Kudos for Canines

Kudos for Canines With services ranging from group dog classes to private lessons, we offer Central Illinois dog owner. #1 for Scent Work Sport Training in Central Illinois.

Whether your dog needs an introduction to manners, loose-leash walking, or a healthy outlet for their energy, the nose knows that Kudos for Canines will coach you through all of the right steps for success! Pet owners can grow alongside their canine companions, from the basics of puppyhood; puppy understanding and training, to advanced canine sports solving daily pet owner challenges along the way

. At Kudos for Canines we are committed to working with families and their animal partners in a fun, relaxed, and positive environment. By pursuing continuing education with internationally recognized organizations we keep our trainers up to date with the latest in science based training. Whether it be through travel, webinars, or bringing renowned trainers to Central Illinois. Kudos for Canines is the #1 place in Central Illinois for K9 Scent and Nose Work Sports, and Sniffari Games. We have hundreds of students who have found their love and joy of letting their dogs use their nose in a constructive and fun manner. Whether you are looking to help your dog just 'burn off steam' or you have a competitive streak and want to go all the way to the Summit, we've got you covered. In addition to scent work sports, we train and compete in Rally, Obedience, Agility, Tricks, and Conformation, to name just a few of the sports available for our companion dogs to play in.

The opening for our NACSW NW3/Elite in Niantic, IL (about an hour due south of Normal) is this Thursday (9/11) at 11am. ...
09/07/2025

The opening for our NACSW NW3/Elite in Niantic, IL (about an hour due south of Normal) is this Thursday (9/11) at 11am. The trial is October 25/26, 2025. Looking forward to hosting at this new site...AND it's not the middle of winter either! :D

NACSW NW3/Elite – Sangamon Valley High School, Niantic, IL Official NACSW™ K9 Nose Work® Trials NW3/EliteSaturday, October 25th, 2025 & Sunday, October 26th, 2025 TRIAL LOCATION:Sangamon Valley High School398 N. Illinois St, Niantic IL 62551 Draw Opens: Thursday, September 11th, 2025. Handlers...

Our Urban Canine class, minus Val and Dug, graduated last night!  Kim and Rip, Becca and Shiloh, and Kathy and hero, tra...
09/03/2025

Our Urban Canine class, minus Val and Dug, graduated last night! Kim and Rip, Becca and Shiloh, and Kathy and hero, traveled Uptown Normal to show off their skills. We went into Uptown Gifts & Accessories and the Uptown Station where everyone took a trip up and down the elevator. The dogs greeted folks on the sidewalks, walked past yummy trash, tasted Pepperoni for Tricks at Pizza Payaa, and practiced their 3 minute settles in the courtyard at Theos. We are loving this class! Congratulations all!

WHEN I AM OLDWhen I am old...I will wear soft gray sweatshirts...and a bandana over my silver hair...and I will spend my...
08/30/2025

WHEN I AM OLD
When I am old...
I will wear soft gray sweatshirts...
and a bandana over my silver hair...
and I will spend my social security checks on my dogs.
I will sit in my house on my well-worn chair
and listen to my dogs breathing.
I will sneak out in the middle of a warm summer night
and take my dogs for a run, if my old bones will allow...
When people come to call, I will smile and nod
as I show them my dogs...
and talk of them and about them.....the ones so beloved of the past
and the ones so beloved of today...
I will still work hard cleaning after them,
mopping and feeding them and whispering their names
in a soft loving way.
I will wear the gleaming sweat on my throat,
like a jewel, and I will be an embarrassment to all...
especially my family...
who have not yet found the peace in being free
to have dogs as your best friends...
These friends who always wait, at any hour, for your footfall...
and eagerly jump to their feet out of a sound sleep,
to greet you as if you are a God,
with warm eyes full of adoring love and hope
that you will always stay,
I'll hug their big strong necks...
I'll kiss their dear sweet heads...
and whisper in their very special company....
I look in the mirror... and see I am getting old....
this is the kind of person I am...
and have always been.
Loving dogs is easy, they are part of me.
Please accept me for who I am.
My dogs appreciate my presence in their lives...
they love my presence in their lives...
When I am old this will be important to me...
you will understand when you are old,
if you have dogs to love too.
-Author Unknown

08/28/2025

Oscar, Mazie, and Nyx were having so much fun in the Puppy Parkour Game night that we forgot to get photos!🤷‍♀️

This week the Urban Canine class visited Sierra and Petco.  There was shopping and greeting, and good manners galore!  P...
08/28/2025

This week the Urban Canine class visited Sierra and Petco. There was shopping and greeting, and good manners galore! Plus scary doors, Halloween decorations, Guinea Pigs, and pizza slices in the parking lot. Dug, hero, Shiloh, and Rip worked through some tough situations with the help of their trusted humans. We are all looking forward to next week's adventure!

Prince Apo'ni is confused; he thought EVERY day was National Dog Day!  Post a pic of your prince or princess in the comm...
08/26/2025

Prince Apo'ni is confused; he thought EVERY day was National Dog Day! Post a pic of your prince or princess in the comments to support his claim.👑

Capital Canine Training Club will be holding an AKC Fetch Test on September 30, 2025.  Please follow the link for more i...
08/24/2025

Capital Canine Training Club will be holding an AKC Fetch Test on September 30, 2025. Please follow the link for more information.

Opens September 9. Closes September 26. Day of entries will be accepted if early entry limits have not been met. Entries limited to 40. Levels tested Novice and … Continue reading "AKC Fetch Test"

Game Night Get Fit Pack Walk! We will introduce the AKC Fit Dog program, go over the options available to get your dog t...
08/23/2025

Game Night Get Fit Pack Walk! We will introduce the AKC Fit Dog program, go over the options available to get your dog the AKC Fit Dog titles, and take a mile walk. Location TBA. This is a one-night drop-in class on Wednesday, September 10th at 6:30. You can sign up here https://kudosforcanines.dogbizpro.com/Public/Registration/Index.aspx

Game Night Rodeo Dog! If you came to the workshop, or even if you couldn't come and want to give it a try--this one's fo...
08/23/2025

Game Night Rodeo Dog! If you came to the workshop, or even if you couldn't come and want to give it a try--this one's for you! Learn how to play the newest game in town. Maybe you'll want to trial, or maybe you just want to play a new game with your dog sometimes. You'll have a lot of fun either way! This is a one-time Drop-in class on Sunday, August 24th, at 11:00 am. You can sign up here https://kudosforcanines.dogbizpro.com/Public/Registration/Index.aspx

Game Night Puppy Parkour! We will have some fun, challenging your dog to go over, under, and around obstacles, while als...
08/23/2025

Game Night Puppy Parkour! We will have some fun, challenging your dog to go over, under, and around obstacles, while also providing some tips on how to create a safe Puppy Parkour course at home. This is a one-time Drop-in class at 6:30 on Wednesday, August 27th. You can sign up here https://kudosforcanines.dogbizpro.com/Public/Registration/Index.aspx

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1201 Major Street, Unit C
Normal, IL
61761

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