About Fur Better Fur Worse Dog Training

<h2>A year-round class schedule with nose work at its core</h2>

<p>Fur Better Fur Worse publishes a phone number of (309) 269-0868 and an email address in the name of Joanne, who is the trainer the site introduces. The homepage sets out the premise plainly: after "years of taking and teaching classes, there was clearly a need for a new style of training based on communication and mutual respect between dog and owner," and the business states it "believes in positive reinforcement techniques with the end goal of creating a better relationship between you and your dog."</p>

<h3>What is on the timetable</h3>

<p>The obedience side runs puppy socialization, beginning obedience and intermediate obedience. The nose work side is far deeper, with an intro class and then beginning, intermediate, advanced, advanced level 2, advanced level 3 and elite tiers, most of them offered on more than one day. Specialty sessions listed include Focused Fido, a puppy social and playtime, a drop-in tricks class and a reactive dog class. There is also an online option, Real to Reel Nose Work, described as a video review session where students upload trial or training footage for the group to work through.</p>

<h3>Trials, seminars and the fine print</h3>

<p>The site also functions as a trial host, listing NACSW ELT, NW2 and NW3 trials and ORTs, UKC nose work weekends, C-WAGS scent trials and visiting-instructor seminars, with registration, waitlist and volunteer links for each. The homepage says Joanne competes in agility, K9 nose work, rally and obedience, that all of her own dogs have earned AKC Canine Good Citizen certificates, and that she volunteers with Illinois Doberman Rescue Plus and works with local shelters on evaluations and placement. One thing worth reading before booking: the cancellation policy is stated "without exception" as a full refund more than 30 days out, 50 percent between 30 and 15 days, and nothing inside 15 days.</p>