Fosters Training Center

08/14/2024

As many of you know, our kennel will close the end of September. No more boarding after that day. However, there will still be ring rentals, events and other activities that you can use the training center for. Just call the center to reserve your time, 847-838-0523. Please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as we can. If necessary, call the house,
847-838-0322. Thanks much, Nancy & Frank

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12/27/2023

Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday, maybe enjoying days off from work. Emma enjoyed time with Santa. The three Golden Retrievers just hope for extra cookies. A little snow for Christmas would be nice. Have a safe New Year's. Northwestern game is New Year's Eve.

12/16/2023

Remember folks, safety first 🚘😂

11/23/2023

Another Thanksgiving Day & we are so grateful for your support. Thanks to our hardworking employees and to all of you who come to use our facility to practice with your dogs and to board them. Thank you again.

01/07/2023

Frank has retired, as you know, but there is a lot going on here. Mondays: Nose work at 10 am., Obedience at 7:30 pm.
Tuesdays: Obedience at 6pm. Wed.: Obedience at 11 am and at 6 pm. Thursday: Int. obedience at 5 pm and Beginner at 6 pm.
Saturday: 10 am, puppy obedience at 1 pm, obedience. These classes are taught by different people. Call for more information, 847-838-0523. Give is a call if interested.

02/15/2022

New Nose Work class beginning at Fosters, 2/22, Tuesday, Intro at 6 pm, Continuing at 7:15 pm (must be on Birch), 6 weeks, $120.
Dogs should be 9 mo. or old, people should be 10 years and up. Message Joy Sonsalla with questions or to sign up
262-705-4670. Your dog will love it.

02/11/2022

Remember that even though Frank is retired, classes are still happening here. Monday, 10 am, Continuing nose work; 7:30 pm, Beginner class (starts again Feb., 21); TU, 6 pm, Intro to nose work;
Wed., 6 pm, drop in Utility/Open practice, 6:45, Novice. Th, 6:15, Beginner, Noble K9. Sat., 10 am, Puppy class. Nose work, taught by Joy Sonsalla, Mon., Beginner, Ron & Kathleen Jane Bidstrup, Thursday, Noble K9, 847-409-1363. Hope this helps!

01/03/2022

Remember Kati & Ron's obedience class begins this eve, 7:30 pm, Beginner. Mon. 1/3.
Joy's nosework classes also begins this week, Tues., 6 pm, Intro, and 7:15 continuing class. I know it is cold outside, but toasty warm inside. Any questions, call the training center, 847-838-0523.

12/24/2021

Happy holidays to everyone. No snow, unfortunately. Thanks for all your support this year. Health & happiness in 2022.

12/14/2021

Looking for something to do with your dog this winter? Why not join us in nose work classes at Fosters, beginning the week of January 3, 2022. Monday, 10 am - continuing nose work, Tuesday, 6 pm - Intro to nose work and 7:15 - Continuing nose work. Criteria: Intro - dogs 1 year & older, any breed, no prior experience necessary. Continuing - dogs 1 yr. & older and already introduced to Birch & Anise. Classes are small - no more than 6 dogs per class. Fee $120. for 6 weeks - Instructor: Joy Sonsalla. E-mail or text to her to sign up. [email protected] or 262-705-4670.

12/06/2021

Hi folks: If you are planning to join the new nose work classes @ Fosters Tues. eve, here are some logistics......
* Please plan to bring a crate for your dog so they can be comfortable when not working.
* Please bring lots of easy to eat treats, small bits of chicken, cheese, something yummy.
* Please wear a mask while in the training center so we can keep everyone safe & healthy.
* There will be chairs around the first ring & we will be working dogs 1 at a time in the far ring. Please take a seat & set up starting with the further seats first so dogs don't have to pass one another & get nervous. Place your crate near your chair. Cover your crate if you think they might be visually stimulated. We want everyone to have a good experience.
* Please send Joy a note so she knows how many to plan for.
6 pm Tues. - Intro to nose work.
7:15 Tues. - Continuing nose work. Instructor: Joy Sonsalla.
262-705-4670, e-mail: [email protected]

11/29/2021

Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday, maybe enjoying days off from work. Emma enjoyed time with Santa. The three Golden Retrievers just hope for extra cookies. A little snow for Christmas would be nice. Have a safe New Year's. Northwestern game is New Year's Eve.

11/28/2021

Hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving. We are thankful for all of you. The schedule for various classes coming up is as follows. Mondays 10 am, continuing nose work with Joy Sonsalla.
Monday eve, Kati & Ron's K9 Dog training, 7:30 - 8:30.
Jan. 3- Feb. 7. 6 week class, $120. For 6 mo. & older dogs.
e-mail: [email protected]
Tuesdays 6 PM, Intro to Nose work, 7:15 Continuing Nose work.
Beginning Dec. 7. 262-705-4670, Joy's cell #
Wed. eve, 6 pm, Open & Utility, 6:45, Novice, training. Drop in.
Thursday, Noble K9, Katie delafont, Puppy class, 5 pm, 8 weeks, $250. Beginner, 6:15, 8 weeks, $250. Beginning Dec. 2. Let Katie know you are interested, 847-409-1363.

11/25/2021

Hope everyone has a lovely Thanksgiving Day. Stay well, stay safe, enjoy the season.

10/26/2021

Small 20 run kennel seeking dedicated dog lover. Energetic self starter needed. Daily cleaning of the kennels. Seeking long term employment. Thursday thru Sunday or Saturday thru Tuesday. 7:30 - 11:30 and 4:00 - 8:00. 8 hours per day total, add'l hrs. possible. Handling dogs in and out, feeding, medications, laundry, cleaning the arena, answering phones, etc.

10/20/2021

Message from Frank: I have decided it's time to retire from teaching obedience training, effective December 1st. Thanks to the many people and dogs that have trained with me over the 30 plus years our school has operated. I am truly grateful for that experience. Nancy and I want to move on with our lives at a more leisurely pace. The Center will continue to offer boarding and ring rental and I hope a training program offered by others will be hosted here in the future. Best wishes to all.

09/13/2021

Our dogs are so devoted. Those of you who work with your dog on something know how they watch you for information. Rio is gone now, of course, but he was an example of this.

Rio says thanks for the happy 14th birthday wishes. Time flies. He is always watching. Doesn't want to miss anything.

03/11/2021

I know that people have been looking for several weeks for dog collars & leashes. It appears our supply is better now since we got a shipment from MAX 200. If you need a larger slip collar for your dog or another link or a new lead, stop by during business hours. Sorry you had to wait so long, it was slow shipping or missing certain sizes at the factory.