About Always Faithful Dog Training of Itasca

<h2>In-home leadership training, no treats and no clickers</h2><p>Always Faithful Dog Training of Itasca is a location of a franchise the site says was "Founded by a United States Marine!" All training is private and in the home: "Our private in-home lessons will immediately correct these behaviors and give you the tools to maintain your leadership." The method is named and its exclusions advertised as a headline &mdash; "No Treats, No Clickers, No Shock Collars, No Gimmicks." The site calls the approach Leadership Dog Training: "Dogs are pack animals. As part of your pack, you want your dog to follow you. Our leadership-based techniques will enable you to be the pack leader."</p><h3>Packages</h3><p>The <strong>Puppy Starter Package</strong> is a single in-home lesson for dogs between 8 weeks and 5 months, covering house training, exercise, feeding routine, crate training, socialization and nipping, priced at <strong>$175</strong>. The <strong>Beginner Package</strong> is 4 in-home lessons covering loose leash walking, sit, stay, come, down and household behaviors. The <strong>Intermediate Package</strong> is 8 in-home lessons adding off-leash work. The <strong>Pro Package</strong> adds high distraction training. <strong>Therapy Dog</strong> and <strong>Service Dog</strong> packages are also listed, with certification provided at completion. All but the puppy package are quoted by phone. A 10% discount is advertised for military, police or fire department clients.</p><h3>Credentials and claims</h3><p>Asked whether its trainers are certified, the site answers: "Yes, every single Always Faithful Dog Trainer is certified through AFDT and the IDTA. Our organization has trained over 60,000 dogs in the last 20 years." The Itasca team is listed as one person, Julie, described as "Packleader and Owner" and an "IDTA Level 2 Trainer." The site says the method works on any dog, any age and any breed, that puppies start as young as 8 weeks with no upper age limit, and that aggression and therapy or service work are offered at many but not all locations.</p><h3>Area served</h3><p>The Itasca listing serves Buffalo Grove, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Highland Park, Itasca, Lake Forest, Morton Grove, North Brook, Park Ridge, Skokie, Vernon Hills, Wilmette, Winnetka, with appointments "made to suit your schedule."</p>