About Quality Canines By Kim

<h2>In-home, one-on-one, and deliberately no group classes</h2>

<p>The site describes Quality Canines by Kim as "McHenry County's personal dog trainer," owned and operated by Kim Ryan-Mueller and specializing in "professional, in-home, one on one training for all breeds, ages, and temperaments of dogs." The site says the whole family is worked with, "even small children," so each person receives hands-on training matched to the dog's age, personality and temperament.</p>

<h3>Method</h3>

<p>Training methods are stated as "based on praise and motivation," with the explicit line: "There won't be any hitting, yelling, or hanging your dog." The site's own summary of it is "If the tail isn't wagging, your dog isn't learning."</p>

<h3>What is and is not offered</h3>

<p>Group classes are declined on principle – the site answers "No" and argues that grouping dogs can be confusing for the dog and frustrating for owners, while maintaining that socialization and distractions remain a large part of the training. Behavioral problems such as chewing, jumping, play biting and digging are described as covered in every package, and custom commands for special needs are offered. Packages come with a guarantee, and the site says the trainer will come out free of charge until a problem is solved. The site asks you to call for a list of packages and prices.</p>