, LLC is fully insured, bonded, licensed and certified in Chicago, Illinois.

Elizabeth Foubert Hammond, CPDT, CTC
Dog Behavior Trainer & Owner

A Treat to Train, LLC
Training with your puppy in mind

773.610.5634
www.treattotrain.com
info@treattotrain.com / treattotrain@gmail.com

Welcome to A Treat to Train 
It is a treat to train with us. We are certified dog behavior experts specializing in gentle and effective dog-training methods based in positive reinforcement. We teach dogs of all ages great doggy manners.

http://www.ccpdt.org/
Dogs Love Praise.
One way that dogs are not unlike humans is they, too,  like being told when they are being good. It is well
established among animal behaviorists that dogs learn exceptionally well through reward-based techniques. Good behaviors increase, while unwanted behaviors decrease.   

The “No Pain in Train Method"™ 
Dogs with troubling behaviors especially foster with treatment methods that are pain-free, as these methods do not further exacerbate these conditions. Instead, they remedy problems by working with a dog, not against a dog.  

Your Dog will Thank You for giving him an education. You will benefit by having a wonderful canine companion you can live with and enjoy for his/her lifetime.


Certified Dog Behavior Trainer, Licensed, Bonded and Insured
Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers

Dog Training & 
Other Available Services

In-Home Training
All Ages & Breeds of Dogs 
Puppy's First Week at Home Training
Canine Good Citizen Testing & Prep
Clicker Training
Head Harness Fittings
Shelter/Rescue Dog Discount
Dog Selection Consulting
Seminars & Consulting for Dog-Related Businesses


Please call us for a pricing.

Phone (773) 610-5634

Write treattotrain@gmail.com

About our Trainer



 





 

 

Elizabeth Hammond, CPDT, CTC
is a Certified Dog Trainer and Behavior Counselor, accredited by the
San Francisco SPCA's renowned Academy for Dog Trainers. 
She is an Honors graduate of the program which is directed by Jean Donaldson, a leading dog trainer and best-selling author ofThe Culture Clash, Fight!, Mine! and Dogs are from Neptune. 

Elizabeth obtained further certification by earning the prestigious title of Certified Pet
Dog Trainer (CPDT) through
the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. She holds a BA in
Psychology from Mills College. Elizabeth is also a highly-skilled clicker trainer,
taught by animal trainer Bob Bailey of Chicken Camp. Yes, she trains chickens, too! 

Through continuing education, Elizabeth hones her training skills to provide her clients
with the latest advances in applied dog behavior modification and training. 
As a result, she consistently achieves excellent training results whether training a dog
to walk on a loose leash, keep off the kitchen counter, become house trained or any
other desired behavior change.   The "No Pain in Train Method" that she uses is free
from aversive punishments.  This method focuses on rewarding dogs for their
good behaviors. Her training approach makes it a Treat to Train any dog.

Elizabeth founded A Treat to Train in 2002. Prior to this time, she lived in the 
San Francisco Bay Area, where she was the Director of Training and Assistant
Manager of a state-of-the-art dog day care, training and boarding facility in Marin County. In addition to providing group and individual dog training lessons, she consults with animal shelters and local dog business providing their organizations, staff and volunteers with training and operational protocols.