About Best Life K9 Training | Illinois

<h2>The Southern Illinois branch of Best Life K9</h2>

<p>Best Life K9 Training runs a Southern Illinois location, and its about page names Maggie Quitmeyer as "the owner and head trainer for Best Life K9 Training&rsquo;s Southern Illinois location, working with clients across Clinton County, the Metro East, and the greater St. Louis area." The page says she "joined the Best Life K9 team in 2020, transitioning from a dedicated client to a professional dog trainer."</p>

<h3>Credentials and approach</h3>

<p>The site says Maggie Quitmeyer is a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals, an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator and LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) certified, and that she has certified her own dog as a therapy dog through the Got Your Six Therapy Dog Program. Her training is described as blending "structure, clear communication, and play-based training to build engagement, confidence, and lasting results." The site also names Tracey Diekemper as a trainer at the Southern Illinois location, supporting board and train dogs and running the puppy group classes.</p>

<h3>Programs</h3>

<p>The navigation lists private training sessions, puppy training, board and train and other offerings. The about page describes the branch's work as "board and train programs, private lessons, group classes, off-leash training, and behavior modification." The company describes its methods as "Positive First" &ndash; "the key to GREAT animal training is by building an amazing relationship with dogs based on leadership, trust, respect, and love" &ndash; and stresses that "we are a small company (not a kennel)." On the board and train program the site says the dog "will live with us in our home, with our family and personal dogs," taking "regular field trips to parks, dog friendly stores and other public places for distraction work."</p>