Programs
Four ways to train your dog in Chicago
Every Dog Roar service is offered through one of these four formats. Pick the one that fits your dog, your schedule, and how hands-on you want to be.
Featured program
Board & Train
Your dog moves into the Franklin Park facility for two, four, or six weeks. Ray runs the program himself the entire time. About ninety percent of dogs in this program come in with a real problem to solve (reactivity, aggression, biting, broken obedience), not just a tune-up.
- 1 go-home transfer session on pickup day (90 minutes, hands-on with you and your dog)
- 4 private follow-up lessons after pickup, completed once a week
- 6 months complimentary group classes after follow-ups (then $25 per class to continue)
- A correctly fitted collar, included in the price
- Full grooming on pickup day: bath, brush, nail trim, ear clean, shampoo, conditioner, and breed-appropriate trim
2 Weeks
Starts at$3,000
$1,500 per week
Targeted intervention. Best for extracting one specific behavior like biting or severe leash reactivity. Often picked as a reset for dogs that know basic obedience but have one stubborn issue.
- Week 1. Comprehension, compliance, conditioning, and acclimation.
- Week 2. Accountability begins.
4 Weeks
Starts at$4,000
$1,000 per week
The standard board-and-train and what most owners pick. Full curriculum from week-one foundation through real-world environment work. The right choice when weekly sessions aren't enough.
- Week 1. Comprehension, compliance, conditioning, and acclimation.
- Week 2. Accountability begins.
- Week 3. Outside the building.
- Week 4. Different environments.
6 Weeks
Starts at$6,000
$1,000 per week
Extended work for complex cases. Picked when a dog needs more time to acclimate before the conditioning phase, or when the behavior requires deeper proofing across more environments.
- Week 1. Comprehension, compliance, conditioning, and acclimation.
- Week 2. Accountability begins.
- Week 3. Outside the building.
- Week 4. Different environments.
Other ways to work with Ray
Not every dog needs a full board-and-train. These three formats handle everything from puppy foundations to skill maintenance.
Private Lessons
One-on-one sessions at our facility or in your home. Best for owners who want to be deeply involved in the training.
Learn more →Group Classes
Structured small-group classes. Great for socialization and proofing skills around real distractions.
Learn more →Day Training
Drop-off day training. We do the daily reps; you pick up a more skilled dog at the end of the day.
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