Dog Roar

Dog training in Des Plaines

Master-trained obedience, puppy foundations, and behavior rehab for Des Plaines dogs and the homes and parks they live in.

ZIPs served: 60016, 60018~6 mi from office

Des Plaines is bigger than people think. It stretches from the Kennedy out past O'Hare. Lots of forest preserve.

The forest preserves pull you and your dog in from all over. Off-leash recall and calm leash work get tested every walk.

Dog Roar is based at 9960 Pacific Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131. We serve owners across Des Plaines and the surrounding suburbs from this facility. Every program is run personally by Ray Bhimani, no rotation through a roster of trainers.

Services available in Des Plaines

Obedience Training

Reliable verbal and visual commands. Sit, down, place, recall, and leash manners...

Obedience Training in Des Plaines

Socialization

The ability to ignore distractions and focus on the handler. For puppies, rescue...

Socialization in Des Plaines

Behavior Modification

Rehab for jumping, leash pulling, barking, destructive behavior, leash reactivit...

Behavior Modification in Des Plaines

Potty Training

Potty on command. Reliable indoor and outdoor cues for puppies, rescues, and ser...

Potty Training in Des Plaines

Radius Training

Off-leash control inside a 30 to 50 foot perimeter. Your dog stays close without...

Radius Training in Des Plaines

Barrier & Boundary Control

Prevent door-darting and car-bolting. Your dog learns to respect the threshold o...

Barrier & Boundary Control in Des Plaines

Protection Training

Personal and family protection dogs. Happy and social by default, ready to prote...

Protection Training in Des Plaines

Service Dog Training

Task-specific service dog training including mobility, medical alert, and psychi...

Service Dog Training in Des Plaines

Boarding & Daycare

Going on vacation or just need someone to watch your fur baby for a few hours? S...

Boarding & Daycare in Des Plaines

Grooming & Wash

Licensed and certified groomers ready to pamper your dog. Bath, brush, nail trim...

Grooming & Wash in Des Plaines

Dog Walking

Reliable dog walking across our coverage area. Solo or small-group walks built a...

Dog Walking in Des Plaines

Common questions from Des Plaines dog owners

Do you train dogs that live in Des Plaines?

Yes. Des Plaines is inside our regular service area. Our facility is about 6 miles from Des Plaines, at 9960 Pacific Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131. We work with every breed, size, and age of dog from Des Plaines and the surrounding suburbs.

How far is your facility from Des Plaines?

Our facility is about 6 miles from Des Plaines. The address is 9960 Pacific Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131. Most Des Plaines clients are 10 to 20 minutes away depending on traffic.

Who runs the training for Des Plaines dogs?

Ray Bhimani runs every program himself. He has 17 years training Chicago dogs and is Pet CPR and First Aid certified. Des Plaines clients work directly with Ray, not a rotating roster of trainers. Trained under K9 Master Todd Bartlestein.

What programs are available for Des Plaines dog owners?

You can pick from four formats: private lessons at our facility or in your Des Plaines home, small group classes, the 2, 4, or 6 week Board & Train, or day training where Ray works your dog while you are at work. Every program comes with three follow-up lessons and free maintenance classes for life.

Do you take on serious cases like aggression or reactivity from Des Plaines?

Yes. These are the cases other trainers often refuse, and they are some of Ray's strongest work. He has worked with reactive, fearful, and aggressive dogs from across Chicago and Des Plaines. The first step is always a free consultation so we can see your dog and tell you honestly what to expect.

More general questions on the full FAQ page.

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