I’m Charmaine Anthony

I’m here to set Chicagoland dogs (and their humans) up for success

My behavioral  approach focuses on positive reinforcement and environmental management. Whether you’re bringing home a new puppy, struggling with on-leash behavior, or hoping to teach your old dog a few new tricks, I’d love to work with you.

What do I do?

  • New puppy training

  • Education about canine body language

  • Teaching new behaviors and touching up existing behaviors for dogs of all ages

  • Working alongside your veterinarian or veterinary behaviorist when specialized care is needed

I serve Chicago and the surrounding suburbs and work exclusively in clients’ homes.

About Charmaine
Charmaine Anthony

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Services

I offer private sessions in clients’ homes, allowing you and your dog to feel at ease in the training environment. Zoom sessions are available if requested.

    • Wicker Park, Chicago

    • Bucktown, Chicago

    • Lincoln Park, Chicago

    • Lakeview, Chicago

    • River North, Chicago

    • Oak Park

    • River Forest

    • Forest Park

    • La Grange Park

    • La Grange

    • Hinsdale

    • Clarendon Hills

    Located elsewhere in Chicagoland? Please reach out (travel fee may apply).

    • Jumping on guests

    • Counter surfing

    • Potty training

    • Pulling on leash

    • Barking and vocalizing towards you, your guests and or other dogs

    • “Stubbornness” or miscommunication

    • Dogs not coming when called

    • Teaching dogs to stay or wait

    • Crate training

    • Reactivity to other dogs while on walks

    • Fearful of things, dogs, sounds and or people

    • Moving to a new home

    • Adjusting to a new work schedule

    • New living situations

    • Adding a new animal companion

    • New puppy training and appropriate socialization

    • Helping with a newly adopted dog

    • Teenage phase (where did my cute puppy go, why don’t they even respond to their name anymore?)

    • Teaching and cleaning up cues for dogs of all ages

    • Educating humans on canine body language

    • Environmental management to set your dog up for success

    • Working alongside your veterinarian or veterinary behaviorist when specialized care is needed

    • Creating dog enrichment strategies in every kind of environment

    • In-home pet sitting and training — Oak Park, IL only

  • At this time, I’m not accepting the following clients—but I’m happy to refer you to a specialist if you need support:

    • Aggression toward children

    • Inter-dog aggression in the home

    • Dogs with any history of injury-inducing bites

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