Midwest Canine

12/03/2025

Private sessions are where clarity really starts to show for the handler. It’s amazing how many things we think we’re doing right… until we discover we’re not— and how many things we thought we were struggling with, really just need minor tweaking. Growth starts with seeing the truth up close.

11/30/2025

11/15/2025

Thanks so much to everyone that came out to our group class at Farmdale Reservoir today! It was a really fun session, and we loved the energy everyone brought. The location, the weather, and all of you made it a great time.

11/09/2025

Big news for Central Illinois dog owners! We’ve partnered with More Care Kennel and Training in Knoxville, IL to offer our 7-Day Board & Train Program — the ultimate way to transform your dog’s behavior while they enjoy a safe, structured environment.
👉 Training. Structure. Real results.
🎥 Watch the video to see what makes this program so special!

11/08/2025

Today, we want to give a giant round of ap-paws to three incredible members of our Midwest Canine team: Anthony, Maddy, and Justin. 🐾💛

Each of them brings something special to our training floor:

• Anthony guides dogs and families with calm confidence and clear communication.
• Maddy brings patience, warmth, and that pawsitive spark that helps dogs feel safe and excited to learn.
• Justin approaches every training session with steady focus and deep respect for each dog’s personality.

Together, they help create a space where dogs and humans learn side-by-side, celebrate progress, and build trust. Their dedication shows up in every wagging tail, confident sit, and peaceful walk out the door.

To Anthony, Maddy, and Justin: Thank you for your hard work, compassion, and commitment to helping our community grow in understanding of our four-legged family members. We’re grateful to have you in our pack. 🐕💙

11/06/2025

Getting the dog to do what we want is rarely the challenge — it’s guiding the human that takes the real work. Both ends of the leash matter. That’s why private coaching is so essential. When the handler starts connecting the dots… that’s when the magic happens!

11/05/2025

A few of our Board & Train dogs from Groveland never made it to our page — so we’re fixing that! 🐾

Stay tuned for some adorable throwbacks and training glow-ups!

11/01/2025

Saturday’s Group Class partially focused on strengthening the long down in high-distraction environments. Our dogs practiced maintaining calm, steady focus amid plenty of movement and excitement — an essential skill for real-world reliability and confidence.

10/30/2025

Great work from everybody this morning!

10/28/2025

Struggling with training? Let’s fix it — together!
Private coaching sessions tailored to you and your dog.

👉 Send a message or call to book your spot today!

10/27/2025

Here's just a few dogs currently enrolled in our Board and Train program at More Care Kennel in Knoxville, IL. It's Day 2 and everybody is doing great!

Roll call 🥁
Bubbles - top left
Hades - top right
Levi - bottom left
Oive - bottom center
Zues - bottom right

10/21/2025

Remember, once the dog finds the correct position, food falls from the sky! This helps them understand that their behavior makes the reward appear — not your hand, not the treat pouch, but the action itself.