About 4 Pillars Dog Training

What it is

4 Pillars Dog Training introduces itself as "your trusted source for professional dog training in Janesville and Beloit, Wisconsin," working from "946 Masters St, Beloit WI." The home page sets out the menu in one sentence: "Our training programs cover manners, dog agility, nose work, AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), trick training, K9 Frisbee (disc), and more, designed to help dogs and their humans thrive together."

What you can book

The services page lists five lanes – "Group Classes, Private Lessons, WORKSHOPS, Facility Rentals, NAIL TRIMS" – and the home page expands on them: "We offer a full range of services including in-home and facility-based private lessons, engaging group classes, facility rentals, and even nail care services to support your dog's overall well-being." The published class list runs from "Family Dog" and "Family Dog II" through "Rally Obedience Foundations," "Canine Good Citizen," three levels of agility plus "Competition Agility," "Disc Dog," "Flyball," "Trick and Treat," "Canine Fitness," "Confident Canine" and "Nose Work I," with online private lessons listed as well.

The four pillars

The name is the method. The about page sets out "Communication, Confidence, Control, and Capability." Communication is "Teaching dogs to understand cues clearly through positive reinforcement" and "Using consistent, clear signals to set dogs up for success." Confidence covers "Encouraging problem-solving and independent thinking" and "Developing a dog's ability to work in new environments without stress." Control is "Impulse Control & Manners – Teaching dogs to regulate their excitement and energy appropriately," "Focusing on leash manners, polite greetings, and reliable recall." Capability is "Developing well-rounded skills in obedience, rally, and dog sports" and "Helping dogs reach their full potential, whether in competition or as family pets."

Who teaches

The home page says the business is "Led by a certified AKC evaluator and multi-national/international dog sport champion," and that the focus is "building communication, confidence, control, and capability in every dog-handler team."

Before you book

Ask about prices; the site notes "Phone Calls by Appointment Only," with contact otherwise by email. Class schedules are on a monthly calendar page.