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Through group training classes and one-on-one boot camps, we are able to give dog owners the knowled
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Found Chicago Boarding & Training Center provides training for dogs that need obedience work as well as dogs that need behavior modification. Through group training classes and one-on-one boot camps, we are able to give dog owners the knowledge they need to better handle their dogs. Found Chicago Boarding & Training Center also offers specialized boarding and specialized daycare services to give o

wners of "challenged" dogs a place were they can safely leave their pet. We accept dogs with both behavioral and medical issues as clients. Our specialized boarding and daycare services allow owners of special needs dogs to leave our facility confident that their dog is being cared for and is being kept safe.

08/24/2024

Thank you for always making sure the pups have fun!

08/20/2024

Making sure the working breeds, get their energy outlet 😎

08/03/2024

Dogs days of summer in full swing 🐶

07/11/2024

Can you guess what these three have in common? 🤔

Make sure to wish Training Director a very Happy Birthday! 🥳 Justin has helped countless owners, dogs and staff reach a potential they never knew was possible. We appreciate all Justin has done for the Found family over the years!

07/11/2024

If you want to be notified up dog training educational events in the Chicagoland area give the Dog Tribe page a follow. Listing all future events there!

https://www.facebook.com/dogtribeacademy/

Dog Training Academy and Dog-Friendly event space.

07/04/2024

Stay cool and safe like these pups, Happy 4th of July! ☀️☀️

07/04/2024

It’s not too late to enroll in the upcoming group classes starting July 6th! With .and.mars.k9.

⭐️ Board and Train grads can use “foundgrad” code for a complimentary class (Patio Pup, Distraction Mastery or AKC Canine Good Citizen)

📚If you’re in the pet industry and want attend, DM us for a special discount code!

👏🏽Also the long-awaited, E-Collar class is back up with

07/02/2024

Penny 🥰🥰

05/27/2024

Shoutout to our amazing team! They ensure that all our boarding, daycare, and training dogs receive quality care 365 days a year, including holidays!

05/21/2024

Benny has been opening up his friend circle since he’s been with us at Found for a 4-week Adventure Dog program! He’s recently adopted and although his mom adores him, she’s been struggling with Benny displaying some major leash-reactivity to dogs and people, as well as fear aggression towards strangers. Building a relationship with dogs like Benny is essential to their ability to trust, open up, and learn from us. We always make sure to take the time to let the dogs get to know us a little better before we begin tackling some of the deeper issues. We still have some time left with this little guy, but he’s made great strides so far and has been making new dog and people friends along the way! Go Benny! 😊❤️

01/05/2024

Starting off our New Year with a goal-setting meeting! Time flies and things grow, this will be our 12th year in business and we're more excited that ever for all the things to come in 2024. We look forward to serving our Chicago community!

A brief introduction of our Program Managers and Administrative Team (Left to right)

Valerie Tarbet (Pup Start Program Manager), Justin Wilcox (Training Director), Nicole Battaglia (Pup Start Program Manager), Rachel Elmendorf (Customer Exp. Manager) Jennifer Smith (Program Manager), Madison Trimble (Administrative Assistant), Chloe Korn (Daycare/ Boarding Manager), Guadalupe Juarez (Marketing Manager), Brittney Romo (Co-Owner), Fabian Romo-Vargas (Owner) ** Not in picture Melanie Nunez (MOJO Store Manager)

#2024

12/18/2023

🎅🎄Santa Paws has a lot of tug toys and treats on his Christmas list now! Thank you everyone for joining us take pictures with Santa. It was a blast and hopefully not the last time he visits our fur-friends here at Found.

Thank you everyone for your donations, making the holiday just a little better for the pups at .

❄️HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! ❄️
(More Santa Pictures on their way)

12/15/2023

Happy Holidays, from everyone at Found & Mojo! Thank you to everyone who has joined us in taking Holiday photos and a special thank you to our four-legged friends for giving us amazing poses!
SANTA will be here TODAY 4-6PM
Make sure to register when you arrive!💙Days 1 & 2 were so much fun and adorable, can’t wait to share more from this event!

All Donations go to

12/15/2023

Happy Holidays 2023!! Thank you

12/06/2023

The King, The Boss and The manager 👏🎓🏆. King and Boss stopped by for a training session with Justin. Justin is helping Integrate both Boss and King into the family. Well behaved dogs = happy families🥰🐺

12/02/2023

Join the team December 13th-15th for Pictures with Santa and winter wonderland!

12/02/2023

Congratulations to the students that completed the Canine Good Citizen class! A special congratulations to for now having a CGC on both of their pups!

Also, thank you for being an amazing coach and instructor!

New classes are up and listed on our website starting January 2024!

11/24/2023

In case you didn’t know! MOJO Dog Co has a ton of Black Friday specials!

11/22/2023

We are going to miss Mr. Hodges! Just yesterday Hodges went home after being with us for a month. We worked day in and day out to help him work through separation anxiety and his leash reactivity. Stay tuned for more on his story. 🥰

11/02/2023

Training sessions at the park bring out the best in our pupstarters! 🐕🌳

10/27/2023

Ever wonder why we train pet dogs on agility equipment? You may have heard of urban agility or pet parkour as a new and trendy way to get your dog moving.

Well, for the young dogs in our PupStart Plus program, we take confidence building to the next level. At as young as eight weeks old, we introduce pups to novel items and surfaces so that by the time they are in our six through eighteen month group, they are conquering things like ramps and the ladder with ease.

If you’ve raised a puppy, you may have been challenged with teaching them about hopping in the car or walking up open staircases, which are common in our daily lives. Introducing pups to these kind of experiences in a safe and fun environment where they are comfortable is the best way to prevent a lasting negative impact when your pup is presented with a similar real world application.

And, as you can see from the smiling faces on our trainers and PupStarters, agility is an excellent way to build teamwork for dog and handler, who seem to flourish with ever new activity placed in front of them!

10/07/2023

We're thrilled to announce our upcoming group dog training classes starting from 10/10! Our expert trainers are here to help your dog become the best version of themselves. Check out our class schedule below:
- Ecollar 1
- Tuesdays @ 6:30pm
- 3 weeks duration

- Obedience 1
- Tuesdays @ 6:30pm
- 6 weeks duration

- Canine Good Citizen
- Wednesdays @ 5:00pm
- 6 weeks duration

- Ecollar 2
- Wednesdays @ 6:30pm
- 3 weeks duration

- Obedience 2
- Wednesdays @ 6:00pm
- 6 weeks duration

- Leash Walking
- Tuesdays @ 5:00pm
- 4 weeks duration

Spaces are limited, so don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! To register or for more information, please DM us or visit our website. Let's make your dog's learning journey fun and rewarding together!

09/09/2023

Something about our apprentices is special! Pool lessons at found are more than just “come on dip your toes”. Pool lessons with Tam are open and are on our website. We offer private lessons with Tam to help your dog learn and get use to the idea of swimming. Your dog’s first time with big bodies of water do not need to be stressful! Join .with.tam.and.nala and book your session!

08/22/2023

It’s a party!it’s a party!! Found trainers and apprentice Julianna practicing the ultimate place at MOJO Dog Co

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07/26/2023

MOJO Pack Walk is just around the corner! SATURDAY, AUG 5TH! -
Don’t miss out on our 3rd Pack Walk with MOJO and the community, taking a stroll across Horner Park.
🐾Come with fur-iends and make new ones, as we end our outing at with your 1 free-drink ticket. 🎟️ Sign-Up TODAY.
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07/19/2023

Exciting News! Group Obedience Classes 1 and 2 are returning in August!
- Obedience 1: Join us on Wednesdays at 6:00pm.
- Obedience 2: Join us on Tuesdays at 6:00pm.
Whether you're looking to introduce your dog to the fundamentals or enhance their obedience skills, these classes are perfect for you.
Spots fill up quickly, so don't wait! Secure your spot today and embark on a rewarding journey with your pup!

07/18/2023

Exciting News! Group Obedience Classes 1 and 2 are returning in August!
- Obedience 1: Join us on Wednesdays at 6:00pm.
- Obedience 2: Join us on Tuesdays at 6:00pm.
Whether you're looking to introduce your dog to the fundamentals
or enhance their obedience skills, these classes are perfect for you.
Spots fill up quickly, so don't wait! Secure your spot today and
embark on a rewarding journey with your pup!

06/08/2023

We are excited to introduce our new groomer, Erika Anderson! Growing up in Philadelphia, Erika has always enjoyed the companionship of animals. In high school, Erika worked as a bather for a mobile groomer, as well as a dog walker, pet sitter, and doggy daycare handler! Erika joins the Found family not only with expertise in grooming, but a passion for training with hopes to someday become a working dog handler. With a special place in her heart for herding breeds, Erika shares her home with a German Shepherd named Keith after Duncan Keith, and also has two sweet cats.
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Summer is coming in HOT! 🥵☀️
We all want our dogs to stay comfortable & fresh this season, so make sure to book a grooming session for your fur-friend! Double-coated dogs are especially important to stay on top of, as they are blowing their under-coats this time of year. Let’s trim those paws🐾, clip those nails, & get nice and clean🧼 for plenty of summer adventures!☀️😎🌻🍉⛱️

06/08/2023

Join us on the 2nd MOJO Pack Walk!
on Saturday, June 17th! Starting at MOJO Dog Co and walking through Horner Park. We will end the Pack Walk at Burning Bush Brewery, down the block from MOJO & Found. Pack Walk donators will receive a voucher for 1 free drink at Burning Bush Brewery.

Want to join a pack and explore the Northcenter neighborhood while supporting a good cause? Join MOJO Dog Co in their second Pack Walk on June 17th! There is a requested $20 donation to benefit the Chicago Canine Rescue with your participation.

Register Here: tinyurl.com/bdhbzze5

05/05/2023

We wanted to give a BIG 1st Birthday Shoutout to Buckbeak & Tangaroo! These two, along with the rest of their siblings, came from a litter that Found helped birth & rescue last year, and we’ve had the pleasure of seeing them grow ever since! We extend this shout-out and Happy Birthday to their siblings that weren’t here for photos🎉🥳

Address

4108 N Rockwell Street
Chicago, IL
60618

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 7pm
Tuesday	7am - 7pm
Wednesday	7am - 7pm
Thursday	7am - 7pm
Friday	7am - 7pm
Saturday	8am - 6pm
Sunday	8am - 6pm

Telephone

+17735393880

Website

http://foundtrainingcenter.com/

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A reliable recall is probably one of the most important skills to teach your dog. It gives you the confidence to give your dog more freedom to explore but also the assurance that you can get them back to you in any situation. Practicing recall should be fun and exciting so that your dog is motivated to come back to you in any situation. • • #dogtrainers #dogsofchicagoland #dogtraining

Learning how to handle equipment can be tough for both owners and dogs. See how we ease the process for Oz and Sarah when it comes to using a muzzle. • • #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainer #dogsofinstagram

Unlocking off-leash freedom and reliability with e-collar training! 🔑🐕 We get a lot of questions about e-collar training, in many cases the assumption is that this tool harms the dog. Today, we would like to give you a peak behind the curtain and walk you through the first steps of our conditioning process! #ecollartraining #dogtraining #dogsofchicagoland #offleashtraining

We stopped by the training department to ask @jen_smith_25 for her best dog training advice 📚🐶 Really insightful tip from Jen considering the spooky season is right around the corner! #dogtrainingtips #dogsofchicagoland #exposuretraining #halloweenseason

Watching Mariah work was a pleasure today! Apprenticing at one of the top training facilities is rewarding and watching our apprentices grow with the dogs they train is something irreplaceable. Mariah you’re killing it!! . . . #dogsofinstagram #doglife #dogtraining#dogsofchicagoland #chicagodogs

Our team loves Agility Days just as much as our pups do! 😂🐾💕at Found we make sure dogs get both socialization time in playgroups and physical/mental stimulation for a healthy, happy and playful life. . . . #dogagility #dogagilitytraining #dogtraining #dogtrainer #chicago #dogtrainersofinstagram #northcenter

New to Found’s admin team. Nala, the Lioness 🦁 . . . #chicago #northcenter #chicagonorthcenter #dogtraining #dogtrainer #pitty #pitmix #dogsofinstagram #dogsofchicago

Taking a stroll and learning along the way 🦮✏️🏡

We don't only teach the dogs. We work with the whole family to make sure everyone is comfortable and safe. Young Natalie wanted a session today, so she could work on being more confident around her dog, Saint. Look at those marker skills! She could give some trainers a run for their money! #dogtraining #dogsofinstagram #chicagodogstagram #chicagodogs #pitbullsofinstagram #foundchicago

Our Selective Department took to the streets this weekend! Can you find your Selective Dog on one of our Pack Walks?

Before Found, Ketchup would lunge at other dogs while on leash. Now she is able to safely and calmly walk by with a wagging tail!

Raffa and Nikki

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Rescuing Her Best Friend

When Mary walked into the Chicago Animal Care and Control, her mind immediately jumped to the day she brought her previous dog, Mindy, home from the shelter, who had recently passed on. She had extremely high hopes that the next companion she rescued would live up to Mindy’s sweet and calm disposition which had comforted her all those years in her college and young adult phases. As she walked tentatively through aisles and aisles of abandoned souls, her eyes rest on a middle-aged grey dog with a collection of scars on his face, surrounding his broken teeth. Her heart immediately broke and, before long, she was filling out an application to welcome the sad pup into her home.

Mary decided that Blue was a good name for her new friend and began to incorporate him into the same routine she enjoyed with her sweet Mindy. She found out very quickly that Blue proved to be an entirely different dog than she was used to having curled up on her couch. Blue was indifferent to her homemade dog treats, could destroy a squeak toy in 10 seconds or less, and seem to detest any other dog they approached on their daily walks.

A disappointed Mary struggled to bond with her new companion. She ached for the relationship she had built with her last dog and was overwhelmed with guilt for feeling that way. Her friends and family seemed fearful of her strong new pet, and suggested she find a new home for the troubled dog. But Mary would do nothing of the sort. She was an avid rescue dog supporter and felt that every dog was worth a shot at a beautiful life.

Mary was being dragged down the sidewalk towards a squirrel in a nearby tree when a neighbor approached her. She knew this neighbor owned two large breed mixed dogs, and wondered how she always appeared so calm, cool, and collected. In a brief exchange with the neighbor who witnessed the struggle Mary was enduring with Blue, the neighbor mentioned a local dog training and boarding facility which assisted owners just like Mary. Although skeptical that anyone would understand her behaviorally challenged rescue dog, Mary signed up for a behavioral evaluation and spoke with a trainer at Found Training Center.

Within a few days of daycare, Found had determined that Blue was simply overexcited to see other dogs and only needed some structure and guidance to play and socialize safely with one or two dogs who enjoyed his enthusiasm. He made friends with all the handlers and always wore a smile on his face when Mary walked him through the front door. Mary could see that her big and rambunctious dog was welcome here, regardless of his past or even his present. Found believed in him and the dog Mary believed he could be and was willing to work with her on a plan to create an even better companion for her lifestyle. At home, Blue would plop on the couch and take a nap instead of finding things to destroy. Mary was witnessing the effects of proper routine and exercise of a driven working breed like Blue and she was excited about the possibilities. She felt relaxed and content knowing her big boy was being stimulated and exercised each time she left him. Blue had now found a home-away-from-home that understood and appreciated him as much as Mary did.

How We Started

Found Chicago began as a haven for lost and lonely canine souls who had been discarded from their homes; some, perhaps, never even knowing or understanding what a home consisted of. A rescue organization was formed to care and rehabilitate dogs with what some may categorize as a “rough” past. Some disliked humans because of their experiences. Some strongly distrusted other dogs due to lack of socialization, or sometimes only the most brutal version of dog interaction, leaving scars on their faces and legs. Although our hearts were torn at the sight of their helpless eyes, Found sought to find the best and most effective forms of rehabilitation available to demonstrate true understanding and patience to these rescued souls, in the hopes of finding them the kind of Forever they deserved all along.

As each dog cycled through Found’s Rehabilitation Program, volunteers struggled to work through each dog’s behavioral challenges, whether it be based in fear, aggression, or trust. In order to help the most desperate cases heal, professional dog trainers were incorporated to shed some light on the deep-rooted issues that had risen since each dog’s rescue. These dog trainers and rehabilitators possessed a passion like no other that quickly reached out to assist the community with their troubled rescue dogs, regardless of background. We found that, through all the heartache, difficulty and resilience needed to transform these rescue dogs into family dogs, we had developed a core of knowledge and needed to utilize it to create a standard of training and dog care that could be inclusive of any temperament and special needs a dog could have.

Who We Are

Found Training Center has since evolved into the kind of dog training facility that appreciates the complexity of dog behavior. We understand that each and every dog is an individual and should be evaluated and cared for as such. We have created a formula to evaluate the dogs in our care to get to know them – like, reallyget to know them. We want to know what our clients’ best friends like, dislike, and everything in between. We want to know what their fears are, along with their strengths, and have the ability translate to their caregivers just what their dog really needs. And then, our goal becomes providing the kind of environment that starts the beginning of their dog’s true transformation into a happy and healthy companion.

Our Training Department is headed by certified dog trainers who have seen it all when it comes to dog behavior. We’ve worked alongside veterinarians to formulate medication and training plans over a span of months to quell extreme clinical anxiety. We’ve gotten lunged and bitten at by mistrusting strays, only to see them transform into a true “wiggle butt” with their favorite trainers and make a few canine friends along the way. We’ve ridden our bikes alongside some of the most challenging cases only to find exercise and structure was the balance our client was missing for their companion. We pride ourselves in going the extra mile (sometimes literally) to identify the root cause of a behavior and being as honest and effective as possible in the ex*****on of dog training science to the best of our knowledge. We want to see our clients succeed, regardless of what we may need to sacrifice emotionally. Our passion is truly with our dogs, and we enjoy teaching a dog agility as much as introducing them how joyful a good playgroup can be.

The Kennel Department at Found is required to function differently than any other dog training facility due to the individualistic nature of our clients. From the “Doodles” to the American Bullies, we ensure each dog is placed in a socializing environment that brings out their very best. Our supervisors work collaboratively with our trainers to seek the information needed to understand each dog in a safe and compassionate way. A dog’s first day at Found Training Center is an important first milestone as we invite your dog into our pack. From personalized one-on-one time to your dog’s test with our other dogs, we combine known information with what we learn to find the best way to exercise and stimulate your pet. From extra walks to treadmill sessions to training exercises during play, our staff is trained to enforce good behavior during most any activity. We believe that even the most human and dog-selective pet deserves to make friends and experience a comforting home-away-from-home.

If we haven’t made it clear enough, every dog is welcome to board, play, and train at Found Training Center. Although we tend to collect a following of what some may call dire and prickly clients, we enjoy providing other specialized services for our puppies, seniors, and every other client in between. Whether it’s our Puppy Imprinting Program as we welcome a 12-week-old into our home or a Boot Camp Program designed for a nine-year-old struggling to adjust to city life after years in the suburbs, we will do our best to tackle every life stage with patience and understanding. We believe in training and management of dog behavior at any age and we will work to ensure that every furry face looking up at us is provided a substantial opportunity to grow, learn, and explore. We enjoy watching our clients’ faces gawk at their dog leaping over an agility obstacle or hearing our favorite phrase, “He’s a different dog!” as our clients are met by their happy wagging face sitting politely at checkout. We live for a fulfilled dog, inside and out, and we look for its reflection in their owners.