The Smarter Way to Train Your Dog

Providing positive reinforcement training in Lake Forest and the North Shore area

At Elite Dog Training, we believe effective training isn’t about bribery — it’s about building trust and structure. With over 35 years of experience training dogs in Lake Forest, Highland Park, Glencoe, Winnetka and surrounding areas, we’ve seen what really works: repetition, consistency and praise. Our proven method focuses on developing a lasting bond between you and your dog, without relying on treats or gimmicks. We teach your dog to listen, not because there’s food involved, but because they want to please you.

Unlike treat-based training (which often fades when the treats run out), our method creates reliable, long-term obedience by reinforcing commands in a calm, clear and consistent way. Dogs are naturally eager to be part of a pack, and they thrive when they understand their role in the family. That’s why our approach leads to happy, respectful and well-mannered dogs.

To learn more about our positive reinforcement training method, reach out to us today.

What makes the Elite Method different?

Whether you’re dealing with excessive barking, leash pulling, aggression or just want your dog to listen the first time, positive reinforcement training can achieve lasting results. Your dog can become a calm, reliable companion — and we’ll show you exactly how to make it happen.

Ready to train the Elite way? Let’s get started!

The "Elite" Home Dog Training Experience

It is our mission statement and training objective to ensure the following:



Once your dog completes training, he/she responds to all family members in a positive, well-trained manner at all times.

The following are examples of "unacceptable" behavior.

If you have ever witnessed a dog escaping through an open door and refusing to respond to your commands, this can be terribly frustrating.

Another very embarrassing example is when your dog jumps all over visitors, grabs your shoe, and runs away with it, or starts growling and snapping at you when you get close to their food.