Katie & Ron's K9 Dog Training

01/14/2024

Obedience Class is cancelled for Monday and Tuesday night. We will start up next week.

01/02/2024

Advanced SKILLS obedience starts Tuesday night, 7:30 to 8:30 pm. 6 weeks contact [email protected] with questions or email [email protected]

01/02/2024

AKC Fit Class starts Tuesday night 1/16, class size limited to 6, 6 weeks, $120.00. email [email protected] to get on the roster

01/02/2024

Beginner Obedience Class and Advanced Obedience starting Monday night 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm, 1/15, 6 weeks, $120. Email me at [email protected] if you are interested.

06/20/2023

New Beginner's Obedience Class and Advanced Class will begin Monday nights, July 24-August 28 7:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Rally/AKC FIT combo class run Tuesday nights, July 25-August 29 7:30 pm-8:30 pm
All classes $120 for the 6 weeks

09/13/2022

New Beginner's Class Starting 9/26 Monday nights 8:30pm-9:30 pm ... email me @ [email protected] for more information! Advanced classes will run 7:30-8:30 pm.

07/30/2022

INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED OBEDIENCE CLASS

Mondays, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

August 1 through September 12 (no class Monday, Labor Day, 9-5)
Location: Foster’s Training Center
1080 W White Rd, Antioch, IL 60002
6 Week Class

What you need to bring:
Copy of Proof of Vaccinations/Signed Waiver Form
You can email them to: [email protected]

Class Fee ($120/6 weeks, due no later than the start of class)
Cash/check to: Kathleen Bidstrup or Ron Bidstrup
(no refunds after class 2 has ended)
Please contact me to hold your spot (class size is limited).
ALSO: You, your dog, 6 foot leash, collar, lots of yummy small treats for rewarding, comfortable clothes and preferably gym shoes.

05/24/2022

AKC STAR Puppy / Beginner's Class starts June 6. 6 Weeks, $120.
Intermediate/Advanced Class starts June 6, 6 weeks also, $120. Please contact me at [email protected] if you would like to join us and have any questions!

05/24/2022

Last night was our final class of this session. I cannot be more proud of our new AKC STAR puppy achiever as well as the Advanced Class progress that was made in just a short 6 week's time. Congratulations! You all rock!

04/08/2022

New obedience session Monday April 11th has some wonderful new people and dogs I can't wait to meet! Join us! 7:30 pm-8:30 pm Beginner's and Advanced class runs 8:30 pm-9:30 pm. If interested in joining, please message me at 847-373-9045. I'll be happy to answer any questions :) Hope to meet you too!

03/21/2022

New Session OBEDIENCE CLASS
Mondays, April 11 – May 16, 2022
Beginner’s Level 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Advanced Beginners/Intermediate Level 8:30 pm-9:30 pm

Location: Foster’s Training Center
1080 W White Rd, Antioch, IL 60002
Min: 4/Max 8
$120/6 weeks

02/22/2022

This is why it is important to do the AKC FIT Class with me at Candy's Canines in Antioch!

Agility dogs lacking core strength from routine physical exercise may be more susceptible to one of the most common canine knee injuries which is similar to an ACL tear in humans.

02/16/2022

Beginners Obedience and Advanced Beginners starts Monday, 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm respectively...at Fosters training center in Antioch

02/01/2022

20 days left until the new Beginner's Level class...time flies, so if you are interested, send me a message so you can get on the roster! February 21-March 28, Monday evenings 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

01/30/2022

Often, the spay and neuter take place at a very young age for pets. However, studies have shown that this may not be the best age.

01/21/2022

Winter and it's frigid temperatures make it difficult to practice. Here are some ideas: take your dog to a store that allows dogs and do your stays and leash control there! Some stores that allow dogs are Blain's Farm and Fleet, Home Depot, Petsmart. At home, play a game of hide n' seek to boost your pup's recall drive! Have someone hold your dog while you go hide, call your dog and praise him like he just saved your life! Have fun. Play with your dogs!

01/16/2022

New!
BEGINNER’S OBEDIENCE CLASS

Mondays, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
February 21, 2022 – March 28, 2022
Location: Foster’s Training Center
1080 W White Rd, Antioch, IL 60002
6 Week Class
For dogs 6 Months & Older

What you need to bring:
Copy of Proof of Vaccinations/Signed Waiver Form
You can email them to: [email protected]

Class Fee ($120/6 weeks, due no later than the start of class)
Cash/check to: Kathleen Bidstrup or Ron Bidstrup
(no refunds after class 2 has ended)
Please contact me to hold your spot (class size is limited).

01/11/2022

Handlers new to dog training want everything to be perfect, bless their hearts trying so hard....I remind them that you must learn from the mistakes. I equate to loosening the leashes so they do not "tow" the dog to "Give them some Rope".... the means to grow confidence, trust, relationships through opportunities.

01/05/2022

Our new Beginning Obedience class at Fosters training center is off to a great start for the New Year! I can't wait for Monday so we can add the stays to the sits and down, work on more leash control, and more!

12/03/2021

Ron and I are now offering a

BEGINNER’S OBEDIENCE CLASS

Mondays, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
January 3, 2022 – February 7, 2022
Location: Foster’s Training Center
1080 W White Rd, Antioch, IL 60002
6 Week Class
For dogs 6 Months & Older

What you need to bring:
Copy of Proof of Vaccinations/Signed Waiver Form
You can email them to: [email protected]

Class Fee ($120/6 weeks, due no later than the start of class)
Cash/check to: Kathleen Bidstrup or Ron Bidstrup

Please contact me (email@ [email protected]) to hold your spot (class size is limited).

We will work on basic foundation exercises of watch, sit, down, stays, recalls, wait & more!

11/16/2021

11/16/2021

BEGINNER’S OBEDIENCE CLASS

Mondays, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
January 3, 2022 – February 7, 2022
Location: Foster’s Training Center
1080 W White Rd, Antioch, IL 60002
6 Week Class
For dogs 6 Months & Older

What you need to bring:
Copy of Proof of Vaccinations/Signed Waiver Form
You can email them to: [email protected]

Class Fee ($120/6 weeks, due no later than the start of class)
Cash/check to: Kathleen Bidstrup or Ron Bidstrup
(no refunds after class 2 has ended)
Please contact me to hold your spot (class size is limited).
ALSO: You, your dog, 6 foot leash, collar, lots of yummy small treats for rewarding, comfortable clothes and preferably gym shoes.

11/08/2021

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01/22/2021

01/22/2021

Having finished teaching 3 6-week sessions of AKC's FIT Level 1 class now I can see how it is notably helping dogs in our Agility and Obedience classes to use better form along with sports conditioning to have improved performance with less chance for injury. What I am REALLY liking about this course is the fact that the dogs are gaining more FOCUS and better bonding experiences with their owners. Way to go teams! Keep it up.