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Wilson’s Dog Training — 4.9★ (78 reviews), Cuba Dog Trainer

Wilson’s Dog Training

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 78 reviews
10985 E Lasswell Rd, Cuba, Illinois
Aggression & Bite PreventionPuppy Training & Socialization
10985 E Lasswell Rd, Cuba, Illinois

Overview

Training methodThe site says the NePoPo® system “taught me how to communicate with dogs in a way that builds real trust, so they work with you out of connection, not just compliance,” and calls it “the foundation of everything we do here.”
Led byBrian Wilson

About Wilson’s Dog Training

<h2>Who runs it</h2>

<p>The about page is written in the first person by Brian Wilson, who introduces himself as &ldquo;lifelong Central Illinois guy, lifelong dog owner, and now owner and head trainer at Wilson's Dog Training.&rdquo; He writes that in 2018 he &ldquo;became a Certified Master Dog Trainer &amp; Animal Behavioral and Communication Specialist through the Academy of Canine Communications,&rdquo; and that in 2021 he trained &ldquo;under Michael and Bart Bellon&rdquo; through &ldquo;their Silver and Gold NePoPo&reg; program.&rdquo; Carla Wilson, listed as Co-Owner, writes that &ldquo;Brian Wilson and I launched our business in 2018&rdquo; and that she handles scheduling for training, boarding and daycare. The about page also lists Heather Seward as Trainer/Kennel Technician, plus two kennel technicians. The business address given is 10985 E Lasswell Rd, Cuba, IL.</p>

<h3>Programs</h3>

<p>The site's service menu covers a 4-week board and train, a 2-week potty training program, private sessions at their location, an aggressive dog consult, boarding, daycare, an Adventure Dog Camp, and grooming. The about page adds that the range runs &ldquo;from foundational obedience to advanced behavior work,&rdquo; and that if you don't see what you need listed, &ldquo;we'll build a plan around your dog, not the other way around.&rdquo; Payment plans are mentioned as available on request; ask about prices when you call.</p>

<h3>How they describe the work</h3>

<p>The stated emphasis is on the owner-dog relationship rather than obedience for its own sake &mdash; Wilson describes the career as &ldquo;built around helping other families get the dog &mdash; and the relationship &mdash; they actually want.&rdquo; Heather Seward's staff note points at the same thing from the kennel floor: &ldquo;To see the progress and growth in the dogs during the four week board and train is just one of my favorite things about my job. I also love watching a dog build confidence to face the world without as much fear.&rdquo; A Doggie Bus pickup service is referenced in staff roles.</p>

What they can help with

Your dog stays with the trainer for an immersive, multi-week program.
Help for dogs that bite, lunge or react out of fear or aggression.
Behavior modification for unwanted or problem habits.
Early socialization, house-training and first manners for young dogs.

Certifications & verification

GetDogSchool checks each credential against the official public registry. We mark Certified only what we could independently confirm. How we verify →
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Certified Master Dog Trainer & Animal Behavioral and Communication Specialist u2014 Academy of Canine Communications (site says 2018)
Listed by the trainer — not independently verified.
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NePoPou00ae Silver and Gold program (site says 2021)
Listed by the trainer — not independently verified.

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 78 reviews · Google
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