POSITIVE DOG TRAINING
IN THE CHICAGO SUBURBS

Personalized, private training & socialization
to bring out the best in your puppy.

Experience relief from frustration &
overwhelm so you can enjoy your pup.

Prepare your puppy and yourself for
a lifetime of adventures together.

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Personalized, private training & socialization to bring out the best in your puppy.
Book a Free Introductory Call
Experience relief from frustration & overwhelm so you can enjoy your puppy.
Book a Free Introductory Call
Prepare your puppy & yourself for a lifetime of adventures together.
Book a Free Introductory Call
Let's talk about your puppy!
Book a Free Introductory Call
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Imagine raising your puppy with a certified, professional dog trainer on your shoulder. 

Alisa is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and a Certified Family Dog Mediator. She has proven expertise to give you effective solutions to puppy challenges, as well as to establish a solid foundational education for your pup. She will help you understand your puppy and help your puppy understand you, so you can enjoy a fun, harmonious life together. 

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"I recently got a puppy and Alisa helped me get through his fear issues by asking important questions, observing what was going on, and suggesting helpful solutions. She takes into account the fact that each dog is different. This has made a world of difference as I dealt with various challenges with my new puppy. She will be my go-to person for all my dog-related questions in the future!" - Danielle
"Alisa was wonderful! She gave me so many useful tips and tricks to use with my 4 month old Rottweiler puppy. Her private training was definitely worth it - she coached me through different scenarios at various public places, and I feel so much more confident now in socializing my pup. Highly recommend!" - K.A.
"Alisa is simply amazing! She worked with us to train our puppy in a positive way, encouraging us as owners, and helping bring routine to our pups life. Our dog was thrilled every time Alisa came over, and he loved the training exercises Alisa would task us with each week. We have seen such improvement in our dog and have created a strong bond and trust through her training techniques. Alisa was always available for questions and new ideas when we ran into struggles between sessions. She would answer quickly, and her ideas always worked! Training your dog is good, but training you dog with Alisa is the best decision you can make. Thank you Alisa!" - Allison
"We were so happy to have found Alisa! We were recommended to her from our vet and from the first phone call I knew she was a fit! We expressed that we wanted our new pup to be a part of our lives 100%, take her on all of our adventures together and she was all for it and helped create a program to do just that. From day one, she was so sweet with our baby girl and made sure to send detailed overviews of the sessions. Alisa was always available when I needed her. Our puppy girls progress showed how great of a trainer and person Alisa is, she not only helps the puppy but she helps the parents too. I’d 10/10 recommend Alisa to everyone!" - Sarah
"Alisa was so helpful when I got my puppy, Fenna. She listened to each issue I was having, and then put together a very thorough, but doable training plan for us. I started noticing a shift in Fenna’s behaviors within a couple days of implementing Alisa’s suggestions. Dog Forward is highly recommended!" - Yasmin
"We are so happy to have found Alisa at just at the right time to help us get our puppy off to the best possible start. I loved her training approach that week to week built upon what was taught the week before, always positive and upbeat. The first question on arrival always was "What's going on this week, how is he doing?" so there was always time for tips on the puppy issue of the week. Alisa's ideas , knowledge of the coolest toys, ways to keep a puppy busy have been invaluable! Alisa is the best and the puppies and their families who choose her Peak Puppy Potential Program are very lucky!" - Kathy
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"I recently got a puppy and Alisa helped me get through his fear issues by asking important questions, observing what was going on, and suggesting helpful solutions. She takes into account the fact that each dog is different. This has made a world of difference as I dealt with various challenges with my new puppy. She will be my go-to person for all my dog-related questions in the future!" - Danielle
"Alisa was wonderful! She gave me so many useful tips and tricks to use with my 4 month old Rottweiler puppy. Her private training was definitely worth it - she coached me through different scenarios at various public places, and I feel so much more confident now in socializing my pup. Highly recommend!" - K.A.
"Alisa is simply amazing! She worked with us to train our puppy in a positive way, encouraging us as owners, and helping bring routine to our pups life. We have seen such improvement in our dog and have created a strong bond and trust through her training techniques. Alisa was always available for questions and new ideas when we ran into struggles between sessions. She would answer quickly, and her ideas always worked! Training your dog is good, but training you dog with Alisa is the best decision you can make. Thank you Alisa!" - Allison
"We were so happy to have found Alisa! We were recommended to her from our vet and from the first phone call I knew she was a fit! We expressed that we wanted our new pup to be a part of our lives 100%, take her on all of our adventures together and she was all for it and helped create a program to do just that. Alisa was always available when I needed her. Our puppy girls progress showed how great of a trainer and person Alisa is, she not only helps the puppy but she helps the parents too. I’d 10/10 recommend Alisa to everyone!" - Sarah
"Alisa was so helpful when I got my puppy, Fenna. She listened to each issue I was having, and then put together a very thorough, but doable training plan for us. I started noticing a shift in Fenna’s behaviors within a couple days of implementing Alisa’s suggestions. Dog Forward is highly recommended!" - Yasmin
"We are so happy to have found Alisa at just at the right time to help us get our puppy off to the best possible start. I loved her training approach that week to week built upon what was taught the week before, always positive and upbeat. Alisa's ideas, knowledge of the coolest toys, ways to keep a puppy busy have been invaluable! Alisa is the best and the puppies and their families who choose her Peak Puppy Potential Program are very lucky!" - Kathy
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Imagine raising your puppy with a certified, professional dog trainer on your shoulder. 

Alisa is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner. As a KPA CTP, she has proven expertise to give you effective solutions to puppy challenges, as well as to establish a solid foundational education for your pup. She will help you understand your puppy and help your puppy understand you, so you can enjoy a fun, harmonious life together.

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VIRTUAL TRAINING

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Get personalized support for your puppy from anywhere in the world! Zoom training lessons make learning convenient for you and your pup. Yes, virtual training really is effective! 

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IN-HOME TRAINING

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Private training in your home is ideal for teaching your puppy to be an enjoyable companion. Maintain peace in your home, prevent problem behaviors, and start your puppy off the right way.

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PUPPY SOCIALIZATION

Proper socialization is extremely important to raising a confident, well-behaved dog. I can help you get your puppy out and about on safe, fun field trips, so they learn that the world isn’t a scary place.

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